Large Scale Tramway Modelling – an Introduction and Guide

Description

This book is a must for anyone wishing to build model trams in the larger scales. It concentrates mainly on the 1:16 scale (3/4inch to the foot), but also has chapters on the 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, and G scales, in which the same techniques can be applied. It takes the reader through all the steps needed to create a model in these scales – making and painting the bodywork, building the trucks and wiring the models etc and also describes how to build a tramway – track construction and overhead wiring. There is a wealth of reference information covering scales, controllers, truck types, colour charts and suppliers. Also included is a 1:16 scale detailed drawing of a typical “Preston” type 4 wheel tramcar, a type common on many tramways in the early days of electric trams in the UK.

148 pages