Model railways Books
The Crowood Press Ltd Weathering for Railway Modellers: Volume 2 -
Book SynopsisWeathering is not just about making something look dirty. Rather, it should be seen as an artistic endeavour, with the aim of making a model appear as lifelike as possible. It also helps to blend a range of separate structures into a cohesive scene. Careful weathering brings out the best in even the most mundane model, drawing attention to moulded relief and enhancing surface textures. In this latest volume, expert modeller George Dent shares his theories and practices on the art of weathering buildings, motor vehicles, ships and all manner of scenic features.
£18.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Modelling Historic Buildings and Imaginary
Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates the many different modelling techniques used in the creation of realistic historical buildings and convincing imaginary or fantasy structures. Aimed at the railway and diorama modeller, it includes photographs of existing structures, detailed illustrations and plans, followed by step-by-step photographs of the various stages in their creation; practical tips and constructive advice are provided alongside. Special emphasis has been placed on the use of scrap and low-cost materials. It gives guidance on modelling imaginary buildings and structures, with an example project presented from start to finish and also a complete fantasy-based model railway diorama, from concept and design through to the completed layout is covered. The author has written this book to inspire the modeller to try something innovative, and to attract new entrants to this creative hobby. Drawing on his own experience, he shares practical guidance to help the reader to produce models they will be proud of.Trade ReviewThis book is as inspirational as it is informative, and we rather hope that the author continues to delve into the historical and imaginary in his future projects. If he does, we’ll certainly be eager to see what’s next on his hobby table! -- James Griffiths * Wargames Illustrated *
£17.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Advanced Modelling in N Gauge
Book SynopsisMany aspects of railway modelling are the same whatever scale you choose, but N Gauge has particular benefits: namely, that there is more space for scenery, longer trains and extensive fiddle yards. This leads to specific challenges in the design and layout to ensure a realistic-looking model. Assuming some familiarity with the basics of N Gauge, this book provides guidance and instruction to extend and develop modelling skills to produce a layout that is scenically impressive: planning baseboards, integrating scenery with the backscene, and keeping everything in harmony. With over 250 colour photographs, it includes constructing baseboards and scenery; how to make models of real buildings; using different systems for moving vehicles and controlling them; building, painting and finishing rolling stock from kits and, finally, what is needed to make a successful exhibition layout and how to perform demonstrations.
£18.04
Crecy Publishing Northern Rail Steam
Book SynopsisOne of our best received railway titles in recent years was Northern Rail Rover, a selection of unpublished photos taken in the final years of steam on Britain''s railways by photographer, Allan Heyes. We were delighted when Allan agreed to compile a sequel from his extensive archive which covers his travels in search of steam in the 1960s. The result is an all new collection of his work, Northern Rail Steam.This book takes the reader on a journey recorded in over 200 images, which starts in North Wales and moves on through Chester to Merseyside. There follows a roughly circular itinerary starting around the Wigan area and south east Lancashire before heading to the north east and Cumbria before returning to Lancashire. While the majority of photos cover steam on the BR network, some explore the colliery and other industrial lines which fed traffic onto the main lines. Sequences of pictures at certain locations will recreate the lineside experience of many enthusiasts at this time and will bring them to life for those too young to remember those days.A feature of the photographs of Allan Heyes is that they honestly and accurately portray the reality of those last years of steam. There is no attempt to glamorise the subject, the dirty and unkempt nature of engine sheds and their locos is here for all to see. The book also focuses on the infrastructure and the environment of the steam railway so much of which has been swept away in the decades following the end of steam on Britain''s railways.
£19.12
Key Publishing Ltd Key Model World Skills Guide to Layout
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£9.49
Key Publishing Ltd Pete Watermans West Coast Main Line Volume 2
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£9.49
Kalmbach Media Modeler's Guide to the Railroad Right-Of-Way
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£17.85
The Crowood Press Ltd Building a Folding Model Railway Layout: A
Book SynopsisDetermining where and how to store a model railway when it is not in use can be difficult, especially if space is severely limited; a folding railway layout can be the solution to this problem. The author has designed an ingenious folding wooden case that accommodates his truly remarkable N-gauge multi-track layout, and which is also suitable for an oval track layout in 00 gauge. In this fascinating book, the author describes all aspects of how to build the folding case and how to construct the layout within using lightweight materials such as rigid foam. Some of the most remarkable features of the layout are how to construct and install a working cable car, moving road vehicles, a revolving children's roundabout, and a helicopter with motorized rotor blades. There are over 300 excellent step-by-step diagrams and photographs.
