Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Atlas Model Railroad Co Inc Introduces You to Basic Model Railroading #8 Atlas Model Railroad Co Inc Introduces You to Basic Model Railroading #8 Soft Cover 17 pages Copyright 1990 CONTENTS I. YOUR MODEL RAILROAD BEGINS IN YOUR MIND 2 A. Introduction 2 B. Modeling Today 2 C. Action 2 D. Our Experts Recommend 3 E. Choosing the Right Scale for You 3 II. YES, YOU DO HAVE ROOM FOR A MODEL RAILROAD! 4 A. Area and Location 4 B. Selecting a Size and Shape for Your Layout 4 C. Eye Level Layouts 5 D. Long Trains Runnin' 5 III. BUILDING A TABLE IN ONE EASY LESSON 5 A. Tools and Materials 5 B. Shelf & Free Standing Layouts 6 C. The Foundation 6 D. Open-Grid Benchwork 7 E. Insuring Stability 7 F. Upgrades 7 IV. TRACK INSTALLATION IS A SNAP! 7 A. Track Selection and Alignment 7 B. By-the-Squares Method 8 C. Roadbed 9 D. Final Track Placement 9 V. WIRING - THE MAGIC OF TRAIN OPERATION 10 A. Two-Train Wiring for a Single Train 10 B. Proper Wire Connections 10 C. Look Ma! No Wires! 11 VI. CREATING THE WORLD IN MINIATURE - SCENERY & STRUCTURES 11 A. Ballast from a Spray Can 11 B. Structures and Bridges 11-12 C. Landscaping 13 GLOSSARY 14 TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE 15 DO'S AND DON'T'S 16 This book was written as a collaborate effort between nationally recognized model railroading experts, including our own staff professionals. Literally decades of personal experience and hands-on layout construction have enhanced the production of this book. ON THE BACK COVER Picture yourself building the picturesque HO Scale layout above, or the equally exciting but smaller N Scale layout, below. The tips and advice in this book will have you mastering the skills needed for these and many more layout options in no time! It's easy when you know how, (and how not), to begin! All pictures are of the actual item. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges Postage rates quoted are for shipments to the US only. Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and then ebay ships them to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping to Canada and other countries varies by weight. Payment options Payment must be received within 10 days. Paypal is accepted. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking at our items.
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