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Electronics and Wiring for Model Railways by Andrew Duckworth (Paperback, 2019)

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In railway modelling, getting the technical components correct is essential for a realistic-looking layout but, unfortunately, these often present the biggest challenges for the hobbyist. Using his own experience as a railway modeller and electronics engineer, Andrew Duckworth provides a guide suitable for all railway modellers, from beginners to the more experienced. With instructions on how and where to use specialist electronic circuits to enhance your layout, this book will help you to achieve a reasonably sophisticated layout. It provides: an overview of the geometry required for building successful model railways; clear explanations of electronics and electrical components; comparisons of direct control and digital command control (DCC); step-by-step instructions for wiring the track, signals, buildings and lighting; reviews of electrical systems, power supplies, wires and cable, control panels and switches and finally, it covers detection, testing and troubleshooting tips. . An overview of the geometry required for building successful model railways . Clear explanations of electronics and electrical components . Comparisons of direct control and digital command control (DCC) . Step-by-step instructions for wiring the track, signals, buildings and lighting . Reviews of electrical systems, power supplies, wires and cable, control panels and switches . Detection, testing and troubleshooting tips . Appendices of terminology, codes and symbols used for both electronics and model railway track plans, together with capacitor conversion tables AUTHOR: Growing up in Africa, Andrew Duckworth received his very first train set (a Hornby) for his twelfth birthday. A gift from his Grandmother in the UK, it had taken months in the post to reach him but sparked a life-long interest in model railways, railway signalling and electronics. 443 colour photographs, 50 diagrams

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PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press LTD

ISBN-139781785006234

eBay Product ID (ePID)19046517153

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Book TitleElectronics and Wiring for Model Railways

AuthorAndrew Duckworth

FormatPaperback

LanguageEnglish

TopicModel Railroads

Publication Year2019

Number of Pages192 Pages

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Item Height246mm

Item Width189mm

Item Weight535g

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Title_AuthorAndrew Duckworth

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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by circloy
14 Aug, 2022
Book is pitched a a higher level than its content
This book would have beginners dealing direct with mains electricity without any safety warnings or recommendatons to ensure all terminals @ mains voltage be protected from accidental contact. Portrayal of railway practices in incorrect in several aspects. Diagrams of pointwork are unclear.
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by wheezerstoys
05 Feb, 2020
Good read.
An excellent reference book, especially for beginners like me.
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by bamford21077
10 Dec, 2019
Great book for beginners
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by 5_merri
12 Aug, 2022
00 railway
Could not get my head round electrics on model railway i was recomended this book and its great simple and explaind and ilistratted well
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by roz.john2012
22 Jan, 2020
Very good book
It covers all aspects in wiring for model railway
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by marcom_53
10 Feb, 2023
Great book in the model railway world off electronics
this is the 2nd edition of this book & the later chapters have been added/updated. The section on lighting your railway layout is worth the money alone off this book. There is basic upstanding if electronics & soldering is touaght.
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by jowhite52
22 Feb, 2023
great book easey to read
great book just the for me and on time
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by alawell-15
22 Feb, 2025
Very good for a lots of tips and help ma...
Very good for a lots of tips and help mainly for a D C layout.
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by b_cbac_8qguv1fe
08 Mar, 2024
every thing you didnt know
usefull book cant do without it
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by jm212248_7
19 Feb, 2020
no comment
every thing
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