Just getting started. Actually spent the last week moving an old shed from down in my pasture up to the fence line along my yard so I can resotore it and turn it into a train station with an HO scale train set up. Still have a lot of work on the shed before I start but I thought I'd join a forum and start learning, the project is a joint adventure between me and my 6 year old son, I just broke into my early 40's so I should have patience enough for the adventure.
If someone can explain how to put in photos I'll share my progress as I move along. The shed I'm restoring is 10X12 and has a distinct look that resembles an old railroad caboose and I plan on adding the top look out to it so it even enhances the look and feel.
Can anyone recommend some good books to get me going. The only knowledge I have is similar to another topic running right now in that I used to have a Tyco train set, in fact I still have it boxed up out in the shed so I plan on using some of that as a starting point but I plan on expanding and what I would like is some books giving a good start on layout planning, electrical set up, and how to do the scenery. I have a complete wood shop with all the tools and I have lots of artistic abilities so the talent I think I have covered I just want to have some direction so I don't do everything the hard way.
Any recommendations on some good books to get me on my way and some direction on photo posting would be great, hope to get to know everyone along the way. I'm also a man with many hobbies so anything I can help anyone else with I'd sure be glad to give it a shot.
Some of my hobbies include, Custom picture framing and matting, Geocaching, ATV riding, Fly Fishing fanatic, Classic Mustang collecting, Jeep off roading, Camping and old ghost town/mine exploration. Among many others.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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If someone can explain how to put in photos I'll share my progress as I move along. The shed I'm restoring is 10X12 and has a distinct look that resembles an old railroad caboose and I plan on adding the top look out to it so it even enhances the look and feel.
Can anyone recommend some good books to get me going. The only knowledge I have is similar to another topic running right now in that I used to have a Tyco train set, in fact I still have it boxed up out in the shed so I plan on using some of that as a starting point but I plan on expanding and what I would like is some books giving a good start on layout planning, electrical set up, and how to do the scenery. I have a complete wood shop with all the tools and I have lots of artistic abilities so the talent I think I have covered I just want to have some direction so I don't do everything the hard way.
Any recommendations on some good books to get me on my way and some direction on photo posting would be great, hope to get to know everyone along the way. I'm also a man with many hobbies so anything I can help anyone else with I'd sure be glad to give it a shot.
Some of my hobbies include, Custom picture framing and matting, Geocaching, ATV riding, Fly Fishing fanatic, Classic Mustang collecting, Jeep off roading, Camping and old ghost town/mine exploration. Among many others.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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