Kalmbach 12428 - N Scale Railroading Getting Started in the Hobby

There have been numerous advances in N scale railroading since the first edition of this book, and the author addresses them all, from track to train control. He takes beginners through step-by-step chapters that show them how to build and operate a complete N scale 4 x 8-foot railroad based on his Androscoggin Central, an interesting and challenging New England railroad. Author: Martin McGuirk Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4 Pages: 96 Color photos: 200 Chapter 1: N scale basics Chapter 2: Planning your railroad Chapter 3: Benchwork Chapter 4: Basics of track Chapter 5: Wiring and train control Chapter 6: Locomotives Chapter 7: Rolling stock and couplers Chapter 8: Structures: Models that don't roll Chapter 9: Meet the Androscoggin Central Chapter 10: Getting trains running Chapter 11: Adding scenery and details