Ho Scale Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby - Softcover

Wilson, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0890245754 ISBN 13: 9780890245750

Publisher: Kalmbach Pub Co, 2003

Synopsis

his is "HO Scale Model Railroading, Getting Started in the Hobby", / a Book from Kalmback Publishing. / / Model railroading is one of the world's greatest hobbies, and HO is the / most popular size for model trains. For thousands of participants HO model / railroading is a creative hobby with enough diversity to last a lifetime. / Whether you're already one of those hobbyists or eager to become one of them, / this book will answer your questions and show you how to derive the most fun / from the hobby for years to come. / / FEATURES: In HO Scale Model Railroading, you'll find the basic information you / need to familiarize yourself with the unique aspects of HO scale, / including: / -Selecting essential tools and supplies. / -Maintaining locomotives and rolling stock. / -Constructing benchwork for your permanent layout. / -Laying roadbed, track and ballast. / -Wiring and train control for your layout. / -Creating realistic scenery. / -Adding structures to your layout. / And to help you appreciate the extraordinary things you can explore / as a model railroader, you'll even find a chapter that highlights / some of the hobby's most inspiring HO scale layouts and dioramas. / Just open the pages of HO Scale Model Railroading, and you'll / discover a dynamic and engaging hobby!

Edition details

• Publisher: Kalmbach Pub Co
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0890245754
• ISBN 13: 9780890245750
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 96