How to Build a Switching Layout by Lance Mindheim Soft Cover

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How to Build a Switching Layout by Lance Mindheim Soft Cover
 
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How to Build a Switching Layout by Lance Mindheim
Soft Cover
Copyright 2010
106 pages

Table of Contents
Introduction1
Project Layout: Introducing the Palmetto Spur3
Part I: Mechanical
1. Bench work5
2. Sub-roadbed and Scenery Base15
3. Fascia and Scenery Contours16
4. Track19
5. Removable Cassettes28
6. Wiring30
7. Control Systems41
8. Lighting43
Part II: Scenery, Structures, & Details
9. Difference Makers45
10. Backdrops52
11. Painting the Track61
12. Pavement65
13. Soil Base70
14. Ballast72
15. Backdrop Transitions75
16. Grass77
17. Weeds and Scrub83
18. Trees85
19. Structures90
20. Details100

Learn which techniques create the most impact!
Focusing your efforts
Setting priorities
Bench work
Wiring
Laying track
Scenery
Backdrops
Details
Structures and more!
How to build a great layout, the first time!

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