Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains: A Hi-rail Guide

An avid model railroader for more than 3 years, he especially enjoys making scenery and kitbashing structures. Dennis is also a commercial photographer, and his photos have appeared in Classic Toy Trains, Model Railroader, and O Gauge Railroading. He has contributed numerous articles to Classic Toy Trains, and his four-part series on the Sandy Harbor Terminal Ry., which was the basis for this book. Dennis lives in Independence, MO., with his wife Sandy and Madigan, their wire-haired dachshund mix. They have three children.

Introduction  4

Chapter 1: Planning the foundation  8

Chapter 2: Laying track  14

Chapter 3: Building a harbor  22

Chapter 4: Adding bridges  3

Chapter 5: Designing the setting  4

Chapter 6: Creating a cityscape  56

Chapter 7: Modeling structures  68

Chapter 8: Kitbashing buildings  82

About the Author  95