World of Modern Trains Guy R. Williams

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.

Product Info

ISBN: 0233962271

ISBN-13: 9780233962276

Publisher: RainbirdReference books Ltd.

Year: 1970

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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