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everfything for trestles
Great for bridges and trestles...you need some practical woodworking experience to master the construction procedures...BUT it wouldn't take long to if you concentrate.

Very useful book
This book helps you to plan many different models of bridges with detailed diagrams.

Not great for beginners
This item is perfect if you have been in the hobby of model railroading for some time, or are good at building models from a book of blueprints. However, I have just started and found it really confusing. For someone who is good at this stuff I would give it a five, but if you're a beginner I do not recommend it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Model Railroading    5. Models    6. Railroad bridges    7. Railroads    8. Reference    9. Model railways   

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A great book for getting started
Excellent book.The author gives tons of useful techniques and methods and materials suggestions.He clearly knows what he's doing. The reason I only gave four stars is: there are sometimes alternate techniques, nowavailable that are not mentioned. For example Rustall, or Modern Options"Instant Iron" and "Instant Rust." can be IMHO betterways to create the rust effects. But even so, the book is a must. Itpractically guarantees success if you pay attention. ... Read more

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Not really 101 projects
I just received this book and was really looking forward to a lot of different projects. I was disappointed that some of the projects in this book were slight variations of each other, and in fact there was one project for HO and larger scale immediately followed by the exact same project in N scale.
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A Good Introduction
This book is just what the title claims it to be. It is an introduction to laying track for model railroaders. It does a good job of teaching that subject.
Great Begginners Guide!
This is a great starting point for any 1st timers to the world of model railroading, its actually has alot of good ideas for a begginer or even an advanced model railroader, track buyers guide in the back of the book is exremly usefull to a must buy for any begginer!!

A track-buyer's guide is included
Basic Trackwork For Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide by model railroading enthusiast Jeff Wilson is a "user friendly", highly recommended, step-by-step walk-through for model railroading hobbyists especially focusing on creating realistic, functional, and appealing track layouts. A wealth of color photographs complement the straightforward instructional text, making Basic Trackwork For Model Railroaders an easy to follow guidebook and resource. A track-buyer's guide is included, along with a wealth of information especially concerning necessary measurements and scale. ... Read more

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The best available resourceon American HO Scale brass
The purpose of this book is to provide a catalog of all HOScale brassmodel locomotives imported into the United States through about 1992. The second purpose is to provide technical and price information to perspective buyers or evaluators of "preowned" brass. Mr. Glaab does an excellent job with the first function. The book is divided into locomotive types (steam, rod, geeared, narrow-gauge, diesels, gas-electrics and electrics). Within each catagory the models are broken down by railroad (AT&SF, B&O) and then by (wheel)class. I found very few models which were not listed in this book, and they were rare examples, handbuilt in Japan in the early days of brass modeling (1950s). Photographs are supplied of some of the models, drawn from Glaab's own private collection or those of his collector colleagues. The B&W photographic quality varies from fair to good. The book lists many thousands of models and provides an excellent overview of the productivity of this little known industry. It deals only with the locomotive models of Canada and the United States. It is unfortunate that it could not have been extended to the topic of brass rolling stock as well, but this would have almost doubled the size of the volume.Concerning the commentary on individual models. It is obvious the Mr. Glaab could not see or evaluate every single one of the thousands of models produced by some 40 importers since the early 1950s. However, he makes a valiant effort. Comments are grouped into 1,954 notes appendixed to the book. Although this establishes a somewhat awkward procedure for acquiring the necessary information, and although the notes are extremely brief and necessarily incomplete, they do provide useful information.Concerning the pricing of the models, one must use the information with considerable care. Mr. Glaab runs a large model train store (Peach Creek Shops) and has considerable information on the prices of models. However, the price structure has changed significantly since this book was written, particularly for many of the rarer handbuilt models of the 1950s. Theoretically, the prices were established on the basis of two or more known sales in the years prior to publication (he contacted me for some of this information). However, I note considerable disparities in the prices of many of the rarer models from pricing information known to me. For example, a rare model he listed at $8,000 recently sold at auction for $14,000+. Some even rarer models are markedly undervalued. With these considerations in mind, one might use this book as a beginning point (only) for the evaluation of a collection of model trains.All in all, this book is not only an excellent organizational effort, but represents the very best source available on the subject. Some useful appendixes include lists of importers, builders, the Whyte Wheel Classification for steam locomotives (Atlantic 4-4-2, etc.), and a useful bibliography. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of American brass models. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. General    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Locomotives    6. Model Railroading    7. Models    8. Antiques & Collectables    9. Model railways    10. Reference works   

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Covers all the basics for 3 rail wiring
This book provides the basics of everything you need to know about 3-rail train wiring.Especially helpful is the section on wiring blocks, hooking up and phasing multiple transformers, and wiring accessories.
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A superb resource for Lionel Train collectors
Legendary Lionel Trains is a remarkable history of the model railroading collectibles of the Lionel company; though it includes specimens from every era of Lionel production, it especially focuses upon the classic creations of the 1940s and 1950s. Gorgeous full-color photographs illustrations on almost every page draw the reader into the fascinating world of these unique creations, as the text extensively describes each item's innovations, history, productions, commercial success rate, and more. This a treasured walk down memory lane for model railroad enthusiasts, and a superb resource for Lionel Train collectors.
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I could not put the book down!
This book is one of my favorite Wishbone books. It's Oakdale history month,and every one wants to help celebrate the event! Even the mysterious Carl Ottinger pitches in by allowing Pepper Pete's Pizza Parlor to display his treasured antique model railroad system. Then, suddenly the valuable steam engine vanishes! Mr. Ottinger spreads the word about Pepper Pete's lack of security. All the bad publicity could signal the end for Wishbone's fovorite pizza parlor!"What no more breadsticks or pepperoni?" Wishbone asks."Somebody has to do something!" Wishbone, Samantha Kepler, and their friends must crack the case before its to late for Pepper Pete's. However, they soon learn that the missing steam engine is only one piece in the large puzzle whose key lies in a missing golden dog... The book also has a very suprising ending. This book is a must for every Wishbone book collecter or someone who just want to read a good story. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Mysteries / Detective    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Dogs    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Models    8. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    9. Mystery and detective stories    10. Railroads   

