Small Smart Practical Track Plans

These clever new layout designs use interchangeable modules, linked dioramas, and even multi-level concepts! Features custom-designed prototype-oriented HO and N scale layout designs and perspective drawings for spaces no larger than 10 x 12 feet. Perfect for modelers second project layout or a portable railroad that travels well.

Use modules, linked dioramas, and stacking concepts to fit a model railroad into a small sapce. Color plans, layout specifications, and prototype background included. By Iain Rice.

Design a freelanced or prototype-based model railroad by selecting a time period, modeling geography, creating a roster, using graphics, and following paint schemes.

Compact Layout Design helps modelers integrate all aspects of layout design for compact spaces into one process from benchwork to budgeting. Author Iain Rice presents the material in a practical, conversational tone and aids understanding with his beautiful hand-drawn track plans. The book provides ideas and inspiration to efficiently plan for people, trains, and space.

This notable designer has contributed to Model Railroader magazine since the 1950s. This exciting book features easy-to-follow layout designs for sophisticated layouts. Ideal for intermediate and advanced model railroaders.

Includes specific pointers on shelf layouts. Uses examples for N scale, HO scale, and ON30 scale trains. Covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications.

This book is the first title in a new series, Realistic Railway Modeling, written by a highly regarded expert. Aimed at really keen modelers who want to learn how to achieve the highest standards, this all-color book, packed with photos and diagrams, provides the very last word in detail in seven themed chapters, and concludes with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for a worked example. Layout planning, of course, is where the hobby essentially starts, and no stone is left unturned in the author's comprehensive coverage.

From Model Railroader magazine, these simple layout designs are ideal for beginners. Features full-color plans and construction techniques for HO and N scale starter layouts.