From the basics of tracklaying, wiring, and maintaining locomotives tot he finer points of scenery building, painting, weathering, and detailing models, every aspect of modeling is presented in this up-to-date reference. Packied with simple tips and techniques and instructions for building a basic 4 x 8-foot HO scale layout with scenery. From Model Railroader magazine. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pgs; 150 color and 5 b&w photos; softcover.