MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
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Publisher : Crowood
Total Pages : 484
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ISBN-10 : 9781847974457
ISBN-13 : 1847974457
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Book Synopsis MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES by : Nigel Burkin

Download or read book MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES written by Nigel Burkin and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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