Constructing Buildings for Model Railways

A model railway is a train set that crosses an arbitrary threshold and becomes a model railway. This book progresses through planning and thought processes to demonstrate different build types, from simple paper kits to scratch-built edifices. It also follows the rebuilding process of the Market Deeping Model Railway Club after their annual show was vandalised in 2019. Photographic capture of these projects has been used alongside the detailed work of other modellers, clubs, and societies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

A train set undergoes a remarkable transformation when it crosses an arbitrary threshold and evolves into a model railway. The aspiring modeller faces the daunting task of filling in the gaps, regardless of whether the line traverses the countryside, a village, or a town. To accurately depict the station, home, or factory, infrastructure is indispensable. This presents a challenge to the modeller, as there is a vast array of options available at varying price points and levels of detail. This book progresses through a series of planning and thought processes, aimed at visually showcasing various build types. It begins with the simple paper kit and progresses to intricate scratch-built edifices, each meticulously broken down to demonstrate the construction process. Additionally, the book follows the rebuilding efforts undertaken by the Market Deeping Model Railway Club after their annual show was vandalized on the night before its public opening in May 2019. The news of this tragic event spread worldwide within the modelling community and the general public, revealing the years of skilled building and dedicated operation that were lost. In response, experienced club members embarked on a remarkable project: they built a mini movie set, constructed a major London terminus, and attempted to patch repair what could be salvaged from damaged originals. The photographic documentation of these projects is featured alongside the detailed work of other modellers, clubs, and societies.

Weight: 798g
Dimension: 216 x 304 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399094924