This is the Book - N Scale Railroading, Getting Started in the Hobby, Second Edition by Kalmbach Publishing.

Martin McGuirk addresses the numerous advances in N Scale railroading from track to train control. Step-by-step chapters show beginners how to build and operate a complete 4 x 8' railroad. Softcover, 96 pages, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4".