Modelling Railways in 0 Gauge

By John Emerson

O gauge (7mm to the foot scale) is the 'senior scale' and it has existed for almost as long as the hobby of railway modelling itself. With the advent of high-quality ready-to-run O gauge locomotives and rolling stock, it is enjoying a huge surge in popularity. This fascinating and wide-ranging book, written by a highly experienced railway modeller, is an essential guide to O gauge modelling skills, techniques, modelling suppliers and services. Considers the history and the benefits of O gauge, Discusses the various prototypical gauges that can be successfully modelled in O gauge, Examines making a start in this gauge and practical layout planning, Shows the modeller how to successfully create scenery and model buildings, Covers the choice of locomotives, coaches and wagons, Demonstrates how to achieve an authentic lineside look, Contains a wealth of information, advice and tips, Beautifully illustrated with colour images, including some of the author's own O gauge exhibition layout, Gifford Street, and a number of other layouts This invaluable book is essential reading for all those who wish to start O gauge modelling as well as for those more experienced O gauge modellers who wish to improve their modelling skills. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785002546
• ISBN13: 9781785002540
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.6"