N Scale Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby (Model Railroader Books) (Paperback)

by Martin J. McGuirk (Author) "The purpose of this book is to help you get started by showing you everything you need to know to build and operate your very..." (more)
Key Phrases: Carolina Central, Micro Engineering, Woodland Scenics (more...)

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Product Description
Learn what makes N scale unique in everything from benchwork to realistic scenery. Colorful photos and illustrations guide beginners as well as more experienced modelers who are making the transition from a different scale. The only comprehensive N scale guide available.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890243476
• ISBN-13: 978-0890243473
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #257,910 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal introduction for the N Scale railroading novice!, September 7, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The invention of N scale railroad modeling opened up this popular hobby to tens of thousands of enthusiasts in the mid-1960s down to the present day. With N Scale Model Railroading, Marty McGuirk introduces the neophyte model railroader to all the unique aspects of N scale, including layout planning, essential tools and supplies, track laying, wiring and train control, locomotives, rolling stock, structures, and modular railroading. Of special interest are the step-by-step instructions for building the Carolina Central 4 x 8-foot N scale project layout. If you would like to try your hand at N scale model railroading, begin with a careful reading of Marty McGuirk's N Scale Model Railroading!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginner model railroad book (focused on n scale), October 26, 2006

By	James Peterson "YMMV" (Savannah, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a beginner in model trains and have started with N scale. This book has been a great help. It is not a biblical guide to N scale nor to model railroads, but it does cover all of the things I need to know to get started and make some good choices on construction (and avoid some costly mistakes). I do know it does not cover the basics of DCC setup/wiring but there are entire books for that as well. If you've never tried trains and are going to model in N scale this would be a great start for learning.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A keeper, February 21, 2008

By	Rich Words (Gresham, OR USA) - See all my reviews

Marty McGuirk's book "N Scale Model Railroading" is a quite detailed,in-depth overview covering most all relevant N Scale data. It's a very good starting point!