Summary:

Learn to build LEGO Trains, from setting up train tracks to building custom freight cars. Jake McKee, an authority on LEGO Trains, teaches basic building techniques and shares some of his most fascinating and original train designs. You’ll learn how to build a North American-style locomotive, a 1940’s refrigerator car, and an intermodal container car. As you build, you’ll gain the fundamental train-building skills that will help you create your own designs at home. You’ll also find: -A survey of different types of locomotives, cars, and tracks, as well as parts designed specifically for LEGO Trains
-An in-depth discussion of different track layouts
-Tips and tricks for maintaining your train set
-Interviews with several well-known LEGO Trains fans discussing their design process and achievements Whether you are a veteran LEGO trains fanatic or a curious beginner, this book is the easiest way to get your trains rolling in no time.