Build a Better Toy Train Layout

Build a Better Toy Train Layout
Author: John Grams
Publisher: Kalmbach Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 9780897784795

Two experienced authors bring you easy-to-follow advice on creating a more realistic and enjoyable operating layout. His layout planning, electrical, trackwork, scenery and structure, and operating tips and techniques are depicted through all-new model photos captured on his O gauge LL/ATSF layout.

Wiring Your Toy Train Layout

Wiring Your Toy Train Layout
Author: Peter Riddle
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780897784771

Covers the essential techniques needed to make electrical connections for a three-rail toy train layout of any size or complexity. Addresses fundamental electrical concepts, wiring and expanding a layout, accessory wiring, automatic train control, and troubleshooting. By Peter Riddle.

Great Toy Train Layouts

Great Toy Train Layouts
Author: Roger Carp
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780897784788

Roger Carp, Classic Toy Trains Associate Editor, retells the stories of 12 great layouts originally featured in the magazine. These layouts encompass the wide variety of O and S gauge toy trains; vintage and modern; traditional and hi-rail; toy-like and scale models. Each layout features additional information and insights not published in Classic Toy Trains, and new techniques for building toy train layouts.

Track Planning for Realistic Operation

Track Planning for Realistic Operation
Author: John H. Armstrong
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890242278

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.

Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads

Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads
Author: Robert Schleicher
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2009-09-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1616732199

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 take advantage of the FasTrack’s ease of use and unprecedented realism in large-scale model railroading. The book includes 150 color photos and track diagrams for 10 scenicked FasTrack layouts ranging from 6x6-foot tabletop models to an 11x30-foot scale-size empire. Schleicher also provides instructions for building tables to support the layouts, advice for creating both rural and urban scenery, and an appendix of recommended suppliers.

Track Plans for Toy Trains

Track Plans for Toy Trains
Author: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1999
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780897784443

The quantity and quality of tabletop and walkaround plans for small, medium, and large O and S gauge layouts make this a stand-out book for toy train operators. Plans for sectional and flexible track provide countless options -- there's no other book quite like it!

Building the Right-Sized Layout

Building the Right-Sized Layout
Author: Thomas Klimoski
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2021-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781627008372

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.

Layout Plans for Toy Trains

Layout Plans for Toy Trains
Author: Kent J. Johnson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780897785150

These interesting plans featuring O gauge sectional track illustrate a variety of layouts. Each plan includes construction details and a complete list of the components required to build the layout. From the pages of Classic Toy Trains magazine.

Paper Structures and Scenery for Model Trains

Paper Structures and Scenery for Model Trains
Author: Dominic Robert Villari
Publisher: Figment Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-08-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9780981494050

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.