The Ho Model Railroading Handbook

Authoritative and comprehensive, this guide details the latest trends and techniques in model railroading. 250 photos.

Provides the construction steps for building a walkaround 4x8 layout. Photos, diagrams, and helpful instructions show how to construct benchwork and scenery, how to lay track, build detailed structures, weather freight cars, and more. By Jim Kelly.

Introduces the essentials of HO with easy-to-understand text and illustrations that answer questions on track planning, scenery, buildings, wiring, and how to build an attractive starter layout. From Model Railroader magazine.

-From Robert Schleicher, 2nd recipient of the Layout Design Award for Excellence.

Starting with benchwork and ending with realistic scenery, this practical, no-nonsense guide provides insight into the fundamentals of model railroading in the hobby's most popular scale. Features up-to-date techniques and references many significant new products.