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Project Railroads You Can Build: From Benchwork to Finished Scenery (Model Railroader)
 
 
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Project Railroads You Can Build: From Benchwork to Finished Scenery (Model Railroader) [Paperback]

Kent J. Johnson (Author)
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Book Description

Model Railroader March 2001
Includes easy-to-follow instructions for constructing moderately-sized (approximately 4' x 8') N or HO scale model railroads from benchwork through finished scenery. Ideal for novice model railroaders or experienced hobbyists interested in exploring other scales. From the pages of Model Railroader Magazine. 8.25" x 10.75"; 80 pages; 180 photos; 25 illustrations; softcover


Product Details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (March 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0890246017
  • ISBN-13: 978-0890246016
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,985,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent book, good overview, July 25, 2001
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Chris (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Project Railroads You Can Build: From Benchwork to Finished Scenery (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
I found this book very helpful. It gave a nice overview of a variety of up-to-date techniques. Seeing a number of different small and medium sized railroads built from start to finish gave me a good idea of the kinds of techniques I would like to use. With this book as a starting point, I was able to find further information in other publications more specific to my needs.

The book does have some weaknesses. Being a collection of seperate articles, there was no feeling of flow even though the projects are organized roughly by size. Often particular parts of a project are only vaguely described. It is not a comprehensive guide. For instance, the use of remote switch machines is largely ignored.

This book is a great starting point, and combined with more in depth information from books on specific subjects, it provides a great overview of what it takes to build a model railroad using a variety of modern techniques.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview of Building a Model RR, October 15, 2010
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I was looking for resources to build another small HO RR layout, and this book has an excellent article about the Cactus Central by David Frary. Sadly the majority of articles in many publications are geared to room or basement filling RR's, which is beyond my interest, space and resources. So it was good to review this smaller layout. The publication was used but in great condition and arrived promptly and as advertised.
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3.0 out of 5 stars not worth it, October 24, 2009
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Barry Kennedy "sudstud" (Deer Lodge, Montana United States) - See all my reviews
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not even close to worth it, for the amount of money your spending. I would be looking elsewhere to spend my money. The only part of the book I used was one of the layouts had a fairly good bench. And you can find this same bench in the book "From Set To Scenery" for a whole lot less money. I spent the money & am not even close to satisfied.
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Inside This Book (learn more)
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build a small clay model first. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
scale project layout, rail joiners, ground foam, scenery techniques, poly fiber, cork roadbed, feeder wires, rock castings, electrical blocks, track plan, foam base, tunnel portals, hobby knife, foam board, white glue, drywall screws
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Woodland Scenics, Liquid Nails, Appalachian Central, Micro Engineering, Cactus Valley, Instant Roadbed, Digital Command Control, Fort Smith, Union Pacific, Van Buren, Dave Frary, Great Stuff, Bruce Junction, Model Railroader, Sears Easy Living, Alan Fennell, Bruce's Bakery, Central Valley, Char's Soda Shop, Lackawanna Southern, Radio Shack, Roadkill Cafe
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