The late steam and steam-to-diesel transition era remain very popular with model railroaders. This book offers modelers a single reference guide for upgrading, detailing, modifying, and maintaining their steam locomotive models. Includes:
- an overview of steam locomotives: types, history, and how they work.
- upgrading and repowering older plastic and brass models.
- adding DCC and sound.
- weathering.
- modifying details to reflect various prototypes. This 8-1/4" x 10-3/4" book contains 96 pages and 200 color photos.