--- product_id: 25947189 title: "Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives Paperback – March 1, 2015" brand: "simon bolton" price: "$13.51" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/25947189-scratch-building-model-railway-locomotives-paperback-march-1-2015 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives Paperback – March 1, 2015 **Brand:** simon bolton **Price:** $13.51 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives Paperback – March 1, 2015 by simon bolton - **How much does it cost?** $13.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/25947189-scratch-building-model-railway-locomotives-paperback-march-1-2015) ## Best For - simon bolton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted simon bolton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives Paperback – March 1, 2015 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DsLPSbs+L.jpg) ![Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives Paperback – March 1, 2015 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511RyMBWv+L.jpg) ![Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives Paperback – March 1, 2015 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YJvC3rNKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good basic information on building a brass model railway locomotive. *by P***L on Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016* Five stars here with a caveat--this is a very basic book on the subject. It is not necessarily reflective of the scratch-building realities facing model railroaders seeking to build replicas of north American steam locomotives. Steam locomotives on this continent, as a rule, were much larger and contained far more exposed complicated appliances and piping than their smaller "cleaner-lined" British counter-parts. That said, this book is an excellent introduction to the general building techniques common to most scratch-building projects and covers most areas of interest for the beginning modeler.The author has a rather breezy and humorous way of writing, giving sage advice along the way about being patient, working slowly and methodically, and, if all does not go well at a particular point during the build--take a break. He points out that at times, if a process for shaping a part is going badly, stop and start over if necessary. Eventually you'll get it right and the process will be much easier the next time.Whatever your level of skill in this area, Bolton is full of valuable tips on making the job easier and more enjoyable. The best advice he gives is to start with a smaller simpler locomotive building project, even if it is a locomotive that does not hold great interest for you at the time. Make your mistakes early and often (you will), rectify them, get comfortable with the process, have some success, and then move onto more complicated types of locomotives.I highly recommend this book to all those interested in this archane, complicated but fascinating area of scale model building. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An EXCELLENT step by step study on building two motorized brass ... *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017* An EXCELLENT step by step study on building two motorized brass model railroad locomotives. One representing a 0-6-0 steam engine, and another of a 0-4-0 diesel. This Jewel of a book has extra chapters on chassis suspension, truing up stock, and a multitude of manufacturing tips for any brass model. Finally! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by D***K on Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016* GREAT BOOK ! --- ## 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.us/products/25947189-scratch-building-model-railway-locomotives-paperback-march-1-2015](https://www.desertcart.us/products/25947189-scratch-building-model-railway-locomotives-paperback-march-1-2015) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*