Trackside Scenes You Can Model by Kelly, Jim - 2003

Waukesha, WI, USA: Kalmbach Books, 2003. Reprint . Soft cover. New/No Jacket. 80 pages profusely illustrated colour and b/w photos - Looking to make that scene on your layout look more "railroady"? Wanting to find a trestle that will look right bridging the gorge on your layout? Searching for yard buildings that make sense? Model Railroader's now-retired managing editor and creative modeler Jim Kelly has answers and ideas for you in this book. Divided into five chapters, arranged by type of railroad structure or feature : -Arrivals and departures : railroad yards. -Care and feeding : enginehouses and terminals. -Staying above it all : bridges. -The battle against monotony : tunnels and shelf scenes. -Along the line. In every instance, black-and-white or color photos of a railroad location are provided. Includes modeling suggestions, ideas on kits or materials and track plans and drawings. By following the advice and ideas in this book, you're guaranteed to have a more interesting, more realistic and more accurate model railroad.