The world of model trains / by Guy R. Williams

Williams, Guy R

ISBN 10: 0233962271 / ISBN 13: 9780233962276

Published by London : Deutsch, 1970

About this Item

Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 256 p. ; ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. Notes; Illus. on lining papers. bibl. p. 245. Subjects; Railroads Models. Railroads, Miniature. Railroads Models. Miniature railways & model railways. Genre; Illustrated. 3 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The world of model trains / by Guy R. Williams
• Publisher: London : Deutsch
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0233962271
• ISBN 13: 9780233962276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Later Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 3 kilograms

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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.