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Author:Tony Koester
Title:Model Railroading From Prototype To Layout
Subtitle:How To Use Full-scale Railroads For Information And Inspiration
Publisher:  Kalmbach Books
Country:USA
Date:2010
Format:Paperback
Genre:Transport, Hobbies
ISBN-10:0890247978
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30th Jul 2021
 Upgrade your layout, models, and operations in this book from Tony Koester.

This inspirational book of ideas and concepts comes from well-known author and Model Railroader contributing editor Tony Koester. Featuring 15 popular columns from his Trains of Thought column, Tony walks you through all facets of looking at prototype railroads for guidance and information on modeling scenic details and operations.

Applying Lessons From the Prototype is perfect for modelers looking to design and build a new layout, or those who just want to take their existing layout to the next level by incorporating features of a specific prototype railroad.

This all-new 112-page book covers a wide variety of subjects including:

-- Layout design
-- Track planning
-- Realistic operation
-- Scenery and structures
-- And more!

Author: Tony Koester
Size: 8.25×10.75 in.
Pages: 112

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Pragmatic Prototype Modeling
Chapter 2. Finding pieces
Chapter 3. When “to scale” is too big
Chapter 4. Modeling detour moves
Chapter 5. Visual variety through used and foreign-road equipment
Chapter 6. Choosing a prototype or base prototype
Chapter 7. Modeling as a time machine
Chapter 8. An easier approach to prototype-based free-lancing
Chapter 9. Correcting mis-impressions
Chapter 10. Towns by the numbers
Chapter 11. Guidance from the professionals
Chapter 12. Lineside details
Chapter 13. Modeling grades
 

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