Description

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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.

Covered topics include:

An overview of steam locomotives: types, history,

and how they work.

Upgrading and repowering older plastic and brass

models.

Adding DCC and sound; weathering; and

modifying details to reflect various prototypes.