Book suggestions for newbie loco scratchbuilder

I'm seriously thinking of moving into scratchbuilding for some new stock (simple locos, trams, carriages & wagons - EM gauge - yes, I've got the EM Society's handbook (and pretty good it is too)).

Suggestions for a reference book from start to finish?

Thanks.

-- Rod

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Rod Furey
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A bit dated now but still relevant, there is a book by Guy Williams (of Pendon fame), it was regarded as the standard work back in the

1980's IIRC.
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:::Jerry::::

Model Locomotive Construction In 4mm Scale

by Guy Williams, Published by Ian Allan in 1979

A quick search on

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showed several used copies available.

The book is based on a series of articles Mr. Williams wrote for the Model Railway Constructor (sadly missed since its demise), by the lead locomotive builder on the Pendon team.

Thoroughly recommended, even today.

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Christopher A. Lee

Thank yo very much people. I'll have a look round and see what I can find. Again, thanks.

-- Rod

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Rod Furey

There is an updated book from White Swan by same author

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Trev

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