The purpose of this book is to introduce a fresh way for the reader to think about their own train layout. The subject is introduced via a brief tour of Everett's layout, Little Lakes Lines as featured in O Gauge Railroading magazine and O Gauge Railroading video magazine. Through example, the ways in which animated scenes were created, fabricated and then incorporated on the LLL layout are shown.
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Roy (Seth L) Everett was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1936, the "high-water mark" day of the greatest flood which the city has ever seen! His first train set was received in 1941 and it was the beginning of the LLL. Upon graduating from Carnegie Inst. of Tech. as an electrical engineer, Roy moved to New Jersey and worked for the US Army in Ft. Monnmouth. After 35 years, 10 United States and 2 Canadian patents, Roy retried from the electronic engineering profession and devotes full time to his trains.
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Animations for Your (Railroad) Layout by the Author,
By Roy Everett (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Animations For Your Layout (Paperback)
This is a fun, full-color, "idea" book which describes a collection of animations which I have built for my O Gauge model railroad layout. The basic ideas, however, are fully applicable to any gauge model railroad. (G thru HO and smaller!) An overview of my layout, and philosophy concerning my approach to developing these animations is provided. In clearly drawn pictures and diagrams, I show how easy it is to build over 20 of these custom animations for your own model railroad layout. The animations embrace use of physical motion, lighting, smoke, sound, and time in various combinations. All may be either directly copied or tailored to complement your individual interests. Some are controlled via very simple, low-cost electrical circuits that are explained in easy-to-understand terms. No previous knowledge of electronics is needed. No critical adjustments are required. Some animation examples include: "burning" railroad ties, children flying a kite and a model airplane, smoke-puffing billboard, flashing car-headlights warning other motorists of a speed trap, playground swing, ballet school dancers, operating bulldozer, a model "Music Hall", moving train in hobby shop window, gazebo band concert, etc. All necessary parts are identified and multiple sources listed for their purchase. Hopefully, the thoughts and creations presented in this book will not just entertain, but will in some way contribute to adding new interest to your own model railroad layout. Enjoy!
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