Age Range: 8 and up
Series: Model Railroader's How-To Guides
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (December 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0890247404
ISBN-13: 978-0890247402
Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Model railroading is an enduringly popular hobby and pastime. Kalmbach Publishing is a premier publisher of instructional reference books for the model railroading enthusiast and one of their newest titles is Jeff Wilson's "Building A Ready-To-Run Model Railroad" which is a compilation of illustrated, step-by-step instructions specifically designed to enable the novice model railroad builder to create simple benchwork and design a track plan; create scenery with grass, trees, and more; assemble structure kits; add such realistic embellishments as roads, signs, and vehicles; select trains and get them quickly operational for a full-bodied model railroading experience. With the emphasis on utilizing 'off-the-shelf' components for a quick and easy layout, and featuring a thoroughly 'user friendly' text illustrated with more than 200 photos and diagrams, "Building A Ready-To-Run Model Railroad" is the perfect introduction for anyone wanting to engage in this entertaining hobby.
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