This is a Model Railroading Made "E-Z" with Bachmann's E-Z Track System Book II from Bachmann. New $14.29 (47% off). Features: * Glossy softcover 50 page book. * Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. * Includes detailed color photographs. * Contents include. * -The Bachmann E-Z Track System. * -Try-it-first track planning. * -Building wood benchwork. * -Tabletop layout construction. * -Simple super-detailed track. * -The plug-in wiring system. * -Track weathering & ballasting. * -Sky backdrops, townsites & riverbeds. * -Shaping tunnels with foam panels. * -Lightweight foam & plaster hills and valleys. * -Rocks, retaining walls & bridges. * -A texture

This is a 72 page guide to 101 Model Railroading Track Plans from Kalmbach Books. New $11.29 (29% off). Features: * Glossy softcover 72 page book. * Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. * Includes incredibly detailed scale drawings for each layout. * Each plan is built around a railroad theme with an atmosphere of real, or sometimes imaginary countryside that can be used on. * any model railroad. The plans, which are arranged by size, are. * presented in simple steps to help you. * -Choose the best plan. * -Modify it if desired. * -Build the railroad of your dreams!

This is a 101 Page SubTerrain How-To-Book from Woodland Scenics. New $6.69 (25% off). Features: * Glossy softcover 101 page book. * Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. * Includes some color and many black and white pictures. * This book is full of helpful "how-to" information, such as. * -Before you begin. * -Installing risers to elevate track. * -Gluing and securing SubTerrain. * -Adding inclines to change elevation. * -Installing profile boards. * -Installing foam sheets. * -Adding plaster cloth and track bed. * -Finishing your layout. * -Special situations. * -And much, much more!

Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles brings together more than 20 years of Model Railroader articles on bridges and trestles, providing a single reference for building sturdy and stunning model bridges. New $15.49 (29% off). (For both N Scale and Ho Scale). Features: * Number of Pages: 152. * From: Model Railroader. * Includes plans for the Gloucester Draw bridge.

This is a 144 page Track Planning for Realistic Operation Book from Kalmbach Books. New $14.39 (34% off). Features: * Glossy softcover 144 page book. * Includes techniques and information beneficial for both the beginner and advanced modeler. * Includes many pictures and detailed diagrams. * This book is full of helpful "how-to" information, such as. * -How to plan a track to yield realistic operation. * -How to design realistic mainlines, spurs, yards, and terminals. * -How you can use of curvature, grades, and clearances. * -How real railroads load and unload freight and assemble trains. * -And much more!

Inside this book you'll find seven track plans that were designed to fit into spaces both large and small. New $6.59 (26% off). So whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced model railroader, you'll find a railroad that best fits your space. Features: * Number of Pages: 52. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Large, clear diagrams of (7) interesting layouts. * Layout planning and construction (step-by-step instructions and photos). * Complete and simple wiring instructions and guidelines. * Hints on how to scenic our railroad with buildings, paint, and landscaping. * Tips that will eliminate mistakes and frustration.

Inside this book you'll find everything you need to know to build one of nine interesting N Scale track plans. New $6.59 (26% off). And that's not all, there are lots of interesting tips and instructions to help you have the most fun running trains. Features: * Number of Pages: 59. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Large, clear diagrams of (9) interesting layouts. * Layout planning and construction made easy through instructions and photos. * A complete list of All Atlas products needed for each layout. * Hints on How To Scenic Your Railroad. * Tips that will help to eliminate frustration. * For intermediate and advanced modelers.

"Blueprints for Ten True-Track Layouts" is a Level 1 HO Scale Book from Atlas. New $3.69 (25% off). Features: * This book will introduce you to the exciting world of model railroading and Atlas HO True-Track. With prototypical looking plastic roadbed that detaches from premium nickel silver HO Code 83 track. True-Track takes care of your ballasting with its molded gray roadbed. * True-Track sections snap together easily so building layouts is quick and easy for everyone! * This book contains the following. * *Blueprints for 10 basic layouts (plus 2 variations). * *Complete list of Atlas products needed for each layout. * *Simple wiring instructions. * *Hints on how to scenic your railroad. * *T

"Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders", by Jeff Wilson, is a Model Railroad Product from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $14.09 (29% off). Features: * This book offers a step-by-step photographic approach for installing sturdy trackwork, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. * Installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining trackwork, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale are also covered in this book. * An essential reference that makes it easy for you to assemble the trackwork you need for smooth, dependable, and realistic model railroad operations. * Softcover with gloss coating. * Mo

Update and revised into a handy, easy-to-follow format, this advanced layout instruction book will help you create your railroad empire. New $10.19 (26% off). This book offers you six interesting layout plans in various shapes and sizes, geared toward the experienced model railroader who is willing to put in a lot of time and creativity in producing a railroad which will last for years and years. Features: * For levels 2&3. * Six layouts with four jumbo 11"x17" plans. * Each plan is designed for a (2) train operation and is drawn in a big 2" to the foot scale. * Railroads that feature "cookie-cutter" construction. * Detailed instructions for layout construction, scenery and more. * Complete list

"Tables for Your Trains" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $5.69 (28% off). Features: * An excellent paperback reference designed to help you build a simple, semi-permanent tabletop for displaying and running your model train(s). * Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. * Diagrams and full-color photos.

