If you're headed to York, please stop by the Kalmbach booth. I'll be doing a book signing from 1 - 2 PM on Thursday and from 10 - 11 AM on Friday. This is my new book and I'm really excited to see it finally come together.

If you don't do York, you can order the book through me and still get a signed copy.

Dennis Brennan

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Congratulations Dennis on your book. I will not be attending York but might be interested in your book. Can you give some details about it?

Paul

Way to go and congratulations, Dennis

Thanks, guys.

It's 96 pages and has over 200 photos

Here's more info from the back cover:

Realistic modeling, or hi-railing, takes a toy train layout to a new level. And with this practical guide it is easy to get started. You can try one or two projects or jump in with both feet and create an entire layout. Dennis Brennan takes you step-by-step through the construction of his hi-rail layout the Sandy Harbor Terminal Railway, using clear, informal instructions and highly detailed photos. More than a how-to guide, the book explains the concepts behind hi-rail, and Dennis also provides his insights into the modeling process.

With Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains, you’ll be able to:
• Plan an interesting and fun hi-rail model railroad
• Incorporate toy train accessories into realistic settings
• Model with common materials such as yardsticks and masking tape
• Build a variety of kits and kitbash original structures
• Use HO buildings to create a cityscape
• Ballast track and weather rails
• Create a harbor with a rocky shoreline
• Add bridges, streets and scenery

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Congratulations, Dennis.

I look forward to reading it and will definitely stop by to say hello at York.

Jim

Thanks, Jim. I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Dennis,

Congratulations, I put it on my York list of things to buy.

Bill

I'll see you there, Bill.

Dennis,

Since I can't make York, any chance of ordering it through your web site?

Hi John,

Although I do accept credit cards, my website is not yet set up for online purchasing. Please call me and I'll be happy to take your order.

Dennis

Dennis,

Just wanted to let you know that I ordered my copy from the Kalmbach site after seeing your note here, and it arrived today. Great stuff!! I am at the early stages of a project, and a newbie, so perhaps the great work you've done here will get me from planning to doing!

Jeff

Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations I'am very happy to see it out

Picked my copy up at local train shop Friday. Great pub! Lots of info.

Thanks, guys. After you've had a chance to thoroughly read it, please drop me an email. I would like to get your feedback.

Dennis Brennan

Do you have copies available? Kalmbach claims they won't have any to ship until Oct. 31 and amazon.com is 2-4 weeks to ship. If you do, how can we order directly from you?

congrats dennis!

Thanks, Brenner.

Yes, Bazonkers, I have copies available for immediate delivery. I've sent you an email.

Dennis Brennan
Brennan's Model RR

Got mine today at my LHS...It's fantastic...Great job, Dennis!

Stop by my booth if you can Dennis, I am in the Orange Hall also. Row P, Table 1. Right by the door that you come in, to the right of the concession stand.

Like others above, I bought mine at my LHS on Saturday. They had just received about 2 dozen copies. I was very happy to see all of the additional content and new photos. I jumped straight to Chapter 6 as I am currently trying to plan out a city/town-scape. I've enjoyed all of the tips and sidebars in the book.

Thanks, guys. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

I'll definitely stop by, Dave.

Dennis

My sister-in-law very thoughtfully bought the book for me while I convalesce after some minor surgery this week. It came today from Amazon and it's everything I thought it would be. Great job, Dennis!

Thanks, DD. Get well, soon.

Dennis,

First of all it was great talking to you on the phone and yes the signed book arrived in super fast time.

I blitzed through it and found it to be fantastic. I'm now doing a detailed reading and have trouble putting it down. You have a lot of great tips that I've never thought of or read before. Although I'm still building my benchwork, your book has allowed me to do some advance planning for the scenery which when coupled with the photo's really makes it easy to understand.

Congratulations again. I bet you're going to run out of copies at York! Awesome read and tutorial!!!

Thanks, John. I'm so glad to hear that. Enjoy!

Dennis

Great, Now everyone will know how Just kidding

Good luck Dennise

Gizzmo

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We got our autographed copy yesterday, thanks Dennis. The book looks fantastic and is loaded with a lot of useful information. This is sure going to make the layout planning and construction phases a lot easier. Good job and congratulations.

Looks like a very nice publication Dennis - congrats and best of luck.

Cheers,

John

Thanks, Jim and John. I'm very pleased with the way it turned out but the positive reception is the icing on the cake.

Dennis

Ordered on from Amazon last night. Can't wait.