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Not useful
I bought this book to bring with me in the field to aid in identifying locomotives.It's of little use toward that end.
A Good Place to Start
This book follows the same general format as the old Diesel Spotter's Guides produced by Kalmbach.This means that there are pictures, statistical information, etc. about different types of locomotives.You will find extensive coverage on GE and EMD-produced locomotives along with technical data which adds to the presentation.This is not a book of diesel rosters, however.For that, you will need to go elsewhere.Recommended.

Field Guide to Modern Diesel Locomotives.
THE Guide for Information on Modern Diesel Electric Locomotives! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Diesel locomotives    2. Dieselization    3. Engineering - General    4. Model Railroading    5. Railroads    6. Railroads - General    7. Railroads - History    8. Railroads - Pictorial    9. Reference    10. Transportation    11. United States   

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A Wealth of Modeling Information!
This book is a must for anyone modeling city scenes. John Pryke shows and tells how to model city scenery realistically. Great photos and suggestions.

All about dimensions
Pryke nails creating convincing city scenery by incorporating dimensional modeling with this well-written book. He covers backdrops, flats, partial and fully modeled buildings in a way that makes complete sense thanks tosome excellent writing, fine photography and diagrams. The graphics andphotos are new looking, unlike those in some books that look like reprintsof something produced in 1953. Also covered well are how to createrealistic street scenes, building foundations, sidewalks and streets. Youwon't walk away from this one feeling like you've read it all before.You'll find this book unbeatable if you're a novice cityscape modeler likeme or an accomplished modeler. ... Read more

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Roy Cohn was the grandson of Joshua Lionel Cowen...
My grand-uncle, Mario Caruso, was the co-owner and co-founder of Lionel Trains along with Joshua "Lionel" Cohen.
The Definitive (and Readable) History of Lionel Trains
Simply put, Hollander has written and compiled the highest quality, most comprehensive, and most readable book about the history of the Lionel electric train company that has ever been done. I make that claim while scanning my bookcase holding 45 books on electric toy trains, the majority of them dealing with Lionel, indisputably the penultimate brand name in America, at least where toy trains are concerned. Great Nostalgia Ahead!
This is one of my best books about Lionel trains. Profusely illustrated with photos of Joshua Lionel Cohen and the people that helped make Lionel a giagantic toy train builder. This is a book you're sure to read over and over. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1880-1965    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Biography    6. Business    7. Cowen, Joshua Lionel,    8. History    9. Lionel Corporation    10. Model Railroading    11. Models    12. Railroads    13. Toys    14. Antiques & Collectibles / Toys    15. Cowen, Joshua Lionel   

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Even if you're not into model railroads, this is great reference
I work in the video game industry and am working on a game that has a railroad level in it. These model railroad books are the perfect reference! The whole book is filled with great ideas and each idea is supported with real photographs. A+ One of the best
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Garden Railroading is a good place to start, but you'll need more!
Garden Railroading is a good place to start.It gave me some great general knowledge, but I have to admit it was missing some much needed information.I know nothing about small trains and was looking for more information as to the sizes available. Off to the hobby store (an hour away).

Good Collection of Great Articles
This is a collection of beginner-oriented articles from Garden Railroading magazine. This is not a single "how-to" source as much as it is a source of encouragement. It is also a great companion to Allan Miller's book, as it fills in some of the (admittedly small) gaps and shows a few alternative ways to accomplish things. Many people appreciate the great photos, which also appeared in Garden Railways magazine at one time. Authors include Jack Verducci, Pat Hayward, Marc Horovitz, Kevin Strong and many other best-known writers on the subject of Garden Railroading.
Best Book for Starting a layout
I have bought seceral books on this subject. This book shines WAY above the rest that I have seen. On almost every page I am amazed with the great ideas and things I never thought of.
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E Units: Electro-Motive's Classic Streamliners
Extremely informative, very factual. It's not a pr show, it shows the real sides of railroading. It varies with each road, and shows the correct ecquipment on each road.

Colorful trains in black and white!
A pleasant enough pictorial round-up of the Electro-Motive Corporation's railroad workhorse, the E Units. There is a brief history about the development of these streamline trains including nine pages with excellent engineering illustrations. The rest of this landscape shaped paperback has one per page black and white photos of the trains in everyday use, mostly from the forties and fifties. The index is usefully divided into three parts, units by number, photographer and railroads. For railroading enthusiasts and yesteryear train buffs
The newest addition to Kalmbach's outstanding "Classic Trains" series E Units: Electro-Motive's Classic Streamliners by railroad buff Jeff Wilson is a superbly presented photographic showcase of vintage locomotives running from the end of WW II to the late 1950's. The E Units photographs are in black-and-white because they are true fragments of history, images taken in a time before the invention of color snapshots. The amazing display on glossy paper is highlighted by brief picture captions, but overall E Units is a marvelous compendium in which each picture is worth thousands of words. E Units is strongly recommended for railroading enthusiasts and yesteryear train buffs. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. Model Railroading    3. Railroads    4. Models    5. Electric equipment    6. Electronic equipment   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. General    5. Model Railroading    6. Toy Arts And Crafts    7. Transportation    8. Antiques & Collectables    9. History of engineering & technology    10. Models & model-making    11. United Kingdom, Great Britain   

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