Making Model Buildings for Garden Railways

Making Model Buildings for Garden Railways

Author: Peter Jones

Publisher: Crowood Press UK

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847972729

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Whether making buildings to complement a garden railway, creating an entire model village, or simply one stand-alone structure, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing your model building standing proudly outside where it truly belongs, in all weather conditions and throughout the seasons. Here, Peter Jones shows you how to make a variety of buildings, from churches to Tudor houses to locomotive sheds, using different materials and producing different finishes to suit each type of construction.


Garden Railroading

Garden Railroading

Author: Kent J. Johnson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780890243695

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This comprehensive collection of informative articles from Garden Railways magazine addresses the main topics of the hobby such as site considerations, developing a plan, landscaping, trackwork, power, and gardening.


Miniature Garden Guidebook

Miniature Garden Guidebook

Author: Nancy Norris

Publisher: Kalmbach Media

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890247778

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Make your garden as great as your outdoor railroad! This comprehensive book covers designing and planning the railway garden, selecting plants, as well as mastering the special needs of miniature plants for considerations like hardiness zones, watering, fertilization, pruning, and controlling pests.


Building a Model Railroad Step by Step

Building a Model Railroad Step by Step

Author: David Popp

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 0890246890

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Model Railroader's managing editor David Popp tells the complete construction story of his N scale Naugatuck River Valley layout using techniques any model railroader can use! More than 30 short projects from building benchwork to realistic operation.


Garden Railway Basics

Garden Railway Basics

Author: Kevin Strong

Publisher: Kalmbach Media

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890248355

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Find all the fundamental building blocks you need to plan, build, and enjoy a successful backyard rail empire in Garden Railway Basics: From concept to construction to upkeep. Ten years of sage advice from Garden Railways magazine columnist Kevin Strong -- a lifelong modeler -- has been updated and compiled into one of the most comprehensive reference tools available. Learn how to: *


How to Design and Build Your Garden Railroad

How to Design and Build Your Garden Railroad

Author: Jack Verducci

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780890246443

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Increase your knowledge and skills with tips for designing, planning, and installing a layout; landscaping with natural materials; adding drama with structures, bridges, and trestles; and designing and installing water features.


How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork

How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork

Author: Linn Hanson Westcott

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780890242896

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Instructions for benchwork, the framework for model trains, covering tools and materials, framework for permananet layouts, joists, risers and cleats, roadbed construction, backdrops, fascia boards, scenic support and benchwork for special situations.


Paper Structures and Scenery for Model Trains

Paper Structures and Scenery for Model Trains

Author: Dominic Robert Villari

Publisher: Figment Press

Published: 2017-08-02

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780981494050

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Learn to use paper to create unique structures, landscaping and background on model train layouts. Includes strategies, tips and step-by-step instructions for creating paper-based scenery in model railroading. Also includes materials and instructions to create six practical projects.