Hi Dan and all --
I got my copy this week, also. Nicely done and virtually all color. About
1/4” of history, technique, and how to play. If you have paid attention to
Brooks’ articles in the model press, you know it’s a quality job. I figure at
the rate I read, I will have it done by the end of the month... Some nice
maps at the end of the book showing how the key real Buffalo Creek locations
were laid out.
If you have an interest in coal hauling, model building, and operating, this
book is a good addition to your library.
Have fun!
Bill Winans
Prescott Valley, AZ
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I just received my copy of Brooks Stover's new softcover book about his Buffalo
Creek and Gauley model railroad. I've only had a few days to look over the book
but already this is one of my favorite model railroad books.
Not only does this book do an entertaining job of covering the "how I built it"
story of the layout, but the sections on modeling philosophy are particularly
instructive. For us S-scalers, the book also nicely describes Brooks' gradual
evolution from AF to scale modeling, and presents some good examples of how a
specific prototype can be modeled, even in a minority scale with limited
commercial model choices.
For me, the most enlightening sections read so far involve the concepts of
capturing the character of the prototype without getting lost in the details,
and the value of consistency of detail and finish in our models.
I know I am going to enjoy reading this book in even greater detail. You can
find ordering information for "Modeling the Buffalo Creek & Gauley Railroad" on
Brooks Stover's website at:
www.buffalocreekandgauley.com
Dan Vandermause
Ellicott City, MD
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