Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the HobbyKent J. Johnson From the basics of tracklaying, wiring, and maintaining locomotives to the finer points of scenery building, painting, weathering, and detailing models, every aspect of modeling is presented in this up-to-date reference. Packed with simple tips and techniques and instructions for building a basic 4 x 8-foot HO scale layout with scenery. |
Contents
Questions and answers for beginners | 4 |
Hide those switch motors | 18 |
Kadee HO couplers | 32 |
Building believable bridges | 46 |
1 | 60 |
Give operation a try | 74 |
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