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Constructing Buildings for Model Railways

by David Ashwood ...

An illustrated demonstration of the construction process for different buildings to enhance your model railroad display.At some time during ownership a train set crosses an arbitrary threshold and becomes a model railway. The aspiring modeler then has the challenge of filling in all the gaps. Whether the line runs through the countryside, a village or town, some type of infrastructure is needed to ... Read more

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An illustrated demonstration of the construction process for different buildings to enhance your model railroad display.At some time during ownership a train set crosses an arbitrary threshold and becomes a model railway. The aspiring modeler then has the challenge of filling in all the gaps. Whether the line runs through the countryside, a village or town, some type of infrastructure is needed to
... Read more
LEGO® Train Projects

7 Creative Models

by Charles Pritchett ...

Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies,
... Read more
The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries & Layouts

by David B. Brokaw ...

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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
Electricity for the Novice Model Railroader

by James Kelly ...

"Electricity for the Novice Model Railroader" is an introductory guide to electricity as use for model railroading. It starts with a comparison of water systems to electrical systems and progresses to basic troubleshooting of a power bus. A quick lesson of why and how we use Ohm's law to calculate voltage drops and resistor sizing strengthens the reader's knowledge of how we control power in out ... Read more

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"Electricity for the Novice Model Railroader" is an introductory guide to electricity as use for model railroading. It starts with a comparison of water systems to electrical systems and progresses to basic troubleshooting of a power bus. A quick lesson of why and how we use Ohm's law to calculate voltage drops and resistor sizing strengthens the reader's knowledge of how we control power in out
... Read more
Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads

The Easy Way to Build a Realistic Lionel Layout

by Robert Schleicher ...

As model railroaders began demanding ever-greater realism, Lionel responded in 2004 with its FasTrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scale-sized ties, and a less-obvious center rail. Veteran hobby author Bob Schleicher follows up his The Lionel FasTrack Book with a closer, more detailed look at Lionel’s revolutionary O-gauge system. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to ... Read more

$21.99 USD

As model railroaders began demanding ever-greater realism, Lionel responded in 2004 with its FasTrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scale-sized ties, and a less-obvious center rail. Veteran hobby author Bob Schleicher follows up his The Lionel FasTrack Book with a closer, more detailed look at Lionel’s revolutionary O-gauge system. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to
... Read more
Playing with Trains

A Passion Beyond Scale

by Sam Posey ...

Why do grown men play with trains? Is it a primal attachment to childhood, nostalgia for the lost age of rail travel, or the stuff of flat-out obsession? In this delightful and unprecedented book, Grand Prix legend Sam Posey tracks those who share his “passion beyond scale” and discovers a wonderfully strange and vital culture.Posey’s first layout, wired by his mother in the years just after the ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Why do grown men play with trains? Is it a primal attachment to childhood, nostalgia for the lost age of rail travel, or the stuff of flat-out obsession? In this delightful and unprecedented book, Grand Prix legend Sam Posey tracks those who share his “passion beyond scale” and discovers a wonderfully strange and vital culture.Posey’s first layout, wired by his mother in the years just after the
... Read more
Having Fun With Model Trains

by Sally White ...

Model trains must be one of the oldest and most awe inspiring hobbies for both young and old. These miniature trains have captured the imagination of people all over the world for many years.Many model train builders spend hours of their time and do not spare any expense on pursuing this hobby. It becomes all engrossing and affords many happy hours to the hobbyist.There are so many models of ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Model trains must be one of the oldest and most awe inspiring hobbies for both young and old. These miniature trains have captured the imagination of people all over the world for many years.Many model train builders spend hours of their time and do not spare any expense on pursuing this hobby. It becomes all engrossing and affords many happy hours to the hobbyist.There are so many models of
... Read more
Toy Trains

1935–1975

by Bob Leggett ...

