New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons. G/G. (1970). . Cloth. 4to., 256 pp, dj: plastic covered in good condition; bk: blunted & worn lower spine, a few sl. worn hinges .

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Bibliographic Details

Title

WORLD OF MODEL TRAINS

Publisher

G. P. Putnam's Sons (1970), New York, NY

Publication Date

1970

Language

English

ISBN 10

0233962271

ISBN 13

9780233962276

Binding

Cloth

Illustrator

Photgraphs(Color & B&W)

Condition

G/G

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

Seller catalogs

Antiques & Collectibles-Trains

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Synopsis

This work investigates at length the world of model railroads--the psychology and skills of the model makers, the exacting fidelity of their creations in reproducing the originals, and especially their methods of work. The book contains photographs, illustrations, list for further reading, and an index. Includes: How railways began, origins of railway modeling, gauges and scale, locomotives and motorized units, making model locomotives, clockwork, friction, steam, electricity, coaches and freight cars, layouts, track, stations and other buildings, signals, landscape, outdoor and garden railways, operation.

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