There's a nostalgia associated with and -- even if it's unspoken. Railroads take us back to an earlier era. A more basic time. When spending a week or more on a train was seen as a luxury -- an event in itself -- not at as merely a mode of transportation. You've probably already scouted some model railroad shows. You've no doubt recognized the camaraderie and the passion these folks have. And yes, you're interested in becoming a part of that. " " will help you do just that! It's a comprehensive guide to model railroading written for someone who is , starting with some basic "train knowledge" & terminologies, and continuing on to the more detailed aspects of the hobby. And yes, this hobby can indeed get quite detailed. And that tends to be intimidating to some people. The beauty of this hobby is that . You'll discover that every model railroader is in it for the love of the trains and the history. The vast majority of us are not out to make a fast buck from our interests. Here's some of the things you'll learn in " - How to create stunning terrain in your scenery with these 3 simple techniques... - - 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to build your own benchwork... - A pennies on the dollar approach to finding model train parts... - 3 proven steps to running multiple trains on one track... - When to add onto your set with locomotives and rolling stock... - How to do general maintenance on your model trains and tracks...