The LEGO Trains Book
Oct 2017 · No Starch Press
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About this ebook
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.
Inside you'll find:
-A historical tour of LEGO trains
-Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car
-Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors
-Advice on advanced building techniques like SNOT (studs not on top), microstriping, creating textures, and making offset connections
-Case studies of the design process
-Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs
For ages 10+
Inside you'll find:
-A historical tour of LEGO trains
-Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car
-Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors
-Advice on advanced building techniques like SNOT (studs not on top), microstriping, creating textures, and making offset connections
-Case studies of the design process
-Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs
For ages 10+
Ratings and reviews
4.7
13 reviews
ABHINN BHARGAVA
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November 2, 2017
Good book I want to buy it. From where should i buy? I live in India.
3 people found this review helpful
ranjeet yadav
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October 31, 2019
Good
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Anil Das
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August 29, 2021
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About the author
Holger Matthes is a hobbyist who has been building with LEGO since 2000. He was involved in the creation of various official LEGO projects such as the Hobby Train set #10183 and frequently presents his models and gives workshops at LEGO exhibitions worldwide.
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