Ian Allan Publishing 9781857800661 First Steps in Railway Modelling
A ideal guide book for first time railway modellers, this book is designed to help simplify the fundamentals of the hobby and move from a basic train set to a scenic model railway. Layout ideas suitable for the beginner and techniques for baseboard construction, track laying, wiring and scenics are also covered. Paperback, 282mmx213mm, 64 pages with 73 photos and 83 diagrams.
Further modelling techniques and tips can be found in
Next Steps in Railway Modelling.
Takes the beginner through the various steps to be followed in transforming a train set into a model railway, from construction of baseboards, track-laying, basic electronics, and applying it to theconstruction of three layouts. Other chapters deal with scenery, stock and operations and modelling the contemporary railway scene. Packed with photos and diagrams that simplify the fundamentals of the hobby.