Almost ready to start... (I think)

[Anonymous]

Okay, so I have the idea of what I want to do with my first layout, still need to purchase everything (But my wife has a new job so we have more money available for my hobby and hers :))

What I'm wondering about is, I want to get a book kind of like a How-to type of thing since I have no clue what I'm doing. I can line up track by eye but the scenery and the techniques need to be explained to me. So are there any suggestions on a good book or 2 that I can read and learn with?BLOCKED SCRIPTinsertsmilie('[8D]')
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[mgruber]

Kalmbach & Model Railroader have several books that can get you started in the right direction. ie: Model Railroad Planning, Model Trains Step by Step, which comes with a CD, How to build Realistic Scenery, etc. Check out thier web site for more info. Good Luck and take your time.

[Javern]

Trackwork and Lineside Detail, Building City Scenery, Painting and Weathering Railroad Models, How To Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery. All excellent books by Kalmbach and can be found at hobby stores, Ebay, Amazon.com,