Series Book 854 - Shire Library
The 00 gauge train set was the ultimate 'boy's toy' of the 1950s and '60s. Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in the mid-1930s, but the Second World War quickly halted production. However, they burst back onto the post-war scene with great success, and 00 quickly became the dominant scale in Britain, and was taken up by other large manufacturers including Tri-ang. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The 00 gauge train set was the ultimate 'boy's toy' of the 1950s and '60s. Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in the mid-1930s, but the Second World War quickly halted production. However, they burst back onto the post-war scene with great success, and 00 quickly became the dominant scale in Britain, and was taken up by other large manufacturers including Tri-ang.
... Read more
Model Railroading with M.T.H. Electric Trains

by Adelman ...

The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator's handbook devoted to MTH's unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System.Model railroaders can easily ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator's handbook devoted to MTH's unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System.Model railroaders can easily
... Read more
Making a Start in N Gauge Railway Modelling

by Richard Bardsley ...

N gauge is the most rapidly expanding of all the model railway formats and if you want to take advantage of its huge potential, then this is the book for you. The author explains exactly what N gauge is, its history, its advantages and some of its possible disadvantages. He begins with a train set and progresses through choosing a prototype and designing a layout, to a practical demonstration of ... Read more

$20.09 USD

N gauge is the most rapidly expanding of all the model railway formats and if you want to take advantage of its huge potential, then this is the book for you. The author explains exactly what N gauge is, its history, its advantages and some of its possible disadvantages. He begins with a train set and progresses through choosing a prototype and designing a layout, to a practical demonstration of
... Read more
Narrow Gauge Panorama

Steaming Along the Rustic and Narrow

by James Waite ...

This is James Waite's second book for Pen & Sword about narrow gauge railways. He has travelled extensively in search of interesting, and often obscure, railways in remote locations. His previous book looked at the narrow gauge scene around the world and how many of its historic railways were surviving in the twenty first century. This new volume looks at some of them in greater detail and uses ... Read more

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This is James Waite's second book for Pen & Sword about narrow gauge railways. He has travelled extensively in search of interesting, and often obscure, railways in remote locations. His previous book looked at the narrow gauge scene around the world and how many of its historic railways were surviving in the twenty first century. This new volume looks at some of them in greater detail and uses
... Read more
Juegos De Trenes

¡La Fantasía Antigua, Infantil Y Nostálgica!

by Owen Jones ...

Espero que la información le resulte útil y provechosa. La información de este libro electrónico sobre diversos aspectos de las maquetas de trenes y temas afines está organizada en 15 capítulos de unas 500-600 palabras cada uno. Espero que sea de interés para quienes tengan una familia joven o estén interesados en los trenes y las maquetas de trenes. Como ventaja añadida, le concedo permiso para ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Espero que la información le resulte útil y provechosa. La información de este libro electrónico sobre diversos aspectos de las maquetas de trenes y temas afines está organizada en 15 capítulos de unas 500-600 palabras cada uno. Espero que sea de interés para quienes tengan una familia joven o estén interesados en los trenes y las maquetas de trenes. Como ventaja añadida, le concedo permiso para
... Read more
Modelling the Great Western Branch Lines

by Chris Ford ...

Modelling the Great Western Branch Lines is essential reading for all those who wish to build a model railway based on the branch lines of the Great Western Railway. The author guides the modeller through projects which are graded from simple to more advance. Each step is clearly described, explaining the techniques used and how alternative methods and materials could be employed. Topics covered ... Read more

$20.09 USD

Modelling the Great Western Branch Lines is essential reading for all those who wish to build a model railway based on the branch lines of the Great Western Railway. The author guides the modeller through projects which are graded from simple to more advance. Each step is clearly described, explaining the techniques used and how alternative methods and materials could be employed. Topics covered
... Read more
Building Bridges and Viaducts for Model Railways

by Bob Alderman ...

Written by an acknowledged expert, this practical book is essential reading for all those railway modellers who wish to build a bridge or a viaduct for their layout. This new book contains in-depth descriptions and photographs of bridges located around Britain (and one in New Zealand), ranging from the small to the monumental, from which the modeller can gain ideas and draw inspiration. As an ... Read more

$20.09 USD

Written by an acknowledged expert, this practical book is essential reading for all those railway modellers who wish to build a bridge or a viaduct for their layout. This new book contains in-depth descriptions and photographs of bridges located around Britain (and one in New Zealand), ranging from the small to the monumental, from which the modeller can gain ideas and draw inspiration. As an
... Read more
Operating Signals, Points and Level Crossings

A Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Guide for Railway Modellers

by Clive Heathcote, Annie Anderson ...

