Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby

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Model Railroading Made Easy

If you're ready to get started in model railroading but have questions about how to begin, here's the book you've been waiting for! In Basic Model Railroading, the staff of Model Railroader Magazine has put together answers to your questions about layout planning, carpentry, wiring, and scenery building, among other subjects. Within these pages, you'll learn what you need to know about...

• Essential tools and supplies
• Tracklaying
• Wiring
• Train control systems, including Digital Command Control
• Realistic scenery that's easy to build
• Terminology used in prototype and model railroading

And to help you put it all together, you'll find step-by-step instructions for building the popular Alkali Central 4 x 8-foot HO scale layout.

Get the answers you need in Basic Model Railroading.

Table of Contents

• Questions and answers for beginners
• Understanding scale and gauge
• What does that mean?
• A modeler's toolbox
• What you need to know about adhesives
• Flextrack for smooth operation
• All about turnouts
• Hide those swith motors
• How to solder
• Cab control
• DCC: what it is and what it does
• Railroading without derailments
• Cleaning track and wheels
• Diesel locomotive tune-up
• Kadee HO couplers
• Hardshell scenery
• Scenery colors and textures
• Using rock molds
• How to make realistic trees
• Let's model water
• Building believable bridges
• Plastic kit basics
• Individualizing kit structures
• Add life to your layout with details
• Add life to your layout with figures
• Making vehicles more realistic
• Roads and grade crossings
• We build the Alkali Central
• Modular railroading
• Give operation a try
• Get started in weathering
• Introduction to model photography

Model railroading is one of the most intriguing hobbies in the world. As you begin to explore the fascinating universe of model railroading, you'll discover an activity that you, your friends, and your family can enjoy for many years.

Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby