Model Trains: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Model Trains

by Jonas Steinberg

Model trains have gone a long way since the carpet railways of the 1840s. The advent of more sophisticated electric trains with decent power packs, motors and rail systems has allowed the modern enthusiast an opportunity of turning a simple hobby into a work of art.

Model railroading is more than just making miniature trains go round and round on a track—the most avid and dedicated of the modelers spend their hours crafting the perfect layout for the entire ensemble; putting down complicated tracks that go through exquisitely crafted and expertly replicated scenery and arrive at realistic replicas of stations, buildings and other miniature structures that are painstakingly arranged and weathered to provide the most true-to-life homage to its real world counterparts.

There is no greater satisfaction than sharing this completely engrossing hobby turned artistic expression of realism to your friends and family. The whole process can even be participated on my multiple people, or simply be the product of solitary work. It is solely the prerogative of the enthusiast.

This book aims to convey the message that entering into the world of model railroading is easy and incredibly rewarding. The sense of satisfaction in seeing the culmination of your work—the train running flawlessly against a complete layout of urban and rural vistas will be nothing short of magnificent.

21 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 8, 2015

Reviews

[Tucker · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief introduction for building one's own platform for a train set.

It begins with a bit of history. Toy trains in the first half of the 19th century did not have moving parts. Self-propelled toy trains were invented in the late 19th century. Liked this detail: Sir Henry Wood invented "the first steam powered toy trains called 'Dribblers' and 'Piddlers.' They left a trail of water behind."