£18.04
The Crowood Press Ltd Detailing and Modifying RTR Locos Volume 2
Book SynopsisDuring the twenty years in which Britain's nationalized railway operated mainline steam locomotives, a vast array of individual designs complemented the British Railways 'Standard' machines, built up to 1960. Such was the variety of motive power to be seen on the network that this 'early' period of BR's existence has proved to be the most enduring amongst enthusiasts and modellers. The ready-to-run market has reflected this popularity in terms of models and liveries available off-the-shelf. Despite constantly rising levels of detail, finish and performance, r-t-r models can never cater for every variation in components, equipment or livery that invariably arose within large and long-lived fleets. Nor can they offer particular running numbers and names to satisfy every customer, while older products may also require work to bring them up to the standard of contemporary offerings. Therefore, being able to change factory-applied decals, add period or individual locomotive-specific details, modify a livery or create an authentic weathered finish can prove vital to achieving a heightened sense of realism and individuality within our traction fleets.
£17.09
The Crowood Press Ltd Operating Signals, Points and Level Crossings: A
Book SynopsisThis fascinating, well-illustrated and informative book presents a straightforward guide to points, signals and level crossings and provides all the information that railway modellers need in order to get the trains on their layouts moving effectively. The history of semaphore and colour light signals is outlined and the implications for modellers is clearly explained. A variety of different types of points, signals and level crossings is then illustrated with detailed instructions describing how to make them work. Simple, tried and tested mechanical and electrical methods used by modellers are explained together with modern electronic approaches, which are described in a way that enables them to be easily understood. The reader is taken step-by-step through various projects, and clear diagrams and photographs are provided throughout, including wiring diagrams for frogs, signals and level crossings. Written by an electronic engineer, this book contains invaluable information gained in a lifetime's experience of railway modelling.
£17.09
LEGARE STREET PR Description Raisonnée Et Vues Pittoresques Du Chemin De Fer De Liverpool À Manchester
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£22.75
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£14.96
£16.98
CreateSpace How To Design A Small Switching Layout
£18.83
Createspace How To Build A Switching Layout
£21.40
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform The Wonderful World of Model Trains A Beginners Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries Layouts
£11.23
The Crowood Press Ltd Kit Building for Railway Modellers: Volume 1 -
Book SynopsisMost modellers, regardless of what scale they work in, rely heavily on the humble plastic or metal kit, and this book will help both novice and more experienced modellers to achieve the very best results. George Dent presents here a clearly written foundation course in constructing rolling stock from kits.
£17.09
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Model Railroading for Beginners
£9.34
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Railroad Decay
£14.60
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Railroad Revival
£14.12
Kalmbach Media Wiring Your Model Railroad
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£14.25
The Crowood Press Ltd Kit Building for Railway Modellers: Volume 2 -
Book SynopsisLocomotive kit building remains the best route to achieving a varied range of motive power in most scales but it also retains a mystique, being associated with expert modellers and expensive tools. However, in this invaluable, richly illustrated volume, George Dent demonstrates how anyone can successfully assemble working kits with only a modicum of inexpensive equipment and experience. All aspects of assembly are covered in detail including working in plastics, resin and metal; the very basics of working and joining materials; installing ready-made power units and performing more complex operations, such as assembling etched metal chassis frames and intricate valve gear.
£17.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Type 5 Heavy Freight Locomotives
Book SynopsisInformative Text & all classes covered
£22.50
Kalmbach Publishing Company Guide to North American Diesel Locomotives
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£26.59
Mortons Media Group Creating the Scenic Landscape: Stations and
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£15.19
Basic Model Railroad Benchwork
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£19.79
Mortons Media Group Layouts for Limited Space: Choice, Design,
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£16.14
Mortons Media Group Model Railway Locomotive Building on the Cheap
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£17.09
Arduino Projects
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£20.14
Kalmbach Media Building Realistic Model Railroad Scenery
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£999.99
Kalmbach Media Model Realistic Freight Car Loads
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£17.85
Mortons Media Group Model Railway Locomotive Building on the Cheap!
