Every year thousands upon thou-
sands of Americans, young and old
alike, begin operations on the
world's most fascinating hobby—
building model railroads in their
cellars, attics, garages, playrooms,
or wherever there may be a few
square feet of available space.
Every year thousands more add ex-
citing new features to already-ex-
isting layouts, achieving remark-
able realism with the simplest ma-
terials and tools, and gaining addi-
tional pleasure from the free use
of their imagination and ingenuity.
Here is the most practical book
ever written on this most popu-
lar pastime. When you have read
it, you will be equipped to build
and operate a complete model
railroad system from the simplest
wiring to the most detailed land-
scaping. Regardless of whether
you seek a compact and econom-
ical layout, or a more elaborate
and expensive one, this book
has the ideas and the informa-
tion you want. It is your guide to
years and years of fascinating
