Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Ebook366 pages2 hours
Modelling Narrow Gauge Railways in Small Scales
By Chris Ford
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
()
Currently unavailable
Currently unavailable
About this ebook
This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who wish to build a small, narrow gauge model railway layout to a high standard. Comprehensive in its coverage, the book begins with a useful summary of the history and development of narrow gauge railways in the British Isles, and this is followed by a detailed, but easily digestible, consideration of the complex and wide choice of scales available to the modeller. In subsequent chapters, the author covers all aspects of construction, including materials and tools, skills and techniques, layout design, laying the track, scenic modelling, painting, soldering and wiring, as well as the construction of narrow gauge stock and appropriate buildings. The author provides clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs to show the reader how to build a straightforward narrow gauge model of a fictitious late 19th to early 20th century light railway in 4mm scale on 9mm track. He also suggests how the methods he has used can be adapted to other scales and briefly explains, by way of example, how they can be transferred directly to 7mm scale. Fully illustrated with 223 colour photographs and also included are several working sketches.
Unavailable
Author
Chris Ford
Chris Ford has been a modeller since childhood starting with simple plastic and balsa wood kits. By his teens he had become almost exclusively interested in railway modelling and by adulthood he had developed a particular interest in railway modelling and by adulthood he had developed a particular interest in more 'quirky' railway prototypes, especially the narrow gauge lines. Chris has built many model railway layouts over the years both for private home use and for public exhibition display. Most of these layouts have featured in articles published in the model railway press and he has won the Reiner Hendriksen award twice. This is his fourth book for Crowood.
Related to Modelling Narrow Gauge Railways in Small Scales
Related ebooks
Early Railways: A Guide for the Modeller A Guide to Model Locomotives - A Collection of Vintage Articles on the Design and Construction of Model Trains and Railways Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsConstructing Buildings for Model Railways Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHornby Book of Model Railways Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPeriod Ship Modelmaking: A Illustrated Masterclass Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Model Boat Builder's Guide to Rigging - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Construction of Model Ship Rigging Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBritain's Last Mechanical Signalling: Salute to the Semaphore Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Great Western Society: A Tale of Endeavour & Success Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsModel Motor Boats - Being No. 2 of the Model Maker Series of Practical Handbooks Covering Every Phase of Model Building and Design Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBuilding Model Boats - Including Sailing and Steam Vessels Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Steam Railways Explained Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBuilding a Miniature Navy Board Model Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Ship Modelling Hints and Tips Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSomething New in Model Boat Building - How to Make Out-of-the Ordinary Model Boats with Simple Tools and Materials Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsModel Railway Electronics V11 Home Study Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIntroduction to Model Railways Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBritish Industrial Steam Locomotives: A Pictorial Survey Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Great Central Railway Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBuilding a Layout Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHaving Fun With Model Trains Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Ultimate Guide to Model Trains Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway: The Story of a Welsh Rural Byway Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFlying Scotsman: A Pictorial History Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsApartment Model Trains: Two Examples Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsShip Models from Kits: Basic and Advanced Techniques for Small Scales Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5PYRTE 6: Front and Rear Wheels Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLocomotive Portraits Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSteam Dreamer Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Crafts & Hobbies For You
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/540+ Stash-Busting Projects to Crochet! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sharpie Art Workshop: Techniques & Ideas for Transforming Your World Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Big Book of Maker Skills: Tools & Techniques for Building Great Tech Projects Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Kawaii Crochet: 40 Super Cute Crochet Patterns for Adorable Amigurumi Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Rockhounding for Beginners: Your Comprehensive Guide to Finding and Collecting Precious Minerals, Gems, Geodes, & More Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Year of Dishcloths Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary: 125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Practical Weekend Projects for Woodworkers: 35 Projects to Make for Every Room of Your Home Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrocheting in Plain English: The Only Book any Crocheter Will Ever Need Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The CIA Lockpicking Manual Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Modern Crochet Bible: Over 100 Contemporary Crochet Techniques and Stitches Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Make Your Own Body Butter: 32 Easy, Inexpensive, Luxurious Body Butter Recipes Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Modern Amigurumi for the Home Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Learn How to Play Piano Keyboard for Absolute Beginners: A Self Tuition Book for Adults and Teenagers! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hoop Dreams: Modern Hand Embroidery Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Weaving on a Little Loom Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Crochet in a Day: 42 Fast & Fun Projects Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Simply Stunning Crocheted Bags Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Crochet Home: 20 Vintage Modern Crochet Projects for the Home Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related podcast episodes
