Railways are found all over the European continent, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean, from the Atlantic to the Black Sea, from busy main lines to narrow gauge backwaters offering immense variety for the potential modeller.
This selective survey provides an introduction to the wide range of possibilities, old and new, steam, electric, and diesel, looking at aspects of design, planning, construction, detailing, and operation, along with some prototype inspiration, both historic and contemporary, plus many examples of finished layouts in various scales and gauges.
All the features are from talented modellers in Europe, respected for magazine articles and exhibition layouts.
The scope for modelling European railways is huge and may seem daunting to enthusiasts used to modelling only British scenes. This introduction serves as an invaluable aid in getting started on your own continental layout.
