{"product_id":"the-wonderful-world-of-model-trains-a-beginners-guide-to-building-your-own-model-railways-and-creating-stunning-sceneries-layouts-paperback","title":"The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries \u0026 Layouts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid B. Brokaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's a nostalgia associated with \u003cb\u003emodel trains\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003erailroading\u003c\/b\u003e -- even if it's unspoken. Railroads take us back to an earlier era. A more basic time. When spending a week or more on a train was seen as a luxury -- an event in itself -- not at as merely a mode of transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou've probably already scouted some model railroad shows. You've no doubt recognized the camaraderie and the passion these folks have. And yes, you're interested in becoming a part of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe Wonderful World of Model Trains\u003c\/b\u003e\" will help you do just that! It's a comprehensive guide to model railroading written for someone who is \u003cb\u003enew to this hobby\u003c\/b\u003e, starting with some basic \"train knowledge\" \u0026amp; terminologies, and continuing on to the more detailed aspects of the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd yes, this hobby can indeed get quite detailed. And that tends to be intimidating to some people. The beauty of this hobby is that \u003cb\u003eyou can get involved at just the level you care too\u003c\/b\u003e. You'll discover that every model railroader is in it for the love of the trains and the history. The vast majority of us are not out to make a fast buck from our interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's some of the things you'll learn in \"\u003cb\u003eThe Wonderful World of Model Trains\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - How to create stunning terrain in your scenery with these 3 simple techniques...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDifferent scales, gauges, standards in the world of model railroading and what they all mean...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to build your own benchwork...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003eWARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to wiring...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - A pennies on the dollar approach to finding model train parts...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003eHow to avoid derailing problems...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - 3 proven steps to running multiple trains on one track...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e6 time tested and proven strategies for laying out train tracks...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - When to add onto your set with locomotives and rolling stock...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for building the best layouts for your scenery...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - How to do general maintenance on your model trains and tracks...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431615185074,"sku":"9781496158918","price":15.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d88c7d9d6798c3333cbd0e325620f31d.webp?v=1778592786","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-wonderful-world-of-model-trains-a-beginners-guide-to-building-your-own-model-railways-and-creating-stunning-sceneries-layouts-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}