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The LEGO Trains Book

Author Holger Matthes
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Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
$24.95 US
No Starch | No Starch Press
9.31"W x 9.31"H x 0.81"D   | 33 oz | 14 per carton
On sale Oct 24, 2017 | 248 Pages | 9781593278199
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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.

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+
"A really great resource for anyone that is interested in LEGO trains, whether you're just getting into the hobby or have been interested in LEGO trains for quite a while . . . I cannot recommend this book enough."
—Adam King, Adam's Brick Junction
Holger Matthes is a hobbyist who has been building with LEGO since 2000. He was involved in the creation of various official LEGO projects such as the Hobby Train set #10183 and frequently presents his models and gives workshops at LEGO exhibitions worldwide.
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Introduction

Chapter 1: A History of LEGO Trains
Chapter 2: Basic Building Principles
Chapter 3: Designing Your Own Models
Chapter 4: A Case Study in Design
Chapter 5: Building Instructions and Inspiration

Index

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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.

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+

Praise

"A really great resource for anyone that is interested in LEGO trains, whether you're just getting into the hobby or have been interested in LEGO trains for quite a while . . . I cannot recommend this book enough."
—Adam King, Adam's Brick Junction

Author

Holger Matthes is a hobbyist who has been building with LEGO since 2000. He was involved in the creation of various official LEGO projects such as the Hobby Train set #10183 and frequently presents his models and gives workshops at LEGO exhibitions worldwide.
Holger Matthes View titles by Holger Matthes

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: A History of LEGO Trains
Chapter 2: Basic Building Principles
Chapter 3: Designing Your Own Models
Chapter 4: A Case Study in Design
Chapter 5: Building Instructions and Inspiration

Index
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