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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherKalmbach Media Co.
ISBN-100890247196
ISBN-139780890247198
eBay Product ID (ePID)80548443
Product Key Features
Book TitleBuilding Structures for Your Garden Railway
TopicModel Railroading
Publication Year2020
Number of Pages111 Pages
LanguageEnglish
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorJack Verducci
FormatTrade Paperback
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-283750
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal625.1/9
SynopsisStructures for garden railways are just like structures for other model railroads except they must survive outdoor elements. Building Structures for Your Garden Railway is the first comprehensive guide to creating structures that work in an outdoor setting. This book covers researching, planning and drawing, selecting tools and materials, and construction. It covers everything from bases to roofs including walls, windows, doors, lighting, and painting. Using the instruction of noted expert Jack Verducci, readers will be well on their way to creating the detailed garden railway they've imagined., Structures for garden railways are just like structures for other model railroads except they must survive in the outdoors. Building Structures for Your Garden Railway is the first comprehensive guide to cover everything you need to know about building structures that will stand up to the elements. Compiled from the popular "Garden Railway Design & Construction" column in Garden Railways magazine, noted expert Jack Verducci shares his knowledge about researching, planning and drawing, selecting tools and materials, and construction. From bases to roofs including walls, windows, doors, lighting, and painting--it's all covered!
This book is full of tips and information that will suit the model railroader with skill levels from beginner and up. I recently built an outdoor layout (50'x80') and wanted to add custom built structures to compliment the POLA and PIKO kits that I installed at the beginning.