http://mrhmag.com – MRH columnist Charlie Comstock provides a number of great tips for laying MicroEngineering flex track. Part of the September 2014 issue o…
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This is a 72 page guide to 101 Model Railroading Track Plans from
Kalmbach Books.
Every one of the 101 track plans in this book is an adventure in model
railroad design. A complete miniature world with a theme, purpose, and
atmosphere. The plans range in size from tiny layouts that would fit on a card
table to a huge estate-size railroad designed for a specifically built
building. The author also explains how to convert the plans for use in the
various model railroad scales, how to build a layout from a plan, and how to
choose the plan best suited to your space and personality. Plans are included
for N, HO, S and O scale railroads.
FEATURES: Glossy softcover 72 page book.
Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced
rail modeler.
Includes incredibly detailed scale drawings for each layout.
Each plan is built around a railroad theme with an atmosphere of
real, or sometimes imaginary countryside that can be used on
any model railroad. The plans, arranged by size, are presented
in simple steps to help you:
-Choose the best plan
-Modify it if desired
-Build the railroad of your dreams!
INCLUDES: One 72 page 101 Model Railroading Track Plans Book
SPECS: Pages: 72
Width: 8-1/4″ (209mm)
Height: 10-3/4″ (289mm)
COMMENTS: This book is from the publishers of Model Railroader Magazine, and
many of these plans have never before appeared elsewhere.
Kalmbach
Part KAL12012
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Inside this follow up to the book Minimalist Model Railroading, you will discover 15 more layout design cases studies where the philosophy of minimalist model railroading is discussed in great detail. In addition, two portable model railroads are also explored within this design context.
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Featuring plans from Model Railroader magazine from three decades, each of the 101 track plans has a newly written, informational description of the design. The track plans range in size from simple 4 x 8 foot and smaller layouts to room- and garage-sized showpieces, with the majority focusing on mid-size layouts.
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This is just a quick how-to video on track soldering and feeder wire soldering.
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How to clean model railroad track, fast & easy.
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There are no track plans in this book! The name is from the book’s website – where all the railroading tips come from.
The book is just a collection of tips. That’s why the book is not the most expensive read in the world.
So you’ll either love it, or hate it. If you want some fantastic time saving and money saving tips, they are all here.
If you want pretty pictures and good grammar, don’t buy this book.
It doesn’t matter how little space you have, you’ll get the most from your rail track with this book.
There is page after page of modelling tips, collected over the years from fellow modellers. Together they will save you a fortune – in fact just one tip will save you the price of this book.
All the tips have been collected from modelrailwaylayoutsplans.com. The tips are on everything from making scenery, layouts, engines, electrics – in fact every aspect of model railroading is mentioned.
Don’t just take my word for it though – here’s what others say about the book:
“I cant begin to tell you how much I enjoy your messages and all the info. Please keep up the good work. You have a new and very loyal fan.”
Clay
“Alastair, love the stuff you send, thank you.”
Glenn
“Boy! you are really prolific with the modeling info. Nice job and thank you.”
Roy
“Neat idea! Thanks for the plans.”
Roger
“I really enjoy the tid-bits you are sending us”
Thom
“Hi Alastair, Thanks for all the good ideas that you have been sending.”
Doren
“Hi Al, thanks for all the info you have been sending of late”
David
“Thanks for all the modelling tips. I especially enjoy the photos of well done layouts. Your time and effort is appreciated very much. ”
Paul
“Hi Alastair, Thanks again for all the wonderful tips and Info”
Herman
“I’ve been receiving all your emails. Thanks. They are great and have very interesting links.”
Mike
“Thanks for the latest tips. Appreciate them.”
JD
“Al, Thank you from a beginner”
Frank
“Wonderful tips Al, thanks for them and the beautiful; train pictures.”
Reg
“I enjoyed that read, thank you for sending it. 🙂 ”
Glenn
“I just want to thank you for the e-mails that you’ve sent me concerning trains”
Mike
“Cool tips!”
Paul
“Hi Al ….. I really enjoy your emails and articles.”
Bob
“Thank you!!! These are some nice layouts I look forward to attempting them in ‘O’ gauge…”
Simba
“Al, thanks so much! The layouts are very cool.”
Jim
“Hi Alastair, the tips are appreciated, thank you. ”
Roy
“Thanks for the great tips”
Walter
“Thanks again Al for the tips. Like them I did and do”
Donald
“I just wanted to thank you for your efforts on this endeavor. I do enjoy reading these offerings.”
William
“First let me say thanks for all the information you send and for those incredible layouts.”
Sam
“Nice pictures Al, thanks for posting them to me.”
Rogerk
“I do enjoy your emails, the suggestions, the working layouts etc.”
Mike
“Much to my Mrs.’ consternation you’ve got me getting excited about creating a model train layout again.”
William
“thanks for the tips Al. very helpfull. Please keep sending them”
Roger
“GREAT STUFF…… THANK YOU”
Robert
“Hi Al, your tips are right on time. Thanks so much.”
Peter
“Thanks … some good tips in there.”
Skip
“Appreciating and enjoying your information. Cheers!”
Ron
“Thanks for all your E.mails very good reading.”
“Thanks. Good Ideas.”
Werner
“The layouts were great, thanks.”
Peter
“Thanks again Al, more great tips are really helpful.”
Bill
“Just wanted to let you know we really enjoy your emails. My husband & I are working on an O guage layout.”
Loretta.
“VERY COOL…………….GREAT WORK”
Paul
“Great shots, I enjoy your emails.”
Dave
“I find these very refreshing and informative on a subject that always interested me – and now comes to my front door. [ computer screen.]”
Herman
“Thanks for the tips! ” Dan
“hi,many tnx 4 ur PDF. The scenery tips were great – will use on g/sons layout i,m building. regards, robin hall.” Robin
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Provides step-by-step design techniques and track planning tips to save model railroaders time, money, and headaches. This must-have book also covers aspects of prototype freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading.
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