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Just back tonight from the NASG convention.  Attendance seemed a little thin today. 

 

The only manufacturers present were S Scale America, River Raisin and Pikesville Models.  Dealers Scenery Unlimited and Portlines were also present.  Personally I didn't find what I was looking for but found some things I wasn't looking for.

 

I'm still processing things, so for now I'll leave you with a pair of pictures of the Southeastern Michigan S Gaugers modular layout.  The NASG switching layout is in the background of the first image.

 

AM streamlined K4 totin' flyer heavyweights:

NASG 072514 007r

 AM scale Daylight PA's and streamlined cars:

NASG 072514 012r

 

Room lighting was terrible for photo's and the flash tends to wipe out the details.

 

Going back behind the Cheddar Curtain on Saturday, hope to have something more coherent up on Sunday.

 

Rusty

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I was there today as well, and I took a picture of a thing.

 

BtcCd-WCQAA7YfbThis is a Bachmann On30 mogul with NWSL S axle conversions that will make an S Scale engine out of it. It looks pretty good. The upcoming January issue of NASG Dispatch will have the how-to article in it. NWSL part number is 2721-6.  Get yourself a better gear while you're at it. NWSL part number 2480-6 16T gear.

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I was there today.  I was not looking for anything in particular, I did pick up the convention car (very nice) and a few other things.  I was looking forward to seeing what a NASG convention was about.  I won't lie, seemed like small potatoes.  I was expecting more for a show put on by the National club.  I am looking forward to S fest. 

side note - The River Raisin GP7 (I think) in C&NW was beautiful.  I am a high rail Legacy guy, but it was nice. 

Ben

Here's a little follow up:

 

First to get it out of the way.  I'll agree attendance by dealers and modelers appeared poor.  I'm guessing 200 plus change registered.  Having only attended only 4 NASG conventions over the years, I'm in no position to determine what went right or wrong with planning or execution.  The host committee will have to determine that. 

 

Plus, it seems like Wisconsin's having a competition with Illinois in trying to have the most highway construction...

 

Now, on with the show:

 

Here's a couple of more pictures of Bob Stelmach's Bachmann 2-6-0 conversion that Casey posted about.  First in reference to a pair of SHS stock cars:

Bach S 2-6-0 Conv 01

The cab height was cut down and some S Scale detail parts added.  As mentioned earlier, an article will appear in a future issue of the NASG dispatch.

 

Bach S 2-6-0 Conv 02

This winds up being a large small locomotive, but some 2-6-0's were surprisingly large so it's not unreasonable in S.  Runs pretty good, too.  Bob also installed DCC and sound.

 

Next on the hit parade, DesPlaines Hobbies was showing off the recently released Fowler Patent boxcar and a partial sample of the upcoming H30 covered hopper.

SSA Fowler H30

 

Like the X29, these are flat kits, less trucks and couplers.  Decals available from DPH, they will be included with the hopper.  End bracing on the H30 will be stainless steel for strength, to bent and ACCed by the modeler.  The H30 is due in the Fall.

 

As a side note, these kits are made in America.

 

As I was talking to Ron, I mentioned to problems I had with the X29 kit.  He told me the floor casting was a tad too wide and can be corrected with a little sanding.  Also, he recommends Testor's Liquid Plastic Cement for assembly.  He also offered to replace my kit, but I told him it was OK, I did manage to get it together...

 

Also shown were some test shots of the SD45:

 

SSA SD45 x2

 

The SD45 is still a work in progress.  Like the freight car kits, the components are also made in America.  Ron's waiting on some detail test shots, production will start when he's satisfied.  All parts will be made here, then shipped to China for assembly and decoration.

 

Here's what the convention car looks like:

Soo URTX 20027 NASG 14

The MTH reefer was not only available with scale wheels, but with Kadee compatible couplers installed or with hirail wheels and couplers. Two numbers were available, the prototype 50027 and convention year 2014.  Convention tagging is discretely on the car end.

 

Lastly, my surprise of the show, this AM P/S covered hopper painted and lettered for Chicago Great Western.  I came, I saw, I bought:

CGW 7105

This was done by one of the Minneapolis Pines and Prairies group, Ken Zeiska.  The model represents one of five cars built for the CGW in 1964 to transport malt for Minnesota Malt in Cannon Falls, Minn.

 

Like I said earlier, I didn't find what I was looking for, but found things I wasn't looking for.  Plus, it was nice to get out and about.

 

Rusty

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NASG conventions are not expected to be as large as the S Fest. Part of this may be the time of year, summer is vacation time for a lot of families. I think another thing is many believe that membership in the NASG is a necessity for entry to the convention. The largest deterrent to many may well be the cost of the event, especially in this present economy. The trading hall is only available for one day in a four or five day event, maybe a deterrent for vendors and those wishing to shop the convention. I was there for two days, one working and the second as an attendee. I was happy to find a few things that I wanted and learn some more about "new to me" products such as Z Stuff. I also believe the convention car was well done, I now own one of each number. I hope to attend an NASG convention again. 

Ray

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