This Is "The Scenery Manual: Terrain and Landscape Modeling the Woodland Scenics Way" Book. New $9.69 (25% off). Features: * An illustrated start-to-finish guide to terrain construction and landscaping. * It's full of basics for beginners. * Contains secrets of skilled scenery modelers. * Explains many revolutionary new techniques. * More than 150 pages, 16 color pages and dozens of illustrations. * Detailed guidance for re-creating natural settings in scale. * Book describes products, tools, and foolproof methods. * A guide that will help you achieve craftsman-quality results the first time.

This is the first user-friendly, modern, and up-to-date model railroading wiring book for all scales and levels of expertise! This book is compatible with most systems. New $6.59 (26% off). Features: * Number of Pages: 56. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Extensive glossary. * Basic, intermediate and advanced techniques. * Full descriptions and diagrams of Atlas wiring components. * Tips and shortcuts on how to avoid common pitfalls. * Precise installation information for all types of accessories and control panels.

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!

"DCC Projects & Applications" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $14.09 (29% off). Author: Mike Polsgrove. Features: * An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference beginners and and experts alike. * This book includes tips, techniques, and photographic instructions that lead you thru a series of DCC projects, including setting up a DCC layout, decoder installation, lighting and sound effects, layout wiring projects, advanced decoder programming, and ideas for advanced DCC projects. * A glossary and a list of important considerations for choosing a DCC system is also included. * Detailed and easy-to-follow! 30 illustrations, and 150 full-color photos.

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!

"The DCC Guide" is a Kalmbach Model Railroader Book by Don Fiehmann. New $14.09 (29% off). Features: Plain & simple explanations where the instruction manuals left off Inside this book, you will better understand DCC (Digital Command Control) by addressing: *DCC history and standards *The DCC system *Decoders *Programming decoders *Selecting a system *Layout wiring *Installing decoders *Lighting and sound *Operating with DCC *Glossary of of DCC terms.

Success Starts Here!! Open this book and enter the world of ATLAS--the thoughtful model railroader's choice for quality, value and performance. New $5.79 (27% off). Features: * Number of Pages: 44. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Lots of tips and the latest advances in model railroading technology. * Blueprints for 12 basic layouts that allow for future expansion. * Comprehensive list of all Atlas track needed for each layout. * Large, clear diagrams and photos to visually guide you through each step. * Complete and simple wiring instructions and guidelines. * Learn how to create a realistic environment with buildings, paint and landscaping.

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!

Basic Painting and Weathering" Is a Kalmbach Book by Jeff Wilson. New $15.92 (20% off). Features: * A step-by-step photographic guide to painting realistic model railroad equipment. * If you've never painted a model before, or if you just want to give a finished model a "well-weathered" look, then this book is for you! It will make it easy for you to create unique, realistically decorated models. * With this book, you will learn how to. * -Select the proper paint and painting equipment. * -Easily mix custom colors. * -Apply a good finish or remove a poor one. * -Work with decals and dry transfers. * -Use various mediums to weather locomotives and freight cars. * Close-up colored photos accompany

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.

"DCC Projects & Applications Volume 2" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $14.09 (29% off). Author: Mike Polsgrove with David Popp. Features: * An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for beginners an and experts alike. * This book includes wiring a layout for DCC, basic locomotiv decoder installation, programming decoders, working with soun decoders, realistic lighting and 5 steps for troubleshooting. * 88 pagesand 155 color photos.

"How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery" 3rd Edition is a Model Railroader Book from the Kalmbach Publishing Company. New $17.69 (29% off). Author: Dave Frary. Features: * An excellent paperback reference guide for creating scenery so true-to-life it fools the eye! This updated edition reflects the new developments in modeling materials and techniques, as well as containing detailed full color how-to photographs. * LEARN HOW TO plan your scenery and - * build the forms and shells that support your layout * make scale rocks and rubble * create trees and foliage for all 4 seasons * use texture to add depth to your layout * model realistic bodies of water * build a foreground and add a backd

"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

This is "Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders, The Complete Photo Guide" from Kalmbach Books. New $15.49 (29% off). Features: * Glossy softcover 96 page book. * Gives you simple solutions needed to build scenery for a layout of any size or scale. * Clear, concise instructions and over 200 step-by-step color photo- graphs and diagrams demonstrate quick and easy, yet effective. * techniques for adding realistic scenery elements to your model. * railroad. * You'll learn how to. * -Prepare and apply ground covering to various landscapes. * -Model various types of trees and woodlands. * -Create streams, ponds and swamps. * -Construct roadways. * -Build and install small but effective trackside details

This is the Model Railroader's How-To Guide N Scale Railroading Getting Started In The Hobby 2nd Edition by Kalmbach. New $14.09 (29% off). Features: * You'll find information on all aspects of the hobby, from building benchwork and laying track through scenery and detailing. * You'll follow the step-by-step construction of a small layout, the Androscoggin Central, from start to finish. * Included Topics are: Layout planning following real-life examples Maintaining and weathering locomotives and rolling stock Building benchwork Laying track and choosing a control system Building and detailing structures Crafting realistic scenery, including water and trees. * By Marty McGuirk. * 95 pages.