| The Classic Layout Designs of John Armstrong: A Compilation of Ideas and Commentary from the Dean of Custom Layout Designers (Model Railroader Series) |  | Author: John H. Armstrong
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 539,732
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 96
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 0890244170
Dewey Decimal Number: 62519
EAN: 9780890244173
ASIN: 0890244170
Publication Date: April 1, 2001
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Product Description
A compilation of ideas and commentary from the dean of custom layout designers. This notable designer has contributed to Model Railroader Magazine since the 1950s. This exciting book features easy-to-follow layout designs for sophisticated layouts. Ideal for intermediate and advanced model railroaders. 8.25" x 10.75"; 96 pages; 75 photos; softcover.
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An Education In Model Railroad Layout Planning July 10, 2006
Tetsu Uma (Illinois Native in Manassas Park, VA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The late John Armstrong is considered by many in the model railroad community to be the Dean of layout planning and now I know why. The tricks, tips, and explanations he gives are first rate and I understand so much more about layout planning and design such as why to use easements for curves and how to plan them (P. 18) or how to integrate crossovers into a simple dog bone layout for the best effect (use two, P. 30). Never have I seen any designs get more use out of space but at the same time keeping a regard for scenery and not looking "toy-like." I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it extremely useful.
The Classic Layout Designs of John Armstrong March 20, 2006
Louis Q. La Salle (Perkasie,PA)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
As long as your interested in Model railroading, as I am. This is a definative work. it make fascinating reading.
Practical and smart projects August 15, 2005
Paulo V. W. Radtke (Curitiba, PR Brazil)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book is a great companion to "Track Planning for Realistic Operation: Prototype Railroad Concepts for Your Model Railroad", also by John Armstrong. Unlike other layout plan books, this has many details on the operational aspect of these layouts, decisions on how to recreate in scale an specific prototype and notes that make the book a complete reference on these layouts, not only a set of plans gathered on a book with no further detail (which is exactly what we often see in layout books). Layouts range from small to larger size, so there's is inspiration for everyone inside, from begginer's to advanced modellers.
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