Beginners Guide To Locomotives And Rolling Stock

Keeping locomotives in good condition is critical to smooth operations on a model railroad. In the newest Essential Series book by Cody Grivno, Beginner's Guide to Locomotives & Rolling Stock, modelers will learn: How to choose, buy, and maintain locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars with a focus on HO and N scales. How to perform basic maintenance and simple upgrades using detail parts, new couplers, and new wheels. The basics about steam and diesel locomotive and freight car types.

The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails

Here's what you'll discover in "The Ultimate Guide to Model Trains" Book for beginners: * How to create stunning terrain in your scenery with these 3 simple techniques... * 3 little known, yet simple ways to understanding all about scales and gauges... * Secret of train tracks that few people ever know about... * 3 proven steps to running mutiple trains on one track... * 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to build your own benchwork... * WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to wiring... * You'll discover in just a few short minutes how to avoid derailing problems... * 6 time tested and proven strategies for laying out train tracks... * When to add onto your set with locomotives and rolling stock... * 7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for building the best layouts for your scenery... * A pennies on the dollar approach to finding model train parts... * How often to do general maintenance on your model trains and tracks... * How to recognize different train scales such as G, O, HO, N and more... * The once famous but forgotten secret that instantly allows you to create depth within your landscapes... and much more !

Toy train collectors and operators can always use more information about their hobby -- such as how and why to collect and operate vintage toy trains. Beginners will enjoy this introduction to the hobby; experienced collectors and operators will appreciate the thoughtful discussions of the subject.

Step-by-step guide to the final stages of the development of the Platt Lane model railway

Teaches how to get old Lionel trains running again! Shows how to repair and maintain Lionel O gauge trains built from the turn of the century through the 1970s. Gives detailed explanations with photos and diagrams illustrating easy repair, lubrication, and maintenance tips and techniques.

There's a nostalgia associated with model trains and railroading -- even if it's unspoken. Railroads take us back to an earlier era. A more basic time. When spending a week or more on a train was seen as a luxury -- an event in itself -- not at as merely a mode of transportation. You've probably already scouted some model railroad shows. You've no doubt recognized the camaraderie and the passion these folks have. And yes, you're interested in becoming a part of that. "The Wonderful World of Model Trains" will help you do just that! It's a comprehensive guide to model railroading written for someone who is new to this hobby, starting with some basic "train knowledge" & terminologies, and continuing on to the more detailed aspects of the hobby. And yes, this hobby can indeed get quite detailed. And that tends to be intimidating to some people. The beauty of this hobby is that you can get involved at just the level you care too. You'll discover that every model railroader is in it for the love of the trains and the history. The vast majority of us are not out to make a fast buck from our interests. Here's some of the things you'll learn in "The Wonderful World of Model Trains": - How to create stunning terrain in your scenery with these 3 simple techniques... - Different scales, gauges, standards in the world of model railroading and what they all mean... - 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to build your own benchwork... - WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to wiring... - A pennies on the dollar approach to finding model train parts... - How to avoid derailing problems... - 3 proven steps to running multiple trains on one track... - 6 time tested and proven strategies for laying out train tracks... - When to add onto your set with locomotives and rolling stock... - 7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for building the best layouts for your scenery... - How to do general maintenance on your model trains and tracks... - And much more...