Model railways Books
Little, Brown Book Group The Art of Belonging
Book Synopsis From the bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful, comes an utterly heartwarming new novel, about what it truly means to belong to those you love.''A warm-hearted, emotional read'' Daily Mail''Gripping, endearing and thought-provoking, this beautifully woven novel championing family, solidarity and friendship is full of warmth and heart. A joy from start to finish - one not to miss'' HOLLY MILLER''Joyful and tender'' Woman''s Own''The Art of Belonging is just the loveliest, uplifting novel and fills the soul with joy'' LORNA COOK''A delightful, big-hearted story of family and forgiveness'' Good Housekeeping''Heartfelt and heartwarming, this uplifting read is full of characters to cherish and cheer for'' PHAEDRA PATRICK ................................................ Sometimes you need to ope
£16.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Modelling Railway Stations: A Practical Guide
Book SynopsisHave you ever dreamed of building a model of a favourite railway station for your layout, whether it be a modest branch line station, or a large town terminus? Have you ever wanted to re-create a beautiful station that you have seen at a railway modelling exhibition, or in a magazine, and felt that you needed a helping hand? If so, this is the book for you. Ian Lamb, a modeller of enormous experience, demonstrates how almost anybody, regardless of their modelling skills, can construct a pleasing and presentable model railway station in even a quite limited amount of space. Six specific UK stations, some real and some fictional, are selected as modelling case studies and the author provides detailed, practical information about different aspects of their construction. Throughout the book the author provides step-by-step guidance and illustrations and emphasizes how - with patience- modelling skills, confidence and ambition can all be improved over time. Moreover, he is ever mindful of how costs should be kept down to reasonable levels and reveals how materials and tools can often be the most simple and inexpensive of everyday household items.
£14.24
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Model Steam Engines Shire Library
Book SynopsisModel engineering was popularised by pioneering steam enthusiasts, and rapidly grew into an exciting world-wide hobby for amateur engineers. This book describes how model steam engines work, outlines the development of the machine tools used to build the models, and investigates the seven different categories of model engines.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Steam Engines / How a steam engine works / Problems and practicalities / Pioneers of model engineering / Model engineering firms / Conclusion / Further reading / Places to visit /
£8.21
Key Publishing Ltd Hornby Yearbook 2024
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£16.19
Key Publishing Ltd Key Model World Skills Guide to Layout
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£9.49
Key Publishing Ltd Modelling British Railways North Wales Volume 2
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£9.49
Key Publishing Ltd Pete Watermans West Coast Main Line Volume 2
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£9.49
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
Crecy Publishing Modelling the Southern Vol 2: From Locomotive to
Book SynopsisTo assist the modeller, both experienced and beginners, Jeremy English presents his second instalment in this popular series continuing basically as before but with the additional emphasis on EMUs, signalling, sample layouts and lineside structures. As before, prototype plans are included as well as examples of some of the best Southern models and layouts of recent years. A wealth of photographs, in both colour and black and white, compliment what will be a ''must have'' modelling title for the enthusiast.
£999.99
Great Northern Books Ltd John Ryan's Express: One of the UK's Largest O
Book SynopsisJohn Ryan's model railway at Over Peover, Cheshire is a story on continual development. He first became interested in model railways at the age of five when his father took him to see A4s, A2s and A1s hurtling through Doncaster railway station on the East Coast Main Line. At Christmas 1955, he acquired his first train set a Hornby-Dublo three-rail `Duchess of Montrose'. Other train sets were acquired and layouts constructed - all OO gauge - until the fascination for O gauge took control. This was in the early 1980s and when, a little later, success and finances became available all his OO gauge locomotives and rolling stock were sold or swapped for O gauge models and he began constructing one of the largest layouts of its type in the country. The switch to O gauge coincided with his teaming up with Norman Solomon, an expert track-builder, who has been involved in the various stages of John's present enormous layout. Other people have supplied stations, goods sheds, coal hoppers, viaducts etc. John runs models of the locomotives he saw whilst a youngster in Doncaster during the 1950s and many are illustrated here. He also has a keen interest in the LNER locomotives built at Doncaster so that the layout can be operated in two periods - 1930s and 1950s. Carriages and wagons also fall into these two periods. Some of John's most impressive carriages include the `Silver Jubilee', `Coronation' and Pullman sets. Text within the book follows the development of model railways in Britain, Doncaster Plant Works' association with locomotive, carriage and wagon building, John's various railway layouts as well as touching upon his business interests. Photographs in the book show in fine detail and from different angles all aspects of the layout to such an extent that the viewer almost believes they are part of a real railway.
£21.25
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
LEGARE STREET PR Description Raisonnée Et Vues Pittoresques Du Chemin De Fer De Liverpool À Manchester
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£22.75
LEGARE STREET PR Description Raisonnée Et Vues Pittoresques Du Chemin De Fer De Liverpool À Manchester
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£14.96
Wildside Press Painting Miniatures
£10.22
£16.98
Createspace 8 Realistic Track Plans For A Spare Room
£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
Alpha Editions An Introduction to Mythology Edition1
£17.09
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Model Railroading for Beginners
£9.34
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Railroad Decay
£14.60
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Type 5 Heavy Freight Locomotives
Book SynopsisInformative Text & all classes covered
£22.50
Mortons Media Group Creating the Scenic Landscape: Stations and
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£15.19
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
Mortons Media Group Model Railway Locomotive Building on the Cheap!
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£17.09
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 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
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
