Model Railway Operation: In Accordance with Prototype Practice - Hardcover

Freezer, C.J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1852604212 ISBN 13: 9781852604219

Publisher: Patrick Stephens Ltd, 1993

Synopsis

Railway modelling differs from all other transport modelling fields in that it is a practical proposition to simulate the operation of the prototype. A properly constructed model can therefore move out of the area of 'playing with a train set' to be seen as a serious pastime involving a high level of realism and a considerable amount of craftsmanship. Learning the rudiments of correct railway operation will add immeasurably to the enjoyment of even the simplest layout. Here the author demonstrates how to create a believable layout with realistic combinations of rolling stock, plausible settings and lifelike operation.

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Synopsis

There was a time when owning and running a model railway was much derided in the media. It was dismissed as "grown men playing with trains". But a properly constructed model railway goes well beyond this and becomes a serious hobby which involves a high level of realism and a considerable amount of craftmanship. This book demonstrates how to operate a model railway in accordance with actual practice with advice on creating credible combinations of rolling stock, and running trains in a realistic setting along plausible operating lines. More than 65 diagrams and track plans as well as tips and information for use on layouts of all sizes are included.

Edition details

• Publisher: Patrick Stephens Ltd
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852604212
• ISBN 13: 9781852604219
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176