A Guide To Model Locomotives A Collection Of Vintage Articles On The Design And Construction Of Model Trains And Railways

Author : Various
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1528764366
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Model Locomotives - A Collection of Vintage Articles on the Design and Construction of Model Trains and Railways written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-06-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of vintage articles on the design and construction model trains and railways, with information on using electricity to power signalling systems, engines, ramps, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Locomotive Notes”, “The Gas-Electric”, “A Useful Centring Jig”, “Model L.N.W.R. Locomotive”, “Electricity From Light”, “Some Suggestions for Model Railway Signalling”, “Electric Signals for Single Lines”, “An Electric 'Tell-Tale' for Siding Points”, “Shutting Ramps”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.

Author : Various
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1528764374
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Model Steam Engines - A Collection of Vintage Articles on the Design and Construction of Steam Engines written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of installing miniature steam engines in model vehicles. Highly-detailed and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility enthusiasts with an interest in model engineering, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Simple Model Steam Engine Construction”, “Design for a Motor Car type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-Type Steam Engine”, “A Model Compound Under-Type Steam Engine”, “Some Interesting Steam Models”, “A Small Steam and Petrol Air-Gas Plant”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.

Author : Henry Greenly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Model Locomotive written by Henry Greenly and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Cyril John Freezer
Publisher : Courage Books
ISBN 13 : 9781561380657
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Model Railroads written by Cyril John Freezer and published by Courage Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Briefly explains how to choose the rolling stock for a model railway, how to make buildings and scenery, and how to put it all together in a permanent or portable layout.

Author : Martin J. McGuirk
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 9780890244142
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Model Railroader's Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals written by Martin J. McGuirk and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about prototype engine servicing areas and their functions, and how to model them on any layout. Includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era.

Author : Various
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781447441960
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Little Book of Model Trains - Dealing with the Construction of Trains, Stations, and Accessories written by Various and published by . This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of vintage articles forming a how-to-guide containing designs, patterns, materials and tools required to make a variety of wooden models. Including the construction of trains, stations and accessories.

Author : Richard A Hosmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Collector's Guide to American Flyer "Tru-Model" Trains, 3/16" Scale "O" Gauge, 1939-1941 written by Richard A Hosmer and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following responses from numerous discussions/arguments with (mostly older) "train guys" as to whether American Flyer trains had two or three rail track, it seemed some clarification was in order. It also appeared that, while the post-war "S" gauge two-rail period is quite well covered, there is very little information still in print on their immediate ancestors. The purpose of this little guide is to present, to the people who are unaware of their existence, the three-rail "Tru-Model" toy trains of the A. C. Gilbert Company, of New Haven CT, which were introduced at the 1939 New York World's Fair, and which were produced until the war-imposed shutdown of non-essential manufacturing, in July 1942. Dimensions and color schemes are provided, throughout the work. Wheel arrangements follow the Whyte system of course. Lengths given exclude couplers. Locomotive lengths given include the proper tender. At LEAST one large color photo is included for EACH distinct item, and EVERY set is illustrated in catalog format, in color! Captions are self-explanatory. All (220+) photographs were taken by the author, of specimens from his personal collection, unless specifically credited otherwise. While an attempt was made to show 'better-grade, collectible' specimens, the cars are representative of vintage TOYS, and are not intended to represent the pristine, mint-in-the-box, items available to only a very wealthy few.It should be noted that when Gilbert brought American Flyer in 1938 there was a substantial amount of salable (but non-scale) "Chicago" inventory on hand. Prior to that time, most toy trains, in general, were quite unrealistic in appearance, particularly car length. If you wanted more realism, you had but one choice - build from scratch! This guide does NOT cover ANY of that pre-1940 "Chicago Flyer" material! The 1939 American Flyer catalog first introduced the die-cast 3/16" scale equipment, but only in the four most expensive sets, with would become the two top-of-the-line locomotives. By 1940, the conversion to 3/16" scale (including the first pressed-steel cars) was well under way, but it was not until the 1941 catalog that ALL offerings were of Gilbert's new 3/16" scale design. The first post-war catalog (for1946) does not list the very limited remaining stock of "O" gauge trains which was sold off as soon as possible so as to concentrate on the brand new - and more exciting - two-rail lineup.There is some intentional redundancy in the descriptions, since it is felt that many users are going to simply look in the index for "their" car(s), and I wanted them to be able to find everything in one place, without their having to crawl page by page. It should be noted that legitimate, factory produced, items are known with some feature(s) differing slightly from the "standard" versions of the items presented here. Money was saved wherever possible, and shortcuts were taken, particularly as to colors, and markings. Nothing was wasted - some cabooses were even made on tender frames! The most common off-beat example being that some cars will have two "American Flyer Lines" decals instead of the normal one, plus the car number. Paint shades may vary.It must be remembered that their intent was to produce operable toys, hopefully at a profit, for the enjoyment of (mostly) children, and they were not following any rigid rules to satisfy 'nit-picking' collectors in the then far-distant future. Within certain parameters almost anything is at least possible and, after 80 years, some repairs, repaints, etc. have themselves acquired the patina of genuine-ness and antiquity. The author takes full responsibility for the accuracy of any opinions regarding such specimens which may be stated in this work. The author welcomes input from fellow collectors having any corrections, or further information, regarding these trains, which may be incorporated into future editions of this work.

Author : Martin Evans
Publisher : Fountain PressLtd
ISBN 13 : 9780852428177
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Model Steam Locomotive written by Martin Evans and published by Fountain PressLtd. This book was released on 1983 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 0890247188
Total Pages : 90 pages
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Download or read book Modeling the '50s written by and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-create the fantastic '50s in your model railroad setup! This book, compiled from articles published in Modern Railroader magazine, provides historical information and photos covering steam and diesel locomotives, passenger equipment, freight cars, and trackside details.

Author : Henry Greenly
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781332928729
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Model Locomotive written by Henry Greenly and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Model Locomotive: Its Design and Construction; A Practical Manual on the Building and Management of Miniature Railway Engines Where a beginner is anxious to try his hand at a working model locomotive, the writer would urge him not to be too ambitious, and. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.