This fascinating, well-illustrated and informative book presents a straightforward guide to points, signals and level crossings and provides all the information that railway modellers need in order to get the trains on their layouts moving effectively. The history of semaphore and colour light signals is outlined and the implications for modellers is clearly explained. A variety of different types ... Read more

$20.09 USD

This fascinating, well-illustrated and informative book presents a straightforward guide to points, signals and level crossings and provides all the information that railway modellers need in order to get the trains on their layouts moving effectively. The history of semaphore and colour light signals is outlined and the implications for modellers is clearly explained. A variety of different types
... Read more
Modelling European Railways

by Peter Marriott ...

European railways are characterized by a huge and contrasting range of locomotives, liveries, rolling stock, stations and infrastructure. In addition, the network incorporates standard, narrow and broad gauges, private and nationalized railways, high-speed corridors, single-track branch lines and rack systems. If that was not appealing enough for the railway modeller, these fascinating railways ... Read more

$22.99 USD

European railways are characterized by a huge and contrasting range of locomotives, liveries, rolling stock, stations and infrastructure. In addition, the network incorporates standard, narrow and broad gauges, private and nationalized railways, high-speed corridors, single-track branch lines and rack systems. If that was not appealing enough for the railway modeller, these fascinating railways
... Read more
Modelling Narrow Gauge Railways in Small Scales

by Chris Ford ...

This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who wish to build a small, narrow gauge model railway layout to a high standard. Comprehensive in its coverage, the book begins with a useful summary of the history and development of narrow gauge railways in the British Isles, and this is followed by a detailed, but easily digestible, consideration of the complex and wide choice of scales ... Read more

$22.99 USD

This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who wish to build a small, narrow gauge model railway layout to a high standard. Comprehensive in its coverage, the book begins with a useful summary of the history and development of narrow gauge railways in the British Isles, and this is followed by a detailed, but easily digestible, consideration of the complex and wide choice of scales
... Read more
Model Making

Technical Skills Using Everyday Objects

by Jack Pratt ...

Series series Small Crafts
Learn to create miniature models using a wide range of objects and materials found in your own home. Model making can be an expensive endeavour, requiring investment in many tools, paints and materials. However, there are many model making techniques that can help to solve these problems and align the model maker with an ever-more sustainably focused world. Aimed at the student, hobbyist and ... Read more

$17.69 USD

Learn to create miniature models using a wide range of objects and materials found in your own home. Model making can be an expensive endeavour, requiring investment in many tools, paints and materials. However, there are many model making techniques that can help to solve these problems and align the model maker with an ever-more sustainably focused world. Aimed at the student, hobbyist and
... Read more
Einführung in die Digitale Modellbahn

Grundlagen und Praxis Schritt für Schritt erklärt

by Tobias Pütz ...

Wer heute mit der Modellbahnerei anfängt (oder als alter Hase wieder einsteigt), beginnt fast automatisch mit einer digital gesteuerten Bahn. Die meisten Startpackungen der großen Hersteller beinhalten ein digitales Fahrgerät, das als Grundstock für den weiteren Ausbau der Modellbahnsteuerung dienen kann. Spätestens hier tauchen bei einem Einsteiger die ersten Fragen auf: Was für Möglichkeiten ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Wer heute mit der Modellbahnerei anfängt (oder als alter Hase wieder einsteigt), beginnt fast automatisch mit einer digital gesteuerten Bahn. Die meisten Startpackungen der großen Hersteller beinhalten ein digitales Fahrgerät, das als Grundstock für den weiteren Ausbau der Modellbahnsteuerung dienen kann. Spätestens hier tauchen bei einem Einsteiger die ersten Fragen auf: Was für Möglichkeiten
... Read more
Set Di Treni

Vecchia Fantasia Infantile E Nostalgica!

by Owen Jones ...

