Basic Model Railroad Track Plans: Small Starter Layouts You Can Build (Model Railroader) [Paperback]

Kent J. Johnson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890246130
• ISBN-13: 978-0890246139
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,119,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some Nice Ideas in Small Spaces, August 29, 2006

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John A Lee III "jal3" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Model Railroad Track Plans: Small Starter Layouts You Can Build (Model Railroader) (Paperback)

The two biggest problems of any model railroader are lack of money and lack of space. This book nicely addresses both of those problems. The first is addressed indirectly because small layouts cost less than those that take over large buildings. These are mostly intended to fit in small areas, 4'x8' usually, and they are well though out, interesting and cost effective.

In addition to the layout ideas, the book begins with tips for putting a layout together. These are invaluable. They will be known by people with experience in the hobby but many neophytes don't know them; they are useful for all.

If I have any real complaint it is that I would have liked to seen photos of the actual completed layouts instead of just the schematics and rational. Still, it's a good book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great starter book, February 20, 2007

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M. Mortensen "Lover of fine foods" (CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Model Railroad Track Plans: Small Starter Layouts You Can Build (Model Railroader) (Paperback)

There is a lot of information on the web and in many books on
model railroads -- too much for any one book. This book is a great
source of basic information on getting started (laying track, cork,
wiring, etc.) that helped me get started. With clear pictures and
great explanations, this gives you enough background to start and
to read from more complex sources as you need.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A recommended resource book for model railroaders, April 13, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Model Railroad Track Plans: Small Starter Layouts You Can Build (Model Railroader) (Paperback)

Basic Model Railroad Track Plans: Small Starter Layouts You Can Build is a superbly presented collection of detailed plans and layouts for amazing and vibrant finished results. From models of St. Paul Central to Valley Forge Central, these scaled-down railway s reflect locations across America. The informal and practical text offers useful tips for dedicated hobbyists and color illustrations combined with detailed three-dimensional diagrams help to clearly explain the methodology of construction. Basic Model Railroad Tarck Plans is an excellent and recommended resource book for model railroaders.