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!

This is a 80 page Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby from Kalmbach Books. New $11.79 (34% off). Features: * Glossy softcover 80 page book. * This book is a comprehensive introduction to the vast and exciting world of railroad modeling. * Book is filled to the brim with tasty, and helpful, photographs. * The book is also full of helpful "how-to" information, including. * -Essential tools and supplies. * -Tracklaying. * -Wiring. * -Train control systems, including Digital Command Control. * -Easy-to-build realistic scenery. * -Terminology used in prototype and model railroading. * -And much more!

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 Model Railroader's Guide To Steel Mills Book by Bernard Kempinski from Kalmbach Books. New $14.39 (34% off). Features: * Author explains the industrial process and the massive comple built around steel production. * Better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set u its rail operations. * Chapters include steelmaking, steel mill railroads, steel mil track planning and modeling tips. * Track plans with steel mills included. * Historical photos of railroad-served steel mills.

This is the How To Build And Detail Model Railroad Scenes (Vol.2) from Kalmbach Books. New $13.09 (34% off). Features: This book will help you design and create new scenes as well as provide you with ideas for detailing existing scenes on your layout Add streets and sidewalks to a city or town Model a paved grade crossing Make realistic trees Add piles of melting snow to a spring scene Blend houses and other structures into scenery Give structures a "lived-in" appearance Includes an On30 module Color photos and easy to read text 80 pages.

This is the Classic Toy Trains "Wiring Your Toy Train Layout" Book by Kalmbach. New $14.39 (34% off). Author: Peter H Riddle. Features: * Covers how to set up conventional wiring using today's technology. * Key topics include wiring simple and advanced layouts, two-trai operation, organizing the control panel, wiring operatin accessories, and much more. * Essential wiring for O gauge railroads. * 80+ wiring schematics and diagrams. * 150 color photos.

This is the Model Railroader "How to Kitbash Structures" Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $14.39 (34% off). Author: Tony Koester. Features: * Paperback book. * Learning to kitbash commercial structures is an essential skil for modelers. * Covers basic techniques for working with kits, how to use kit in unexpected ways, and step-by-step projects that will hel enthusiasts take their layouts to new levels. * Structures covered include railroad buildings, lineside industries coal tipples, storefronts, and more. * Helpful for beginner and intermediate modelers. * Features a tutorial on making photo backdrops. * Includes an inspirational gallery of kitbashed structures. * 200 color photos.