Hornby Book of Model Railways - Softcover

Chris Ellis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844860876 ISBN 13: 9781844860876

Publisher: Conway, 2008

Synopsis

Hornby is a household name with a history that goes back over 80 years. This book looks at the Hornby range in depth, and shows how Hornby models can be used to build a model railway layout to suit the space available and all levels of modelling skill. Packed with hints and tips for easy layout building, scenic structure modelling, track laying and wiring and extra detailing, the book provides ideas for working at the simplest level, including a layout for very young enthusiasts, through to the more experienced modeller.It is compiled with the close co-operation of Hornby[registered]. The book is packed with hints and tips for easy layout building and scenic modelling. It caters to a broad range of skills and experience. It is colour throughout with step by step and inspirational photographs.

About this title

Review:

Excellent. There have been a number of books on specific modelling subjects but fewer general books on the subject. This book by Chris Ellis was first published in 2005 and was a sell-out; so, now we have the second edition. The author has many years of practical modelling experience under his belt and is a very experienced writed as well as editing his own magazine. The revised edition includes new additions to the Hornby range, including new rolling stock. The book is Hornby specific in that examples used are from the Hornby range but most of the infomation it contains applies to products of other manufacturers too. The appendix lists magazines that might be helpful and details the Hornby Collectors' Club and the Hornby Virtual Railway Mk2 DVD. There is also a large index. --Pat Hammond, for Model Railway Express, November 2009

About the Author:

Chris Ellis has been a steam and model railway enthusiast since his school days. He has nearly fifty years of experience as a writer and editor, having started out in the early 1960s as editor of Airfix Magazine. In 1980 he founded Model Trains, which he continues to edit today as Model Trains International. Chris Ellis has also written numerous railway and scenic modelling books along with articles on miltary, aviation and transport subjects.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Conway
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1844860876
• ISBN 13: 9781844860876
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160