Kalmbach 12-428 N Scale Model Railroading Second Edition

There have been numerous advances in N scale railroading since the first edition of this book. and the author addresses them all. from track to train control. He takes beginners through step-by-step chapters that show them how to build and operate a complete N scale 4 x 8-foot railroad based on his Androscoggin Central. an interesting and challenging New England railroad.

• Author: Martin McGuirk
• Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4
• Pages: 96
• Color photos: 200

Marty McGuirk is a former Associate Editor of Model Railroader and Classic Toy Trains magazines. Marty started in the hobby with Lionel trains and picked up HO modeling in his teens. He has built several N scale layouts over the years and has written many articles about his N Scale projects for Model Railroader. In addition. he is the author of Baltimore Ohio Railroad in the Potomac Valley and The New Haven Railroad Along the Shore Line. titles in the Kalmbach Books Golden Years of Railroading Series. Marty lives in Manassas. Va.. where he also enjoys golf and fly-fishing with his three sons.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: N scale basics

Chapter 2: Planning your railroad

Chapter 3: Benchwork

Chapter 4: Basics of track

Chapter 5: Wiring and train control

Chapter 6: Locomotives

Chapter 7: Rolling stock and couplers

Chapter 8: Structures: Models that don’t roll

Chapter 9: Meet the Androscoggin Central

Chapter 10: Getting trains running

Chapter 11: Adding scenery and details