Bachmann Trains E-Z Model Railroads Track Planning Book

by Bachmann Trains

Product Features

• Six in-depth layouts, plus 20 additional layout designs
• Tips for beginning to advanced modelers, including weathering and scenery chapters
• 124 color pages
• Tips for beginners to advanced modelers
• The easiest way to plan your layout

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000V1AX0A
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 99978
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,652 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #58 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Trains & Accessories > Accessories > Tracks
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With E-Z Model Railroads, beginning and advanced modelers can learn how to set up and run a railroad using Bachmann's snap-fit E-Z Track system. From choosing a layout style to wiring and track planning techniques, readers are walked through virtually every step of the design and construction process.

Product Description

With E-Z Model Railroads, beginning and advanced modelers can learn how to set up and run a railroad using Bachmann's snap-fit E-Z Track system. From choosing a layout style to wiring and track planning techniques, readers are walked through virtually every step of the design and construction process.

Features include:

•Six in-depth layouts, plus 20 additional layout designs
•Tips for beginning to advanced modelers, including weathering and scenery chapters
•124 color pages
•Tips for beginners to advanced modelers
•The easiest way to plan your layout

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great train modeller's starter book, November 18, 2010

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Michael Bassingthwaighte (Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Bachmann Trains E-Z Model Railroads Track Planning Book (Toy)

I found this book very informative and useful as I start into model trains. I am an experienced modeller but mainly with aircarft and ships with some dabling in dioramas. My kids are big into Thomas wooden railway and I thought that model trains would be a nice natural progression; trouble was I had no experience with model trains. I dropped into a model train store and had a chat to them and brought a starter set. This was how I became aware of Bachmann's E-Z Track but before I launched into anything serious I need to do more research. I trolled the internet and whilst there was plenty of useful information there was no cohesive single source. So I decided to buy a book. The title of this one caught my eye so I ordered it. It is an easy read, written in plain language and explains technical terms as they arise, perfect for a beginner. It has a natural progression from easy layouts to the more challenging and gives good advice on how you should progress as you gain experience. Highly recommended for beginners.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful Book, April 15, 2010

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Stephen Frisiello (Beverly, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Bachmann Trains E-Z Model Railroads Track Planning Book (Toy)

This book tells you all you need to know EZ Track. It also teaches about some background info of model railroading. The only fault with the book is it could use more actual layout plans.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough E-Z, March 2, 2011

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dr exeter - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bachmann Trains E-Z Model Railroads Track Planning Book (Toy)

In looking for e-z track plans, this book seems to be one of the better ones around. However, in terms of the scope, variety and number of e-z track plans offered, it fell short considerably. More importantly, the book did not indicate layout size of the track plans in Appendex A, whereas it did so in Appendix B. This lack of information severly curtails the value of the Appendix A track plans offered for those railroads. In general, the book fell short and was a clear disappointment considering the title is 'E-Z Model Railroads'.