These simple, tabletop plans feature O gauge sectional track and are perfect for small or medium-sized first layouts. Each plan includes construction details and a complete list of the components required to build the layout.
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Layout Plans for Toy Trains (Paperback)
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Basic Model Railroad Benchwork: The Complete Photo Guide (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Step-by-step instructions and an illustrated teaching method take the mystery out of constructing model railroad benchwork. Covers the materials and tools necessary and the rudimentary skills required to make sturdy benchwork for any size or scale layout.
One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3) (Paperback)
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Easy-to-use plans in every size, shape and scale. Plans include tiny card-table layouts to giant garage-size railroads. Demonstrates how to design a railroad to fit any space, shows how to convert plans to N, HO, S, and O scales.
Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads (Paperback)
Monday, July 12th, 2010
The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America’s Favorite Toy Trains (Paperback)
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Review
“If you do not have a book covering basics of a model railroad layout…maintaining…operating trains…consider purchasing this.” — The Villager, official newsletter of Plasticville Collectors Assoc., November 2005
In 1900, Joshua Lionel Cowen invented his first toy electric train, and within a few short years Lionel layouts became a part of American living rooms at Christmastime. In this officially licensed guide, veteran hobby industry writer Ro (more…)
Lionel Accessories at Work on Toy Train Layouts (Classic Toy Trains Books) (Paperback)
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
Add classic accessories to your toy train layout! Lionel’s electronic accessory items from the 1940’s and 1950’s through the present day have been very popular with toy train enthusiasts. Classic Toy Trains editor Neil Besougloff helps you incorporate these accessories, both originals and modern reproductions, into your layout.
8 Realistic Track Plans For Small Switching Layouts (Paperback)
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
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.
About the Author
Lance Mindheim is owner of The Shelf Layouts Company, a custom model railroad building and design firm. He speak (more…)
Build a Better Toy Train Layout (Paperback)
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Dick Christianson and John Grams offer tips and techniques for building a more realistic and fun toy train layout, compiled over years of observing some of the best toy train layouts ever built. Their wise and easy to follow advice on planning, electrical work, trackwork, scenery, and operation is presented with all-new photos from Dick’s O gauge layout. Perfect for beginning and intermediate toy train operators.
Maintaining and Repairing Your Scale Model Trains (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Helps any model railroader learn fundamental repair skills. By mastering some basic skills, modelers can save money on repairs and avoid frustrations that may cause them to abandon the hobby altogether! With simple, instructional information, this book covers the basic techniques needed to maintain and repair DC-powered scale model locomtives, rolling stock, and layouts. Each chapter includes step-by-step instrucitons, photos, and illustrations. Also includes various enhance (more…)