Kalmbach Publishing Softcover Book 108400 Scenery Techniques for Toy Trains

By Peter H. RiddleSoftcover, 8.5 x 11, 80 pages, numerous full color photographs.Scenery Techniques presents a variety of proven techniques for constructing many types of scenery that will improve the look of a layout. Handy tips for laying track and wiring accessories are also included. The material is accompanied by a series of color photographs and clear instructions, presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step pattern, that make these techniques easy to put into practice. Using a variety of readily available commercial products that are easy to work with, the author demonstates how you can achieve satisfying scenic results in a relatively short time without any special skills. The most unsophisticated modeler will find direction here that will also benefit the experienced model railroader with new ideas and suggestions for application to his or her layout. Scenery Techniques will prove itself over and over for all who try out its offerings.Contents:1. Foam tabletops and tracklaying2. Foam scenery basics3. Scenery for verticle surfaces4. Sidewalks, houses and hatches5. Ponds, water and below-grade scenery6. Adding city scenery7. Using animation8. Creating a layout centerpiece