Kalmbach Publishing - Book - Build a Better Toy Train Layout by John Grams and Dick Christianson (Softcover) (SKU 400-10-8803)
Available On: August 1, 2017
Dick Christianson and John Grams offer tips and techniques for building a more realistic and fun toy train layout, compiled over years of observing some of the best toy train layouts ever built. Their wise and easy-to-follow advice on planning, electrical work, trackwork, scenery, and operation is presented with all-new photos from Dick's O gauge layout.
Author Bio
Dick Christianson, founding editor of Classic Toy Trains Magazine and former editor-in-chief of Kalmbach Books, and John Grams, veteran book author and frequent Classic Toy Trains contributor
Table of Contents
4 Introduction 7 Planning the Layout: It's all in your head 11 Track Planning: Map your territory 17 Benchwork: Build for the ages? 23 Trackwork: From the paper to the plywood 31 Control/Wiring: ZW or TMCC or DCS? 45 Scenery and Structures: Everyone can be an artist 55 Detailing: Where the fun really begins 63 Rolling Stock: It looks better when it's all the same height 69 Maintenance: Keeping the good times rolling 73 Operation: A brave new toy train world 80 Suppliers