Track and Track Laying in Railway Modelling

by Brian Taylor

Overview

Planning, designing and laying the track for a model railway layout can be challenging, especially if you have never done it before. This book provides a step-by-step guide to the techniques required and methods used in track design and layout. With content suitable for those who are new to the hobby through to the more experienced modeller, and some 200 images, it includes: an overview of the various forces that act on prototype railways and which determine the design of trackwork. The planning and designing of layouts, including the pros and cons of different domestic locations are covered along with baseboard construction for both portable and permanent layouts. There is a review of the track systems available and how to lay tracks, the tools and skills required, and problem solving. Wiring up both analogue (DC) and digital layouts (DCC), with diagrams are given and scales and gauges are discussed. Finally, there are hints and tips on ballasting and weathering track.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785009969
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	01/24/2022
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	25 MB
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About the Author

Brian Taylor’s fascination for model railways began when he was six years old, and he eventually became a professional model maker specializing in model railways. Brian was the Master Modelmaker in the Discovery Channel’s television series Model Town, showing the construction of a large model railway layout. Earlier in his career he was a graphic designer/illustrator, and he has produced the illustrations for this book. 

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 A Basic History of Track 10

Chapter 2 Scale, Gauge and Perspective 21

Chapter 3 Layout, Design, Planning and Where to Put a Layout 37

Chapter 4 Making a Baseboard 58

Chapter 5 Set Tracks, Basic Track Laying and Flexible Track 66

Chapter 6 Keeping on the Right Track, and Rails and Train Weights 80

Chapter 7 Wiring and Soldering 89

Chapter 8 Ballasting Track and Weathering 102

Chapter 9 Scratch-Built Track 106

Appendix: Gauges and Scales 109

Index 110