The HO Model Railroading Handbook by Robert Schleicher - $10 in Nanaimo, British Columbia for sale

"THE HO MODEL RAILROADING HANDBOOK- REVISED ED.-BUILD AN EXCITING HO LAYOUT THE EASY INEXPENSIVE WAY" by Robert Schleicher.Published by Chilton Book Company.

The 3rd Edition of the HO Model Railroading Handbook includes step-by-step instructions for building your choice of two tabletop model railroads empires. Or, learn how to enjoy those trains by simply setting them up on the floor with movable scenery and buildings. Model railroading is easier than ever, thanks to a host of new techniques, materials and products that are all available to you. Use hands-on techniques in this book to learn the quick and easy way to: use the new HO track and roadbed that snaps securely together; design your own layout with the actual track pieces; connect two wires to run as many as 10 trains on one track; build a lightweight table from common blue insulation foam panels and plywood; cover square yards of your layout with breathtakingly realistic grass-that-grows; install bridges and build tunnels; operate like a real railroad with waybill cards and a sequence timetable; and trouble-shoot and repair locomotives, cars and track.
This book comes in sections and breaks them into chapters. The chapters cover everything a beginner (and experienced) model train hobbyist needs to create a fantastic layout and smooth running trains.

1) Getting started -- History and inspiration of model train railroading.
2) Planning, benchwork, trackwork and wiring -- the nitty gritty of building a layout.
3) Tools and techniques -- basic tools, detailing the rolling stock and train maintenance.
4) Scenery and buildings -- construction of buildings and scenery is almost a hobby within a hobby.
5) Miniature empires in action -- couplings, trains in action and miniature empires to check out.

And there is a glossary at the end so you can brush up or check on common terminology used within the book
227 pages, as new condition, aside from slight fold on cover.
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