Helps any model railroader learn fundamental repair skills. By mastering some basic skills, modelers can save money on repairs and avoid frustrations that may cause them to abandon the hobby altogether! With simple, instructional information, this book covers the basic techniques needed to maintain and repair DC-powered scale model locomtives, rolling stock, and layouts. Each chapter includes step-by-step instrucitons, photos, and illustrations. Also includes various enhancement projects. The only repair/maintenance guide available.
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Maintaining your model trains,
This review is from: Maintaining and Repairing Your Scale Model Trains (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
Excellent....in 2 hours of reading, I was able to get 8 out of 10 locomotives running that were not running before.
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Good basic information, well-illustrated. Very helpful tips. Don't believe the "other" review; not everybody is an expert. I've been a model railroader for 40 years, and I can recognize good, well-written information. This is a fine reference, and at the price, it belongs in your modeling library.
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I love trains but I want them to work right without any input on my part. I don't like repairing or maintaining them. That means that I needed this book even more than other hobbyists. It comes it handy with a wealth of information and tips on taking care of my running gear.
The book is divided into several logically laid out sections. The first gives some general background information on things like tools and work area. After that, there are chapters devoted to diesel locomotives, steam locomotives, rolling stock and the layout itself. Directions are given for disassembly and (hopefully) reassembly. More important, tips are given for where problems usually occur. This can help. I still don't like the maintenance aspects of the hobby but it is a necessity. This book helps.
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In order to maintain and repair your miniature empire you'll need a few tools and supplies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
draft gear box, coupler box, coupler pocket, tender axles, coupler height, pickup shoes, wheel gauge, stock rail, wing rails, check for flash, trip pin, pin height, wheel flanges, excess lubricant, silicone sealer, fine emery cloth, universal coupling, locomotive wheels, dirt buildup, point rails, wheel tread, track gauge, worm gear, motor frame Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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In order to maintain and repair your miniature empire you'll need a few tools and supplies. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
draft gear box, coupler box, coupler pocket, tender axles, coupler height, pickup shoes, wheel gauge, stock rail, wing rails, check for flash, trip pin, pin height, wheel flanges, excess lubricant, silicone sealer, fine emery cloth, universal coupling, locomotive wheels, dirt buildup, point rails, wheel tread, track gauge, worm gear, motor frame Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pearl Drops, Rail Power, Detail Associates, Short Line New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- How to Detail Diesel Locomotives (Model Railroader) by Jim Volhard in Front Matter
- Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby (Model Railroader Books) by Kent J. Johnson in Back Matter
- Basic Painting & Weathering for Model Railroaders by Jeff Wilson in Back Matter
- Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide by Rick Selby in Back Matter
- Trackwork and Lineside Detail for Your Model Railroad (Model Railroader Ser.) by Kent J. Johnson in Back Matter
- Union Pacific Across Sherman Hill: Big Boys, Challengers, and Streamliners (Golden Years of Railroading) by George H. Drury in Back Matter
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