Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains: A Hi-rail Guide

An avid model railroader for more than 30 years, he especially enjoys making scenery and kitbashing structures. Dennis is also a commercial photographer, and his photos have appeared in Classic Toy Trains, Model Railroader, and O Gauge Railroading. He has contributed numerous articles to Classic Toy Trains, and his four-part series on the Sandy Harbor Terminal Ry., which was the basis for this book. Dennis lives in Independence, MO., with his wife Sandy and Madigan, their wire-haired dachshund mix. They have three children.

Introduction  4

Chapter 1: Planning the foundation  8
Chapter 2: Laying track  14
Chapter 3: Building a harbor  22
Chapter 4: Adding bridges  30
Chapter 5: Designing the setting  40
Chapter 6: Creating a cityscape  56
Chapter 7: Modeling structures  68
Chapter 8: Kitbashing buildings  82

About the Author  95