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Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Making Your N Gauge Railway More Realistic
Author: Richard Middleton
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1399067281
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Railway modelling offers a unique opportunity for the modeller to construct and operate an authentic simulation of the real thing. When one creates a model railway, one should strive to embed the sense of purpose from the real railway into their model. Simply moving trains around aimlessly around a layout may be enjoyable, but it doesnt reflect how the real railway operates. There is much focus on absolute accuracy with regards to locomotives and rolling stock but far fewer modellers in general pay attention to prototypical accuracy and replicating authentic railway operations in miniature. Operating your layout in a realistic fashion is not only more authentic, but it can also be an enjoyable pastime in its own right. It gives purpose to the movement of every train on the layout and, if it involves co-operation between more than one operator, involves teamwork and good communication which can be immensely satisfying. Finally, realistic operation is supported by many other factors, a sense of time and setting, sensible track layout, correct placement of signals, the proper formation of trains, realistic civil engineering, and layout clutter. These all add to the overall atmosphere and setting of a real or fictional railway, tying it to a time and place, and making the whole ensemble more authentic and thus making the whole experience feel more real. This book is intended to help those with an interest in the BR Blue (TOPS) and Sectorisation eras present their layout in a realistic manner using easy-to-understand sketches and drawings, previously unpublished period photographs and source material from the era. This book will give the reader ideas to help their N Gauge model railway come to life.
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1399067281
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Railway modelling offers a unique opportunity for the modeller to construct and operate an authentic simulation of the real thing. When one creates a model railway, one should strive to embed the sense of purpose from the real railway into their model. Simply moving trains around aimlessly around a layout may be enjoyable, but it doesnt reflect how the real railway operates. There is much focus on absolute accuracy with regards to locomotives and rolling stock but far fewer modellers in general pay attention to prototypical accuracy and replicating authentic railway operations in miniature. Operating your layout in a realistic fashion is not only more authentic, but it can also be an enjoyable pastime in its own right. It gives purpose to the movement of every train on the layout and, if it involves co-operation between more than one operator, involves teamwork and good communication which can be immensely satisfying. Finally, realistic operation is supported by many other factors, a sense of time and setting, sensible track layout, correct placement of signals, the proper formation of trains, realistic civil engineering, and layout clutter. These all add to the overall atmosphere and setting of a real or fictional railway, tying it to a time and place, and making the whole ensemble more authentic and thus making the whole experience feel more real. This book is intended to help those with an interest in the BR Blue (TOPS) and Sectorisation eras present their layout in a realistic manner using easy-to-understand sketches and drawings, previously unpublished period photographs and source material from the era. This book will give the reader ideas to help their N Gauge model railway come to life.
The Railway Magazine
Author:
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Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
BR Blue No 6 Train Formations
Author: John Dedman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909328150
Category : Consist (Railroad trains)
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This title in the collectible photographic series covers the BR Blue period, which looks at the subject of train formations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909328150
Category : Consist (Railroad trains)
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This title in the collectible photographic series covers the BR Blue period, which looks at the subject of train formations.
Class 37s
Author: Mark V Pike
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781802820423
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Class 37 was introduced from the early 1960s. It was designed to be a general-purpose loco, equally at home on freight or passenger trains. There have been very few routes that this class has not operated. They have proved reliable workhorses for UK railways. With over 200 images, this book is an illustrated celebration of Class 37s.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781802820423
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Class 37 was introduced from the early 1960s. It was designed to be a general-purpose loco, equally at home on freight or passenger trains. There have been very few routes that this class has not operated. They have proved reliable workhorses for UK railways. With over 200 images, this book is an illustrated celebration of Class 37s.
The British Railcar
Author: R. M. Tufnell
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Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A Pictorial Record of Southern Electric Units Drawings and Plans
Author: Brian Golding
Publisher: Noodle Books
ISBN: 9781906419349
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher: Noodle Books
ISBN: 9781906419349
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Virginias
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Category : Natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
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Category : Natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Chemical Abstracts
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Category : Chemistry
Languages : en
Pages : 1774
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Chemistry
Languages : en
Pages : 1774
Book Description
Research in Education
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
Otto E. Miller, Plaintiff-Respondent, Against Fred W. Smythe, Defendant-Appellant
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 2124
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 2124
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