Model Railroading Around The World

February 15, 2009

Every week I get hundreds of emails from all over the globe and unfortunately I can’t reply to them all. So, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind words of encouragement. It is so good to know that so many people (with varying levels of experience) are benefiting from the tips and ideas in my Model Train Help ebook. It sounds like some of you are constructing some amazing layouts.

I’m really pleased to hear the ebook is so widely accepted regardless of readers individual preferences for particular brands, scales, or operating systems. I have tried to make it suitable for everyone (beginner and experienced model railroader) rather than limit it just one scale or operating system.

I am also aware of the different railroading terms used in different countries. For example in the USA the term ‘Model Railroad’ is used whereas in some other countries like the UK and Australia ‘Model Railway’ is more widely used. HO in the USA is a similar scale to OO in the UK. Spelling also varies – for example in some countries ‘Analog’ is ‘Analogue’ and ‘Color’ is ‘Colour.’

However, in general terms model railroading (railway modelling) is very similar and the problems are very similar.

Here are some recent emails from around the world:

“I have purchased your eBook and have put the knowledge learned to good use. Thank you for writing it.” L Meyer, Germany

“I have just finished your book and it was great. I’ve recommended it to all my railway friends.”J Burke, UK

“Just bought your Model Train Help book and read it… and wanted to thank you. It has really helped me as I was a bit confused with changing over to DCC and until now was very confused. I now have confidence to go to tackle the project. Thanks again.”S Harris, Victoria, Australia

“I’ve read through the first 132 pages of your book and wanted to tell you it’s one of the best RR books I have ever read. You have a lot of knowledge and make everything sound easy… even for dummies like me.”R Jackson, MI, USA

“Hi Rob, I absolutely love your book. My mind is buzzing with some of the ideas you mentioned. The bonus section on airbrushing trains was unexpected as it is something I have always wanted to try. I can’t thank you enough!”M Morgan, IL, USA

“Thank you for creating this excellent book. I found the pages on wiring for two car operation most helpful. You are to be congratulated.”S Hansen, Denmark

Click here to find out more about my Model Train Help ebook.