Head to Central Ohio for great S Gauge Fun!
Head to Central Ohio for great S Gauge Fun!
DESIGN THE PERFECT LIFT GATE ACCESS
Presenter - Ron Merrin, Member of Central Ohio S Gaugers
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 10:30 a.m.
Always the issue....how to access the back sides of your layout to work on scenery or address a derailment, and have to get on the floor and crawl underside to get to that area. Solution? Build a Lift Gate, allowing access to the back and center of your layout without getting down on your knees! See how to design, build and enjoy an easy access lift gates by attending this exciting clinic.
BUILDING BENCH WORK - THE BASICS
Presenter - Pat Nightengale, Member of Central Ohio S Gaugers
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 12:00 noon
If you are just starting in the model train hobby, are looking to upgrade your layout, the structure the layout is mounted on is critical. This workshop presents an understanding of various starting points for the foundation of a well engineered layout. Tips and ideas are explored starting with planning the layout through installing roadbed and track. Desire to add grades and elevated sections to provide more operating interest? This Clinic will show you how.
CREATING REALISTIC LOADS FOR HOPPER CARS
Presenter - Art Lofton, Member of Central Ohio S Gaugers
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 1:30 p.m.
This clinic will demonstrate how to create inexpensive light weight loads for hopper and gondolas cars. Simulated coal, logs and other materials will be shown to create realistic loads that will add that wow factor to your coal or freight trains.
HISTORY OF GILBERT'S AMERICAN FLYER HO MODEL TRAINS
Presenter - Garrett Needy, Member of Mount Vernon Ohio Railroad Club
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 3:00 p.m.
This clinic presents a fascinating history of A.C. Gilbert's American Flyer HO trains, from 1937 till 1963. Actual models of rare locomotives and engines will be displayed.
GET ACTIVE WITH NASG
Presenter - Jim Whipple, President, National Association of S Gaugers
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.
1:64 Model railroading has always been the perfect scale for model train hobbyist. S-Gauge model clubs can be found in many locations around the country and overseas. NASG operates as an educational umbrella organization representing the 1:64 model railroading community (also known as "3/16-inch-to-the-foot", "S gauge", or "S-scale"). This international organization performs a wide range of activities in support of the S-scale world. It sets standards for S-scale and maintains lines of communication for S modelers everywhere. Through its bi-monthly magazine, The Dispatch, and through this public web site, the organization communicates news about local clubs, new products, events, and projects of interest to S modelers. The NASG also works closely with manufacturers and potential manufacturers to help provide products marketable to its membership. Attend this workshop and find out more about NASG and how to get involved in this fun hobby!