As Editor of Model Engineer author Martin Evans enjoyed the fullest opportunities of studying the growth of outdoor model railways. Here for the first time is assembled a remarkable collection of pictures of such activities, together with an expert text dealing with the construction, operation and development of such railways. As a practical engineer Martin Evans is well known throughout the world for his model steam locomotive designs, ranging from gauge 1 through 5" gauge up to 7 1/4" gauge. Every aspect of miniature railway operation is covered expertly from siting and layout, track, foundations, bridges and tunnels, stations and station buildings, through to such things as signalling, rolling stock, passenger carrying and passenger cars.