Layout design, track plans, scenery and structure building, wiring, dcc, tinplate, toy trains, price guides and more. The shelf is 9 inches wide, the benchwork is 1x 4 pine with 12 inch plywood top, 1x4 cross members spaced roughly 1624 inches apart depending on turnout location for switch machine or blue point controller clearance the longitudinal ledger was there from a previous layout so i. The concept of collecting toy trains has been around for centuries. In addition to building a sectional layout, pelle shares his new midwest model railroad along with tips and techniques for creating realistic scenery and structures. In no event shall california state railroad museum foundation or its suppliers be liable for any damages including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption, arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on california state railroad museum foundations internet site, even if. See all books authored by model railroader, including scenery tips and techniques. Modular design for a shelf layout small model railroads. Free sample pages model train help model railroads. Kalmbach shelf layouts for model railroads 40012419. Its an important one as it will determine how comfortably we can interact with our layout.
Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. This means that for must of us we are looking at something in the range of 50 to 54 inch. Books by iain rice author of shelf layouts for model. The main layout in the garage is more traditional with the shelf being about 30 inches wide and the other benchwork up to 48 inches wide. Classified as hon3 gauge, these trains are modeled on narrow gauge train lines the rails are closer together. Projects and ideas that will bring your layout to life model railroader, and n scale model railroad track plans, and more on. Even though there are 101 track plans in the book i reference, any portion of each track plan can be an inspiration for.
The footprint is zero as the shelves are above the bedroom furniture. Buy shelf layouts for model railroads by iain rice isbn. Best beginner book model railroader magazine model. Jul 14, 20 shelf layouts for model railroads by, iain rice this link below will show you pages inside the book. The location for the railroad dictated that the layout would be above 55 inches and on a shelf to clear all my tools and equipment.
August 24, 20 10 comments on modular design for a shelf layout while planning the peshekee river railroad, i had some significant challenges to overcome. I ended up purchasing a bunch of used books from their merchant partners, and some of them turned out to be real gems. Plan realistic operations in shelf layout footprint. For the past fifteen years ive been owner of the shelf layouts company, a full time custom model railroad building and design company. Iain rices shelf layouts for model railroads explores the possibilities, practicalities, and challenges of linear layout design in a variety of layouts with.
I too was thinking about making my permanent layout just like my christmas layouts but decided against it. You can find lots of good 4x8 track plans in model railroading books and magazines or on the internet. Model railroader presents great model railroads 2018. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Nine n scale railroads model railroad layout plans, atlas. Download this free 12page pdf download for ho and n scale plans, waterfront railroad layouts, small shelf union pacific inspired layouts, and a threeinone layout plan to learn how to build the perfect small model layout. Shelf layouts dont need benchwork or floorspace and can be set at any height, easily lit, and readily moved. For some people, collecting toy trains isnt just another hobby or interest. Eight, easy to follow, track plans for building small but fun model railroads that will fit in a typical spare bedroom. Electronics, general basic electricity and electronics for model railroaders don.
The british and european model railroading scene has developed the small shelf layout concept to a high degree motivated by little living space for a large layout emphasis on exhibition layouts that can be brought to model railroad exhibitions and shows focus on modeling one scene, specific place and time. However, incorporating all four of these characteristics into one small space can be challenging. Nscale track plans for shelf layouts at a proportion of 1160, which is almost half the size of the more popular ho scale, nscale track plans are ideally suited for spacesaving shelf layouts. The british and european model railroading scene has developed the small shelf layout concept to a high degree. One of iain rices books has a very nice illustration. He was recently appointed a contributing editor to the layout design sigs authoritative layout design journal. Most plans like those from model railroader magazine leave you to figure out all of your materials to buy from the conceptual drawings. Scale gauge train layout of pete waltons awesome trains duration. How to build an ho scale model railroad shelf layout youtube. Sep 09, 2014 lots of good ideas for a 4x8 train layouts.
