N Scale Model Railroad That Grows: Step-By-Step Instructions for Building Your First N Scale Layout (Model Railroader)

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Summary: Covers everything from start to finish
Review: As a person who waited and waited to start a hobby that was always in the back of my mind, this book finally made it a reality. I bought this book on Amazon.com and it was the perfect book for me. The book provided a huge amount of information that guides the reader through the steps and procedures required to get a N-scale model railroad up and running. The book gives you lists of materials you will need, and then tells you how to use them. The wiring, track, and background information is all there and it is easy to understand and use. Buy this book and then get started. I did, and it is a blast.

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Summary: The only book you need for N Scale Model Railroading
Review: As a person who waited and waited to start a hobby that was always in the back of my mind, this book finally made it a reality. I bought this book on Amazon.com and it was the perfect book for me. The book provided a huge amount of information that guides the reader through the steps and procedures required to get a N-scale model railroad up and running. The book gives you lists of materials you will need, and then tells you how to use them. The wiring, track, and background information is all there and it is easy to understand and use. Buy this book and then get started. I did, and it is a blast.

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Summary: Covers everything from start to finish
Review: Esp. for novices, this book is a great introduction on how to get from a plan to the finished product. The author starts with a plan (in this case, a CAD design) and then walks you step-by-step through every aspect of building your railroad until it is finished: landscaping, wiring, carpentry, laying track, testing; in short, everything is covered. Even the experienced modeler will still be able to pick up and use the tips in this book.

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Summary: Great book
Review: Filled with tips for beginners and some tricks for old dogs, this book is a nice purchase to people wanting to try N scale or check some techniques on a very practical approach. The only drawback on the book is that while it is an introcutory book to model railroading, it doesn't concern on operating the layout (that's half the fun on model railroading!), but that can be easily covered by other books as well. BEst of all, the book does not present any complex technique, if you are a beginner go for it.

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Summary: Great book for beginners
Review: For almost a year I was trying to figure out how to get started with what I wanted to do. I had a bunch of track, some rolling stock, and the benchwork -- but didn't know where to go next. This book has really help, I use it some often as a reference as I go, that it is bent from where I hold it. The part on wiring was great -- not supper in depth, but showed me exactly what I needed to know to wire the block, switches, and power. Pictures & illustrations are great and the text is easy to follow.

My only complaint is I think they should have a small section at the end that shows the final product from all angles to see what they built.

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Summary: Good beginner book
Review: Good book for beginner (ME!) Has a lot of good info on how to, You can build simple oval, add to it in three stages. Goodly amount on scenery. Overall much better than slightly newer book N Scale Getting started in Hobby.

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Summary: This book is for novices and experienced modelers alike!
Review: I recommend this useful book to beginners and experienced modelers in all scales. A lot of timely information presented in a relaxed format. The authors make building a model railroad a fun project using up-to-date materials and methods. Nice writing style and photography.