Complete Book of Model Railway Electronics

Amos, Roger

ISBN 10: 185260591X / ISBN 13: 9781852605919

Published by Patrick Stephens Ltd, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Book of Model Railway Electronics
• Publisher: Patrick Stephens Ltd
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185260591X
• ISBN 13: 9781852605919
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 540 grams

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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.