Translated by Fogghy ...

Spero che troverete le informazioni utili e proficue. Le informazioni contenute in questo ebook su vari aspetti dei trenini e su argomenti correlati sono organizzate in 15 capitoli di circa 500-600 parole ciascuno. Spero che possa interessare coloro che hanno una famiglia giovane o che sono interessati ai treni e ai modellini di treni. Come bonus aggiuntivo, vi concedo il permesso di utilizzare i ... Read more

$3.45 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Spero che troverete le informazioni utili e proficue. Le informazioni contenute in questo ebook su vari aspetti dei trenini e su argomenti correlati sono organizzate in 15 capitoli di circa 500-600 parole ciascuno. Spero che possa interessare coloro che hanno una famiglia giovane o che sono interessati ai treni e ai modellini di treni. Come bonus aggiuntivo, vi concedo il permesso di utilizzare i
... Read more
Understanding Digital Model Trains

The ultimate book to get started with digital model railroading.

by Pierre Roche ...

You love model trains, you want to learn about or understand digital (DCC) better? This is the book for you!Have you ever heard about protocols (DCC, Märklin Digital), boosters, decoders, and wondered what these are? Do you want to understand how CVs really work?Whether you are new to model trains, or just to digital, this book is here to help you understand how digital model railroading works, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

You love model trains, you want to learn about or understand digital (DCC) better? This is the book for you!Have you ever heard about protocols (DCC, Märklin Digital), boosters, decoders, and wondered what these are? Do you want to understand how CVs really work?Whether you are new to model trains, or just to digital, this book is here to help you understand how digital model railroading works,
... Read more
Model Train Collecting

The complete guide for enthusiasts and collectors

by Coins and More ...

Translated by AI ...

A complete, practical guide to collecting model trains, written for beginners and for collectors who want to sharpen their skills. Learn how to identify the different types of model trains and their features, assess authenticity and condition, use catalogues and collector's tools, and understand how market value is formed. A clear path covering history and essential concepts, maintenance and ... Read more

$13.91 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A complete, practical guide to collecting model trains, written for beginners and for collectors who want to sharpen their skills. Learn how to identify the different types of model trains and their features, assess authenticity and condition, use catalogues and collector's tools, and understand how market value is formed. A clear path covering history and essential concepts, maintenance and
... Read more
Collezionare Modellismo Ferroviario di Precisione

Guida completa per appassionati e collezionisti

by Coins and More ...

Una guida completa e pratica al collezionismo di trenini in scala, pensata per chi inizia e per chi vuole affinare le proprie competenze. Imparerai a riconoscere i diversi tipi di trenini e le loro caratteristiche, valutare autenticita' e stato di conservazione, usare cataloghi e strumenti del collezionista e capire come si forma il valore di mercato. Un percorso chiaro che copre storia e concetti ... Read more

$13.91 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Una guida completa e pratica al collezionismo di trenini in scala, pensata per chi inizia e per chi vuole affinare le proprie competenze. Imparerai a riconoscere i diversi tipi di trenini e le loro caratteristiche, valutare autenticita' e stato di conservazione, usare cataloghi e strumenti del collezionista e capire come si forma il valore di mercato. Un percorso chiaro che copre storia e concetti
... Read more
Modelling Railway Scenery Volume 2

Fields, Hedges and Trees

by Anthony A Reeves ...

Whether you are just about to embark on your scenic modelling journey, or want to re-work an existing layout, this clearly written volume will be invaluable. The author guides you through the process of collecting field-trip information, both written and photographic, and then demonstrates, using step-by-step instructions, how the colours, textures and features depicted in the reference ... Read more

$20.09 USD

Whether you are just about to embark on your scenic modelling journey, or want to re-work an existing layout, this clearly written volume will be invaluable. The author guides you through the process of collecting field-trip information, both written and photographic, and then demonstrates, using step-by-step instructions, how the colours, textures and features depicted in the reference
... Read more

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