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ASPECTS OF MODELLING - DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL	12.99	11.69	3.25
First in an Ian Allan series tackling a range of topics useful for railway modellers regardless of scale or subject. With the arrival of Digital Command Control operation of a model railway layout can be much more akin to the real thing. This book explores both theory and practice of DCC, explaining in understandable terms how it works and how it can be used - whether from scratch on a new layout or by upgrading older models. Over 30 coloured diagrams. 64 colour and 2 b/w photos. 80 pages. Softback
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ASPECTS OF MODELLING - BASEBOARDS FOR MODEL RAILWAYS	12.99	11.69	3.25
Second in an Ian Allan series tackling a range of topics useful for railway modellers regardless of scale or subject. Baseboards are the foundation of every model railway but their construction is often skimped or rushed in the eagerness to get on with the more interesting parts of the layout. This book explores a wide variety of methods and materials that can be used to build baseboards of many different types. 89 colour and 2 b/w photos. 80 pages. Softback
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ASPECTS OF MODELLING - ROAD VEHICLES FOR MODEL RAILWAYS	12.99	11.69	3.25
Today's model railways layouts often involve recreating the whole townscape or countryside through which the railway operated. An essential ingredient is the correct range of road vehicles, from trams and trolleybuses in the urban environment through to tractors and other farm vehicles in the countryside. This publication takes the beginner and more experienced modeller through this fascinating subject with valuable information about scale, period, type and quantity, roads, signs and registrations plates as well as building road vehicles and making them move, and much more. 109 colour and 5 b/w photos. 80 pages. Softback
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RAILWAY SIGNALLING AND TRACK PLANS	14.99	13.49	3.25
This is an essential guide to all modellers wishing to represent accurately track formations and the appropriate signalling arrangements. The author draws upon his considerable experience of railway modelling, as well as his own first-hand knowledge of railway operations, to give a detailed analysis of the subject. Using a wide range of examples from the prototype, many areas are covered including: the historical development of permanent way, track formations and signalling; operating the railway; signalboxes and other signal stations; the modeller's viewpoint. With over 80 line drawings/ diagrams. 153 b/w photos. 112 pages. Softback
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BASIC MODEL RAILROAD TRACK PLANS	11.95	10.76	3.25
A guide to small starter layouts you can build based on American practice. With tips on many aspects of construction for the beginner including scenery, tracklaying, baseboards to use, plus 17 layout plans. 37 colour photos. 64 pages. Softback
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By Chris Ellis Updated to include the latest on the Hornby Digital Command Control System Hornby is now the leading model railway company in the UK, with a history that goes back over eighty years.This book aims to encourage anyone who is interested in model railways. Starting with the basics it's a book for beginners, more experienced modellers and especially for those who just want to know what railway modelling is all about. Top of Form The Hornby book of Model Railways has been compiled with the close co-operation of Hornby and looks at the Hornby range in depth. The book is packed with hints and tips for easy layout building, scenic and structure modelling, track laying, wiring and all the other aspects of the model railway hobby. Contents Chapter 1 Before you begin Chapter 2 The Hornby range Chapter 3 Building a layout Chapter 4 Scenics and structures Chapter 5 Locomotives and rolling stock Chapter 6 Control and operation Chapter 7 Practical layouts 205 x 225mm 160 pages full colour throughout Paperback with flaps Bottom of Form	15.00	14.25	3.25
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MODEL RAILWAY ELECTRICS (NOT for DCC)	4.99	4.49	2.25
Model Railway Electrics (MP Publications) A5 SIZE

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