Back to Search

A Guide to Model Locomotives - A Collection of Vintage Articles on the Design and Construction of Model Trains and Railways

AUTHOR Various
PUBLISHER Jones Press (08/22/2011)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

Description
This book is a collection of vintage articles on the design and construction model trains and railways, with information on using electricity to power signalling systems, engines, ramps, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Locomotive Notes", "The Gas-Electric", "A Useful Centring Jig", "Model L.N.W.R. Locomotive", "Electricity From Light", "Some Suggestions for Model Railway Signalling", "Electric Signals for Single Lines", "An Electric 'Tell-Tale' for Siding Points", "Shutting Ramps", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.
Show More
Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781447424765
ISBN-10: 144742476X
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
More Product Details
Page Count: 120
Carton Quantity: 58
Product Dimensions: 5.50 x 0.28 x 8.50 inches
Weight: 0.35 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Engineering (General)
Technology & Engineering | Model Railroading
Technology & Engineering | Models
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
publisher marketing
This book is a collection of vintage articles on the design and construction model trains and railways, with information on using electricity to power signalling systems, engines, ramps, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Locomotive Notes", "The Gas-Electric", "A Useful Centring Jig", "Model L.N.W.R. Locomotive", "Electricity From Light", "Some Suggestions for Model Railway Signalling", "Electric Signals for Single Lines", "An Electric 'Tell-Tale' for Siding Points", "Shutting Ramps", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.
Show More

Author: Various
The Marvel and Other Short Stories is a collected anthology of six short stories written by the winners of the Austin Macauley World Book Day short story competition.
Show More
List Price $35.99
Your Price  $35.63
Paperback