Model Train Shows, Exhibitions & Fairs w/e 6 July 2008
Posted On 2008-06-30 , 2:39 PM
Model Train Shows w/e July 6, 2008
There is quite a lot of activity on the model train shows and toy collectors fairs for the next week. If you get a chance you should try and go to one of these as you can pick up lots of tips from the traders and also you should be able to pick up some bargains if you look around. The toy collectors fair at Lincoln yesterday was outstanding and with 250 tables there was plenty of value to be had. Anyway these are the model train shows and fairs that are scheduled for next weekend 5th and 6th July.
July 5
Host/Event
Venue
Time
Adult Price
Concessions
Craven Arms & District MRC
Hishop Maskell Centre, Ludlow, Shropshire
10:00 to 16:30
£1.50
Seniors £1.00
Children £0.50
Basildon MRC
James Hornsby School, Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NX
Review of Model Train Help Your Step By Step Guide To Model Railroading by Robert Anderson
Posted On 2008-06-29 , 1:22 AM
Review of “Model Train Help – Your Step By Step Guide To Model Railroading by Robert Anderson”
Of course there are many resources to help you with your model train and traditionally you may opt for a book or a magazine which is a tangible product and you know what you are getting before purchase. EBooks conversely are PDF books that are delivered to you electronically and you always have to get over the fact that you are buying something unknown. We will therefore review the book Model Train Help - Your Step By Step Guide To Model Railroading by Robert Anderson here so that we can break down the “unknown factor”.
Firstly we should look at the method of delivery of Model Train Help. Once you have gone through the payment process then you will be automatically sent to a page where you can download your eBook. You will also receive an email with your download page details on it so if you forget to add to your favourites or you have a power cut just as you are downloading then you can get back to the page. There are step by step instructions on how to download as well as links to a second server in case anything should fail with the first one. If there are any other issues then Robert also offers email support so there should not be any worries about the delivery of Model Train Help.
Each PDF that you receive will be between 30 and 45 pages long and all in all the book comes to 227 pages. The book is easy to read and is ideal for beginners as it breaks you in gently and then before you know it you are into some quite detailed model building techniques. A list of some of the topics from each part of model train help are shown below.
• Introduction
• Starter Model Train Sets
• Explanation of scales and gauges
• Why the track is so important
• How does the power supply work
• The difference between DCC and Analogue operating systems
• Layout options explained
• Why build a main line layout?
• How do locomotives work
• What should you start with
• 13 Tips on getting started
• 5 steps to building your set
• Why scenery is so important
• 9 tips for creating more realistic scenery
• Making natural looking trees and shrubs
• Explanation of weathering techniques
• What is “LDE”
• Important considerations when planning your layout
• Track cleaning methods
• How to repair problems
• FAQ
• Model Railroad Yard Design Step by Step
• Garden Railroads
• Mastering an airbrush
• Model train layout track plans
• Resource list
As you can see there are plenty of topics included within this eBook and you can expect to drill down into each topic to get into the detail of each. At various points it may be necessary to go into an extensive photo session such as planning your clearance on your model railroad, wiring a wye and reversing loop or a tutorial on how to build mountains. These instructional elements are delivered to you by clicking the link in the book and going to a members only webpage.
All in all “Model Train Help” is an excellent manual for model railway enthusiasts and covers topics that are useful to both the beginner and the more experienced. The book is easy to read and more importantly to understand and the same goes for the step by step tutorials. At $39.97 (£22 approx) these books offer good value and come with a money back guarantee . You can certainly pay more money for less information elsewhere and that is why this book is recommended.
If you would like to have your modal train show or exhibition mentioned here in future then please contact us. (International Fayres and Exhibitions welcome)
I took some video footage at at the Nene Valley Model Railway Association's model railway exhibition a couple of weeks ago and I have been trying to get enough footage to put together a short video from the event.. Unfortunately I didn't have enough so the video below is a "warts and all" video.
Recently we acquired a train set for my five year old son. He is quite keen to get the Hornby track mat and track set on on a proper board so I spent the weekend scouring for some board to attach the track mat to. Fortunately I managed to find some suitable board which is only two centimetres too short on the width for the track mat that was supplied with the set. As the track mat has a white border I am optimistic that we will be able to get a perfect fit by trimming off the excess.
Once we had found the board we took a visit to the local soft wood supplier and bought some 2 metre strips of 38mm x 50mm. Unfortunately I will need to go back and get some more as I miscalculated but once I have done that then we will start to look at building a frame to go on the backboard.
I am not really looking to do anything too complicated for this layout as it pretty much comes as is but once we have got this built then I will be able to get able assistance in designing and building the set to something more substantial.
Hopefully I can keep his imagination in check so that we can get some semblance of reality into his set.
