| One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3) |  | Author: Linn Westcott
Brand: Kalmbach
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 72
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Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.1 x 0.2
MPN: 12012
ISBN: 0890245126
Dewey Decimal Number: 625.19
EAN: 9780890245125
ASIN: 0890245126
Publication Date: August 28, 2008
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Product Description
Here is a Kalmbach 12012 "101 Track Plans For Model Railroaders" Soft Cover Book by Linn H. Westcott. The copyright date is 1993. Features 72 pages with track plans for N, TT, HO, S, and O scale model railroads.
The Trainz SKU for this item is S11448222.
Manufacturer: Kalmbach
Product Number: 12012
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (M.S.R.P) for this item is $7.95.
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 Outstanding December 7, 2009
lotsobooks (Indiana, USA)
I used this book about 18 years ago for a very small N scale layout - 2.5' x 3' - since I lived in an apartment at the time. I have received many compliments on my layout even though it is now in the basement of my house next to my husband's O scale layout that is 17' x 9' and has been shown on home tours. As others have mentioned, the book covers how to make each of the layouts in all sorts of scales from N to O.
 Planning made easy May 3, 2009
Roger J. Van Parys (Spokane, WA)
This book is an esential for planning. It would be most useful for those looking to build smaller RRs.
One of the BEST plan books on the market!! May 2, 2009
David P. Rouleau (Still River,MA USA)
This is the BEST of the best,of model railroad plan books,you can get. All plans can easily converted to any scale,from Z to G.Just photo-copy each plan you like,clip out the parts of each plan you like,annd then draw out your layout site in scale squares,and the piece together your own dream layout!!
Track Planning February 7, 2009
Gerald E. Palmer
101 Track Plans is full of great ideas that can be pieced together from the many plans to make your own unique track layout. Of course, they can also be used as shown for a quick start. Spending significant planning time on the front end can save you many hours and disappointment during the assembly phase.
An excellent book to glean ideas for your own model railroad! January 18, 2009
My Own Twin (Ottawa, IL USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this book back in about 1984 or so. I was getting ready to build my dream railroad, and I needed ideas.....I found loads of ideas in this book!!! I picked bits and pieces from several of the plans in this book, and combined them to come up with that dream layout!
I used plan #46 The Jordan Valley RR, as the basis for my layout. However, it was too narrow, so I 'stretched' it out 2.5 feet further, making it 12' x 10.5'. I also needed a freight yard and engine facilities, so I added onto the plan on one end to include a 10' long yard and service area.
I made a few other adjustments to track placement here and there also. Added in several extra industrial spurs, extended extra mainline trackage on another addition. And various other things. This was the first layout that I ever built without any sectional track. I had never used 'flex-track' before, but I did on this layout! I never knew it could be so simple! You can do so much more with 'flex' than with sectional you'd be astounded! If you're a 'sectional' user, give 'flex-track' a try....you'll love the ease of use as well as the results!
Using 'flex' is like playing "connect the dots". Lay out your turnouts and crossings where they need to be, and then pencil in the connecting tracks. Once you have everything the way you want it, start the roadbed and track installation. Don't be afraid to experiment and try different things! Model railroading is fun!!!
I built my 'dream layout' in 1985....and it hasn't changed much in all those years! A few minor tweaks here and there, but no major changes to the original. The only major changes have occurred in the freight yard and engine facilities, and that wasn't until last year (2008), as they had never been completely finished...all that's left to do now is some scenic work!
So if you're considering build a new model railroad layout, or you're looking to tweak or modify your existing layout, grab this book for some great inspiration! You won't be disappointed in the least!!!
Happy Railroading!
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