N SCALE fun starts here! Open this book for an introduction into the world of ATLAS N scale. New $5.79 (27% off). Newcomers will find it easy to construct and wire the layouts in this book. Features: * Number of Pages: 38. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Diagrams for 9 basic layouts. * Large, clear diagrams showing layout size and track locations. * Quick, reference table size guide. * Simple wiring instructions and guidelines. * Instructions on building simple benchwork for your layout and more.

Features: All the best of On30 modeling including layouts and hands-on articles about locomotives, rolling stock and structures. New $14.20. Includes construction plans and product features.

"The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Track" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $15.92 (20% off). Author: Jeff Wilson Perfect for Intermediate & Skilled Beginning Model Railroaders. Features: * Packed with information on the history and operations of 6 key industries that have relied on railroad transportation for their commercial success: grain, petroleum, coal, automobile manufacturing, produce, & livestock. * Easily understand how to incorporate the details into your models to accurately represent the industries. * Historic & contemporary prototype photos. * Softcover with gloss coating. * 150 color photos, 30 black & white photos and 30 illustrat

This is the Model Railroader's How-To Guide for Shelf Layouts For Model Railroads by Kalmbach Books. New $13.09 (34% off). Features: Build a great model railroad in any room no matter how small the space Set up track-shelf systems for model railroads Solve sight-line and lighting problems Plan realistic operations in the shelf layout footprint Build train cassettes to avoid staging and storage problems Work around doors, windows and corners Covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications Includes photos and illustrations 85 pages.

This is the HO & N Scale Railroads Fantastic Layouts Booklet from Atlas Model Railroad Co. New $1.44 (26% off). Features: * Choosing the right Atlas fantastic layout is as easy as opening this great reference booklet! * It's all here--all the Atlas layouts from every one of the Atlas HO and N scale layout instruction books, plus 4 new True-Track layouts, at a glance. * Diagrams of all 54 classic (plus 4 new True-Track) Atlas fantastic layouts. * Information about each layout including its size, skill level and unique features. * A list and description of every Atlas layout book. * All of the layouts described in this booklet can be built by follow- ing detailed instructions in one of the seven

This is the Model Railroader's Guide To Industries Along The Tracks 3 From Kalmbach Books. New $14.09 (29% off). Features: Written by Jeff Wilson Includes more than 125 photos and diagrams 87 pages Contains information on the following: ethanol, cement, sugar beets canning, transloading and piggyback traffic Includes prototype photos and suggestions for medeling each industry Helps modelers add realistic industries to their layouts.

"The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $14.09 (29% off). Author: Jeff Wilson. Features: * An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for beginners and and experts alike. * Thru the heavy use of photos and diagrams, this book offers an in-depth look at 6 industries: coal (dealers and users), milk, breweries, iron ore, paper, and merchandise traffic. * Prototype photos, drawings and information to accurately replicate the industries, including a historical overview of the industry. * Detailed and easy-to-follow with more than 160 photos!.

This is The Model Railroaders's Mid-Size Track Plans for Realistic Layouts by Bernard Kempinski from Kalmbach Books. New $15.49 (29% off). Features: Perfect bound; paperback Track plans to fit spaces from 8'x10' to a 20'x20' G scale layout Layouts based on prototype lines such as Maine's Bangor & Aroostook, Western Maryland - Thomas Subdivision, C&O - Miami Subdivision, Canadian Pacific/Soo - Minot Subdivision, Southern Pacific - Yuma Subdivision, Utah Railway, and Alaska/ British Columbia's White Pass & Yukon 112 pages of 100 color and 50 black & white photos.

This is the "Basic Model Railroad Benchwork" Second Edition Book from Kalmbach. New $14.09 (29% off). Author: Jeff Wilson. Features: * Paperback book. * Covers a full range of skills and materials. * Beginners building a small table or shelf layout up to experience modelers assembling the benchwork for a basement empire wil find what they need in this comprehensive guide. * New color photos and illustrations highlight liftout sections an swinging access gates. * 240 color photos.