World record experiences for your Switzerland vacation 0% found this document usefulCan You Cross the English Channel Underwater? 0% found this document usefulOmloop Het Nieuwsblad 2021 Recap 0% found this document usefulDavid Bone: 89 FKTs, all in the UK! - #150: 89 FKTs is a lot! And 51 of them have been in 20… 0% found this document usefulWhat Is the Long Room? 0% found this document usefulMaritime Innovation 1: The Propeller 0% found this document usefulThe ZT Podcast Episode 61: Collecting Around Watches & Industry "Puckery". 0% found this document usefulHow To Cruise Part 3 of 4 - River Cruising 0% found this document useful39. London's Frost Fairs 0% found this document useful88. The World's First Underground Railway 0% found this document usefulCopper Vs. Aluminum 0% found this document usefulIconic Ships 13: Thermopylae: The Finest All-Round Clipper of Them All? 0% found this document usefulIn the Bivouac: Alex Martens of Konflict Motorsports / Rally PanAm 0% found this document useful
Related articles
Mantles Wood British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Mantles Wood
Aug 11, 2022
8 min readWiring A Layout For Dcc British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Wiring A Layout For Dcc
Feb 23, 2023
In my January 2023 article, we looked at how to wire turnouts for DCC, but what about the rest of the layout? DCC is 'two wires', right? Yes, in its simplest form and for smaller layouts, this might be all that is needed. Connect the Command Station/
6 min readHow To… Model Overgrowth British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
How To… Model Overgrowth
Oct 7, 2021
8 min readModelling Weeds British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Modelling Weeds
Jun 15, 2023
2 min readPoint Actuation And Layout Design Solenoids And Manual Control Rail ExpressArticle
Point Actuation And Layout Design Solenoids And Manual Control
Mar 15, 2022
6 min readWiring For Reliability British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Wiring For Reliability
May 20, 2021
5 min readCastle Quay British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Castle Quay
Jun 17, 2021
7 min readPractical Track Planning for Operation and Enjoyment Australian Model Railway MagazineArticle
Practical Track Planning for Operation and Enjoyment
Jan 14, 2020
11 min readEdwardian Charm British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Edwardian Charm
Nov 2, 2023
6 min readBulk Grain Storage Australian Model Railway MagazineArticle
Bulk Grain Storage
Sep 14, 2021
6 min readDhapr Wagon Works – Getting Things Moving British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Dhapr Wagon Works – Getting Things Moving
Jan 27, 2022
10 min readCann River Australian Model Railway MagazineArticle
Cann River
Jul 20, 2021
8 min readThe Top End 1942 Australian Model Railway MagazineArticle
The Top End 1942
Nov 12, 2019
9 min readSun, Sea, Sand …and Signals British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Sun, Sea, Sand …and Signals
Oct 5, 2023
10 min readHaskell Narrow Gauge wagons British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Haskell Narrow Gauge wagons
Jun 15, 2023
2 min readQuick And Easy Wagon Weathering British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Quick And Easy Wagon Weathering
Aug 10, 2023
Creating a smudged heap of mess with some paint and powders does sound rather daunting, and weathering is perceived as requiring quite a lot of skills to achieve. Hopefully, I can change your mind with enamel paints and cotton buds… Weathering is a v
3 min readA Night at York in 1971 British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
A Night at York in 1971
Jan 26, 2024
11 min readHow To… Model A River Scene British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
How To… Model A River Scene
Nov 3, 2022
5 min readHornby 'Turbomotives' British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Hornby 'Turbomotives'
Nov 2, 2023
5 min readPuzzle Perfection British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Puzzle Perfection
Nov 2, 2023
8 min readHow To... Build A Narrow Gauge Engine Shed British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
How To... Build A Narrow Gauge Engine Shed
Oct 7, 2021
4 min readTake Three — The Corner Inlet Light Railway Australian Model Railway MagazineArticle
Take Three — The Corner Inlet Light Railway
Sep 13, 2022
16 min readA Display Fit For A Quarry Hunslet British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
A Display Fit For A Quarry Hunslet
May 18, 2023
2 min readModelling Water British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Modelling Water
Sep 7, 2023
1 min readMaryborough Australian Model Railway MagazineArticle
Maryborough
Jan 17, 2023
12 min readBuild Half-timbered Cottages British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Build Half-timbered Cottages
Dec 2, 2021
5 min readThe Admiral’s Barge British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
The Admiral’s Barge
Jun 17, 2021
5 min readBuilding A 009 Wagon Kit British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Building A 009 Wagon Kit
Aug 10, 2023
2 min readPort Dinorwic British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Port Dinorwic
Feb 23, 2023
5 min readRolling Stock British Railway Modelling (BRM)Article
Rolling Stock
May 18, 2023
1 min read
Reviews for Modelling Narrow Gauge Railways in Small Scales
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings
0 ratings0 reviews