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Model Railroading Handbook, The Volume 2 By Robert Schleicher Soft COver
The Model Railroading Handbook Volume 2 By Robert Schleicher
Soft Cover
Copyright 1978
177 Pages
CONTENTS
Layouts, Locomotives and Rolling Stock
Chapter IArts, Crafts and Engineering3
Chapter IIInspiration21
Chpater IIILocomotive Conversions36
Chapter IVRolling Stock46
Chapter VScale Performance56
Bench Work, Track Work and Wiring
Chapter VIModular Model Railroading65
Chapter VIISwitch Work75
Chapter VIII Walk-Around Control83
Chapter IXSimplified Wiring Systems88
Planning and Operation
Chapter XSwitching Scenarios97
Chapter XIModeling Real Railroads103
Chapter XIIPlanning Your Own Layout115
Chapter XIIIModeling the Ma & Pa123
Structures and Scenery
Chapter XIVStructure Conversions135
Chapter XVBridges141
Chapter XVILightweight Scenery148
Chapter XVIIThe River156
Chapter XVIII Trees162
Sources of Supply170
Publications174
Index175
Those who loved Volume I will welcome this valuable new guide! Additional in-depth information to delight every railroad modeler:
super layouts
multiple conversions (using parts from one or more kits to create your own one-of-a-kind setup)
hand and remote control switchwork
modular, portable dioramas
six basic track plans
simplified electronics
techniques for "compressing" real railroads into models
As a sequel to The Model Railroading Handbook, Schleicher's first compendium for the hobbyist, The Model Railroading Handbook: Volume II is the perfect book to challenge and inspire every model railroading buff.
Robert Schleicher is the successful author of Chilton's The Model Railroading ,and book, and Model Car, Truck & Motorcycle Handbook. He continues to keep abreast of the whole modeling field while writing numerous articles for national modeling magazines. He resides in Manhattan Beach, California.
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