Layout building is perhaps the most exciting, rewarding and challenging aspect of creating a model railway.  Making the right design decisions and choosing good construction techniques are vital to ensure success...

Learn how to build a shelf layout by exploring the possibilities, practicalities, and challenges of linear layout design in a variety of layouts with construction details.

Offering ten simple but effective layouts for those who believe they do not have the space at home for a model railway, this resource provides an insight into layouts which are practical, economical but, above all, enjoyable.

Get started in railway modeling today! This comprehensive guide will show you how. Includes all basic techniques, including layout planning, laying track, making tunnels, adding details, constructing buildings, and more...

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 modelrailroad design. A complete miniature world with a theme, purpose, andatmosphere...

Provides the construction steps for building a walkaround 4 x 8 layout. Photographs, diagrams, and helful instructions show how to construct benchwork and scenery, lay track, build detailed structures, weather freight cars, and more.

Using photos, illustrations, and a straightforward style, notable Model Railroader magazine author Tony Koester shows you how to make creative, plausible choices for the concept and construction of your next model railroad...

Detailed photographs and diagrams show how to turn a basic HO train set into a complete 4x8 layout in eight easy steps! Includes instructions on constructing benchwork, laying track, constructing scenery, and more.

Get started with Digital Command Control (DCC)! This how-to guide covers the basics, with an overview of DCC, track wiring, cab bus wiring, and converting an existing layout to DCC. Written by Mike Polsgrove, Model Railroader s columnist on DCC.