--- product_id: 809586 title: "The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries & Layouts" price: "101.26 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/809586-the-wonderful-world-of-model-trains-a-beginners-guide-to store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries & Layouts **Price:** 101.26 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries & Layouts - **How much does it cost?** 101.26 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/809586-the-wonderful-world-of-model-trains-a-beginners-guide-to) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description There's a nostalgia associated with model trains and railroading -- even if it's unspoken. Railroads take us back to an earlier era. A more basic time. When spending a week or more on a train was seen as a luxury -- an event in itself -- not at as merely a mode of transportation. You've probably already scouted some model railroad shows. You've no doubt recognized the camaraderie and the passion these folks have. And yes, you're interested in becoming a part of that. " The Wonderful World of Model Trains " will help you do just that! It's a comprehensive guide to model railroading written for someone who is new to this hobby , starting with some basic "train knowledge" & terminologies, and continuing on to the more detailed aspects of the hobby. And yes, this hobby can indeed get quite detailed. And that tends to be intimidating to some people. The beauty of this hobby is that you can get involved at just the level you care too . You'll discover that every model railroader is in it for the love of the trains and the history. The vast majority of us are not out to make a fast buck from our interests. Here's some of the things you'll learn in " The Wonderful World of Model Trains ": - How to create stunning terrain in your scenery with these 3 simple techniques... - Different scales, gauges, standards in the world of model railroading and what they all mean... - 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to build your own benchwork... - WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to wiring... - A pennies on the dollar approach to finding model train parts... - How to avoid derailing problems... - 3 proven steps to running multiple trains on one track... - 6 time tested and proven strategies for laying out train tracks... - When to add onto your set with locomotives and rolling stock... - 7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for building the best layouts for your scenery... - How to do general maintenance on your model trains and tracks... - And much more... Review: Perfect for Beginners! - Many people nowadays don't understand or appreciate why someone would want to invest time and money into a model train hobby. But as explained in this book there is so much more to the hobby than just a way to pass the time. The book is right in stating that model trains can be a bonding activity between the young and old and is a great mental stimulation for everyone. Not only is the history interesting but in some cases it can be good for your health! This book is great in that it explains the terminology associated with the hobby, including a glossary in the back. There is also step by step instructions for how to go about building your own model train set-up as well as the various ways you can customize it. In addition the book provides a guide on what trains to get and the differences in the materials an quality. All in all this book really gets at the lifestyle and joy that Model Train building can offer. Review: Informative, Good for Beginners - After having visited a railroad museum where I live and seeing the elaborate model trains running at the museum, this book intrigued me. I have no experience building model trains and this book was perfect for me because it is written for beginners (if you’re a seasoned model train builder, this book won’t be much use to you…). I like the fact that the book discussed the different options for scale, trains, scenery and had a glossary at the end in case I needed to reference it. It also gave me an idea of how much things would cost and how to plan a layout for maximum workability and track space. If you’re new to model trains or considering taking up the hobby, this is a great book to get you started! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,901,819 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #223 in Model Trains | | Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 187 Reviews | ## Images ![The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries & Layouts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710Zj-hwFoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Beginners! *by K***Y on January 19, 2013* Many people nowadays don't understand or appreciate why someone would want to invest time and money into a model train hobby. But as explained in this book there is so much more to the hobby than just a way to pass the time. The book is right in stating that model trains can be a bonding activity between the young and old and is a great mental stimulation for everyone. Not only is the history interesting but in some cases it can be good for your health! This book is great in that it explains the terminology associated with the hobby, including a glossary in the back. There is also step by step instructions for how to go about building your own model train set-up as well as the various ways you can customize it. In addition the book provides a guide on what trains to get and the differences in the materials an quality. All in all this book really gets at the lifestyle and joy that Model Train building can offer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative, Good for Beginners *by M***. on September 10, 2014* After having visited a railroad museum where I live and seeing the elaborate model trains running at the museum, this book intrigued me. I have no experience building model trains and this book was perfect for me because it is written for beginners (if you’re a seasoned model train builder, this book won’t be much use to you…). I like the fact that the book discussed the different options for scale, trains, scenery and had a glossary at the end in case I needed to reference it. It also gave me an idea of how much things would cost and how to plan a layout for maximum workability and track space. If you’re new to model trains or considering taking up the hobby, this is a great book to get you started! ### ⭐ NO PICTURES - UTTERLY BORING *by D***D on November 19, 2019* Wish I could return it but it's too late. When it arrived, I was shocked and disturbed that this book about model trains was just words - when the main audience would be 1,000 times more interested if there were pictures. I ordered another book that was way better (twice the cost). I wanted to return this one but I temporarily misplaced it. Just came across it again and hopped on here just to find out it was too late. So I have no choice but to warn others - do not waste your money. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/809586-the-wonderful-world-of-model-trains-a-beginners-guide-to](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/809586-the-wonderful-world-of-model-trains-a-beginners-guide-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-17*