How To Design A Small Switching Layout

How To Design A Small Switching Layout

Author: Lance Mindheim

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2009-09-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781449505646

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Learn how to set priorities, pick the best bench work footprint, choose the best industries, set specifications, design secondary track, lay out the main line route, compose your scenes, and to avoid common pitfalls in setting up your model train layouts.


How to Operate a Modern Era Switching Layout

How to Operate a Modern Era Switching Layout

Author: Lance Mindheim

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781467956994

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Learn how to set up an operating session, prototype rules and procedures, car movement strategies, job strategies, handling paperwork. Everything you need to operate your layout.


Building the Right-Sized Layout

Building the Right-Sized Layout

Author: Thomas Klimoski

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781627008372

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This all-new book helps guide model railroaders as they create a room sized layout while still being able to enjoy operating. Whether they are downsizing their layout or have a spare room, they will find all the tips and expert advice to help them build a fulfilling layout while still managing space, time, and resources. Featuring: Track planning strategies. Construction techniques. Room-planning concepts. Tips on operating once their layout is built.


Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads

Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads

Author: Iain Rice

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 0890246904

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Includes specific pointers on shelf layouts. Uses examples for N scale, HO scale, and ON30 scale trains. Covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications.


Track Planning for Realistic Operation

Track Planning for Realistic Operation

Author: John H. Armstrong

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780890242278

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Covers freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading operations. The step-by-step design techniques and operation-oriented track plans also make it easy to create your own realistic model railroad.


8 Realistic Track Plans for Small Switching Layouts

8 Realistic Track Plans for Small Switching Layouts

Author: Lance Mindheim

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2009-05-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781442176492

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8 Realistic Track Plans For Small Switching Layouts provides easy to follow track plans for building small but fun model railroads that will fit in a typical spare room. Each plan is designed to be visually inspiring, easy to build, and fun to operate. Included are port railroads, modern era themes, and themes for the 1950's.


Layout Design

Layout Design

Author: Iain Rice

Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK

Published: 2011-02-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844256358

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This book is the first title in a new series, Realistic Railway Modeling, written by a highly regarded expert. Aimed at really keen modelers who want to learn how to achieve the highest standards, this all-color book, packed with photos and diagrams, provides the very last word in detail in seven themed chapters, and concludes with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for a worked example. Layout planning, of course, is where the hobby essentially starts, and no stone is left unturned in the author's comprehensive coverage.


Model Railroading As Art

Model Railroading As Art

Author: Lance Mindheim

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-12

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781726325400

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Model railroading offers the exciting opportunity to be approached in the same way as any other branch of the art world. As such, the same principles can be applied to elevate your modeling efforts to new levels. Follow along as we delve into scene composition, color treatment theory, weathering, backdrops, layout room preparation, photography, and more!


101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders

101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders

Author: Linn Hanson Westcott

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 1956

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13:

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Includes unique track plans that apply to nearly every scale. Learn how to convert plans to different scales, gain tips on building from a plan, and choose the plan best suited to your space.


Small, Smart & Practical Track Plans

Small, Smart & Practical Track Plans

Author: Iain Rice

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780890244166

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These clever new layout designs use interchangeable modules, linked dioramas, and even multi-level concepts! Features custom-designed prototype-oriented HO and N scale layout designs and perspective drawings for spaces no larger than 10 x 12 feet. Perfect for modelers second project layout or a portable railroad that travels well.