BILL F.: "We have the same policy when it comes to member information. Also, the NMRA doesn't sell it member list so the O Gauge magazine didn't get his name from us."
In quotes above is the response I got from an NMRA member who has, in the past, been an officer with NMRA and is very active in NMRA. Of course, he's HO guy, but he knows what he's talking about. Gerry Evans In St. Louis ----- Original Message ----- From: scale S only To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 2:29 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Changing model railroad scales Hi Roy -- I like this idea. Steve Doyle would be the obvious choice IF we could get him to do it, as that is his business. The problem is finding these layouts and getting a videographer to them, even more than the time spent in the editing, burning and distributing. Right now, we are having trouble getting folks to send photos to the NASG webmaster to post on the website, especially the American Flyer types who make up nearly 70% of the NASG. Maybe a better way to approach this is to put together a list of S videos on YouTube, Vimeo, and other internet video sources, and have that put together in a flyer to give out at various events and/or with the “Dispatch”. Volunteers, anyone? Hey Bill (Fraley)! One can join the NASG and get 6 issues of the "Dispatch" per year for ONLY $25.00! A bargain compared to those guys who have too many rails. <grin> Have fun! Bill Winans -------------------------- ... even better is to send out a DVD of S scale in operation, showing detail, etc. I hasten to add that someone would have to volunteer to shoot, edit (lots hours at the ‘puter here), mass burn and post. While the Dispatch is very good for those already hooked on S, I think that a more generic product aimed at the uninformed might get the point across better. If someone like “Bob Werre (ahem, Bob!) were to put something like that together, showcasing images from S Fests, train meets, and specific manufacturers’ products it would be quite a promo tool. I am talking a piece with high-end production values. Given the givens of the economy, the Chinese disconnect, etc., spare advert dollars are not much available, but perhaps some of the S bosses could contribute a token amount for postage. And of course use their mailing lists to create their own campaigns. When SHS and AM get back on track (so to speak). If everyone kicked in a small amount, there could be an annual mail/email blast, with updates. Roy, who has great ideas for everyone else to accomplish :) Inman ------------------------------------ Hi! .... Yelp! Just received in my mail today a large glassine envelope containing a FREE "O GAUGE RAIL-ROADING" [April-May 2012] magazine, plus a smaller magazine containing, Ameri -Towne -KITS-VIDEOS- TOOLS - BOOKS. (a supplement to O Gauge Railroading magazine.) Now folks this is what our NASG leaders say we can't do, but I ask where did they get my name? Most likely from the NMRA? What a great come-on to O gauge and this magazine is top-notch, chuck full of nice articles, images and ADVERTISING, all in three rail O gauge of course, with very professional editing . How much? only $34.95 a years for seven issues a year! It is time our BOT wakes up, and if they really want to expand and see our S gauge grow, do what the O Gaugers are doing, and we can start with our DISPATCH as the foundation to this adventure.. No More POO! POOing! on the idea! "S"incerely, Bill (Fraley)
