Author : Jack Verducci
Publisher : Kalmbach Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,59 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780890247198
"The material in this book has previously appeared as articles in Garden Railway magazine"--T.p. verso.
Author : Jack Verducci
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 20,1 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780890246443
Increase your knowledge and skills with tips for designing, planning, and installing a layout; landscaping with natural materials; adding drama with structures, bridges, and trestles; and designing and installing water features.
Author : C. J. Freezer
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 29,36 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781852604653
A practical overview of the garden railway covering both the traditional raised system and the ground-level type. Chapters include: gauges and scales for the garden, surveying and setting out, electricity in the garden, planning the layout, civil engineering, track laying and live steam operation. Fully illustrated with photographs and specially produced diagrams. Filled with clear and precise, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the various modelling and construction processes.
Author : Kevin Strong
Publisher : Kalmbach Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,34 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Backyard gardens
ISBN : 9780890248355
Find all the fundamental building blocks you need to plan, build, and enjoy a successful backyard rail empire in Garden Railway Basics: From concept to construction to upkeep. Ten years of sage advice from Garden Railways magazine columnist Kevin Strong -- a lifelong modeler -- has been updated and compiled into one of the most comprehensive reference tools available. Learn how to: *
Author : David Popp
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 0890246890
Model Railroader's managing editor David Popp tells the complete construction story of his N scale Naugatuck River Valley layout using techniques any model railroader can use! More than 30 short projects from building benchwork to realistic operation.
Author : Allan W. Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 34,2 MB
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1440225427
Getting Started in Garden Railroading Here's your invitation to get started in a great hobby that's fun for the entire family. Large Scale trains are big, rugged, durable, and colorful - designed for safe and reliable operations both indoors and outdoors. When you combine model railroading with the real-life environment of a vibrant, growing garden, you'll discover a whole new world of creative opportunities, challenges, and enjoyment to fill your all-important leisure hours. This book provides all the step-by-step guidance needed to get started in this fascinating pastime. Among other things, you'll find: • Details of procedures for planning, constructing, powering, landscaping, operating, and maintaining a complete garden railroad. • More than 200 full-color photos of products construction techniques, and inspiring examples of what can actually be achieved in garden railroading. • The most comprehensive listings of manufactures, suppliers, clubs, publications, print and video references, and Internet Web site addresses ever published in a model railroading handbook. • Answers to the most frequently asked questions about what it takes to get started in this diverse and affordable hobby. • Tips and techniques provide by experienced garden railroaders from around the world. Garden railroading: A great hobby for all seasons, and for all the right reasons!
Author : Kent J. Johnson
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 21,82 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780890243695
This comprehensive collection of informative articles from Garden Railways magazine addresses the main topics of the hobby such as site considerations, developing a plan, landscaping, trackwork, power, and gardening.
Author : Peter Jones
Publisher : Crowood Press UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,99 MB
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781847972729
Whether making buildings to complement a garden railway, creating an entire model village, or simply one stand-alone structure, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing your model building standing proudly outside where it truly belongs, in all weather conditions and throughout the seasons. Here, Peter Jones shows you how to make a variety of buildings, from churches to Tudor houses to locomotive sheds, using different materials and producing different finishes to suit each type of construction.
Author : Chris Hatton
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 47,6 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780955411045
Written in an easy-to-follow style and illustrated throughout, the reader is guided through the myriad of aspects of building and operating a garden railway from scratch to completion. It discusses issues that people building indoor layouts would scarcely have to consider.
Author : Pelle K. Søeborg
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 46,29 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Models and modelmaking
ISBN : 0890247366
Learn how to construct the most common forms of scenery: mountains, deserts, rural areas, and city scenes. This book provides essential scenery tips and techniques through highly detailed photos and step-by-step instructions.