The national model railroad association nmra has a web site with a great selection of 4x8 track plans you can access for free and you can find many more by googling 4x8 track plans. In the meantime, here are some that may be of interest. Learn how to build a shelf layout by exploring the. Kalmbach shelf layouts for model railroads model railroad. As a model railroad designer, the question comes up frequently. Kalmbach model railroad books, benchmark publications.
Ho layouts for every space by atlas model railroad. The layout base is built from two ttrak module sections purchased from. Focus on modeling one scene, specific place and time. Accessorize your model railroad layout or decorate the entire way around the table with these wonderful white picket fences.
Model railway shelf layouts auther dave777 forum member shelf layouts are an alternative to the more traditional oval or continuous run layout typified by the track from a train set and are ideal for those with only a limited amount of space to dedicate to a model railway. Big book of model railroad track plans by robert schleicher big book of model railroad track plans for the model train hobbyist, this incredibly detailed book features 81 model track plan options. Achievable layouts a gallery of manageable model railway. This easytofollow, stepbystep, truly comprehensive model train help ebook, is a valuable resource for the beginner or advanced model railroader. Model train layout track plans these model railroad track plans have all been designed for the scale indicated, and can be freely copied as long as they are not sold or offered as part of a commercial product. A successful model railroad design isnt about lines on paper, curve radius, grades, or the number of tracks in a staging yard. Released may shelf layouts for model railroads by iain rice. Subjects include model railroading, railroads, transit, trolleys, locomotives, freight cars, signal systems, fire apparatus, busses, trucks and construction equipment. You try to find strategies to save your time on organizational tasks. Its an activity that requires several carefully planned steps, and plenty of work along the way. The grid on the plans, when it exists, is 1 x 1 foot for the scale indicated.
Large private model railroad layout in ho scale 4k uhd duration. Building my shelf layouts model railroad hobbyist magazine. If you would like to know more, rick has written the cover story for the january 2020 issue of railroad model craftsman magazine. Im a lifelong model railroader, and i particularly enjoy track planning. What you should know before starting your model railroad. I this video i finish up building the benchwork or baseboard for the ho scale inglenook layout project im working on. But layouts may be out of reach because even a 4by8sheet pike takes up too much room in a standard bedroom. Iain rice has 22 books on goodreads with 240 ratings. The ho scale falls creek shelf layout was featured in the march 2016 model railroader. Kalmbachpublishing shelf layouts for model railroads how. The narrow shelves in the bedroom were just a way to add more layout without taking up any room.
Hey guys, starting benchwork on my ho scale layout this weekend and wanted some tips on the width of the shelf. Each fence measures 2 high by 18 long and is white in color. Its one that results in a layout that actually gets built and provides the degree of satisfaction you had hoped for. Nov 03, 2011 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. N scale model trains model train layouts ho scale train layout model railway track plans model training hobby trains plan design layout design layout inspiration whether you have an established model railroad or are just starting out.
Iain rice has 22 books on goodreads with 239 ratings. His byline has appeared on 20 modeling book titles and more than 350 features for uk, u. Iain rices most popular book is shelf layouts for model railroads. Creating a model railroad layout is an amazing and interesting hobby. Nearly everyone has some type of connection to toy trains, whether it. Shelf layouts for model railroads by iain rice model railway track. Model trains layouts can be a tough thing to build by yourself, if you do not how to make beautiful scenery for model train layout. It can be the subject of a dedicated layout, like ricks, or a coveted job on a larger layout that includes yards, mainlines, and all that other stuff. This means that although ho and hon3 cars and locomotives are the same sizes, the trucks wheels and rails tracks are different between the gauges so their model railroad. Included are a port railroad, modern era themes, and themes from the 1950s. Ill swap out buildings and vacant lots to maximize photos. Shelf layout benchwork model railroad hobbyist magazine. I started building a rather large shelf layout single deck, 250 main line five years ago, and this book has been extremely valuable at many levels prototype influence, conceptual design, construction, and operation. You can try to find these books through ebay, your local hobby shops, or various swap meets.
Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a tworail, dcpowered layout of any size or complexity, plus the basics of digital command control. May 01, 2009 his byline has appeared on 20 modeling book titles and more than 350 features for uk, u. I have always enjoyed reading and studying ian rice layout books. With such a height, i also decided that the bench work should be modular so i could take sections down and work on them at the work bench. There are a lot of articles in model train magazines on how to build a shelf layout.
Ho scale shelf layout width model railroad hobbyist magazine. He was recently appointed a contributing editor to the layout design sigs authoritative layout. I believe this modest volume is a must read for a model railroader as it covers a variety of prototypes and fully develops the virtues of a shelf layout. Emphasis on exhibition layouts that can be brought to model railroad exhibitions and shows. How to build floating shelf benchwork for a model railroad. During that time when i went to college, lived and worked in kansas. Noted layout design innovator iain rice explores the possibilities, practicalities and challenges of shelf top railroads. An online model railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used books. Benchwork for a shelf model railroader magazine model.
Model train info organize your supplies with the project which you typically make. Building my shelf layout s i am starting construction on my 8x2 shelf kansas pacific layout. Model railway layout, construction and design techniques burkin, nigel on. Great model railroads 2001 model railroader special issue and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bonus track plans for a small shelf switching model railroad.
My christmas layouts are justforfun and all buildings and people are from lemax, department 56, and walmart and are obviously not to scaleperfectly fine for christmas, but i do want my basement layout to look real. Each plan is designed to be visually inspiring, easy to build, and fun to operate. Model train nscale track plans for shelf layouts hobbylark. The model railroad shop stocks hundreds of titles, both new and used. Hobbylinc carries 40 model railroad books at discounts up to 49%. Build a great model railroad in any room no matter how small the space set up track shelf systems for model railroads solve sightline and lighting problems plan realistic operations in the shelf layout footprint build train cassettes to avoid staging and storage problems work around doors, windows and corners covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications includes photos and. Mounting such shelves at shoulder height or higher leaves plenty of room underneath for the workbenches, bookshelves, furniture and other demands of. Model railroad creating a model railroad structure can be a fun and amazing hobby.
The 100page special issue includes a variety of scales ho, n, and o, locations, and eras from an o scale depiction of the colorado midland railway in 1897, to a captivating mountainrailroading layout. Model trains railroad books and accessories books general. Books by iain rice author of shelf layouts for model railroads. Railroad books for railfans, model railroaders and train enthusiasts and hobbyists.
Oct 21, 2019 hoscale track plans, which represent 187 proportion, remain the most popular of the model train options because they balance detail with a convenient size. Custom model railroad building and services by lance mindheim including construction, design, consulting and books. Motivated by little living space for a large layout. He was recently appointed a contributing editor to the layout design sig s authoritative layout design journal. Model railway layout, construction and design techniques. Included are several track plans plus construction details. Over the years ive become a fan of railroad prototype modeling that is, trying to replicate the appearance and operations of real railroads as faithfully as possible in miniature. Model railroader has been the leading model train magazine for the past 75 years. Im planning something similar probably will use gator foam. Im using a shelf layout plan, i only have about a 62 x space to work with, so space is precious as you can imagine.
Kalmbachpublishing shelf layouts for model railroads howto guide kan12419 shelf layouts for model railroads howto guide this is the shelf layouts for model railroads model railroader s howto guide by kalmbach publishing. Shelf depth for aroundthewalls layout model railroader. The most popular model railroad books brands include kalmbach, and atlas. Shelf layouts for model railroads by iain rice 2009. This is a hobby that appeals to the engineer in us. Designing small shelf layouts for operating fun amherst railway. Each project description includes technical advice and prototype photos that will inspire any model railroad enthusiast. All this saidi would still buy this 3 star book again because of the layout plans and the info about curve radii and turnouts needed for the layouts. Nov 15, 20 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. I started building a rather large shelf layout single deck, 250 main line five years ago, and this book has been extremely valuable at many levels prototype influence, conceptual design. We could almost rename our store the model railroad bookshop and it would still be an accurate name. Of course, for those of us who love model trains, its not work at all, its our passion. My prior life was that of a civil engineer in the heavy construction industry where my focus was on scheduling, production, and logistics.
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