A valuable new addition to the highly successful 'Aspects of Modelling' series, this new book will give modellers of all abilities the necessary skills to perfect the most important aspect of their railway scenes; the track layout.
Beginning with a detailed examination of a number of simple layouts, this informative guide then shows readers how more complex plans can be developed. It explores the compromises that have to be made when creating a layout in limited space, gives useful tips and guidance on avoiding common pitfalls, and shows prospective modellers how to avoid creating track plans that would not be correct in prototype terms.
Fully illustrated, this is a practical guide to getting track layouts correct and gives the very best technical advice for anyone starting out in railway modelling; it also provides much helpful guidance for the experienced modeller.

A valuable new addition to the highly successful 'Aspects of Modelling' series, this new book will give modellers of all abilities the necessary skills to perfect the most important aspect of their railway scenes; the track layout.
Beginning with a detailed examination of a number of simple layouts, this informative guide then shows readers how more complex plans can be developed. It explores the compromises that have to be made when creating a layout in limited space, gives useful tips and guidance on avoiding common pitfalls, and shows prospective modellers how to avoid creating track plans that would not be correct in prototype terms.
Fully illustrated, this is a practical guide to getting track layouts correct and gives the very best technical advice for anyone starting out in railway modelling; it also provides much helpful guidance for the experienced modeller.