The LEGO Trains Book

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.<br><br>Inside you'll find:<br>-A historical tour of LEGO trains <br>-Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE) the Swiss &#147;Crocodile&#148; and a vintage passenger car <br>-Tips for controlling your trains with transformers receivers and motors <br>-Advice on advanced building tech&#173;niques like SNOT (studs not on top) micro&#173;striping creating textures and making offset connections <br>-Case studies of the design process <br>-Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs<br><br>For ages 10+