Practical Garden Railways

Practical Garden Railways
Author: Peter Jones
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1847976700

Have you always wanted to run your own railway? Does your indoor model railway leave you with a desire to fill your nostrils with the smell of steam and hot oil on a winter's morning? If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes' then you probably need to build yourself a garden railway, and you certainly need to read this book! Peter Jones is one of the best-known names in the world of garden railways. In this highly illustrated book he guides you through the exciting world of model trains in your garden, from small-scale electric-powered locomotives to live-steam engines capable of carrying passengers, helping the reader to decide on what type of railway would be right, and passing on countless tips for the successful execution of the grand project.The only book you will need to guide you through the exciting world of model trains in your garden.Superbly illustrated with 365 colour photographs and illustrations.Peter Jones is one of the best-known names in the world of garden railways.

Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains

Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains
Author: Dennis Brennan
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0890247455

The author shows you how to build a hi-rail toy train layout such as his Sandy Harbor Terminal Railway. He provides modeling concepts as well as practical techniques for incorporating toy trains and accessories into realistic settings.

All Aboard

All Aboard
Author: Bob Hayden
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1986
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890240861

Introduces the essentials of HO with easy-to-understand text and illustrations that answer questions on track planning, scenery, buildings, wiring, and how to build an attractive starter layout. From Model Railroader magazine.