Recommended by John
Hi, it’s John here…
If you’re not one
of my regular subscribers, let me quickly tell you a little about
myself… And then I’ll tell you what model train resources I recommend…
even if you are a complete beginner, or are an advanced railroader.
Okay… I’ve been
collecting, building, buying and selling model trains for over 10 years.
It all started with a simple Birthday gift. It was an figure 8 Canadian
Rail Hauler HO scale model train set (which I still own today)… I
absolutely loved that train set…
Every other
opportunity for a gift I was asking for extra track, new locomotives,
passenger carriages, building kits and more… I remember spending hours
in the local hobby shop looking at the large range of accessories and
wondering how I could earn the money to buy them…
Fast forward 10 years later…
And I’m constantly
amazed at the fun this hobby has provided me. It has, and will be, a
hobby for life! Not only has it been fun but I’ve learned so many
technical skills… carpentry, electrical wiring, problem solving and
design. I’ve learned to be creative and developed a hands-on knowledge
of geography from making landscapes. I learned how bridges are put
together so they don’t collapse…
Creating miniature replicas of life has allowed me to enter a different world.
Over those 10 years
I have been through literally every emotion imaginable. Frustration…
anger… jubilation; although the frustration was mostly self-inflicted as
I had ignored the basics!
I think I own most
model train books on the market… every time I wanted to build a new
landscape, set up new controllers or fix a problem… I would buy a book
to tell me how.
Here’s The Problem…
See, nowadays, with
all the latest advancements in model trains… being able to control
multiple trains from one controller, steam locos with steam and sound…
it is very easy to make some expensive mistakes.
And this is the
exact reason why a few weeks ago (and after continually being asked to
do so for over 2 years), I decided to review the model train “how to”
books on the market…
What Happened…
The truth was, most
books were okay… But a beginner, or an advanced railroader, would have
to buy 5 or 6 books (maybe even more) to get 80% of the information they
needed… that was until I found 2 downloadable books – Model Trains for
Beginners and Model Train Help.
I bought both of these ebooks and I refer to them often… they’ve become my only source of information!
The best part is,
because they are ebooks, the authors update them often and you get the
updates for free. I can’t tell you how many books I’ve got on my shelf
with very outdated information… a problem easily solved with these
ebooks.
Both the authors
also offer a 60 day money back guarantee… so if the ebook doesn’t suit
your needs you can request a full refund…
Here’s an Overview of Both…
5 Stars
Product Rating (5/5 Stars)
Model Trains for Beginners – is my # 1 choice. It is a “must have” system for all beginners to model trains.
It is rock-solid, high quality information for the beginner model railroader.
There is an
unbelievable amount of useful information in this package… even an
advanced modeler (like myself) needs to know and be reminded of the
basics. I use this information almost daily, and that’s after 27 years
of experience…
The guide and
reports are solidly packed to the brim with good quality step by step
information that can be used for your entire model train lifetime.
It covers the
essential basics from the ground up… the language of model trains, how
to plan, design and create great layouts that are easy to run and
problem free… Through to the advanced realism techniques like
weathering, making your layout look dated, to controllers and tips for
those people that are not Electricians, and so much more.
At US$47, it is
very well priced, as you would not normally find this amount of
condensed, straight to the point information in one book. You would need
to buy 4 or 5 books to get the equivalent amount of information.
Model Train Help
5 Stars
Product Rating (5/5 Stars)
While Model Trains for Beginners was the perfect resource for beginners, Model Train Help is the perfect resource for intermediate to advanced model railroaders.
It is a detailed
200+ page ebook packed to the brim with detailed technical solutions.
While beginners will find this ebook overwhelming, the intermediate to
advanced model railroader will find the information incredibly useful.
It covers everything from the language of model trains, to planning,
designing and creating great layouts that are easy to run and problem
free, to weathering and so much more… this ebook has it all.
It is US$39.97, but
you would need 5 or 6 books from Amazon to give you all the condensed
information this ebook contains in one place.
I always print these downloadable books, as then I can make notes and add to them as I go along.
>> To get more information on “Model Train Help” – Click Here
The Conclusion…
Many years ago I
used to build bridges, rivers and landscapes without referring to a
book… but then I realized how much extra time and money it was costing
me… not to mention the frustration and the fact that they never looked
real!
Both these ebooks will give a complete step by step plan and in my opinion are an absolute “must have”.
>> Click here for John’s Top Choice if you are a beginner
>> Click here for John’s Top Choice if you are an intermediate to advanced model railroader
Now, the truth is…
If you browse this site long enough you will find more than enough free
information to answer most of your questions and get you well-and-truly
on your way.
And, if you have
subscribed for the free tips, tricks and secrets, you will be getting a
weekly email newsletter with even more answers, tips and ideas.
But from my
experience online, most people just want the shortcut. They may be time
poor, or don’t want to spend hours on the computer, or don’t know how to
bookmark the site so they can come back to it later…
And that shortcut
is to pay the money and download an ebook. That way you get all the
information you need in one place. It can be read within 2 minutes of
paying (even if it’s 2 in the morning) or whenever you like. The ebook
can be read on the computer, or printed and read offline… It is very
convenient!
Have fun with “The Best Hobby In The World”.
John Seles
A Passionate Model Railroader
Model Train Hobby
