The booklet is available to download as a PDF file. We've provided the booklet in one single file download, and we've also broken up the booklet into multiple files based on their respective sections.

Welcome! [file size 120K]

Understanding scale and gauge [file size 119K]

Scale model trains [file size 127K]

Toy trains and garden railroading [file size 136K]

Five easy ways to get started [file size 319K]

Building a simple layout [file size 894K]

Resources [file size 241K]

Photo gallery [file size 1204K]

Download this beginner's trackplan and materials list, taken from the World's Greatest Hobby Building your first layout video.

You can also click on the boxes of the Kato, Atlas, and Bachmann track packs to see what is included with the sets.

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