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Guide to Signals & Interlockings
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Follow along with experienced model railroader Dave Abeles as he delves into signal systems and interlocking plants. Guide to Signals and Interlockings, the newest book from Model Railroader, will give the reader all the information they will need to tackle this complex project with confidence.
This 144-page book includes:

Explanation of how signal systems work
How different systems can be applied to layouts
Detail on both automatic and more complex systems
Most up-to-date methods for replicating these systems
And more!

Great for modeler’s who are building or planning a layout with the goal of adding prototypical signaling and control systems!

Author: Dave Abeles
Size: 8.25 x 10.75
Pages: 144

$35.49
How to Design A Model Railroad
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Transform your basic ideas of what you want in a model railroad into a workable, realistic track plan and overall layout design that you can then build.


How much aisle space is needed? How deep can benchwork be? What’s a good minimum radius for curves? How do I best use yards and staging tracks? How to Design a Model Railroad by Lance Mindheim will get you from the daydreaming stage to designing and building a model railroad.
How to Design a Model Railroad will help you transform your basic ideas of what you want in a model railroad into a workable, realistic track plan and overall layout design that you can then build. This is a hands-on guide to drawing and designing a model railroad that will fit the available space and result in a realistic layout.
Avoid common pitfalls and progress from the design to construction phase with confidence!

Author: Lance Mindheim
Size: 8.25 x 10.75
Pages: 144

$35.49
Wiring Your Model Railroad
Not in STORE, Availlable on order. APPROXIMATIVE delays of 1 to 2 weeks should be expected
$31.23