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Building the Right-Sized Layout 2021 by Thomas Klimoski Layout Design & Planning
Building the Right-Sized Layout 2021 by Thomas Klimoski Layout Design & Planning Model Railroader Books
Building the Right-Sized Layout
Thomas Klimoski
Soft Cover
Copyright 2021
111 Pages
Contents
Introduction What is a right-sized layout? 4
Chapter 1 The Right-Sized Layout
Determining the right-sized layout for you5
Chapter 2 Track planning
Factors to consider when designing your track plan15
Chapter 3 Layout construction
Efficient use of space, benchwork, and layout room aesthetics 27
Chapter 4 Prototype inspired track plans
Looking to the prototype for layout design ideas39
Chapter 5 Prototype operations
Prototype rules and procedures that can be applied to model railroading 58
Chapter 6 Detailing operations
Adopting prototype practices can enhance your operating session72
Chapter 7 Operating session paperwork
You need to know where the trains are supposed to go,
and what to do when they get there88
Chapter 8 Conducting operating sessions
Making your guests feel comfortable and welcome on your layout104
On Back Cover
Interested in building a model railroad but don't know where to start? Frequent Model Railroader author Thomas Klimoski takes you through the decision-making process that led him to build his Georgia Northeastern Railroad, featured in Great Model Railroads 2020.
Not sure if you have enough room for a model railroad? Tom shows you how to choose a prototype and design a track plan for a satisfying layout that doesn't need a sprawling basement to fit.
Afraid a smaller layout might not have enough operating potential to be interesting? Tom shows you how to detail not only your layout, but your operating scheme to entertain a solo operator or a small crew.
Still wondering what to do next? Buy this book and dig in, you won't be sorry!
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