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\n “What model railroader hasn’t said to themselves, “I know I read that fact somewhere…but where?” What model railroader hasn’t referred back to the same source over and over to find some piece of information that’s vital to a layout or model? The Model Railroader’s Handbook will solve this! Created to be the single source of important information that’s meant to be a workbench companion, this comprehensive guide is easy to access and well-organized. As a detailed, informative resource, this is perfect for modelers of all skill levels and all scales. Written by Model Railroader contributor Gerry Leone, this essential book features easy to follow facts accompanied by charts, photographs, and illustrations. Contains a highly detailed cross-index to make it easy to quickly access and find specific information. Includes general model railroading information and terms, model train details, and essential measurements. You’ll find chapters covering track and tracklaying, electricity and wiring, painting and weathering, scenery, and prototype information. Plus so much more!” — <\/p>\n

From the Publisher <\/p>\n

\"Model\"Model <\/p>\n

Get your questions about model railroading answered in this all-in-one reference guide! The Model Railroader\u2019s Handbook by Gerry Leone is a comprehensive, well-organized compilation and an informative resource for modelers of all skill levels and scales. <\/p>\n

\"Reference\"Reference <\/p>\n

Gerry Leone wrote this book to be the ultimate reference guide, a must-have for modelers of any skill level working in any scale. Included are thousands of facts, figures, and formulas to answer all your modeling questions. <\/p>\n

\"Workbench\"Workbench <\/p>\n

How much time have you wasted searching through piles of reference books and magazines to find that one piece of information that\u2019s vital to a modeling project? The Model Railroader\u2019s Handbook puts all that information in one place! Created as a workbench companion, this comprehensive guide is easy to use, well organized, and to the point. <\/p>\n

\"Tons\"Tons <\/p>\n

Some of the useful information in this book includes how to decipher resistor codes, overviews of track planning software, types of benchwork, programming DCC decoders, building a helix, cleaning track, and so much more. Plus, a glossary of railroading and modeling terms is included. <\/p>\n

Publisher \u200f : \u200e Kalmbach Media
Publication date \u200f : \u200e September 1, 2023
Language \u200f : \u200e English
Print length \u200f : \u200e 208 pages
ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 1627009434
ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-1627009430
Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 12 ounces
Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 5.4 x 0.5 x 8.3 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #93,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #11 in Model Trains
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