Customer Reviews

Maintaining and Repairing Your Scale Model Trains (Model Railroader)

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Excellent....in 2 hours of reading, I was able to get 8 out of 10 locomotives running that were not running before.

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.

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.

Received this book yesterday and already repaired one of my non-running engines. Great book and great seller with fast shipping!

This is a great guide; I have used it to correct issues with a number of units I have and some had not been running properly. However, after following the detailed directions in this guide the units are running very well. A great buy for the $$$.

i had already looked at this book at a hobby store. it was almost

twice what amazon was selling it for. it is a very good book if

you are new to model railroading and need help keeping your trains

in good running order. book, shipping, vendor, and price were all

great.

There was less detail than expected and more emphasis on maintaining rather than repairing. What it does present is well done.

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. It only had the beginnings of a book that should have been expanded upon to include meaningful information on both repair techniques and diagnostic procedures, on those problems that are most likely to be encountered. I would look elsewhere for a book that would be more helpful and informative.

Bought a used train, only to find that it wasn't running properly. Knew nothing about how to get started repairing. This book was very helpful with general information. Actual photos get you working in the right area, although it is not real specific for any certain brand. Good suggestions for general maintanence and upkeep. My train is running now.

Lo adquiri porque a mi nieto le he comunicado mi gusto por los trenes electricos y como a veces se descomponen, necesito algo para guiarme en su arreglo.