MR HO Scale Model Railroading Getting Started in the Hobby

Description: HO Scale Model Railroading – Getting Started in the Hobby is a book published by Kalmbach Publishing. The book focuses on HO scale model railroading, but many of the techniques and tips can be used on all model railroad scales. The book takes you through the information you need to know to create a HO model railroad layout. HO Scale Model Railroading – Getting Started start in the first chapter with the basics of HO Scale. Chapter 2 of the book outlines the basic tools you will need to create a model railroad. The next three chapter outline what you need to know to make your model railroad operate smoothly. The third chapter of the book deals with smooth operation of your model railroad with an emphasis on couplers. Choosing, installing and maintaining couplers is discussed. Chapter 4 also deals with keeping your model railroad operating smoothly. Wheels and trucks are discussed in this chapter. “How do you maintain your locomotive” is the subject matter of the next chapter (5). Chapter 6 talks about the difference between high quality freight cars and lesser quality cars. It shows you how you can upgrade your freight cars. HO Scale Model Railroading – Getting Started next two chapters deal with the benchwork and the roadbed. The chapters give you tips on building good benchwork and laying and maintaining your track and roadbed. Chapter 10 covers basic wiring of your model railroad. It includes information on DC and DCC wiring. The next chapter discusses structures and how to assemble structure kits. Now you are ready to detail your scenery. Chapter 12 covers basic scenery techniques. The final chapter is a gallery of trackside photos of finished layouts. HO Scale Model Railroading – Getting Started in the Hobby is full of information that you need to get started creating a HO model railroad layout. If you are just getting started in the hobby or you want a reference book, you should add this book to your library.

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