The World of Model Trains
Author : Guy R. Williams
Publisher : Deutsch
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 15,24 MB
Release : 1970
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780233962276
Author : Guy R. Williams
Publisher : Deutsch
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 15,24 MB
Release : 1970
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780233962276
Author : David B. Brokaw
Publisher : Living Plus Healthy Publishing
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 13,90 MB
Release : 2015-03-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
There's a nostalgia associated with model trains and railroading -- even if it's unspoken. Railroads take us back to an earlier era. A more basic time. When spending a week or more on a train was seen as a luxury -- an event in itself -- not at as merely a mode of transportation. You've probably already scouted some model railroad shows. You've no doubt recognized the camaraderie and the passion these folks have. And yes, you're interested in becoming a part of that. "The Wonderful World of Model Trains" will help you do just that! It's a comprehensive guide to model railroading written for someone who is new to this hobby, starting with some basic "train knowledge" & terminologies, and continuing on to the more detailed aspects of the hobby. And yes, this hobby can indeed get quite detailed. And that tends to be intimidating to some people. The beauty of this hobby is that you can get involved at just the level you care too. You'll discover that every model railroader is in it for the love of the trains and the history. The vast majority of us are not out to make a fast buck from our interests. Here's some of the things you'll learn in "The Wonderful World of Model Trains": - How to create stunning terrain in your scenery with these 3 simple techniques... - Different scales, gauges, standards in the world of model railroading and what they all mean... - 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to build your own benchwork... - WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to wiring... - A pennies on the dollar approach to finding model train parts... - How to avoid derailing problems... - 3 proven steps to running multiple trains on one track... - 6 time tested and proven strategies for laying out train tracks... - When to add onto your set with locomotives and rolling stock... - 7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for building the best layouts for your scenery... - How to do general maintenance on your model trains and tracks... - And much more...
Author : John H. Armstrong
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 28,41 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780890242278
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.
Author : Jeff Wilson
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,15 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780890245750
Starting with benchwork and ending with realistic scenery, this practical, no-nonsense guide provides insight into the fundamentals of model railroading in the hobby's most popular scale. Features up-to-date techniques and references many significant new products.
Author : Lance Mindheim
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 17,39 MB
Release : 2018-12
Category : Railroad stations in art
ISBN : 9781726325400
Model railroading offers the exciting opportunity to be approached in the same way as any other branch of the art world. As such, the same principles can be applied to elevate your modeling efforts to new levels. Follow along as we delve into scene composition, color treatment theory, weathering, backdrops, layout room preparation, photography, and more!
Author : Tony Koester
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 22,58 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780890244180
Develop realistic operating sessions and operate your model railroad like a full-sized one. The book covers how to forward cars, move trains, and use signal systems.
Author : David-Paul Gurney
Publisher : Flammarion-Pere Castor
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,91 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 9782080111425
Provides coverage of 400 tinplate trains including classic engines, passenger cars, sleepers, and rolling stock from such top U.S. and European model train manufacturers as Bachman, Hornby, and Lionel. Reprint.
Author : Matt Coleman
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 37,70 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Logging
ISBN : 0890247021
This highly illustrated book explains the business of logging railroads and provides examples of prototype operations. Photos of locomotives, equipment, and structures set the stage for modeling logging scenes and designing a logging layout.
Author : David Popp
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 32,25 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 : Jeff Wilson
Publisher : Kalmbach Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,33 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780890247921
The all-new material in Introduction to Model Railroading offers beginning modelers a wealth of information. It begins with choosing a place, era and scale to model. Veteran modeler Jeff Wilson also breaks down the basics of planning a layout and building supporting benchwork. The easy-to-follow instructions and abundance of photographs make this the perfect introduction to scale model railroading.