{"product_id":"2940013159501","title":"MODEL TRAINS FOR BEGINNERS - If You Know Nothing About Model Trains This Book Is For You - How To Set Up Your Model Trains From Start To Finish And Create An Awesome Lifelike Model Railroad That Will Captivate Attention And Command A World Of Fun","description":"MODEL TRAINS FOR BEGINNERS\u003cbr\u003eIf You Know Nothing About Model Railroading This Is The Book For You\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow To Set Up Your Model Trains From Start To Finish And Create\u003cbr\u003eAn Awesome Lifelike Model Railroad That Will Captivate Attention\u003cbr\u003eAnd Command A World Of Fun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlie Logan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a young boy I’ll always remember the fond memories of visiting my \u003cbr\u003egrandparents on their farm in Indiana during the sultry months of summer. \u003cbr\u003eFor me half of the fun was getting their via the Pennsylvania railroad \u003cbr\u003eleaving from Penn Station in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was a ten year old boy who couldn't wait for my adventure to begin\u003cbr\u003eon a thirteen hour ride where my parents let me sit by the window. \u003cbr\u003eFrom watching the mammoth, clanging locomotive pull into the platform,\u003cbr\u003edeep under the catacombs of Penn Station to climbing aboard a relic of \u003cbr\u003ethe past I was immediately transported into a world of sights, sounds \u003cbr\u003eand smells riding aboard a diesel locomotive passenger train that whisked \u003cbr\u003eme out of the big city onto a path that journeyed through sleepy towns and \u003cbr\u003erustic countrysides on the way to my destination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was mesmerized by the clicky-clack of the tracks and captivated \u003cbr\u003eby the roaring blare of the engine horn signaling the red flashing \u003cbr\u003elights of railroad crossings where vehicles and town folks patiently\u003cbr\u003ewaited as we zoomed by. These are the memories I will always cherish \u003cbr\u003efor I’m not only a train officando,but a hobbyist who started out with\u003cbr\u003ea Lionel collection as a young boy that grew into a passion over twenty\u003cbr\u003eyears, transforming me into a model railroading enthusiast that I'm able \u003cbr\u003eto share with my family and friends. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou don’t have to jump on the Pennsylvania Railroad to enjoy the bygone\u003cbr\u003eera of trains that are steeped in history and loads of fun.  The beauty \u003cbr\u003eof model railroading is that you can begin at your own pace and create \u003cbr\u003eyour own unique railroading world that you can share with family, friends \u003cbr\u003eand your fellow enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re just starting out or want to expand your model railroading \u003cbr\u003eempire this is the book for you.  Within the pages you will discover...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*  Model Railroading Myths\u003cbr\u003e*  Discover The Superstars Of Model Railroading\u003cbr\u003e*  Scale – Gage And Standards\u003cbr\u003e*  Should Your Tracks Be Circular Or Oval?\u003cbr\u003e*  Shapes \u0026amp; Lengths – What You Need?\u003cbr\u003e*  Discover The Simple Law Of Laying Track\u003cbr\u003e*  Flexible Track – The Dirty Little Secret Of The Model Railroaders\u003cbr\u003e*  How To Adjust The Growth Of Your Track\u003cbr\u003e*  Roadbed – What You Need To Know?\u003cbr\u003e*  Layout Ideas To Get You Started\u003cbr\u003e*  What To Do When Your Railroad Outgrows Your Space\u003cbr\u003e*  Should You Create A Whole House Train?\u003cbr\u003e*  Getting The Power You Need To Run Your Model Train\u003cbr\u003e*  How DCC – Digital Command Control Revolutionizes Model Railroad Wiring\u003cbr\u003e*  Toy Cars Or Model Cars?\u003cbr\u003e*  Locomotives – What You Need To Know\u003cbr\u003e*  HO Or Scale?\u003cbr\u003e*  Building Your Own\u003cbr\u003e*  And Much, Much More…   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel railroading has never been so popular then it is today. There are \u003cbr\u003eorganizations and foundations for model railroading across the country \u003cbr\u003eand the world that will support you in your hobby, that is made up of a\u003cbr\u003ecommunity of like-minded individuals from all walks of life and age groups, \u003cbr\u003ethat opens up the possibility of creating new friendships and discovering\u003cbr\u003ea world of model railroading you never knew existed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy son Steven will be turning ten years old next month. For his birthday \u003cbr\u003epresent he will be taking his first cross country train ride to Los Angeles \u003cbr\u003ewith his mom and dad. We will be leaving from New York’s Penn Station, getting\u003cbr\u003ethe Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and from there the Southwest Chief to LA. \u003cbr\u003eHe can hardly wait. What Steven doesn't know is that when he gets home a\u003cbr\u003ewrapped gift box will be sitting on his bed.  Inside... you guessed it, \u003cbr\u003ea Lionel locomotive that my father first gave to me in mint condition \u003cbr\u003eand raring to go. I can hardly wait!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlie Logan is a model railroading enthusiast with thirty years of \u003cbr\u003emodel railroading experience and growing. He is a member of the NMRA – \u003cbr\u003eNational Model Railroaders Association and looks forward to sharing the \u003cbr\u003ejoy and creativity of model railroading with his son who Charlie expects\u003cbr\u003eone day will run his own railroad.","brand":"All Aboard Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152585048304,"sku":"2940013159501","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013159501_p0.jpg?v=1763588735","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013159501","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}