The Model Railway Manual

Author : C. Freezer
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781852605384
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Model Railway Design Manual written by C. Freezer and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 1996-11-02 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before beginning construction work on a model railway it is essential to have a workable design. The plan needs to take into account the space, time, budget and personal skills available, as well as the type of railway to be modelled. Here, Cyril Freezer draws on more than 50 years experience in designing and building model railways to explain how each stage should be undertaken. Includes 150 specially-drawn track layout diagrams.

Author : C. J. Freezer
Publisher : Haynes Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781852605018
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Model Railway Manual written by C. J. Freezer and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 1994 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get started in railway modeling today! This comprehensive guide will show you how. Includes all basic techniques, including layout planning, laying track, making tunnels, adding details, constructing buildings, and more. Features all aspects, from baseboards to track laying, electrification to landscapes. Step-by-step illustrations accompany the easy-to-follow text. Written by one of the most highly regarded of model railway authors.

Author : C. J. Freezer
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781852604653
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Garden Railway Manual written by C. J. Freezer and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical overview of the garden railway covering both the traditional raised system and the ground-level type. Chapters include: gauges and scales for the garden, surveying and setting out, electricity in the garden, planning the layout, civil engineering, track laying and live steam operation. Fully illustrated with photographs and specially produced diagrams. Filled with clear and precise, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the various modelling and construction processes.

Author : Pelle K. Søeborg
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 0890247366
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Model Railroad Scenery Techniques written by Pelle K. Søeborg and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to construct the most common forms of scenery: mountains, deserts, rural areas, and city scenes. This book provides essential scenery tips and techniques through highly detailed photos and step-by-step instructions.

Author : Rick Selby
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 9780890243589
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders written by Rick Selby and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to get your locomotive, train set, or complete model railroad operating -- even if you don't understand the principles of electricity! Teaches basic electrical connections for a two-rail DC powered layout of any size or complexity. Basic layout wiring techniques are presented simply, with numerous photos, illustrations, and diagrams.

Author : Jeff Wilson
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 9780890244371
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders written by Jeff Wilson and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers easy-to-follow techniques for installing sturdy trackwork, fitting the roadbed, laying track, and finishing with lineside details.

Author : Mike Lynch
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 178589711X
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Model Railways on a Budget written by Mike Lynch and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Model Railways on a Budget details an eight-year journey into the fascinating world of railway modeling; from fumbling beginnings to a growing competence with layout design and construction.

Author : Holger Matthes
Publisher : No Starch Press
ISBN 13 : 1593278195
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The LEGO Trains Book written by Holger Matthes and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs. Inside you'll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building tech­niques like SNOT (studs not on top), micro­striping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10+

Author : Andrew Duckworth
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 178500624X
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electronics and Wiring for Model Railways written by Andrew Duckworth and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In railway modelling, getting the technical components correct is essential for a realistic-looking layout but, unfortunately, these often present the biggest challenges for the hobbyist. Using his own experience as a railway modeller and electronics engineer, Andrew Duckworth provides a guide suitable for all railway modellers, from beginners to the more experienced. With instructions on how and where to use specialist electronic circuits to enhance your layout, this book will help you to achieve a reasonably sophisticated layout. It provides: an overview of the geometry required for building successful model railways; clear explanations of electronics and electrical components; comparisons of direct control and digital command control (DCC); step-by-step instructions for wiring the track, signals, buildings and lighting; reviews of electrical systems, power supplies, wires and cable, control panels and switches and finally, it covers detection, testing and troubleshooting tips.

Author : Richard E. Blizzard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781785211263
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Garden Railway Manual written by Richard E. Blizzard and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Britain's growing band of model railway enthusiasts, a garden railway is the ultimate challenge. This book explains every stage of the process, including the construction of a kit engine plus rolling stock, the groundwork of laying a track outside, and the building structures to complete the realism