N Scale Model Railroad That Grows - Step By Step Instructions for Bulding Your First N Scale Layout [Paperback]

Kent & LaBan, Ric Wood (Author)

Book Description

Special Order Item-Ships in 2-3 Business Days. Not available for expedited shipping.Shows how to build an N scale railroad in a few easy steps. Includes instructions on constructing framework, laying track, building scenery, and assembling structures that result in an outstanding layout. Author: Kent Wood, Ric LaBan Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 150 black and white photos; 35 color photos; 30 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890242230The Trainz SKU for this item is P11491651.Condition: NewTCA Grade: C-10Original Box: YesManufacturer: KalmbachProduct Number: 12145The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (M.S.R.P) for this item is $19.95.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Kalmbach Books (1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890242232
• ISBN-13: 978-0890242230
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #987,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners, January 16, 2005

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This review is from: N Scale Model Railroad That Grows - Step By Step Instructions for Bulding Your First N Scale Layout (Paperback)

For almost a year I was trying to figure out how to get started with what I wanted to do. I had a bunch of track, some rolling stock, and the benchwork -- but didn't know where to go next. This book has really helped, I use it so often as a reference as I go, that it is bent from where I hold it. The part on wiring was great -- not super in depth, but showed me exactly what I needed to know to wire the block, switches, and power. Pictures & illustrations are great and the text is easy to follow.

My only complaint is I think they should have a small section at the end that shows the final product from all angles to see what they built.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book you need for N Scale Model Railroading, December 10, 2000

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This review is from: N Scale Model Railroad That Grows - Step By Step Instructions for Bulding Your First N Scale Layout (Paperback)

As a person who waited and waited to start a hobby that was always in the back of my mind, this book finally made it a reality. I bought this book on Amazon.com and it was the perfect book for me. The book provided a huge amount of information that guides the reader through the steps and procedures required to get a N-scale model railroad up and running. The book gives you lists of materials you will need, and then tells you how to use them. The wiring, track, and background information is all there and it is easy to understand and use. Buy this book and then get started. I did, and it is a blast.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great beginners book teaching many basic techniques., August 23, 1998

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This review is from: N Scale Model Railroad That Grows - Step By Step Instructions for Bulding Your First N Scale Layout (Paperback)

As a newcomer to model-railroading in general, and N-Scale in particular, I found this book to be a marvelous source of information and inspiration for building my first set-up. If you carefully follow the plans and directions you can build an impressive operating model railroad and learn many basic techniques such as track-laying, block-wiring, building and detailing structures, creating mountains, tunnels, lakes, bridges; etc.

The book's project layout uses foam-core board for the layout base - the "benchwork." This simple, low-cost approach is not good for larger layouts or N-Track modules. But if you want a neat little layout to build and run trains around, this is a great way to get started.