Download or read book Making Model Railway Buildings written by Andy McMillan and published by Crowood Press UK. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable book is essential reading for all railway modellers, whatever their level of expertise. The author provides an overall understanding of the purpose of making buildings for a model railway and covers their construction, their positioning and how to light them. Topics covered include: Railway and non-railway model buildings, explaining how the latter can also enhance your trains. Modelling attitudes, the use of scale, levels of detail and both regional vernacular and railway architecture. Ready-made buildings that you can buy and demonstrates how you can adapt them to your own particular purposes. Different materials available for building structures and ways of choosing, finding, measuring and recording suitable prototypes. Step by step construction of a cardboard building kit to illustrate the use of basic modelling tools and to explain essential procedures and techniques. Using and modifying 'out-of-the-box' model buildings and explores the subtleties of making model railway buildings from scratch without the use of a kit, or anything more than hand-tools and a few sheets of suitable material. Guidance on the appropriate use of texture and colour, and shows how walls, doors, windows, roofs and chimneys can be created, painted, detailed and finished off. Many aspects of lighting, including external lighting, such as street and platform lights, and the internal lighting of buildings, the problems they pose and how they can be resolved.

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.

Download or read book Building a Model Railroad Step by Step written by David Popp and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book PSL Book of Model Railway Track Plans written by Cyril John Freezer and published by . This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Practical Introduction to Digital Command Control for Railway Modellers written by Nigel Burkin and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From background information on the technology itself to layout wiring; taking in decoders, hand controllers, wireless and many practical modelling projects, Neil Burkin offers a comprehensive introduction to Digital Command Control [DCC] for the beginner and experienced modeller alike.The book emphasises the benefits of DCC technology as a model railway control system and offers practical advice on the choice of systems, applying the technology to a layout, how to use it to enhance layout operations, and how it can be used to overcome practical difficulties with operations such as banking, double-heading, lighting and sound. Technical jargon is avoided and clear descriptions of each project featured in the book will remove the mystery surrounding DCC. Many of the modelling projects may be adapted for almost any modelling situation and are supported by over 400 excellent colour photographs. A comprehensive guide to Digital Command Control for the beginner and experienced modeller alike. Emphasises the benefits of DCC technology and offers practical advice on the choice of sytems. Includes practical modelling projects which are supported by over 400 excellent colour photographs. Nigel Burkin is a railway modeller with over 20 years' experience and has hundreds of magazine articles to his credit.

Download or read book The Newcomer s Guide to Model Railways written by Brian Lambert and published by Silver Link Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sections include: Selecting a suitable scale and gauge; Finding a home for the railway; Building the baseboard; Laying the track; Constructing the landscape; Electrics and control; Point operation; Panels, indications, and lighting, Digital Command Control; Maintenance and tools.

Download or read book Layout Design written by Iain Rice and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first title in a new series, Realistic Railway Modeling, written by a highly regarded expert. Aimed at really keen modelers who want to learn how to achieve the highest standards, this all-color book, packed with photos and diagrams, provides the very last word in detail in seven themed chapters, and concludes with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for a worked example. Layout planning, of course, is where the hobby essentially starts, and no stone is left unturned in the author's comprehensive coverage.

Download or read book The Professional Approach to Model Railways written by John Wylie and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a professional model-maker, this is a fascinating insight into high-end railway modeling and a great source of inspiration for beginners and experts alike. The second edition has been significantly updated with new material and photographs, and covers the many technological developments since the previous edition, such as digital command control. This book is an essential addition to the bookshelves of all serious railway modelers. The first edition of this book was first published in 1987.

Download or read book Scratch Building Model Railway Locomotives written by Simon Bolton and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of being able to make a beautiful model locomotive from scratch? Do you have a favourite locomotive that you would love to reproduce in model form? Are you itching to start such a project and feel you need a helping hand? If so, this is the book for you. Using step-by-step text and illustration, this new book demonstrates how to construct a model of a pleasing J15 class, 0-6-0 steam locomotive in 00 gauge. It also explains how models of other locomotives can be built by adapting the methods covered in the book. Alternative options for chassis construction, other gauges and scales are considered as well as how to build a simple diesel locomotive.

