The Newcomer's Guide to Model Railways: A Step-by-step Guide to the Complete Layout
Posted On 2010-01-13 , 2:37 PM
The Newcomer's Guide to Model Railways:
A Step-by-step Guide to the Complete Layout
This book elps modellers expand their skills and explore fresh techniques, from the essential basics to the intricacies of Digital Command Control, leading to the goal of the hobby - to build and operate a model railway. The book is rated 4.5/5 from its readers and some comments from reviews are below:
"I am sure it would appeal to a keen beginner, but it is actually quite detailed and could be used as a reference book for experienced modellers too. What interested me was seeing in detail how DC layouts are set up (I never had any complicated DC layout as I got stuck into DCC from the outset). Anyone wanting to set-up isolated power sections and multiple controllers on a DC layout will find this useful. "
"It is the kind of book you will go back to time and again, more of a handbook, but still a good read in itself. The author has a website where you can contact him with questions and observations and there is a useful list of websites in the back of the book. "
"I'm reading through this comprehensive guide, loadsa pics which helps enormously. I would recommend this guide to all railway modelers."
"For a beginner to model railway layout and running this is the must book. Covers everything from initial layout through to baseboards, scenery construction and running. Also very up to date with DCC. Lots of information also for the 'old hands'!"
In 2009, Airfix, the most famous plastic model construction kit company in the world, celebrates its 70th birthday. Founded in 1939 by Hungarian Nicholas Kove, Airfix holds a unique appeal for boys (and girls) of all ages and has been part of the fabric of childhood for generations. Packed with photos of the kits from the 1950s to the present, "The Boys' Book of Airfix" is a nostalgic look at one of the greatest brands ever. In addition to the history behind the models, from the first Airfix kit - a model tractor - right up to today's exciting "Doctor Who" releases, it tells the story of the dramatic twists and turns of the Airfix saga. In the autumn of 2006 it looked as if the great name might disappear for ever when its owners languished in receivership, only for the company to be heroically rescued by Hornby. If you were ever responsible for sending an Airfix Messerschmidt to a fiery doom from your bedroom window, this book is for you!
A self-confessed 'Airfix boffin', Arthur Ward is acknowledged as the Airfix historian. As a youngster, he spent many happy hours drawing creating weird and wonderful machines - mostly tanks, aircraft and spaceships. In the 1960s, he discovered that his private world could be given three-dimensional form via plastic kits, and since then his love of models (especially Airfix) has been unabated. For the last 25 years, he has collected examples of early Airfix kits and, seeing nothing odd about this eccentric passion, 'saves them for posterity'. He is the author of The Model World of Airfix (1984) and Airfix: Celebrating 50 Years of the Greatest Plastic Kits in the World (1999), as well as Collecting TV Toys & Ephemera and Classic Toys. He has his own website, CollectingFriends.com, co-founded with Peter Donaldson of Radio 4, which attracts over 2,000 keen collectors worldwide.
http://tinyurl.com/modeltrainclub - Model Trains For Beginners has rapidly become the No 1 selling model train help guide on the net. In this video Model Trains Today take a look at the PDF book and also has a look at some extras that you get with this product.
If you are interested in the book but are not sure if it is for you then don't worry because you get 60 days to review the product and if you are not satisfied then there is a 100% money back guarantee.
This book covers a lot of areas in a short space but if you make use of the forums shown in the video then you can contact the author and other customers to request further information or ask your general model railway questions. There is also a free update for life facility so you will be mailed updates as and when they become available. To find out more visit: http://tinyurl.com/modeltrainclub
You can also download a free report from Model Trains Today by visiting http://modeltrainstoday.com and signing up for the free report.
Please note that the commentary on this video is not very loud so you may have to turn up your volume whilst watching this video.
Prototype: Royal Warttemberg State Railways (K.W.St.E.) class T 5 passenger steam locomotive. One each passenger car, 2nd and 3rd class (later the type BC4i W 00), 3 rd class (later the type C4i WA 01), and 4th class (later the type C4id WA 98), as well as a baggage car (later the type Pwi WA 09). The locomotive and cars look as the prototypes did towards the end of the provincial railroad period.
Model: The locomotive has an mfx digital decoder and controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 3 axles powered. 2 traction tires. The headlights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The acceleration and braking delay can be controlled with a 6021 Control Unit or with Marklin Systems. The car floors have truss rods that can be replaced and separately applied details. The handrails and roof supports on the end platforms are made of metal. The baggage car has sliding doors that can be opened and a roof cupola. Total length over the buffers 83.2 cm / 32-3/4".
Highlights:
The Swabian Railroad at the transition to the German State Railroad
Scale: 1:87
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Class A1 60163 Tornado BR Apple Green from Bachmann
Posted On 2009-05-20 , 12:12 AM
A1 Class No. 60163 Tornado in lined BR apple green with BRITISH RAILWAYS in full on the tender.
The A1 Class, which numbered 49 locomotives in total, has usually been accredited to A H Peppercorn of the LNER, but in reality their construction was authorised when Thompson was still the CME at Doncaster.
The first 16 were authorised for construction at Doncaster, in October 1945, followed by an additional 23 in 1946, built at Darlington.The remainder of the Class was built at Doncaster in 1949.
Tenders linked to Darlington engines had countersunk (flush) rivets, whilst Doncaster tenders had snap-head rivets clearly visible on their surfaces. Originally the locomotives were un-named, but later took names removed from Class A4’s, whilst others were named after previous CME’s, and a few named after constituent companies which formed the LNER.
On their introduction, the A1’s were allocated to principal sheds between London and Edinburgh on the East Coast Main Line, working many of the prestigious expresses. The arrival of Type 4 and ‘Deltic’ diesels on the ECML saw the A1’s quickly withdrawn from service, sadly after only fifteen years working life and all were scrapped.
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust - a registered charity - has built a completely new 'A1' to the original design and with the help of the latest technology. Fitted with additional water capacity and the latest railway safety electronics, Tornado is fully equipped for today’s main line railway. The loco is currently hauling specials on the main line and details can be seen at www.a1steam.com
