Track Plans - ideas not a step-by-step how to

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	• One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3) (Model Railroad ... Linn Westcott Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2008 - 72 pages average customer review:based on 8 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent book for ideas

I bought this book to get ideas for a N-scale layout and found many interesting options, at this price it is almost a no-brainer for model enthusiasts.

That said, converting to N-scale isn't painless. The 1/2 of the HO measurements doesn't leave enough room and the tracks are already very close and the turnouts much smaller that what we have available pre-built (both these problems become worse because I use Kato Unitrack). This can be solved by giving yourself a little more room (I converted a 10x6 HO layout to a 7x4 N layout and used the free XtrkCad software for the details).

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A Venerable Idea Book

I think I have bought this book 3 or 4 times in my life. It has been around for a very long time. I have never built any of the layouts presented within but it has served as a great idea book from time to time. That's really what it is for.

This book first made its appearance before the advent of N scale but the tables have been updated. Each plan gives scaling dimensions for N, TT, HO, S and O. Try finding anything else with TT information!

The sizes present range from simple bookshelf layouts and small plywood tables to large building club layouts. A good idea can be had from anywhere. The book is still around because it remains and will probably always remain a source of inspiration or daydreams.

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Really good!

This book was awesome...it really helped me get a good, working track plan. I'm now ready to tackle another one.

Track Plans - ideas not a step-by-step how to

I have several copies of this book in my library so I can always have one at hand. Some of them have worn out covers because I refer to them so often. It is loaded with ideas for designing ones own track plans. There are layouts for shelves, the ubiquitous 4x8 sheet of plywood, shelf around the room, fill the room, and monster unlimited space layouts. I agree with earlier reviewers that it is a must-have for anyone serious about model railroading. Some regard the actual plans in this book as "old school". This might be true, but the ideas are still there and are timeless. In contrast for "new school" plans one could also consider the excellent books by Iain Rice.

Don't expect it to contain plans that will be a one-one match with sectional toy-train tracks, it was written when people laid their own track tie, by tie, and rail by rail. Also don't get this book expecting it to contain step-by-step how-to instructions for building each of the plans contained within the covers. Some of these plans simply cannot be built with sectional track on the market today. This is much more an ideas book. If one wants exact piece-per-piece track plans there are many books of that type on the market. Atlas comes to mind. They print several books with plans to exactly match the track sections that they manufacture.

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Track Materials

Good book with plans for all scales and space. I was looking for plans that included the track material requirements to make such layout possible. Experience helpful as far as track goes otherwise guess work is a requirement.

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This is a 72 page guide to 101 Model Railroading Track Plans from Kalmbach Books. Every one of the 101 track plans in this book is an adventure in model railroad design. A complete miniature world with a theme, purpose, and atmosphere. The plans range in size from tiny layouts that would fit on a card table to a huge estate-size railroad designed for a specifically built building. The author also explains how to convert the plans for use in the various model railroad scales, how to build a layout from a plan, and how to choose the plan best suited to your space and personality. Plans are included for N, HO, S and O scale railroads. FEATURES: Glossy softcover 72 page book. Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. Includes incredibly detailed scale drawings for each layout. Each plan is built around a railroad theme with an atmosphere of real, or sometimes imaginary countryside that can be used on any model railroad. The plans, arranged by size, are presented in simple steps to help you: -Choose the best plan -Modify it if desired -Build the railroad of your dreams! INCLUDES: One 72 page 101 Model Railroading Track Plans Book SPECS: Pages: 72 Width: 8-1/4"" (209mm) Height: 10-3/4"" (289mm)

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