MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

Author: Nigel Burkin
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847974457
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 484

Book Description
Layout building is perhaps the most exciting, rewarding and challenging aspect of creating a model railway. Making the right design decisions and choosing good construction techniques are vital to ensure success. This book takes you through basic baseboard construction, shelf layout themes and how to link multi-deck designs together, enabling you to make the most of a given space. With different concepts covered, from simple portable layouts to helix construction techniques, Nigel Burkin mixes the best of British layouts with those used routinely overseas and shows you how you too can achieve success and satisfaction in executing your layout design. Topics covered included: Designing for comfort; How to use space efficiently; Practical construction techniques from L-Girder to box frame baseboards; Sub track bed construction, track laying and wiring; Fine tuning the layout for smooth operations.

Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads

Author: Tony Koester
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 0890247412
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
Acquire more space for scenery and longer mainline runs with multiple decks. Tony Koester walks you through design options, lighting and wiring considerations, and the all-important construction process and techniques.

Building a Model Railroad Step by Step

Author: David Popp
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 0890246890
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 115

Book Description
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.

Model Railway Design Manual

Author: C. Freezer
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
ISBN: 9781852605384
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
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.

Building a Folding Model Railway Layout

Author: Graham Goodchild
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785002007
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 394

Book Description
Determining where and how to store a model railway when it is not in use can be difficult, especially if space is severely limited; a folding railway layout can be the solution to this problem. The author has designed an ingenious folding wooden case that accommodates his truly remarkable N-gauge multi-track layout, and which is also suitable for an oval track layout in 00 gauge. In this fascinating book, the author describes all aspects of how to build the folding case and how to construct the layout within using lightweight materials such as rigid foam. Some of the most remarkable features of the layout are how to construct and install a working cable car, moving road vehicles, a revolving children's roundabout, and a helicopter with motorized rotor blades. There are over 300 excellent step-by-step diagrams and photographs. Brimming with practical advice and tips on how to build the folding case and how to construct the layout within and superbly illustrated with 315 colour photographs and step-by-step diagrams.

Building the Right-Sized Layout

Author: Thomas Klimoski
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627008372
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
This all-new book helps guide model railroaders as they create a room sized layout while still being able to enjoy operating. Whether they are downsizing their layout or have a spare room, they will find all the tips and expert advice to help them build a fulfilling layout while still managing space, time, and resources. Featuring: Track planning strategies. Construction techniques. Room-planning concepts. Tips on operating once their layout is built.

The Big Book of Model Railroad Track Plans

Author: Robert Schleicher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610606769
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description

Time-Saving Techniques for Building Model Railroads

Author: Tony Koester
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627006903
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Building a model railroad ‚"‚€‚" especially a room- or basement-sized layout ‚"‚€‚" takes a lot of time. In his new book, Tony Koester shares many invaluable time-saving tricks he's learned over the decades as an accomplished modeler and author. Using LDEs (Layout Design Elements) with staging. Efficient layout construction tips and techniques. Time-effective methods to get a layout built and operating.

Track Planning for Realistic Operation

Author: John H. Armstrong
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 9780890242278
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
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.

How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork

Author: Linn Hanson Westcott
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780890242896
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Instructions for benchwork, the framework for model trains, covering tools and materials, framework for permananet layouts, joists, risers and cleats, roadbed construction, backdrops, fascia boards, scenic support and benchwork for special situations.