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Toy Trains

1935–1975

by Bob Leggett ...

Series Book 854 - Shire Library
The 00 gauge was the ultimate train set of the 1950s and '60s.Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in the mid-1930s, but the Second World War quickly halted production. However, they burst back onto the post-war scene with great success, and 00 quickly became the dominant scale in Britain, and was taken up by other large manufacturers including Tri-ang.Whilst the ... Read more

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The 00 gauge was the ultimate train set of the 1950s and '60s.Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in the mid-1930s, but the Second World War quickly halted production. However, they burst back onto the post-war scene with great success, and 00 quickly became the dominant scale in Britain, and was taken up by other large manufacturers including Tri-ang.Whilst the
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Electricity for the Novice Model Railroader

by James Kelly ...

"Electricity for the Novice Model Railroader" is an introductory guide to electricity as use for model railroading. It starts with a comparison of water systems to electrical systems and progresses to basic troubleshooting of a power bus. A quick lesson of why and how we use Ohm's law to calculate voltage drops and resistor sizing strengthens the reader's knowledge of how we control power in out ... Read more

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"Electricity for the Novice Model Railroader" is an introductory guide to electricity as use for model railroading. It starts with a comparison of water systems to electrical systems and progresses to basic troubleshooting of a power bus. A quick lesson of why and how we use Ohm's law to calculate voltage drops and resistor sizing strengthens the reader's knowledge of how we control power in out
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The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries & Layouts

by David B. Brokaw ...

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 ... Read more

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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
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Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads

The Easy Way to Build a Realistic Lionel Layout

by Robert Schleicher ...

As model railroaders began demanding ever-greater realism, Lionel responded in 2004 with its FasTrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scale-sized ties, and a less-obvious center rail. Veteran hobby author Bob Schleicher follows up his The Lionel FasTrack Book with a closer, more detailed look at Lionel’s revolutionary O-gauge system. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to ... Read more

$21.99 USD

As model railroaders began demanding ever-greater realism, Lionel responded in 2004 with its FasTrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scale-sized ties, and a less-obvious center rail. Veteran hobby author Bob Schleicher follows up his The Lionel FasTrack Book with a closer, more detailed look at Lionel’s revolutionary O-gauge system. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to
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Playing with Trains

A Passion Beyond Scale

by Sam Posey ...

Why do grown men play with trains? Is it a primal attachment to childhood, nostalgia for the lost age of rail travel, or the stuff of flat-out obsession? In this delightful and unprecedented book, Grand Prix legend Sam Posey tracks those who share his “passion beyond scale” and discovers a wonderfully strange and vital culture.Posey’s first layout, wired by his mother in the years just after the ... Read more

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Why do grown men play with trains? Is it a primal attachment to childhood, nostalgia for the lost age of rail travel, or the stuff of flat-out obsession? In this delightful and unprecedented book, Grand Prix legend Sam Posey tracks those who share his “passion beyond scale” and discovers a wonderfully strange and vital culture.Posey’s first layout, wired by his mother in the years just after the
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Having Fun With Model Trains

by Sally White ...

Model trains must be one of the oldest and most awe inspiring hobbies for both young and old. These miniature trains have captured the imagination of people all over the world for many years.Many model train builders spend hours of their time and do not spare any expense on pursuing this hobby. It becomes all engrossing and affords many happy hours to the hobbyist.There are so many models of ... Read more

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Model trains must be one of the oldest and most awe inspiring hobbies for both young and old. These miniature trains have captured the imagination of people all over the world for many years.Many model train builders spend hours of their time and do not spare any expense on pursuing this hobby. It becomes all engrossing and affords many happy hours to the hobbyist.There are so many models of
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Model Railroading with M.T.H. Electric Trains

by Adelman ...

The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator's handbook devoted to MTH's unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System.Model railroaders can easily ... Read more

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The model railroad empire of MTH Electric Trains continues to steam ahead and revolutionize the O gauge electric train market with its innovative product lines, helping to make O gauge the fastest growing segment in model railroading. This is the first operator's handbook devoted to MTH's unique features and characteristics, including the new MTH Digital Control System.Model railroaders can easily
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Making a Start in N Gauge Railway Modelling

by Richard Bardsley ...

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 possible disadvantages. He begins with a train set and progresses through choosing a prototype and designing a layout, to a practical demonstration of ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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 possible disadvantages. He begins with a train set and progresses through choosing a prototype and designing a layout, to a practical demonstration of
... Read more
LEGO® Train Projects

7 Creative Models

by Charles Pritchett ...

Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies,
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ٹرین سیٹ کرتا ہے

ماس کمیونیکیشن کا جدید طریقہ

by Owen Jones ...

Translated by Sajid Hussain ...

