Modular Model Railroading


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Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads


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Acquire more space for scenery and longer mainline runs with multiple decks. Tony Koester walks you through design options, lighting and wiring considerations, and the all-important construction process and techniques.




Pilentum Television Filmography


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Many years ago in Germany, Pilentum Television was born when the author Markus Lenz was trying to make photos and videos of miniature cars in macro photography mode. Because toy cars did not move, Markus was looking for other objects to film. Finally, he found model trains. It is like a challenge to make videos in macro photography mode of model trains in action. In the course of time a preference has emerged to film model railway layouts and model railroad displays to create entertaining, high-quality video documentations. Today, Pilentum Television is one of the leading video networks for toy trains, model trains, model railroading and railway modelling. Pilentum Television presents high-quality documentaries about the wonderful miniature world of model trains. Our modern world offers an unbelievable number of leisure activities, such as video games, railway simulations on the computer and much more. Therefore, such a wonderful hobby as rail modeling should not be forgotten. Model railroading is educationally valuable, and railway modelling promotes the creativity of children. Finally, model trains are a great hobby for adults. Actually, Pilentum Television offers more than 350 videos on YouTube, Dailymotion and Amazon Prime Video, for free. In order to keep track of all video films, this e-book was created. It is a filmography containing descriptions and additional information about Pilentum Television’s movies.




How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork


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Instructions for benchwork, the framework for model trains, covering tools and materials, framework for permananet layouts, joists, risers and cleats, roadbed construction, backdrops, fascia boards, scenic support and benchwork for special situations.




Realistic Model Railroad Building Blocks


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Learn how to plan a model railroad using layout design elements: prototypical models of towns, yards, terminals, industries, and other realistic building blocks.




Basic Model Railroad Benchwork


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Step-by-step instructions and illustrations take the mystery out of constructing benchwork. Covers the materials and tools for making benchwork for any layout.




Pilentum Television - Model Railroad and Model Railway


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Pilentum Television is one of the leading video networks for toy trains, model trains, model railroading and railway modelling. Pilentum would like to present the largest model railroad layouts and the finest model railway displays on YouTube and on Dailymotion. This book contains a filmography.




Track Planning for Realistic Operation


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Covers freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading operations. The step-by-step design techniques and operation-oriented track plans also make it easy to create your own realistic model railroad.




Mohegan Pequot Model Railroad Club


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Celebrating the Mohegan Pequot Model Railroad Club's 30th anniversary, this book takes a look behind the scenes of the history of New England's Premier Modular Railroad Club. In this full color book, you will find a detailed history of the club as well as a look at the modular railroads today.In the winter of 1980, approximately a dozen people gathered to form what would become the Mohegan Pequot Model Railroad Club and begin what would turn out to be an amazing journey into the world of modular railroading. This initial group formed the foundation of the club and oversaw its expansion from a small HO scale modular railroading club, to one which has modular railroads in HO, N, O, and G scales. Inside, the stories of the earliest days of the club are chronicled along with the activities of the club today. Highlights from the train shows and events where the club has displayed as well as a look at the many club projects which have been undertaken in the course of the last thirty years are included. In addition, an in depth look at the modules displayed by the club today can be found inside.