| How To Design A Small Switching Layout |  | Author: Lance Mindheim
Publisher: CreateSpace
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Pages: 74
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Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.3
ISBN: 1449505643
Dewey Decimal Number: 790
EAN: 9781449505646
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Publication Date: September 2, 2009
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A step by step guide to designing the most versatile of all model railroad types. Learn how to: set priorities, pick the best bench work shape, design secondary track, set scenery zones, choose the best industries, and more! Two bonus track plans included. Concepts can be applied to layouts of all sizes.
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 An Excellent Resource for Model Railroaders... July 7, 2010
Joseph W. Reckner (Brandon, FL USA)
This book is another excellent model railroad design resource from Mr. Mindheim!
While most model layout design guides tend to run either to the large, basement size layouts, or the the 'bowl of spaghetti' designs typical up to the 1980's, this book (along with "8 Realistic Track Plans for Small Switching Layouts", also by Mr. Mindheim) gives plenty of tips on designing layouts that
a) Fit into a more modest space
b) Look and operate protoypically
c) Are realistically achievable to complete
The railroads shown offer plenty of ideas that will help you design a layout that will fit your space (and budget)! Highly recommended!
 How To Design A Small Switching Layout April 27, 2010
Russell J. Casey (Perth, Western Australia)
Switching, particularly on a model railroad, has been likened to playing chess as both involve strategy. If you are planning to start a layout and want something small for your first attempt, a switching layout could be just what's needed. Enter this book.
The author has presented interesting information on the 'mechanics' of designing and building a small layout over a number of chapters. This book, however, is not intended for the person with a large basement who wants miles of mainline trackage, but rather someone with a spare room -or part thereof- who wants to maximumise available space.
While it touches on the 'baseboard building' stage it's more of the what and why tracks and structures are utilised the way they are. The result is not a large layout with track everywhere but a plan that will hold the operators interest for quite a while and provide operating interest and enjoyment.
Lots of good information........ April 18, 2010
Todd L. Walton
This book is specifically about layout design and does a good job of exploring all the things that a beginner should learn when designing a layout for the first time. Sometimes it's easy to overdo a design. Planning to the smallest detail can be fun but, I've personally found that a design is better used as a sketchpad for ideas.
Great book for all model railroaders January 9, 2010
Thomas P. Klimoski Jr. (Miami, FL)
Lance Mindheim presents many ideas to consider when designing and building a shelf layout. He presents the tips with straight forward diagrams and explinations.Photographs showcase some of his layouts and excellent modeling along with prototype photographs to represent ideas presented in the book.
The track plan in the final chapter incorporates all the ideas and suggestions presented in the preceeding chapters. The plan highlights Lance's ideas about prototypical operations and that less track can make a small layout look more realistic. Many times modelers try to squeeze in just one more track or turnout and it detracts from the overall look of the layout. Lance also presents some basic measurements of turnouts, yard ladders, and other track configurations so that the modeler will know just how much room it will take when designing their own layout.
I wish that this book had come out before I built my current layout. I could have used the information to prevent some of the problem issues that I have dealt with during construction and operation of my layout. I have fallen into many of the traps that Lance mentions in the book to avoid. I highly recommend this book to all considering building a model railroad layout. Model railroaders of all levels can learn something from this book.
Does as it says on the tin January 9, 2010
T. J. Fockens (Devon, UK)
Great book. A straight forward, easy to understand book about a subject many struggle with, designing a layout. Its easy to lay track, but to do it right and give years of satisfaction is another. Lance talks you trough the design process, illustrates pitfalls do's and don'ts in a clear way, and sets about designing a switching layout in stages so you can follow the process and understand why it's done, including alternatives.
A great book by one of the masters of building model railroads. Recommend it highly!
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