مجھے امید ہے کہ آپ کو معلومات کارآمد، مفید اور منافع بخش پائیں گی۔ ٹرین سیٹ اور متعلقہ مضامین کے مختلف پہلوؤں پر اس ای بک میں معلومات کو تقریباً 500-600 الفاظ کے 15 ابواب میں ترتیب دیا گیا ہے۔ مجھے امید ہے کہ یہ ان لوگوں کو دلچسپی لے گا جن کا کنبہ نوجوان ہے یا جو ٹرینوں اور ماڈل ٹرین سیٹوں میں دلچسپی رکھتے ہیں۔ ایک اضافی بونس کے طور پر، میں آپ کو آپ کی اپنی ویب سائٹ یا آپ کے اپنے بلاگز اور نیوز ... Read more

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مجھے امید ہے کہ آپ کو معلومات کارآمد، مفید اور منافع بخش پائیں گی۔ ٹرین سیٹ اور متعلقہ مضامین کے مختلف پہلوؤں پر اس ای بک میں معلومات کو تقریباً 500-600 الفاظ کے 15 ابواب میں ترتیب دیا گیا ہے۔ مجھے امید ہے کہ یہ ان لوگوں کو دلچسپی لے گا جن کا کنبہ نوجوان ہے یا جو ٹرینوں اور ماڈل ٹرین سیٹوں میں دلچسپی رکھتے ہیں۔ ایک اضافی بونس کے طور پر، میں آپ کو آپ کی اپنی ویب سائٹ یا آپ کے اپنے بلاگز اور نیوز
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21 Great Track Plans for Compact Layouts

by Ken Hoganson ...

This book presents twenty-one great track plan ideas for small O gauge train layouts, using Lionel's FasTrack and Atlas O's O Gauge Track System. Each layout contains a track diagram, a build-out diagram, a bill of materials, and a wonderful narrative by author Ken Hoganson explaining how to build the layout. All the layouts are easy to build, and are suitable for a novice builder. ... Read more

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This book presents twenty-one great track plan ideas for small O gauge train layouts, using Lionel's FasTrack and Atlas O's O Gauge Track System. Each layout contains a track diagram, a build-out diagram, a bill of materials, and a wonderful narrative by author Ken Hoganson explaining how to build the layout. All the layouts are easy to build, and are suitable for a novice builder.
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Building Coaches

A Complete Guide for Railway Modellers

by George Dent ...

This beautifully illustrated and practical book covers a wide variety of materials and processes, and tells you everything you need to know about building model railway coaches. Master modeller, George Dent, guides the reader through the necessary techniques and skills. All aspects of the subject are covered from kit building in metal, plastic, resin and wood; soldering, weathering, painting and ... Read more

$27.99 USD

This beautifully illustrated and practical book covers a wide variety of materials and processes, and tells you everything you need to know about building model railway coaches. Master modeller, George Dent, guides the reader through the necessary techniques and skills. All aspects of the subject are covered from kit building in metal, plastic, resin and wood; soldering, weathering, painting and
... Read more
Modelling Ports and Inland Waterways

A Guide for Railway Modellers

by David Wright ...

This wide ranging and informative book, which is brimming with practical advice, is aimed at all those who wish to create authentic models of ports, canals, quays, wharfs and their associated railway infrastructure. Topics covered in this new book include the history of ports and inland waterways, and the important role played by the railways in facilitating their operation. It also provides ... Read more

$20.99 USD

This wide ranging and informative book, which is brimming with practical advice, is aimed at all those who wish to create authentic models of ports, canals, quays, wharfs and their associated railway infrastructure. Topics covered in this new book include the history of ports and inland waterways, and the important role played by the railways in facilitating their operation. It also provides
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Broad Gauge Railways

by Tim Bryan ...

Series Book 850 - Shire Library
Isambard Kingdom Brunel contributed many groundbreaking features to the Great Western Railway. None was so unorthodox as the decision not to adopt the 'standard' track gauge of 4ft 8½in and instead introduce the new 'broad gauge' of 7ft ¼in.Describing the rationale behind the choice of broad gauge, and also the unique track and locomotives used, this beautifully illustrated introduction to broad ... Read more

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel contributed many groundbreaking features to the Great Western Railway. None was so unorthodox as the decision not to adopt the 'standard' track gauge of 4ft 8½in and instead introduce the new 'broad gauge' of 7ft ¼in.Describing the rationale behind the choice of broad gauge, and also the unique track and locomotives used, this beautifully illustrated introduction to broad
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Constructing Buildings for Model Railways

by David Ashwood ...

An illustrated demonstration of the construction process for different buildings to enhance your model railroad display.At some time during ownership a train set crosses an arbitrary threshold and becomes a model railway. The aspiring modeler then has the challenge of filling in all the gaps. Whether the line runs through the countryside, a village or town, some type of infrastructure is needed to ... Read more

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An illustrated demonstration of the construction process for different buildings to enhance your model railroad display.At some time during ownership a train set crosses an arbitrary threshold and becomes a model railway. The aspiring modeler then has the challenge of filling in all the gaps. Whether the line runs through the countryside, a village or town, some type of infrastructure is needed to
... Read more
Making Urban Buildings for Model Railways

by David Wright ...

