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One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3) | 
 enlarge | Author: Linn Westcott
Brand: Kalmbach
Category: Book
List Price: $9.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 283223
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 72
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.1 x 0.2
MPN: KAL12012
ISBN: 0890245126
Dewey Decimal Number: 625.19
EAN: 9780890245125
ASIN: 0890245126
Publication Date: June 1960
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Product Description
This is a 72 page guide to 101 Model Railroading Track Plans from Kalmbach Books. Every one of the 101 track plans in this book is an adventure in model railroad design. A complete miniature world with a theme, purpose, and atmosphere. The plans range in size from tiny layouts that would fit on a card table to a huge estate-size railroad designed for a specifically built building. The author also explains how to convert the plans for use in the various model railroad scales, how to build a layout from a plan, and how to choose the plan best suited to your space and personality. Plans are included for N, HO, S and O scale railroads. FEATURES: Glossy softcover 72 page book. Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. Includes incredibly detailed scale drawings for each layout. Each plan is built around a railroad theme with an atmosphere of real, or sometimes imaginary countryside that can be used on any model railroad. The plans, arranged by size, are presented in simple steps to help you: -Choose the best plan -Modify it if desired -Build the railroad of your dreams! INCLUDES: One 72 page 101 Model Railroading Track Plans Book SPECS: Pages: 72 Width: 8-1/4"" (209mm) Height: 10-3/4"" (289mm)
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 Excellent book for ideas July 5, 2008
I bought this book to get ideas for a N-scale layout and found many interesting options, at this price it is almost a no-brainer for model enthusiasts.
That said, converting to N-scale isn't painless. The 1/2 of the HO measurements doesn't leave enough room and the tracks are already very close and the turnouts much smaller that what we have available pre-built (both these problems become worse because I use Kato Unitrack). This can be solved by giving yourself a little more room (I converted a 10x6 HO layout to a 7x4 N layout and used the free XtrkCad software for the details).
 Track Materials June 11, 2008
Good book with plans for all scales and space. I was looking for plans that included the track material requirements to make such layout possible. Experience helpful as far as track goes otherwise guess work is a requirement.
A Venerable Idea Book August 12, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I think I have bought this book 3 or 4 times in my life. It has been around for a very long time. I have never built any of the layouts presented within but it has served as a great idea book from time to time. That's really what it is for.
This book first made its appearance before the advent of N scale but the tables have been updated. Each plan gives scaling dimensions for N, TT, HO, S and O. Try finding anything else with TT information!
The sizes present range from simple bookshelf layouts and small plywood tables to large building club layouts. A good idea can be had from anywhere. The book is still around because it remains and will probably always remain a source of inspiration or daydreams.
 Great Track Plans! March 19, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Linn Westcott was a master when it comes to model railroading and his track plans emphasized that fact. This book in it's first edition provided me with numerous ideas for my railroads in various scales over the years. Highly recommended.
A Must Have For Any Model Railroader March 22, 1999
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have had this book since it's first publishing over twenty years ago and it still inspires me everytime I look through it. Back then Mr. Westcott didn't inlcude 'N' scale, but the book provides so much information on how to re-calculate the dimensions not just for his layouts but for any designs you might wish to try. It also outlines parameters by which you can design your own layouts.
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