Easy Model Railroad Wiring, Second Edition (Model Railroader) (Paperback)

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Product Description

A must-have reference for every level modeler, with easy and reliable layout wiring techniques. Everything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations, and detailed schematices. Modelers have been asking for it! Features a chaper on Command Control and introduces the basics of Digital Command control (DCC). The only comprehensive book offering fundamental wiring skills and techniques. Written by well-known hobby author, Andy Sperandeo, editor of MODEL RAILROADER Magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company; 2 edition (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890243492
• ISBN-13: 978-0890243497
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,504 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great, September 25, 1999

By A Customer

I am just getting started in model railroading and this book has everything you need to know to wire any size of layout. It's great!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, but hard to read, November 24, 2001

By A Customer

I found the book very informative and everything you need to know is in this book...but it is dry reading (or course) and sometimes it will discuss concepts but not illustrate them...or the illustrations will not readily make sense. But everyone who wants to get into model railroading really should read this book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every thing you need to know in one place., February 21, 2003

By	Robert Blake "advancedbc" (Arlington, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book covers all aspects ot the electrical systems for a model railroad. It was written at teh dawn of DCC and is lacking there..... But still a very valuable resource.