Building a Folding Model Railway Layout: A Comprehensive Guide

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Determining where and how to store a model railway when it is not in use can be difficult, especially if space is severely limited; a folding railway layout can be the solution to this problem. The author has designed an ingenious folding wooden case that accommodates his truly remarkable N-gauge multi-track layout, and which is also suitable for an oval track layout in 00 gauge. In this fascinating book, the author describes all aspects of how to build the folding case and how to construct the layout within using lightweight materials such as rigid foam. . Covers gauge sizes and design considerations . Considers modelling materials, tools and adhesives . Provides a comprehensive account of how to build the folding case and the layout, including laying the track, wiring and electrics, modelling the buildings and creating water effects . Highlights some of the most remarkable features of the layout and shows the reader how to construct and install a working cable car, moving road vehicles, a revolving children's roundabout and a helicopter with motorized rotor blades . Demonstrates creating lighting effects using LEDs and fibre optics. AUTHOR: Graham Goodchild has been making models for a hobby for over sixty years. Graham has designed many models that have appeared in British and US hobby magazines, and two of them were featured on national television in the UK and on the BBC World Service. Graham is the author of several books on constructing radio-controlled and scale display models. He designed and built the folding portable layout featured in this book as a retirement project. SELLING POINTS: . A comprehensive guide and essential reading for railway modellers of all abilities who want to construct a folding layout to use where space is limited. . Brimming with practical advice and tips on how to build the folding case and how to construct the layout within. . Highlights some of the more remarkable features of the layout such as a working cable car, a revolving children's roundabout and a helicopter with motorized rotor blades. . Superbly illustrated with 315 colour photographs and step-by-step diagrams. . Graham Goodchild has been making models as a hobby for over sixty years and designed and built the folding portable layout featured in this book. 315 colour photographs and diagrams

Graham Goodchild has been making models for a hobby for over sixty years and learnt the art of draftsmanship and design as a boat-building engineering apprentice. He subsequently worked in production planning and design in the marine industry, and as a cartographer and traffic management officer for local authorities. Graham has designed many models that have appeared in British and US hobby magazines, and two of them were featured on national television in the UK and on the BBC World Service. Graham is the author of several books on constructing radio-controlled and scale display models. He designed and built the folding portable layout featured in this book as a retirement project.