Keeping locomotives in good condition is critical to smooth operation on a model railroad. In the newest Essentials Series book by Cody Grivno, Beginner’s Guide to Locomotives and Rolling Stock, modelers will learn:

• How to choose, buy, and maintain locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars with a focus on HO and N scales.
• How to perform basic maintenance and simple upgrades using detail parts, new couplers and new wheels.
• The basics about steam and diesel locomotives and freight cars.