Duckworth, Andrew
Electronics and Wiring for Model Railways
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785006234
- author:
- Duckworth, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Model Railroading,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Electronics and Wiring for Model Railways is a comprehensive guide for railway modellers, covering the technical components that can make or break a realistic layout. With the help of an electronics engineer's expertise, Andrew Duckworth provides clear instructions on how to use specialist electronic circuits to enhance your model railway.
This book offers a detailed overview of the geometry required for building successful model railways, along with explanations of electronics and electrical components. You'll find step-by-step instructions for wiring the track, signals, buildings, and lighting, as well as reviews of electrical systems, power supplies, wires, and control panels.
Additional features include detection, testing, and troubleshooting tips, as well as appendices of terminology, codes, and symbols used for both electronics and model railway track plans. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced modeller, this book will help you achieve a reasonably sophisticated layout.