| Most of the books and magazines about model | | | | small gauge model. But, if you have a lot of free space |
| railway building are aimed at experienced modelers, | | | | for your railway model building, then go for a larger |
| with very little thought for beginners. So, for beginners it | | | | gauge. |
| is always best to start off with a simple pack that has | | | | Having chosen what gauge you will use, you can think |
| something of everything to get you going. | | | | about the layout. Most starter kits come with a simple |
| If possible, it is a good idea to join a local modeling club | | | | oval track. While this may not be very realistic, it is a |
| - there you will get lots of advice and encouragement. | | | | very good layout to start. Another simple, starter |
| But for now, here are some tips to get you going. | | | | design, particularly for those with limited space is a |
| The first thing you need to consider is who the model | | | | straight layout. |
| for. If it is for children you are probably going to | | | | Having got the basic issues sorted out, then you start |
| concentrate less on detail and realism. The model will | | | | thinking about the details, such as track length, the size |
| have to be a bit more robust to withstand children | | | | and positioning of your station, the detail of the |
| playing with it. If the model is for an adult, then detail | | | | scenery, and that is where your creative side comes |
| and realism are going to be much more important. | | | | out. |
| You will need to decide early on what gauge railway | | | | Once you have mastered the basics, have started |
| you will use. This is important because it will determine | | | | getting a handle on some of the jargon and basic skills, |
| how your model develops over time. The gauge is | | | | you are then ready to take your model railway building |
| basically the distance between the rails. If the space | | | | to a new level. |
| you have available is small you will need to go for a | | | | |