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Two brand new modeling books from
Easy Model Railroad Wiring, Second Edition
By ANDY SPERANDEO Brookfield, Wisconsin
A must-have reference for every level modeler, with easy and reliable layout wiring techniques. Everything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. In- cludes the essential techniques needed to wire a two- rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations and de- tailed schematics. Modelers have been asking for it!
• Features a chapter on Command Control and introduces the basics of Digital Command Control (DCC)
• The only comprehensive book offering fundamental wiring skills and techniques
•Written by well-known hobby author Andy ....
Sperandeo, editor of Model Railroader Magazine £14.95
• 81/4” x 103/4”; 128 pgs; 80 b&w photos; 160 illus; (free UK p&p)
softcover. Book ref: 349-2
Maintaining & Repairing Your Scale Model Trains
By JIM VOLHARD Marathon, Wisconsin
Helps any model railroader learn fundamental repair skills.
By mastering some basic skills, modelers can save money on repairs and avoid frustrations that may cause them to abandon the hobby altogether! With simple, instructional information, this book covers the basic techniques needed to maintain and repair DC-powered scale model locomotives, rolling stock and layouts.
• Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrations
• Also includes various enhancement projects • The only repair/maintenance guide available • 81/4” x 103/4”; 80 pgs; 150 b&w photos and
15 illus; softcover. Book ref: 324-7
£11.95 (free UK p&p)
‘Model Railroader’ presents two videos:
Airbrushing with Acrylic Paints
From start to finish the Model Railroader experts show you the tools, basic applications, special tips & tech- niques to help you create realistic looking engines, rolling stock & one-of-a-kind pieces for your layout. Segments covered: Equipment, Weathering techniques, Pain application, Airbrush track, Painting tips for brass scenery & plastic, Applying decals, Multicolour schemes, Finishing techniques.
Donner Pass
Everything you need to recreate Donner Pass on your home layout. Live mainline action of one of the most scenic mountain crossings in America focuses on the detail you want to see - tracks, tunnels, bridges, scenery, rolling stock & overviews.
Locos seen from UP, SP & C&NW including EMDs brawny SD90MACs and GP38-2s fighting snow.
60 mins
£21.95 (free UK p&p)
75 mins
£19.95 (free UK p&p)
Two modeling tapes from Green Frog:
Logging Railroads - modeling the prototype
This tape closely examines not only the operations of several railroads but also how the trees were cut, loaded and then unloaded at the sawmill. Then see how three great modelers have applied the prototype practices to their layout. Footage from 1920s-60s fea- turing the Westside, Mower, Ely Thomas, Grasse River RR and more. £20.95
60 mins (free UK p&p)
The Rio Grande Southern - modeling the prototype
This fine combination of modeling and prototype fea- turing the On3 layout of one of the finest modelers in the U.S. Learn how to build some of the best looking ever green trees you've ever seen. Coupled with pro- totype shots you will see why the Rio Grande Southern makes such a fine railroad to model.
60 mins £19.95 (free UK p&p)
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