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Complete Book of Model Railroading by David Sutton w/ DUST Jacket
Complete Book of Model Railroading by David Sutton
Hard cover with dust Jacket
341 pages indexed
Copyright 1964
Prentice Hall.
Table of Contents:
CONTENTS:
Foreword vii
Introduction: The Birth of a Hobby 1
The growth of the railroads as a means of transportation was followed closely by the birth and growth of the hobby of building miniature models. The building of miniatures became more refined and more prototype. HO emerged as the standard gauge.
I Getting Started 19
Discussion of gauge and prototype operation. Activities and periodicals related to model railroading. The history and function of the National Model Railroading Association.
II Selecting Motive Power 27
Types of locomotives: Switching, Freight, and Passenger. Subtypes. Whyte Locomotive Classification System. Turnouts and switches. Era. Ready-to-run. Couplers. "Custom built." Detailing. Authenticity.
III Primer for Kit Assemblers 47
Types of kits: "scratch" building; "screw driver assemblies"; "quickie kits." Working area. Instructions. "Flash." Testing. Lubrication. Break-in Couplers. Selection of kit.
IV Superdetailing and Conversions 65
Where to begin. Comparing model with protoype. Methods of applying detailing. Simple ways of dressing up a locomotive. Conversions. The tender.
V Meanwhile, Back at the Roundhouse 89
Care and maintenance: Cleaning, Mechanical, Electrical, and Lubrication. Tools. Methods for cleaning. What to check mechanically and electrically. NMRA gauze.
VI Painting and Special Effects 97
Airbrushing. Techniques for airbrushing. Colors. Special effects. Conforming to prototypes. Kadee Magna-Matic Delayed Action Couplers. Reducing distance between locomotive and tender. HO scale figures. Blind drivers. Road names, engine numbers, heralds, and slogans.
VII Layout Design and Track Plans 115
Space. Type of Construction: Table or Flat Top and Open Bench or Grid Work. Era-Locale-Motive Power. Track plans.
VIII Track Tips 137
Ready-to-lay track. Snap-track. Tru-track. Ready-track. Roadbed. Tie and track laying. Rail stock. Track gauge.
IX Along the Maintenance Way 149
Maintenance check list. Methods for track cleaning. Gauge. Checking terminal connections. Proper clearance. Turnouts.
X Mountains out of Molehills 163
Scenery and landscaping. Texture paint. Scenic aids. Sources for scenic ideas.
XI Extra Special Effects 177
Aging and weathering. Revamping and modifying structures. Tonal effects. Illumination. Rip track. Use of photographs to check authenticity.
XII Rolling Stock...From A to Z 193
Types of rolling stock-kit and ready-to-run. Couplers. Wheels. Plastics. Weighting. The caboose.
XIII The Forward Look-Diesels 213
History and development of the diesel. Types of diesels.
XIV Horse Cars to Interurbans 225
Traction. Electric streetcars. Types of interurbans. Interurban layout and effects.
XV Civil War-Old Timers-Historic Locomotives 235
"999." Prototypes. Operation. Famous locomotives-the General and the Texas. Special effects.
XVI Supplying the Power-An Introduction to Wiring 251
Basic information and terms. Power packs. Gaps and breaks. Methods of wiring. Turnouts. Track plans. Operation. Feeders. Realistic operation.
XVII ASTRAC-A New Concept for Radio Frequency Control 273
Characteristics. Carrier Control. Control Units. Conversion to ASTRAC. Power routing turnouts. Selecting a locomotive for ASTRAC operation. Power supply. Speed control. Inertia control. Costs.
XVIII Realistic Operation 293
Prototype and Scale. Speed. Start-Run-Stop-Cycle. Transistor Throttle. Accessories. Maintenance. Multi-train operation. Operation accessories. Model Railroad Clubs. Things to come.
Bibliography 327
Glossary of Railroad Modeling Terms 328
Index 333
Everything you need to know about this fascinating hobby.
History of railroads and the birth of model railroading
gauge and prototype operation
superdetailing and conversions
painting and special effects
scenery and landscaping
Rolling stock from A-Z
Realistic opertaion
much more
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