The ultimate handbook for model railway enthusiasts. A practical book for beginners and advanced users, extensively illustrated. Model railway expert Mathias Faber explains in clear step-by-step instructions how to accurately replicate the color schemes and wear of the original on the model railway layout to achieve the most realistic effects possible. Locomotives and carriages rarely shine in factory-new paint after delivery. Wear and dirt quickly take their toll on the rolling stock in everyday use. Additionally, natural lighting effects cause the original colors to appear in different shades to the viewer. The scale effect plays an important role; as the model is reduced in size compared to the original, the tonal value of the color must also be adjusted.