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Model trains : creating tabletop railroads / David Jefferis.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Jefferis, David, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Railroads--Models--Design and construction--Juvenile literature.
- Railroads.
- Railroad trains--Models--Design and construction--Juvenile literature.
- Railroad trains.
- Models and modelmaking--Juvenile literature.
- Models and modelmaking.
- Railroads--Models.
- Railroad trains--Models.
- Genre:
- Instructional and educational works.
- Other Title:
- Model Trains
- Place of Publication:
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Summary:
- "Model trains are about more than building each car. It is also about building realistic surroundings for the train to travel through. This compelling introduction to model making explains the mathematics of scale, how clockwork, electric, and steam trains work, and the difference between building from a kit and building from scratch. Tips on painting, cutting and filing, cementing, and basic electronics help build fine-motor skills. Young readers are encouraged to build patience, concentration, perseverance, and problem-solving."--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- What is a model train?
- Scales and gauges
- The most popular size of all
- Your workspace setup
- Aiming for realism
- Planning your layout
- Building a layout
- Electronic control
- Scenic worlds in miniature
- Buildings and structures
- Bridges and tunnels
- Garden rail
- What's next?.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Jefferis, David, author. Model trains
- ISBN:
- 1-4271-2135-4
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