Illustrated boards with red lettering. FIRST EDITION. Numerous illustrations. The corners are not bumped. Previous owner's address stamp on the front free page. The DJ has no tears and is not price-clipped. 256 pages. Weight over 1 lb.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The World of Model Trains

Publisher

Andr� Deutsch in association with Rainbird Reference Books, London, United Kingdom

Publication Date

1970

Language

English

ISBN 10

0233962271

ISBN 13

9780233962276

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Hobbies, How-to & Crafts

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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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