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The LEGO Trains Book by Holger Matthes

The LEGO Trains Book

Hardcover – Illustrated, October 24, 2017

Holger Matthes

No Starch Press · Hardcover · October 24, 2017

Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout.

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Who it’s for
Explore LEGO train history, model-building advice, design case studies, and instructions for three train models.
Themes
LEGO train design, Model-building techniques, History of LEGO trains
Genres
Model Railroading, Model Building

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Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs.

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Inside you'll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building tech­niques like SNOT (studs not on top), micro­striping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10+

LEGO Train Design

Explore LEGO train history, model-building advice, design case studies, and instructions for three train models.

Come here for

  • A historical tour of LEGO trains
  • Building instructions for the ICE, the Swiss Crocodile, and a vintage passenger car

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  • Guidance on scale, wheels, motors, and track layout
  • Techniques including SNOT, microstriping, textures, and offset connections

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Model Railroading65%
Model Building63%

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Publisher categories

  • Model Building
  • Model Railroading
  • Railroad Photo Books
Authors
Holger Matthes
Publisher
No Starch Press
Published
October 24, 2017
Format
Hardcover
Theme
LEGO train design · Model-building techniques · History of LEGO trains
Reading lane
Model Building