Complete Book of Model Railway Electronics

AMOS Roger

ISBN 10: 185260591X / ISBN 13: 9781852605919

Published by Patrick Stephens, 1999

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2nd edition, 256pp, illustrated bound in blue cloth with dustwrapper. ; Quarto. Seller Inventory # 61873

Bibliographic Details

Title: Complete Book of Model Railway Electronics

Publisher: Patrick Stephens

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

Enhance your model railway configuration with tips from expert modeler Roger Amos. This helpful guide provides a detailed introduction, describes the tools required, how to make effective soldered joints and fault finding. Appendices explain current, voltage, resistance and power, transistors and operational amplifiers. The standard reference work on model railway electronics.

Synopsis:

This reference work on model railway electronics introduces the novice to the subject through simple projects before going on to more advanced applications. The projects cover everything from basic train control and detection of trains by means of signalling systems, through to the automatic operation of the layout. The book includes information on: the use of electronics in model railways; controllers and their accessories, train detection, automatic signalling and point control; train lighting and sound effects; the tools required; how to make effective soldered joints; and fault finding. It also includes appendices which explain current, voltage, resistance and power, transistors and operational amplifiers.