The World of Model Trains (Illustrated)

About this book

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.