MODEL TRAINS FOR BEGINNERSIf You Know Nothing About Model Railroading This Is The Book For YouHow To Set Up Your Model Trains From Start To Finish And CreateAn Awesome Lifelike Model Railroad That Will Captivate AttentionAnd Command A World Of FunCharlie LoganAs a young boy I’ll always remember the fond memories of visiting my grandparents on their farm in Indiana during the sultry months of summer. For me half of the fun was getting their via the Pennsylvania railroad leaving from Penn Station in New York City.I was a ten year old boy who couldn't wait for my adventure to beginon a thirteen hour ride where my parents let me sit by the window. From watching the mammoth, clanging locomotive pull into the platform,deep under the catacombs of Penn Station to climbing aboard a relic of the past I was immediately transported into a world of sights, sounds and smells riding aboard a diesel locomotive passenger train that whisked me out of the big city onto a path that journeyed through sleepy towns and rustic countrysides on the way to my destination. I was mesmerized by the clicky-clack of the tracks and captivated by the roaring blare of the engine horn signaling the red flashing lights of railroad crossings where vehicles and town folks patientlywaited as we zoomed by. These are the memories I will always cherish for I’m not only a train officando,but a hobbyist who started out witha Lionel collection as a young boy that grew into a passion over twentyyears, transforming me into a model railroading enthusiast that I'm able to share with my family and friends. You don’t have to jump on the Pennsylvania Railroad to enjoy the bygoneera of trains that are steeped in history and loads of fun. The beauty of model railroading is that you can begin at your own pace and create your own unique railroading world that you can share with family, friends and your fellow enthusiasts.Whether you’re just starting out or want to expand your model railroading empire this is the book for you. Within the pages you will discover...* Model Railroading Myths* Discover The Superstars Of Model Railroading* Scale – Gage And Standards* Should Your Tracks Be Circular Or Oval?* Shapes & Lengths – What You Need?* Discover The Simple Law Of Laying Track* Flexible Track – The Dirty Little Secret Of The Model Railroaders* How To Adjust The Growth Of Your Track* Roadbed – What You Need To Know?* Layout Ideas To Get You Started* What To Do When Your Railroad Outgrows Your Space* Should You Create A Whole House Train?* Getting The Power You Need To Run Your Model Train* How DCC – Digital Command Control Revolutionizes Model Railroad Wiring* Toy Cars Or Model Cars?* Locomotives – What You Need To Know* HO Or Scale?* Building Your Own* And Much, Much More… Model railroading has never been so popular then it is today. There are organizations and foundations for model railroading across the country and the world that will support you in your hobby, that is made up of acommunity of like-minded individuals from all walks of life and age groups, that opens up the possibility of creating new friendships and discoveringa world of model railroading you never knew existed.My son Steven will be turning ten years old next month. For his birthday present he will be taking his first cross country train ride to Los Angeles with his mom and dad. We will be leaving from New York’s Penn Station, gettingthe Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and from there the Southwest Chief to LA. He can hardly wait. What Steven doesn't know is that when he gets home awrapped gift box will be sitting on his bed. Inside... you guessed it, a Lionel locomotive that my father first gave to me in mint condition and raring to go. I can hardly wait!About The Author Charlie Logan is a model railroading enthusiast with thirty years of model railroading experience and growing. He is a member of the NMRA – National Model Railroaders Association and looks forward to sharing the joy and creativity of model railroading with his son who Charlie expectsone day will run his own railroad.