Download or read book Advanced Modelling in N Gauge written by Noel Leaver and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many aspects of railway modelling are the same whatever scale you choose, but N Gauge has particular benefits: namely, that there is more space for scenery, longer trains and extensive fiddle yards. This leads to specific challenges in the design and layout to ensure a realistic-looking model. Assuming some familiarity with the basics of N Gauge, this book provides guidance and instruction to extend and develop modelling skills to produce a layout that is scenically impressive: planning baseboards, integrating scenery with the backscene, and keeping everything in harmony. With over 250 colour photographs, it includes constructing baseboards and scenery; how to make models of real buildings; using different systems for moving vehicles and controlling them; building, painting and finishing rolling stock from kits and, finally, what is needed to make a successful exhibition layout and how to perform demonstrations.

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.

Download or read book Trains A Complete History written by Philip Steele and published by Thunder Bay Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in railroad history all the livelong day! An icon of the Industrial Revolution, railroads were essential to the progress of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Today’s trains travel at speeds up to 268 miles per hour, and the limits continue to be pushed. Trains: A Complete History provides an excellent overview of the train models that were groundbreaking in their respective eras. The scope of progress comes to life on these pages—from the 1830 Best Friend of Charleston, whose passengers were to said to have traveled “on the wings of the wind” at a whopping top speed of twenty-five miles per hour, to the 2012 hybrid-powered Japan Railway HD300, which uses 36 percent less fuel than traditional trains and travels at speeds up to seventy miles per hour. Complete with a detachable collection of press-out model train pieces, Trains: A Complete History is the two-in-one book that will have train enthusiasts young and old tooting their horns and hollering, “All aboard!”

Download or read book DCC Made Easy written by Lionel Strang and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains Digital Command Control in a concise and straightforward way. Covers the history of command control, dissects the components of a DCC system, addresses the full range of commercially-available systems, and presents step-by-step projects. Ideal for all hobbyists with an interest in DCC.

Download or read book Railway Modelling Skills written by Peter Marriott and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you enjoy running model trains but want to improve your layout? Do you want to gain expertise over a wider range of railway modelling skills and acquire the confidence to tackle modelling tasks that you have previously shied away from? If so, this is the book for you. Brimming with advice and tips, this well-illustrated book covers a wide range of modelling skills, including designing a layout, choosing the right scale, building baseboards, selecting the right track, controlling the trains, building the landscape, making realistic grass and weeds, and adding figures. Particular attention is paid to more modern techniques such as DCC train control, laser cut and downloadable kits, and the use of hard foam in baseboard construction. Step-by-step explantions of many techniques are provided accompanied by over 400 instructional colour photographs. Information is provided about the tools and materials required and the extensive range of commercial railway modelling products that are now available.

Download or read book Railway Express written by V. S. Roseman and published by Model Railroading. This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not so many years ago, shipping a valuable package anywhere in the world merely required phoning Railway Express Agency. REA customers could count on this single entity to send a package anywhere in the world, and by several modes of transportation if necessary. This book contains modeling-specific information about this notoriously reliable company; its special divisions, and its equipment and facilities. Generously illustrated with photos, diagrams, paintings, and sketches.

Download or read book Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery written by Kathy Millatt and published by . This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring your layout to the next level with a complete overview of modeling railroad scenery from modeler and Model Railroader Video Plus host Kathy Millatt. In this "scenery makers bible" you'll learn how to use the latest techniques and materials, as well as time-tested "classic" methods for modeling mountains, rivers, forests, railroad rights-of-way, towns, and cities that occupy any modeler's layout. Perfect for everyone from a beginner to an expert modeler, this book includes: Step-by-step photo sections to show different methods used to build scenery. Details about techniques and materials to advance your modeling. Unique insights, tips, and tricks into layout detailing. And more! Take your layout from bare plywood or foamboard to a detailed scene that will surround your model trains!

Download or read book Wiring Your Model Railroad written by Larry Puckett and published by Essentials. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whether you're using traditional, direct current (DC) cab control or the latest Digital Command Control (DCC) system [this] will guide you through the steps of planning and wiring a layout. With ... more modelers choosing DCC, this book will help demystify how it works; clarify the advantages of DCC and what makes it different from DC control; and, teach you how to convert an existing DC layout to DCC. Step-by-step instructions and photos are coupled with clear, color-coded diagrams that will guide you through the process of wiring a complete layout or just troubleshooting problem areas"--