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Helps modellers expand their skills and explore fresh techniques, from the essential basics to the intricacies of Digital Command Control, leading to the goal of the hobby - to build and operate a model railway.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book for anyone starting out or resuming model railways.
It is easy to read and the complexities of the electrical side of things is explained clearly and with plenty of illustrations.
DCC is also dealt with in some detail
It is the kind of book you will go back to time and again, more of a handbook, but still a good read in itself. The author has a website where you can contact him with questions and observations and there is a useful list of websites in the back of the book.
I will be hanging on to my copy!
It is easy to read and the complexities of the electrical side of things is explained clearly and with plenty of illustrations.
DCC is also dealt with in some detail
It is the kind of book you will go back to time and again, more of a handbook, but still a good read in itself. The author has a website where you can contact him with questions and observations and there is a useful list of websites in the back of the book.
I will be hanging on to my copy!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For a beginner to model railway layout and running this is the must book. Covers everything from initial layout through to baseboards, scenery construction and running. Also very up to date with DCC. Lots of information also for the 'old hands'!
T S Aston
T S Aston
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am sure it would appeal to a keen beginner, but it is actually quite detailed and could be used as a reference book for experienced modellers too. What interested me was seeing in detail how DC layouts are set up (I never had any complicated DC layout as I got stuck into DCC from the outset). Anyone wanting to set-up isolated power sections and multiple controllers on a DC layout will find this useful.
The book is laid out well with good clear diagrams and fresh well-photographed colour photos throughout. The structure is what you would expect from an "all-in-one" beginners book with chapters on scale, layout design, benchwork, track-work, landscaping, electrical installation, point control, control panels and DCC.
I actually found the DCC section to be a bit light and expected more depth. Perhaps a future book from the author could develop that subject.
I suppose with an all-encompassing book like this there is a need to cover everything and deliver it in a manageable package - and that does limit the depth and scope of some sections.
Do I recommend the book? Yes I do. It's now the best one of this genre in my bookshelf - the others suffering from "last century" syndrome. Although this is not ultra-modern, it does move on a bit from the black and white days of yore. I'm sure that I'll be dipping into it some more for info.
The book is laid out well with good clear diagrams and fresh well-photographed colour photos throughout. The structure is what you would expect from an "all-in-one" beginners book with chapters on scale, layout design, benchwork, track-work, landscaping, electrical installation, point control, control panels and DCC.
I actually found the DCC section to be a bit light and expected more depth. Perhaps a future book from the author could develop that subject.
I suppose with an all-encompassing book like this there is a need to cover everything and deliver it in a manageable package - and that does limit the depth and scope of some sections.
Do I recommend the book? Yes I do. It's now the best one of this genre in my bookshelf - the others suffering from "last century" syndrome. Although this is not ultra-modern, it does move on a bit from the black and white days of yore. I'm sure that I'll be dipping into it some more for info.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great book
My brother bought me this book a little while ago to help me with me my model railway that i planned to build. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jonny560
new to model railways
This is an excellent book, full of information for the newcomer as well as experienced rail fans. It covers both analogue and DCC options and also discusses layouts and layout... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Rennie
very good easy to reed
after decideing to start a model railway after many years being without one,it has been very helpful,still not sure about the electrics,but am going to join a local club
Published 3 months ago by sewingwifey
The Newcomer's guide to Model Railways
This book contains very good diagrams and clear, concise information in a way that everyone can understand, especially on 'Electrics'. Read more
Published 8 months ago by trakker
The Newcomer's Guide to Model Railways
A disappointing book. Generally too complicated too early in the text to be called a Newcomer's Guide. Writing on diagrams often too small to read easily viz +/- signs on Fig 42. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dr Samuel T C Weatherup
New to Model Railways
The sub title of this book is "A Step-By Step Guide to the Complete Model Railway" and this is a good description of this book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Peter Green
Good intro..but not that technical really.
It'll help get me started on my project but I don't think it'll get me finished. It lacks track designs schematics etc. but still a good read.
Published 11 months ago by Mr. J. Crook
Not what I expected
I bought this book as I am planning on returning to modelling after a long break. I must say it is not what I expected. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Aquadave99
excellent starting point
A good starting point for building a model railway, a little more depth in some areas would have been nice but it is a beginners guide. Read more
Published 20 months ago by das
Book Review
Very good for new modellers, or like me returning to the hobby after a long gap, in my case 40 years. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Chris L
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