This fascinating book is aimed at all those modellers who wish to create a model railway set in an urban landscape. It covers the selection and the construction of a wide range of urban buildings, and presents many detailed photographs of real buildings from which the modeller can gain ideas, identify specific features and draw inspiration. Special attention is paid to modelling architectural ... Read more

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This fascinating book is aimed at all those modellers who wish to create a model railway set in an urban landscape. It covers the selection and the construction of a wide range of urban buildings, and presents many detailed photographs of real buildings from which the modeller can gain ideas, identify specific features and draw inspiration. Special attention is paid to modelling architectural
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Modelling Signal Boxes for Railway Layouts

by Terry Booker ...

It is hard to imagine a model railway layout without a signal box somewhere along the line. They were, after all, the most numerous of the steam-era buildings, and some were almost as old as the railways themselves, dating back to the mid-1800s. With the increased availability of signal box kits and ready-to-site versions, this book provides an invaluable and timely guide to just which box is ... Read more

$22.99 USD

It is hard to imagine a model railway layout without a signal box somewhere along the line. They were, after all, the most numerous of the steam-era buildings, and some were almost as old as the railways themselves, dating back to the mid-1800s. With the increased availability of signal box kits and ready-to-site versions, this book provides an invaluable and timely guide to just which box is
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Making Simple Model Steam Engines

by Stan Bray ...

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. ... Read more

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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.
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Set Di Treni

Vecchia Fantasia Infantile E Nostalgica!

by Owen Jones ...

Spero che troverete le informazioni utili e proficue. Le informazioni contenute in questo ebook su vari aspetti dei trenini e su argomenti correlati sono organizzate in 15 capitoli di circa 500-600 parole ciascuno. Spero che possa interessare coloro che hanno una famiglia giovane o che sono interessati ai treni e ai modellini di treni. Come bonus aggiuntivo, vi concedo il permesso di utilizzare i ... Read more

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Spero che troverete le informazioni utili e proficue. Le informazioni contenute in questo ebook su vari aspetti dei trenini e su argomenti correlati sono organizzate in 15 capitoli di circa 500-600 parole ciascuno. Spero che possa interessare coloro che hanno una famiglia giovane o che sono interessati ai treni e ai modellini di treni. Come bonus aggiuntivo, vi concedo il permesso di utilizzare i
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Railway Accidents

by Greg Morse ...

Britain's rail network is now among the safest in the world, but the journey that brought it to that point has been long and eventful. Early incidents like the felling of William Huskisson MP by Stephenson's Rocket (1830) showed how new ideas could bring new dangers; yet from disaster came new safety measures, and within fifty years better signalling and braking methods had been made mandatory. ... Read more

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Britain's rail network is now among the safest in the world, but the journey that brought it to that point has been long and eventful. Early incidents like the felling of William Huskisson MP by Stephenson's Rocket (1830) showed how new ideas could bring new dangers; yet from disaster came new safety measures, and within fifty years better signalling and braking methods had been made mandatory.
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Kit Building for Railway Modellers

Volume 1 - Rolling Stock

by George Dent ...

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 foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits. Examines tools, glues and materials; Describes how to successfully construct a chassis for ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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 foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits. Examines tools, glues and materials; Describes how to successfully construct a chassis for
... Read more
Rivarossi

I treni, la storia, i protagonisti attraverso sessant'anni di modelli ferroviari

by Giorgio Giuliani ...

Il libro tratta la storia della Rivarossi di Como, dalla fondazione nel 1945 alla chiusura degli stabilimenti italiani nel 2004. Rivarossi, la prima ditta italiana operante nel settore del modellismo ferroviario, azienda famosa a livello mondiale per la qualità dei suoi prodotti. La ricostruzione delle vicende della ditta scritta attraverso le testimonianze dei protagonisti: dipendenti, dirigenti ... Read more

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Il libro tratta la storia della Rivarossi di Como, dalla fondazione nel 1945 alla chiusura degli stabilimenti italiani nel 2004. Rivarossi, la prima ditta italiana operante nel settore del modellismo ferroviario, azienda famosa a livello mondiale per la qualità dei suoi prodotti. La ricostruzione delle vicende della ditta scritta attraverso le testimonianze dei protagonisti: dipendenti, dirigenti
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The Model Engineer

by Anon ...

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of engineering for model vehicles, with information on the design, construction, and installation of small engines. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. ... Read more

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This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of engineering for model vehicles, with information on the design, construction, and installation of small engines. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable information, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature.
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Detailing and Modifying Ready-to-Run Locomotives in 00 Gauge

Volume 2: British Steam Locomotives, 1948-1968

by George Dent ...

During the twenty years in which Britain's nationalized railway operated mainline steam locomotives, a vast array of individual designs complemented the British Railways 'Standard' machines, built up to 1960. Such was the variety of motive power to be seen on the network that this 'early' period of BR's existence has proved to be the most enduring amongst enthusiasts and modellers. The ready-to ... Read more

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During the twenty years in which Britain's nationalized railway operated mainline steam locomotives, a vast array of individual designs complemented the British Railways 'Standard' machines, built up to 1960. Such was the variety of motive power to be seen on the network that this 'early' period of BR's existence has proved to be the most enduring amongst enthusiasts and modellers. The ready-to
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