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Features: Tony Koester. New $16.75 (16% off). Increase operations and add more towns to your railroad with multiple decks. This book covers design, construction techniques, lighting and wiring considerations. Includes examples from some great multi-deck layouts.

Features: This book takes the reader through a series of DCC projects, including setting up a DCC layout, decoder installation, lighting effects, sound effects, layout wiring projects, advanced decoder programming and tips and ideas for advanced DCC projects. New $16.75 (16% off). Also includes a list of important considerations for choosing a DCC system. More technical than "DCC Made Easy" but still comprehensible to the average modeler.

Features: Illustrates and describes methods of building scale model pikes, from small table to complete attic layouts. New $13.39 (16% off). For all gauges. 8-1/4 x 11-1/4".

Features: The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads by Matt Coleman explains logging railroads to modelers interested in adding these unique operations to their layouts. New $15.91 (16% off). The author covers prototype operations by region and includes photos of locomotives, log cars and other logging railroad equipment and structures. This information sets the stage for modelers wanting to design logging scenes or a logging railroad layout. Softcover 8-1/4 x 10-3/4" 80 Pages, 75 color and 75 black and white photos and 5 illustrations.

New $13.39 (16% off).

Features: * A Great DCC Reference Book. New $16.75 (16% off). * Whether you're just getting started or have been using DCC for years, "The DCC Guide" from Kalmbach is packed with information about command control. This book by noted modeler Don Fiehmann offers information for choosing the correct system to fit your layout. If you already have a DCC system, this book offers tips on how to get the most it.

Features: Prolific Kalmbach author Jeff Wilson shows modelers how to re-create numerous types of railroad and highway bridges based on prototype designs. New $16.75 (16% off). Divided into chapters by bridge type, each chapter shows several prototype examples and demonstrates techniques for modeling, painting, weathering, and installing the models on a layout. Covers the history of railroad bridges, trestles, and tunnels. Includes specific details for modeling iron and steel truss bridges, plate girder bridges, concrete bridges, lift bridges, tunnels, and more. Lists currently available models. Ideal for intermediate and advanced hobbyists. Contains 175 photos, 15 illustrations. Softcover, 88 p

Features: Martin McGuirk addresses the numerous advances in N Scale railroading from track to train control. New $16.75 (16% off). 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".

Features: As a follow up to his previous book, noted scenery expert Lou Sassi offers new photo-driven projects including how to add a realistic main street firehouse, model a farm implement dealership and tips and techniques for creating an entire Northeastern town. New $16.75 (16% off). The book covers period details and historical photos that will be helpful to any modeler.

Features: Includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures and terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era. New $15.91 (16% off). Softcover, 80 pages, 125 color and 50 B&W photos, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4".

Features: Mike Danneman. New $15.91 (16% off). Learn how backdrops add realism to your layout. This book explains how to easily build and paint a backdrop that blends with your scenery. Techniques include adding clouds, using photos and commercial backdrops. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4", 80 pages, 160 color photos.

Features: Covers simple techniques for making realistic scenery (including ground cover, trees, water, rocks, roads and trackside details) for any size or scale layout. New $18.43 (16% off). Includes color photos and diagrams that demonstrate basic steps to adding prototypical scenery to a model railroad. Sofcover, 96 pages, 200 color photos, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4".

Features: Mid-Size Track Plans for Realistic Layouts from Kalmbach features 14 track plans in several scales to fit spaces from 8 x 10' to 20 x 20'. New $18.43 (16% off). The layouts are based on interesting prototype railroads including the WM, C&O, CP, SP and many more. Those planning their own layout can use the plans as they are or use them as a basis for their own track plans. The book features 100 color and 50 black-and-white images plus 14 illustrations. 112 pages, softcover.

Features: Must have for track planning and design tips and techniques.. New $18.43 (16% off).

Features: Here's a handy reference for modeling a coal-hauling prototype-based or freelance railroad. New $16.75 (16% off). Includes information on modeling coal trains, company towns and coal customers plus operating tips. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4", 96 pages, 130 color photos, 70 b&w photos, 20 illustrations.

Features: Learn creative and do-able options for building your next model railroad. New $16.75 (16% off). From choosing a theme to selecting a scale to bringing in creative design, it's all covered! Softcover, 96 pages, 150 color and B&W photos, 20 illustrations, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4".

Features: Using a step-by-step photographic approach, this book offers proven, easy-to-follow techniques for the installing of sturdy trackwork, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. New $16.75 (16% off). Also covers installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining trackwork, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale.

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Features: Perfect for the beginning plastic modeler who wants to learn more advanced techniques, this photo-driven guide includes an introduction to airbrushing and sections on applying washes and pastel chalk weathering. New $14.23 (16% off). Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4", 80 pages, 200 color photos, 10 illustrations.