This book provides an entry point for any modeler interested in building a narrow gauge layout. Narrow gauge railroads remain popular among railfans and modelers due to the spectacular mountain scenery in which many operated. Although narrow gauge layouts have a passionate niche following, there are very few books on this subject.

• The book is an overview of prototype narrow gauge railroading as well as available models.

• This is a one-stop book for introducing modelers to the subject of narrow gauge railroading.

• It explains why and where narrow gauge railroads were built, how they operated, what their equipment was like, and why they were abandoned.

Author: Tony Koester

Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4

Pages: 96

Color photos: 210