A Realistic HO Layout for Beginners: Step-By-Step Instructions for Building a Complete HO Scale Layout

by Lou Sassi

Includes step-by-step photographic instructions on constructing benchwork, laying track, wiring, building scenery, and operating trains. By Lou Sassi.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890242143
• ISBN13: 9780890242148
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.2" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

What's really up!

I ordered this book hoping to learn more about how to use HO scale, but thats not what is really about. I paid $9.09 for the book. I thought that would reasonable to help clear up my confusion on using HO scaling, however when I took it out of the wrapping there was a sticker for $5.99. WOW! After going through the book, I didn't find a whole lot that I could use. Oh well, live and learn.

REALISTIC Is The Key!

Lou Sassi is a master model railroader and this is a excellent place for beginners to start their initiation into the hobby. If you just yearn to put down an oval of track and run trains (which IS great fun!), you don't need to buy this book. If, on the other hand, you've been captivated by photos of super realistic layouts and wished you knew someone who could help you get started on building one - this book will be worth every penny you pay for it. If you don't know what "L Girder" benchwork is or why you might want to use it, Lou will tell you what, why, and how to do it. If you marvel at ground cover that looks more like an aerial photograph than a model, Mr. Sassi will show you how it's done. Even the beginner can do this. Each phase of construction contains photos, detailed lists of tools and materials, and step-by-step instructions. While it may seem complicated in its entirety (the mark of a realistic model)the individual skills are really easy for the beginner to grasp. This is a really useful book.