Building Structures for Your Garden Railway (Garden Railways Books) [Paperback]

Jack Verducci (Author)

Book Description

Series: Garden Railways Books

Structures for garden railways are just like structures for other model railroads except they must survive outdoor elements. Building Structures for Your Garden Railway is the first comprehensive guide to creating structures that work in an outdoor setting. This book covers researching, planning and drawing, selecting tools and materials, and construction. It covers everything from bases to roofs including walls, windows, doors, lighting, and painting. Using the instruction of noted expert Jack Verducci, readers will be well on their way to creating the detailed garden railway they ve imagined.

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About the Author

Jack Verducci has always had an interest in models and miniatures. He built his first layout (HO scale) with his brother as a Boy Scout project and discovered large-scale trains during his time in the Navy. In 1988, he built the initial version of his Crystal Springs Railroad, and a few years later, Jack began building garden railroads professionally. Since that time, he has built nearly 75 garden railroads in many areas of the country. He has earned the NMRA's title of Master Model Railroader based on his garden-railroad accomplishments. Jack is a regular contributor to Garden Railways magazine. His Garden Railway Design & Construction column has appeared regularly in the magazine since December 1996. Jack lives in the San Francisco Bay area in California with his wife, Pauline. In his spare time, he enjoys sailing his boat with Pauline, his two sons, and their families.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (July 30, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890247196
• ISBN-13: 978-0890247198
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #751,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A top pick for anyone who wants to make their garden a model of history, August 14, 2010

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This review is from: Building Structures for Your Garden Railway (Garden Railways Books) (Paperback)

Some people choose garden gnomes for decorations, but others prefer something a bit more historic. "Building Structures for Your Garden Railway" is a guide for customizing the mini railway you place in your garden with a railway and structures for a bit more realism and sampling for it. With ideas and advice for making these structures look as realistic as possible with plenty of effects and details, "Building Structures for Your Garden Railway" is a top pick for anyone who wants to make their garden a model of history.