Multideck Layout Design and Construction
Title | Multideck Layout Design and Construction PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Koester |
Publisher | |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 2021-12 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781627008709 |
Tony Koester is back with his newest book featuring multi-deck layouts, including his own layout. Highlights techniques and materials along with photos and examples of two- and three- deck layouts. This will be a go-to book for anyone designing a new layout or looking to rebuild or modify an existing layout. Expand the useable space in a layout room with this highly anticipated book covering: The many types of multi-level layouts. How to design for small areas, large basements, and other spaces. Important design factors such as shelf width, acceptable grades, and trackwork considerations. Construction techniques. Layout lighting and control systems.
Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads
Title | Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Koester |
Publisher | Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
Pages | 98 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN | 0890247412 |
Acquire more space for scenery and longer mainline runs with multiple decks. Tony Koester walks you through design options, lighting and wiring considerations, and the all-important construction process and techniques.
MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Title | MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES PDF eBook |
Author | Nigel Burkin |
Publisher | Crowood |
Pages | 484 |
Release | 2012-08-01 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1847974457 |
Layout building is perhaps the most exciting, rewarding and challenging aspect of creating a model railway. Making the right design decisions and choosing good construction techniques are vital to ensure success. This book takes you through basic baseboard construction, shelf layout themes and how to link multi-deck designs together, enabling you to make the most of a given space. With different concepts covered, from simple portable layouts to helix construction techniques, Nigel Burkin mixes the best of British layouts with those used routinely overseas and shows you how you too can achieve success and satisfaction in executing your layout design. Topics covered included: Designing for comfort; How to use space efficiently; Practical construction techniques from L-Girder to box frame baseboards; Sub track bed construction, track laying and wiring; Fine tuning the layout for smooth operations.
Model Railway Layout, Construction and Design Techniques
Title | Model Railway Layout, Construction and Design Techniques PDF eBook |
Author | Nigel Burkin |
Publisher | Crowood Press UK |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010-09-15 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781847971814 |
Layout building is perhaps the most exciting, rewarding and challenging aspect of creating a model railway. Making the right design decisions and choosing good construction techniques are vital to ensure success. This book takes you through basic baseboard construction, shelf layout themes and how to link multi-deck designs together, enabling you to make the most of a given space. With different concepts covered, from simple portable layouts to helix construction techniques, Nigel Burkin mixes the best of British layouts with those used routinely overseas and shows you how you too can achieve success and satisfaction in executing your layout design.
The Big Book of Model Railroad Track Plans
Title | The Big Book of Model Railroad Track Plans PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Schleicher |
Publisher | |
Pages | 276 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781610606769 |
Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads
Title | Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Iain Rice |
Publisher | Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
Pages | 90 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN | 0890246904 |
Includes specific pointers on shelf layouts. Uses examples for N scale, HO scale, and ON30 scale trains. Covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications.
Track Planning for Realistic Operation
Title | Track Planning for Realistic Operation PDF eBook |
Author | John H. Armstrong |
Publisher | Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780890242278 |
Covers freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading operations. The step-by-step design techniques and operation-oriented track plans also make it easy to create your own realistic model railroad.