Softcover. 288 pages. The Model Railroader's Handbook is a comprehensive guide featuring easy-to-follow facts accompanied by charts, photographs, and illustrations. Perfect for new and seasoned model railroaders, this book includes common terms, general model railroading information, general model train details, and measurements along with chapters covering track and tracklaying, electricity and wiring, painting and weathering, scenery, prototype info, and so much more.