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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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  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (May 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0890243247
  • ISBN-13: 978-0890243244
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,098 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Full Color First Class Reference, February 11, 2006
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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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Maintaining your model trains, March 22, 2006
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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Needed Resource, January 31, 2007
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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i had already looked at this book at a hobby store. it was almost

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3.0 out of 5 stars Less than it appears
There was less detail than expected and more emphasis on maintaining rather than repairing. What it does present is well done.
Published 14 months ago by James P. Miller

2.0 out of 5 stars Model train maintenance and repair
This book was extremely basic with information for the model railroad enthusiast. The book was too vague as to be of much benefit to any model railroader. Read more
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