Getting Started in Garden Railroading: Build the Railroad of Your Dreams... in Your Own Backyard
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Book Description
Garden railroading is fun for the whole family! And, by industry accounts, it's the fastest-growing segment of the model railroading hobby. Packed with inspiring color photos, Getting Started in Garden Railroading provides an informative and entertaining introduction to the hobby. Simple, easy-to-follow steps lead to a durable, reliable, and attractive operating railway designed for year-round enjoyment, regardless of region or climate. Information is presented in a logical sequence, beginning with the most frequently asked questions posed by newcomers to the hobby, and continuing through planning, design, foundation preparation, trackwork, power and control systems, landscaping, scenic details, and operation. Special sections are devoted to motive power and rolling stock, contemporary power and control systems, live steam operations, and maintenance.
- Provides step-by-step instructions for the construction of an operating garden railroad
- Includes tips and shortcuts provided by a worldwide network of experts
- Details miniature landscaping techniques
- Lists 300+ garden railroad Internet sites that show what others have accomplished
- Includes appendices for manufacturers, suppliers, major dealers, clubs, and references
Getting Started in Garden Railroading: Build the Railroad of Your Dreams... in Your Own Backyard,Allan W. Miller,kp books,0873492323,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Hobbies/Crafts,Model Railroading,Models,Railroads,Model railways
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