Product Description

"Realistic Model Railroad Design", by Tony Koester, / is a Model Railroad Product from Kalmbach Publishing Company. / / FEATURES: A step-by-step guide to creating a unique operating layout. / Thru the use of photos, illustrations, and a straightforward style / this book will show you how to make creative, plausible choices / for the concept and construction of your next model railroad. / Key topics are covered in detail including developing an entire model / railroad theme, choosing a scale, integrating signature design / elements into your track plan, and much more. / Softcover with gloss coating. / 150 color photos, 10 black & white photos and 50 illustrations. / / INCLUDES: 96 Pages / / SPECS: Size: 8.25" x 10.75" (210mm x 274mm) / kr3/31/04

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #297523 in Books
• Brand: Kalmbach
• Published on: 2004-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Features

• Kalmbach Realistic Model Railroad Design - 12250
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Customer Reviews

A Look at Design Philosophy
This is not a book of track plans nor is it a book that spends much time on how to lay track. Instead, it attempts to teach broad design considerations to make a model railroad operate better and seem more realistic. It considers such matters as modeling an imaginary line as opposed to one from the real world. It talks about making scenes plausible in their context; this is not always the same as real. It considers how to pick rolling stock and how to choose graphic and model elements to make the miniature model world more like the real one. Most important, though, it tries to teach how to make a layout reliable.

None of these objectives is specifically accomplished but the book goes a long way in teaching things to consider. It is a book about design philosophy as opposed to design criteria. It is worth the time.

An in-depth guide for dedicated hobbyists
Realistic Model Railroad Design by Tony Koester is a methodical, step-by-step guide to crafting a captivating, original layout for an impressively presented model railroad. Full color photography and meticulous attention to the little tweaks that make great environments stand out make this practical, in-depth guide for dedicated hobbyists a top of the line resource. Special attention to drawing inspiration and atmosphere from real-life railroad locations, complete with sample images, distinguishes this above par dedicated model railroading hobbyist instructional accessory.

Good insights and well laid out
This is one of those books that you need to read, read and read again to really pick up all of the details. I can see right now I will wear this copy out as I keep referring to points as I design my new layout.