MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Author: Nigel Burkin
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1847974457

Layout building is perhaps the most exciting, rewarding and challenging aspect of creating a model railway. Making the right design decisions and choosing good construction techniques are vital to ensure success. This book takes you through basic baseboard construction, shelf layout themes and how to link multi-deck designs together, enabling you to make the most of a given space. With different concepts covered, from simple portable layouts to helix construction techniques, Nigel Burkin mixes the best of British layouts with those used routinely overseas and shows you how you too can achieve success and satisfaction in executing your layout design. Topics covered included: Designing for comfort; How to use space efficiently; Practical construction techniques from L-Girder to box frame baseboards; Sub track bed construction, track laying and wiring; Fine tuning the layout for smooth operations.

Building a Folding Model Railway Layout

Building a Folding Model Railway Layout
Author: Graham Goodchild
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2016-08-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1785002007

Determining where and how to store a model railway when it is not in use can be difficult, especially if space is severely limited; a folding railway layout can be the solution to this problem. The author has designed an ingenious folding wooden case that accommodates his truly remarkable N-gauge multi-track layout, and which is also suitable for an oval track layout in 00 gauge. In this fascinating book, the author describes all aspects of how to build the folding case and how to construct the layout within using lightweight materials such as rigid foam. Some of the most remarkable features of the layout are how to construct and install a working cable car, moving road vehicles, a revolving children's roundabout, and a helicopter with motorized rotor blades. There are over 300 excellent step-by-step diagrams and photographs. Brimming with practical advice and tips on how to build the folding case and how to construct the layout within and superbly illustrated with 315 colour photographs and step-by-step diagrams.

Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads

Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads
Author: Tony Koester
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2008
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 0890247412

Acquire more space for scenery and longer mainline runs with multiple decks. Tony Koester walks you through design options, lighting and wiring considerations, and the all-important construction process and techniques.

Modelling Tunnels, Embankments, Walls and Fences for Model Railways

Modelling Tunnels, Embankments, Walls and Fences for Model Railways
Author: David Tisdale
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2017-08-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1785003291

Whether in a rural or urban setting, the addition of railway infrastructure can transform a train set into a railway layout. Modelling Tunnels, Embankments, Walls and Fences for Model Railways demonstrates how to build these essential features and place them into a railway layout. It describes the unique challenges, techniques and materials for each element, and provides plenty of practical advice on how to realistically model these crucial aspects of a landscape. Topics include: incorporating topographical features into a layout, from planning to execution; the importance of baseboard construction and track laying when modelling a landscape; practical considerations and techniques for building tunnels; the use of vegetation, animals and small buildings to bring layouts to life and finally, the use of ready-to-plant items, and kit- and scratch-building techniques. An essential guide to creating realistic infrastructure that will be of great interest to railway modellers who have progressed to the stage of making their own scenery and geographical features. Superbly illustrated with 330 colour photographs.

Model Railway Design Manual

Model Railway Design Manual
Author: C. Freezer
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1996-11-02
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781852605384

Before beginning construction work on a model railway it is essential to have a workable design. The plan needs to take into account the space, time, budget and personal skills available, as well as the type of railway to be modelled. Here, Cyril Freezer draws on more than 50 years experience in designing and building model railways to explain how each stage should be undertaken. Includes 150 specially-drawn track layout diagrams.

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.

Railway Modelling Skills

Railway Modelling Skills
Author: Peter Marriott
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2015-06-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1847979564

Do you enjoy running model trains but want to improve your layout? Do you want to gain expertise over a wider range of railway modelling skills and acquire the confidence to tackle modelling tasks that you have previously shied away from? If so, this is the book for you. Brimming with advice and tips, this well-illustrated book covers a wide range of modelling skills, including designing a layout, choosing the right scale, building baseboards, selecting the right track, controlling the trains, building the landscape, making realistic grass and weeds, and adding figures. Particular attention is paid to more modern techniques such as DCC train control, laser cut and downloadable kits, and the use of hard foam in baseboard construction. Step-by-step explantions of many techniques are provided accompanied by over 400 instructional colour photographs. Information is provided about the tools and materials required and the extensive range of commercial railway modelling products that are now available.

Modelling Railway Scenery Volume 2

Modelling Railway Scenery Volume 2
Author: Anthony A Reeves
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1847979440

Whether you are just about to embark on your scenic modelling journey, or want to re-work an existing layout, this clearly written volume will be invaluable. The author guides you through the process of collecting field-trip information, both written and photographic, and then demonstrates, using step-by-step instructions, how the colours, textures and features depicted in the reference photographs can be replicated to create a wonderful model landscape. The author describes in detail the modelling techniques he employs to create long and short grass, crop, fallow and freshly ploughed fields, trimmed hedges, mature hedgerows, hedgerow trees, broadland trees in summer, Scots pine trees, silver birch, autumn and winter trees, as well as dead and fallen trees and trees in half relief. Finally, he brings together all the features that have been covered in the book and describes the building of a scale model representation of the field trip photographs in the form of a 3 x 2 ft diorama. Aimed at all those railway modellers who wish to create attractive, realistic scenery for their layouts, brimming with advice and tips and with over four hundred inspirational reference colour images and colour instructional photographs. A sister volume to Modelling Railway Scenery Volume 1 - Cuttings, Hills, Mountains, Streams and Lakes (Crowood 2013).

Essential Model Railroad Scenery Techniques

Essential Model Railroad Scenery Techniques
Author: Pelle K. Søeborg
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2009
Genre: Models and modelmaking
ISBN: 0890247366

Learn how to construct the most common forms of scenery: mountains, deserts, rural areas, and city scenes. This book provides essential scenery tips and techniques through highly detailed photos and step-by-step instructions.