How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork
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Book Overview
This classic book demonstrates how to plan and build the basic framework to support layouts of any size, shape, or gauge. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0890242895
ISBN13:9780890242896
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Kalmbach Publishing Company
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.3" x 10.8"
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5 ratings
The Best Foundational Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
For building benchwork, this is the best book out there. Benchwork is not fun or glamorous but it is the foundation of all that will follow. It does not pay to skimp on it. This book shows how to build it effectively and cheaply. Several different approaches are examined. These include primarily the L-girder style and the butt joint style but others are touched upon as well. What this book has that similar ones lack is in depth information on sub roadbeds, splines and helices. It's the best out there.
Great Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A must for any serious model railroader who wants to learn skills from those who have "been there" and "done that".
The benchwork bible
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Dont be put off if like myself, your from the UK and this is an American book about railroad benchwork. All applys no matter where or what you model. It has all you ever wanted to know about building a very good base for a model railway. Ive seen some books on the subject over the years but this is the best ive seen and has proven to be a very valuable tool in my 'new build'. It will show a few tricks to even the more experianced builders. Good step by step instructions and many pictures and diagrams. Get it, you'l wonder how you got by without it.
how to build model railroad benchwork
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I thought that this book was really good, as far as building permanent benchwork. But it did not go into the makings of modular benchwork. That was a disappointment. But overall I gave it 5 stars as it had alot of helpful information
A really great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book gave me some great ideas on building benchwork, with clear illustrations. It also covers topics such as selecting roadbed, building materials, etc. A must have!
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