Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide

by Jeff Wilson

Overview

Using a step-by-step photographic approach, this book offers proven, easy-to-follow techniques for installing of sturdy trackwork, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. Also covers installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining trackwork, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780890248805
Publisher:	Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Publication date:	05/22/2012
Series:	Model Railroader Books Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	34 MB
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Table of Contents

	Introduction	5
1	Track basics	7
2	Roadbed	15
3	Sectional track	21
4	Laying flextrack	33
5	Turnouts	41
6	Crossings and other special trackwork	55
7	Painting track	61
8	Ballasting and detailing track	67
	Appendix	78
	Suppliers and manufacturers	86
	Glossary of trackwork terms	87
	Index	88