| |
After noting the continuing popularity of trains at shows and events, plus
all the excitement at BricksWest, it dawned on me that I had not seen a LEGO
train publication. I noticed that an idea book thread has been bantered
about here, but was curious if anyone was considering writing a book more
along the lines of a beginners handbook?
Here's a rough outline of what I mean:
1. Overview/Getting started.
2. Track planning, bench building and space allocation.
3. Themes/Motifs/Livery. American, Euro plus Era/Epoch.
4. Loco building basics. Steam, Diesel, Electric.
5. Rolling stock, building basics.
6. Scenery building basics.
7. Structure building basics.
8. Expanding your layout or making modules.
8. Public displays and transporting your models to show.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
As you have already discussed (in previous threads), there is more than
enough material to make a train book/idea book worthwhile. There's even a
chance that a company like Kalmbach publishing (known for train books) would
assist with this or, one could self publish.
I am surprised to see so many MINDSTORMS books but not a single LEGO train
book (that I am aware of). Isn't the market for a train book larger?
Thoughts, ideas, feedback, flames?
Ashley Glennon
|
|
| |
I'm currently working on the manuscript and talking with a publisher. So I
think it's a good idea! :)
SteveB
In lugnet.trains, Ashley Glennon writes:
> After noting the continuing popularity of trains at shows and events, plus
> all the excitement at BricksWest, it dawned on me that I had not seen a LEGO
> train publication. I noticed that an idea book thread has been bantered
> about here, but was curious if anyone was considering writing a book more
> along the lines of a beginners handbook?
>
> Here's a rough outline of what I mean:
>
> 1. Overview/Getting started.
> 2. Track planning, bench building and space allocation.
> 3. Themes/Motifs/Livery. American, Euro plus Era/Epoch.
> 4. Loco building basics. Steam, Diesel, Electric.
> 5. Rolling stock, building basics.
> 6. Scenery building basics.
> 7. Structure building basics.
> 8. Expanding your layout or making modules.
> 8. Public displays and transporting your models to show.
> Etc. Etc. Etc.
>
> As you have already discussed (in previous threads), there is more than
> enough material to make a train book/idea book worthwhile. There's even a
> chance that a company like Kalmbach publishing (known for train books) would
> assist with this or, one could self publish.
>
> I am surprised to see so many MINDSTORMS books but not a single LEGO train
> book (that I am aware of). Isn't the market for a train book larger?
>
> Thoughts, ideas, feedback, flames?
> Ashley Glennon
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Ashley Glennon writes:
> As you have already discussed (in previous threads), there is more than
> enough material to make a train book/idea book worthwhile. There's even a
> chance that a company like Kalmbach publishing (known for train books) would
> assist with this or, one could self publish.
That is actually a stellar idea! In fact, so good, LEGO Direct is working on
a project right up this alley now. We are still in the pre-planning stages,
but the concept is shaping up to include a combination of stuff:
- Getting started with LEGO Trains
- LEGO Train history
- Tips and Tricks from LEGO Master builders and community builders
- Community projects
and perhaps even some content related to train layouts and displays!
I will pass along more information as I get it. Keep in mind all of this is
very very early on, so things might change!
Jake
---
Jake McKee
Sr. Producer
LEGO Direct
PS: My apologies for making an official post within .trains, but I felt it
was important to make sure to follow up directly. Hopefully this is OK!
|
|
| |
Jake,
Will this be like the classic idea books that were distributed in toy stores
or will this be more along the lines of the recently published Ultimate Lego
book? I always loved the old idea books.
I'm looking forward to more information on this.
Bryan
"Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> wrote in message
news:GsL0qw.AHJ@lugnet.com...
> That is actually a stellar idea! In fact, so good, LEGO Direct is working • on
> a project right up this alley now. We are still in the pre-planning • stages,
> but the concept is shaping up to include a combination of stuff:
>
> - Getting started with LEGO Trains
> - LEGO Train history
> - Tips and Tricks from LEGO Master builders and community builders
> - Community projects
>
> and perhaps even some content related to train layouts and displays!
>
> I will pass along more information as I get it. Keep in mind all of this • is
> very very early on, so things might change!
>
> Jake
>
> ---
> Jake McKee
> Sr. Producer
> LEGO Direct
>
>
> PS: My apologies for making an official post within .trains, but I felt it
> was important to make sure to follow up directly. Hopefully this is OK!
|
|
| |
In lugnet.trains, Bryan Kinkel writes:
> Jake,
>
> Will this be like the classic idea books that were distributed in toy stores
> or will this be more along the lines of the recently published Ultimate Lego
> book? I always loved the old idea books.
>
> I'm looking forward to more information on this.
We are still working out the details. The one thing that is certain is that
if the book comes to be, it will include both community and "LEGO" content.
Jake
---
Jake McKee
Sr. Producer
LEGO Direct
|
|
| |
It would be a good idea to have one or more LEGO train books.
It should contain more information than the DK book which is just a "coffee
table".
David
|
|
|