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£17.09
Firecrown Media Weathering Models
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£19.55
Kalmbach Media DCC Projects & Applications V4
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£16.49
The Crowood Press Ltd Scratch-Building Model Railway Tank Locomotives:
Book SynopsisThis fascinating volume tells you everything you need to know about how to build an 00 gauge Tilbury Tank locomotive or, indeed, any similar type of tank. Written in an engaging, encouraging and easily understable style, this new work is a worthy successor to the author's first book, Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives, which was short-listed for the Ian Allan Railway Book of the Year Awards in 2014. Containing scale diagrams, step-by-step photos, sketches and specially commissioned artwork, the book celebrates the history of Tilbury Tanks and demonstrates a range of different techniques that will prove invaluable in constructing models of these charismatic little locomotives. If you have not yet taken the plunge and begun scratch-building, or if you want to complement your growing scratch-building skills and knowledge, this is the book for you.
£16.14
Firecrown Media Designing Operating Yards
£999.99
Kalmbach Publishing Company 101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders
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£12.00
Kalmbach Media 101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders
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£13.30
Kalmbach Media Kalmbach 12448 Basic DCC Wiring for Your Model
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£11.40
Kalmbach Media Basic Painting Weathering for Model Railroaders
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£13.30
Peco Publications & Publicity Ltd Your Guide to Modelling German Railways
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£6.99
Amberley Publishing One Mans Railway 0 Gauge in the Garden
Book SynopsisOne man's remarkable model railway, and how it came to be. Lavishly illustrated, this book will delight any modeller.
£14.39
Wildside Press Painting Miniatures
£999.99
Createspace 8 Realistic Track Plans For A Spare Room
£999.99
McFarland & Co Inc The Backyard Railroader
Book Synopsis Steam locomotives dominated the railways from the 1820s through the 1960s. Today almost all of them have been replaced with electric and diesel engines, yet the fascination surrounding steam-powered trains has not dwindled. A diverse community of enthusiasts--from mechanics to teachers to lawyers--have taken up the hobby of building and running steam locomotives in their own backyards. Drawing on the author''s extensive experience and research, this guide covers the materials, tools, skills and technical information needed to get started or to improve an existing design.
£34.19
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Early Railways: A Guide for the Modeller
Book SynopsisEarly Railways A Modellers Guide will encourage and support the modelling of the earliest period of railway history, from the very beginnings of steam traction at the start of the nineteenth century, up to about 1880; a period which for British modellers has scarcely been covered in book form. Over these few decades the railways evolved from something, which at the start was markedly different, into a scene that any present-day railwayman would recognise. It is a time with much to commend it from a modellers point of view. The trains were much shorter and therefore easier to fit into the limited space most of us have available as, correspondingly, were the station layouts, especially at the beginning of the period. Instead of at least 12 or 13 feet for a modern steam express, and a minimum curve radius of 6 feet, an 1840 express of a loco and a dozen carriages might be no more than about 6 feet long and, behind the scenes at least, can take curves of no more than 2 or 3 feet radius, as well as being able to instantly catch the eye of the viewer.
£17.99
No Starch Press,US The Lego Trains Book
Book SynopsisWhile the LEGO company's official line of trains is one of their most popular themes, official sets can be limiting-and expensive. Many model railroad fans want to build custom creations without the confines of official LEGO sets. For these serious fans, The LEGO Trains Book offers a comprehensive, photographic journey with building instructions that is sure to feed their passion. With full-colour, step-by-step instructions on building specific trains, track layout, and advanced aesthetic techniques among many other things.Trade Review"A really great resource for anyone that is interested in LEGO trains, whether you're just getting into the hobby or have been interested in LEGO trains for quite a while . . . I cannot recommend this book enough."—Adam King, Adam's Brick JunctionTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: A History of LEGO TrainsChapter 2: Basic Building PrinciplesChapter 3: Designing Your Own ModelsChapter 4: A Case Study in DesignChapter 5: Building Instructions and InspirationIndex
£19.54
Kalmbach Media Milk Trains and Traffic
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£18.27
