Basic Reference Texts

General reference texts that would be of assistance to the beginning modeller:

(not related to a particular prototype railroad or specific scale)
This is, by no means, an exhaustive list of books or other publications.

Books

• Carstens Publications
  • Complete Layout Plans - suitable for sectional track

• Kalmbach Publications
  • Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby
  • Basic Buildings
  • Simple Scenery
  • Tables for Your Trains
  • Tips on Track
  • Wiring Basics

• Wild Swan
  • 7mm Modelling: Part 1 - an introduction (by Gordon Gravett)
  • 7mm Modelling: Part 2 - building the layout (by Gordon Gravett)

Periodicals

• Magazines usually containing articles and information suitable to the beginner
  • Model Railroader
  • Railroad Model Craftsman

A searchable index of magazine articles