The Complete Book of Model Railroading

Hardcover book with brown paper boards with black lettering on spine. Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Corners are crisp with light push to rear bottom corner. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Light bookbinding glue bleed-through on end page. Pages are clean, crisp and bright. DUST JACKET complete, NOT price-clipped [$15.00]. Shows light rub on corners, a < 1/2 inch nick on rear jacket and a sliver missing from top of rear jacket, very faint shelf wear. Light tanning on spine and edges. A pinhole on front jacket. Overall clean, glossy and attractive. Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Oversized/Heavy and may require extra postage for Priority and/or International shipping. AI Synopsis The Complete Book of Model Railroading by David Sutton is a fully illustrated, all‑levels guide that explains every major phase of the model‑railroading hobby, from basic layout planning to advanced locomotive detailing. It describes engines, cars, yard structures and layout design and control for the novice and experienced model railroader. It introduces beginners to scales, track plans, wiring, scenery, and equipment selection while also offering expert techniques such as super‑detailing, painting, aging, and transistorized throttles. Sutton devotes substantial attention to realistic operation, maintenance, and the wide variety of rolling stock and locomotives available to hobbyists. More than 600 photographs, diagrams, and charts support the text, making the book both instructional and visually rich. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive, tradition‑steeped reference for anyone building, improving, or operating a model railroad.…