Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders, 2nd Edition

Jeff Wilson has written more than 25 books on railroads and model railroading. He spent 1 years as an associate editor at Model Railroader magazine, and he currently works as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer, contributing articles to Model Railroader and other magazines. He enjoys many facets of the hobby, especially building structures and detailing locomotives, as well as photographing both real and model railroads.

Introduction

1 Prototype track

2 Model track basics

3 Roadbed

4 Sectional track

5 Laying flextrack

6 Laying turnouts

7 Controlling turnouts

8 Crossings and other special trackwork

9 Handlaying track

8 Detailing, painting, and ballasting track

List of manufacturers