Product Description

This is the "Basic Model Railroad Track Plans, Small Starter Layouts / You Can Build" Book from Kalmbach Books. / / FEATURES: 64 page softcover book. / A selection of 16 simple and proven layout plans that have been / collected from previous issues of Model Railroader Magazine. / Each layout design features: / -Colorfully rendered track plan and illustrations. / -List of materials used in construction. / -Construction tips and techniques. / -Scenery and operating suggestions. / Also includes a number of instructional chapters to help you get / acquainted with the fundamentals of benchwork construction, / tracklaying, wiring, and scenery building. / Includes thirteen HO scale and three N scale layouts. / Full color photos and illustrations. / / INCLUDES: One "Basic Model Railroad Track Plans, Small Starter Layouts You Can / Build" Book. / / SPECS: Pages: 64 / Length: 10-3/4" / Width: 8-1/4" / sdw 12/3/01 / ir/kh

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #98341 in Books
• Brand: Kalmbach
• Published on: 2001-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780890246139
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Some Nice Ideas in Small Spaces
The two biggest problems of any model railroader are lack of money and lack of space. This book nicely addresses both of those problems. The first is addressed indirectly because small layouts cost less than those that take over large buildings. These are mostly intended to fit in small areas, 4'x8' usually, and they are well though out, interesting and cost effective.

In addition to the layout ideas, the book begins with tips for putting a layout together. These are invaluable. They will be known by people with experience in the hobby but many neophytes don't know them; they are useful for all.

If I have any real complaint it is that I would have liked to seen photos of the actual completed layouts instead of just the schematics and rational. Still, it's a good book.

Great starter book
There is a lot of information on the web and in many books on
model railroads -- too much for any one book. This book is a great
source of basic information on getting started (laying track, cork,
wiring, etc.) that helped me get started. With clear pictures and
great explanations, this gives you enough background to start and
to read from more complex sources as you need.

A recommended resource book for model railroaders
Basic Model Railroad Track Plans: Small Starter Layouts You Can Build is a superbly presented collection of detailed plans and layouts for amazing and vibrant finished results. From models of St. Paul Central to Valley Forge Central, these scaled-down railway s reflect locations across America. The informal and practical text offers useful tips for dedicated hobbyists and color illustrations combined with detailed three-dimensional diagrams help to clearly explain the methodology of construction. Basic Model Railroad Tarck Plans is an excellent and recommended resource book for model railroaders.