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I have one of the 1st editions, and I'll be interested to see what has changed/been updated. dave Country: USA | Posts: 3694 Jan Kirkwood Crew Chief Posted - 04/27/2009 :  5:59:43 PM     is the book by Carstens? Country: USA | Posts: 749 MikeC Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/27/2009 :  8:05:03 PM       Rich, I was wondering the same thing as Dave. Is this the announced new edition of Wesolowski's classic from the early 80's? Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run. Visit the Central Missouri & Southern Country: USA | Posts: 21584 Peterpools Engineer Posted - 04/27/2009 :  8:05:32 PM       Dave I have Wayne's book and it is a gold mine for the modeler. Peter BCT Country: USA | Posts: 12335 MikeC Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/27/2009 :  8:31:14 PM       Peter, are you talking about the new edition or the original? (Either way, your 'gold mine' comment is well taken.) I can check out the original from my local library but I'm thinking about buying the new edition because I'm assuming the revisions include updated techniques and other new material. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run. Visit the Central Missouri & Southern Country: USA | Posts: 21584 sparkman Engine Wiper Posted - 04/27/2009 :  10:47:15 PM     I found this on a search, http://www.rrmodelcraftsman.com/images/covers-books/Structures.jpg Looks like an update to me. -david j Country: USA | Posts: 468 Dutchman Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/28/2009 :  08:29:55 AM     This is indeed a re-print of the 1981 TAB book (later a 1984 Carstens Book). Although I had checked the old TAB version out of the library, I bought this reprint a few weeks ago. Well worth the cost IMHO. Bruce Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 Country: USA | Posts: 23230 railphotog Fireman Posted - 04/28/2009 :  09:10:39 AM       I didn't realise there was an older Tab book on structures; I have the one for scratchbuilding in general, and the one for railroad cars. This one does look interesting, and the price is decent too. Bob Boudreau My model railroad photography website: http://sites.google.com/site/railphotog/ Country: Canada | Posts: 3604 MikeC Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/28/2009 :  09:26:46 AM       Did Carstens re-title the book? "Structures" didn't ring a bell with me, so I checked Mid-Continent Library's online catalog. The 1981 Tab book is titled Model Railroad Scratchbuilding. The other one they have, also a Tab book, is titled ABC's of Building Model Railroad Cars (1985). Anyway, I was thinking that if the this new book is a revision of the 1981 Tab version, that's going to blow the resale market for the original. The last time I checked - maybe 3 years ago - used book dealers had "MRR Scratchbuilding" listed for about $110 - $140, depending upon dealer. I thought that was crazy! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run. Visit the Central Missouri & Southern Country: USA | Posts: 21584 desertdrover Engineer Premium Member Posted - 04/28/2009 :  09:45:28 AM     Here is the one I got many moon's ago. I believe the new one is the same as a reprint. If you look at David's (sparkman) link, it's the same cover. ... Louis Pacific Northwest Logging in the East Coast Edited by - desertdrover on 04/28/2009 09:48:05 AM Country: USA | Posts: 11260 bitlerisvj Crew Chief Posted - 04/28/2009 :  12:10:10 PM       Hey Mike, I saw the same thing about five years ago, prices ranging from $25 to about $150 for Scratchhbuilding Structures from A to Z. I was able to find a used Version (in EXCELLENT condition) on Amazon for $10.00 plus 2 bucks shipping. It is a great book and I read from cover to cover. Actually, this is the same book I checked out of a library a long time ago and actually built the bridge across a drainage ditch. It was my very first "fine" scratchbuilding job incorporating scale size lumber and NBWs. I think these folks see a model railroading book and think the same thing as Lionel Trains, $$$$. So, it pays to shop around a bit. Regards, Vic Bitleris quote: Originally posted by MikeC Did Carstens re-title the book? "Structures" didn't ring a bell with me, so I checked Mid-Continent Library's online catalog. The 1981 Tab book is titled Model Railroad Scratchbuilding. The other one they have, also a Tab book, is titled ABC's of Building Model Railroad Cars (1985). Anyway, I was thinking that if the this new book is a revision of the 1981 Tab version, that's going to blow the resale market for the original. The last time I checked - maybe 3 years ago - used book dealers had "MRR Scratchbuilding" listed for about $110 - $140, depending upon dealer. I thought that was crazy! Country: USA | Posts: 927 Jan Kirkwood Crew Chief Posted - 04/28/2009 :  12:57:52 PM     found it under special books on the Carstens site Country: USA | Posts: 749 MikeC Administrator Premium Member Posted - 04/28/2009 :  1:17:32 PM       quote: Originally posted by bitlerisvj Actually, this is the same book I checked out of a library a long time ago... Vic, after reading the blurb in David's link and the blurb in Lou's post, I think this is the same book as the old Tab book, "MRR Scratchbuilding." Apparently, Carstens retitled it with their first printing. Well, whatever the case, this edition is going on my 'gotta buy' list. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run. Visit the Central Missouri & Southern Country: USA | Posts: 21584 R.BOUDREAUX Fireman Posted - 04/28/2009 :  1:31:56 PM     L's & G's, I was not aware that there was an earlier version, but I'm glad I went ahead and bought this one. Its got some good inspirational stuff in it. I'm a structure man anyway. All right. Everybody get down and boogie...uh....I mean model. Yall have a good un. RichBo Country: USA | Posts: 1313 Iron Goat Section Hand Posted - 05/09/2009 :  02:52:04 AM     I received my copy yesterday, and so far I have only had time to read Chapters 1 & 2, but it's already worth the price I paid.... 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