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My favorite four favorite recommendations for books for new modelers are as follows. 1. HO Layout from Set to Scenery. 2. HO Layout from Start to Finish. The above two books cover the same objective, building a beginner’s 4X8 model railroad but, using different techniques, allowing the beginning modeler to preview more options. 3. The ABCs of Model Railroading. An oldie but a goody with lots of advice on several topics of model railroading. 4. The Practical Guide to HO Model Railroading. One of Kalmbach's many Model Railroader compilation volumes. This book reprints many old articles in model railroader that I find help me generate ideas and recovers many basic techniques These books have been out many years. It is almost a sure bet that you can find second hand copies at your local train show for a decent price. One more book I would like to recommend is "Detailing Tips and Techniques" This is again another compilation volume of old Model Railroader articles that cover how to add interesting little details to your model railroad and is my favorite Kalmbach Book I own. My two favorites from this book are the guy flying the kite scene, and modeling the painting from Edward Hopper titled "Nighthawks"
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