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Re: Train Book Revisited
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Wed, 6 Mar 2002 06:10:28 GMT
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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?
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> Here's a rough outline of what I mean:
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> Thoughts, ideas, feedback, flames?
> Ashley Glennon
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