Model Railroading

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780900586002Format PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Peco Publications & Publicity LtdPublisher Peco Publications & Publicity LtdWeight(grams)...

From the bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful, comes an utterly heartwarming new novel, about what it truly means to belong to those you love.'A warm-hearted, emotional read' Daily Mail'Gripping, endearing and thought-provoking, this beautifully...

Planning, designing and laying the track for a model railway layout can be challenging, especially if you have never done it before. This book provides a step-by-step guide to the techniques required and methods used in track design and layout. With...

While the LEGO company's official line of trains is one of their most popular themes, official sets can be limiting-and expensive. Many model railroad fans want to build custom creations without the confines of official LEGO sets. For these serious fans,...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780890249574Author Aaron SkinnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 130Imprint Kalmbach Publishing CompanyPublisher Kalmbach Publishing CompanyWeight(grams) 399g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780711038134Author Tim ShackletonFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Ian Allan PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800352681Author Simon LilleyFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800352636Author Joe BrownFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

N gauge is the most rapidly expanding of all the model railway formats and if you want to take advantage of its huge potential, then this is the book for you. The author explains exactly what N gauge is, its history, its advantages and some of its...

A model railway layout is greatly enhanced by a good back scene. If a modeller is prepared to go to great lengths to achieve realism in the locomotives, rolling stock and buildings, this should be carried through to the scenics. This book is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780890247938Author Mike PolsgroveFormat PaperbackPage Count 55Imprint Kalmbach MediaPublisher Kalmbach MediaWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm) 300mm * 177mm *...

Moving from a train set out of a box to making your own model railway can seem a daunting proposition. Whether you go your own way, wish to follow a prototype tightly or have an inherited stock that you want to make the best of. This book covers the act...

This book demonstrates the many different modelling techniques used in the creation of realistic historical buildings and convincing imaginary or fantasy structures. Aimed at the railway and diorama modeller, it includes photographs of existing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800352711Author David LarkinFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

Once seen as a niche practice, the craft of weathering has now become firmly rooted in the railway modelling mainstream. Not simply a means of rendering models in layers of dirty paint, weathering involves a myriad of techniques aimed at improving...

The first of the English Electric Type 1 design, what we now know as the Class 20s, appeared in June 1957. With their distinctive 'chopper' engine sound, these single-cabbed locomotives soon gained a reputation for rugged reliability brought about by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627009119Author Jeff WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Kalmbach MediaPublisher Kalmbach MediaWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 270mm * 206mm *...

Whether you are just starting out in the hobby of scenic railway modelling, or are more experienced and are revamping an existing layout, this invaluable instructional volume will guide you through the art of using basic materials to create wonderful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909328006Author Jeremy EnglishFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Noodle BooksPublisher Crecy Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906419752Author Jeremy EnglishFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Noodle BooksPublisher Crecy Publishing

In this book long-time model maker Stan Bray describes the construction of a range of uncomplicated miniature steam engines, for construction by the model engineer.About the AuthorStan Bray is a model engineer of long experience. He is founder and former...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800351462Author Joe BrownFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

Now in its sixth edition, this book is the definitive work on the small precision lathe, past and present. The bulk of de Carle's original text has been retained and covers basic construction, selection, care of and accessories for the lathe, as well as...

This fascinating, well-illustrated and informative book presents a straightforward guide to points, signals and level crossings and provides all the information that railway modellers need in order to get the trains on their layouts moving effectively. ...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800352537Author Hugh LongworthFormat HardbackPage Count 296Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

Weathering is not just about making something look dirty. Rather, it should be seen as an artistic endeavour, with the aim of making a model appear as lifelike as possible. It also helps to blend a range of separate structures into a cohesive scene. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780900586576Author Steve FlintFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Peco Publications & Publicity LtdPublisher Peco Publications & Publicity Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627001755Author Larry PuckettFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Kalmbach MediaPublisher Kalmbach MediaWeight(grams) 376gDimensions(mm) 273mm * 210mm *...

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...

Model railway baseboards are like the foundations of a house, and failure to build a rigid baseboard that has no movement will inevitably lead to problems. Accordingly, this invaluable, well-illustrated book is essential reading for all those who wish...

Despite modern appearances, colour light signalling has been around since the 1920s and is just as full of subtle details and variations as 'traditional' semaphore signalling. The inclusion of a working signalling system within a model railway layout is...

Most modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily on the humble plastic or metal kit, and this book will help both novice and more experienced modellers to achieve the very best results. George Dent presents here a clearly written...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627009430Author Gerry LeoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Kalmbach MediaPublisher Kalmbach MediaWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 211mm * 137mm *...

Learn to create miniature models using a wide range of objects and materials found in your own home. Model making can be an expensive endeavour, requiring investment in many tools, paints and materials. However, there are many model making techniques...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627004558Author Jeff WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 306Imprint Kalmbach Publishing CompanyPublisher Kalmbach Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

From the bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful, comes an utterly heartwarming new novel, about what it truly means to belong to those you love. 'Gripping, endearing and thought-provoking, this beautifully woven novel championing family,...