Advanced Modelling in N Gauge

by Noel Leaver

Overview

Many aspects of railway modelling are the same whatever scale you choose, but N Gauge has particular benefits: namely, that there is more space for scenery, longer trains and extensive fiddle yards. This leads to specific challenges in the design and layout to ensure a realistic-looking model. Assuming some familiarity with the basics of N Gauge, this book provides guidance and instruction to extend and develop modelling skills to produce a layout that is scenically impressive: planning baseboards, integrating scenery with the backscene, and keeping everything in harmony. With over 250 colour photographs, it includes constructing baseboards and scenery; how to make models of real buildings; using different systems for moving vehicles and controlling them; building, painting and finishing rolling stock from kits and, finally, what is needed to make a successful exhibition layout and how to perform demonstrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785009464
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	09/27/2021
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	49 MB
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About the Author

Noel Leaver is a member of Farnham Model Railway Club and helped build and exhibit their three N gauge layouts, as well as running their annual exhibition. He is Decals Officer for the N Gauge Society, and Treasurer of the 2mm Scale Association. He regularly writes articles for magazines and journals.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Tools, Adhesives, Solder 10

2 Making It Look Real 20

3 Baseboards 26

4 Fiddle Yards and Automation 34

5 Track and Wiring 44

6 Scenery and Backscenes 59

7 Buildings and Signals 74

8 Rolling Stock 94

9 Roads and Vehicles 117

10 Painting and Finishing 134

11 Exhibition Layouts 146

Image Credits and Layout Builders 158

Index 159