Review: Perfect for Beginners!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 19, 2013
Many people nowadays don't understand or appreciate why someone would want to invest time and money into a model train hobby.  But as explained in this book there is so much more to the hobby than just a way to pass the time.  The book is right in stating that model trains can be a bonding activity between the young and old and is a great mental stimulation for everyone.  Not only is the history interesting but in some cases it can be good for your health!  This book is great in that it explains the terminology associated with the hobby, including a glossary in the back.  There is also step by step instructions for how to go about building your own model train set-up as well as the various ways you can customize it.  In addition the book provides a guide on what trains to get and the differences in the materials an quality.  All in all this book really gets at the lifestyle and joy that Model Train building can offer.