Miniature Railway - General Interest 

Miniature Railways by Michael Crofts 
 
Miniature Railways was written by the builder of the Perrygrove Railway and published by Shire Publications in 2001. Priced at £5.99 it is intended as an introduction to this fascinating subject.

This little book makes an excellent gift for anyone who likes small railways. It is very well illustrated and has received favourable reviews:
  • a superb introduction to all aspects of miniature railways.....
  • As an introduction to its subject matter this colourful little book is a real winner....
  • All chapters are supported by superb photographs, past and present.....
  • Aimed at the general reader, the text is comprehensive yet fun......
  • It’s an enjoyable book, tackling an immense subject in a friendly, easy-to-use format and is well worth considering........
  • Excellently produced and good value.

The book is A5 size with 48 pages. It has 64 colour illustrations, 12 historic views, a gazetteer of places to visit, a bibliography, and details of clubs and societies.

 
Model Railroads by Brian Hollingsworth 
 
Awaiting further details.
 
 
 
Liliputbahnen - English Edition by Walter Strauss 
 
The German edition was originally published in 1938. This english edition was published by Robin Butterell in 1988. The translation by Robin Caseley. It was available in paperback ISBN 0 9514796 1 X or hardbound ISBN 0 9514796 0 1.
 
One of several volumes on railways, Strauss deals in this volume with miniature railways, his subject matter being almost entirely English miniature railways from 2.5 inch gage up to 18 inch gauge. Those German railways included feature 15 inch gauge. Also feature are manned model ships from Germany.
 
The hardback edition does not have a dust cover. It is bound in green fabric with gold blocking. Size: 220 x 303 mm, 312 pages, 362 B&W images. Only a limited number was printed and each is numbered.
 
Availability: Scarce.
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Master Railroad Builder by Steve Booth
 
Published in 1992 by Paragon Productions at a price of 65 US Dollars. ISBN 0-9411178-03-X.
 
Steve features everything you need to know about building miniature railroads, US style. As well as locomotive and rolling stock, there are sections on track, switch, bridge, tunnel and signal construction. The writer's own railway, The Tipsico Lakeshore is also featured plus a chapter on Walt Disney.
 
Hadbound with full cover dust jacket. 286 x 224mm. 353 pages with over 500 B&W & colour photos, maps & drawings.
 
Current Availability: Scarce
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