I received a copy of Dennis' book today, and besides being a help to so many of us on the Forum with answers and suggestions to our questions over the years, he has provided an excellent book that anyone that is looking to upgrade their skills in modeling in this hobby should purchase. In just scanning through it's pages between visits to the doctors today I saw many techniques, suggestions, instructions and ideas that will be of very good use to me. This book is a must have, and I look forward to going through it's pages over and over again.

I also want to take this time to thank Dennis for sending me a copy of his book to help pass the time and keep my focus during my recovery time. As busy as he had to be preparing for York and promoting his book he emailed me out of the blue for my address and sent me a signed copy along with a personal note of encouragement. Thank you Dennis for your help in the past with questions I had and for thinking of me and sending this excellent book. God Bless.

A very kind and noble thing to do, Dennis. I applaud you.







Paul, I take it the recovery is going well?

Recovery is starting to go a little better Vulcan, thanks for asking. Had a few setbacks and complications but they are getting under control. The pain from the surgery is what I knew it would be and I can deal with that no problem, but I am still running a fever that they haven't located what is causing it and it hasn't responded to any of the antibiotics they have tried so far. But all in all I think in a few more days or so I might be able to get down to my work shop and get some work started.

You're welcome, Paul. We all just want you to get well soon.

York was everything I had hoped for. It was great to meet you guys. We sold all the books Kalmbach brought and those from another dealer. Amazing! Thanks guys.

Dennis Brennan

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York was everything I had hoped for. It was great to meet you guys. We sold all the books Kalmbach brought and those from another dealer. Amazing! Thanks guys.

Dennis,

We know a good thing when we see it. I quess this makes mine a collectors edition.

Thanks, John. However, my book is still available. We didn't sell out the entire print run--only those that were brought to York.

Dennis Brennan

Dennis,
It was great getting to meet you at York and being able to talk with you about the book. Like I said then, the book is great and should be of interest to anyone building a layout.

Guys, it doesn't matter what your experience level is. Everyone will find something of value in this book. I've got my list of things to try out, and I've only gone through the book a few times so far. It's a "must have" for every train library that belongs right next to your copies of Dave Frary's scenery book and Linn Westcott's on benchwork IMO.

Jim

Wow! It was my pleasure, Jim.

Dennis Brennan

Dennis, great book, I just got my copy today. One question, I know you did a series of articles about your layout, is there anything in those articles that I wouldn't find in the book? I was thinking about buying those past issues.


Thanks,
John.

Thanks, John. The answer to your question is no. The book goes far beyond what was in the magazines.

Dennis Brennan

I purchased a copy of this book at York and it got soaked walking between the buildings that afternoon. I told Dennis about it and low and behold he got the publisher to replace it. I owe him a special word of thanks for this.
As for the book itself, I just started reading it this week and its already provided a few tips that I can use on my layout.
Dennis has a great eye for depth, size, proportion, realism and weathering. He has taken many standard structures (some rather uninspiring) and has kit bashed them into some really realistic looking pieces. His layout was well planned, well thought out and well built. It is certainly a premier layout in todays times.

Dennis,
This book sounds GREAT! If there is a way to purchase this through you, please let me know. plip_us@yahoo.com. I know this will come in handy. Thanks and Congratulations!

You're welcome and thank you, Dennis. I'm glad that you're enjoying the book.

Paul, you have mail!

Dennis Brennan

I got to York late this year. It was a little after 11am. I thought the book signing was over but when I past the Kalmbach booth I decided it couldn't hurt to ask if I could buy Dennis' book and get an autograph. They said the books were sold out but Dennis was still there and there was a dealer right around the corner that might still have some left. So I went around the corner and purchased the book from the dealer. This worked out good because the dealer gave me a bag with the book so I didn't have any problems of it getting wet walking between buildings. Then I went back to the Kalmbach booth and got to meet Dennis and he signed the book. I'm glad I got to meet Dennis because he is a real nice guy with a wealth of knowledge and a willingness to share it with anyone. I didn't read it yet but I have quickly looked it over and I saw several great ideas that will help me with my scenery. For anyone going for that "3RS" look I think this book is a must have.

Dennis, after reading all the great reviews your book is getting, I would like one also. Do you still have any left, or do I need to go through one of the other sources listed here? I will email you as well. Thanks.

Thanks, Phil. It was nice meeting and speaking with you.

Scott, your book is signed and will be in the mail today. It was nice speaking with you.

For those who may be interested, I do have books available.


Dennis Brennan

Just ordered my copy and had a very pleasant conversation on the phone with Dennis. Just from what he said, I think his book will answer a lot of my questions.
Thanks, Dennis.

You're welcome, Chuck. Do keep me posted.

Dennis Brennan

Dennis...You have email!

Thanks!
Ken

Ken,

So do you!

Dennis