This is the Model Railroader's Guide To Industries Along The Tracks 3 From Kalmbach Books. 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.
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This is The Model Railroaders's Guide To Logging Railroads by Matt Colemann from Kalmbach Books. Features: * This 79 page book traces the history of the timber industry and it's railroads, following advances in logging methods and equipment, specialized rolling stock and the development of geared steam locomotives, including the Shay, Climax and Heisler designs This book also includes information and tips about: Logging camps and structures. * Sawmills and log ponds. * Skeleton cars, log bunks and other rolling stock. * Loading and unloading log trains. * Track planning for logging lines and geared steam locomotives More than 150 photos and diagrams.
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This is The Model Railroaders's Mid-Size Track Plans for Realistic Layouts by Bernard Kempinski from Kalmbach Books. 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.
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This is the Painting Backdrops For Your Model Railroad book from Kalmbach Books. Features: By Mike Danneman From the Model Railroader's How-To Guide Select the proper paints and supplies Create a city or town backdrop Pain desert, mountain, and rural scenes Add clouds to the scene Blend the backdrop with layout scenery Over 200 photos 79 pages.
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This is the "Building A Read-To-Run Model Railroading" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Jeff Wilson. Features: An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference The featured 4'x 12' HO layout uses off-the-shelf track components and ready-to-run trains Easy-to-follow instructions for adding basic scenery, structures and details More than 200 photos and diagrams By following the guideline in this book you will be able to: * Build simple benchwork and design a track plan * Create an attractive layout with trees, grass and other scenery * Assemble structure kits such as buildings and bridges * Add realistic details including roads, signs and vehicle
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This is the Designing & Building Multi-Deck Model Railroad How To Get More Out Of Your Space by Kalmbach Books. Features: By Tony Koester Design a multi-deck model railroad Build benchwork designed to support an upper deck Properly light a lower deck Use fascias and valances to frame scenes Arrange helixes and continuous runs to move trains between decks Ensure proper clearance between levels Add switch machines and other wiring features that won't interfere with lower decks More than 185 illustrations and photos 95 pages.
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"The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Jeff Wilson Perfect for Intermediate & Skilled Beginning Model Railroaders. Features: * An excellent paperback reference. * Learn how to re-create numerous types of railroad and highway bridges based on prototype designs. * Techniques are demonstrated for modeling, painting, weathering, and installing the models on a layout. * Overviews of each structure's history, construction and purpose. * Specific details for modeling iron and steel truss bridges, plate girder bridges, concrete bridges, lift bridges, tunnels, and more! Historic & contemporar
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This is "The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Tony Koester. Features: * An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for those modelers who want to add coal operations to their layout. * Thru the heavy use of photos and diagrams, this book offers an in-depth look at where coalfields are located and how coal is mined. * You'll also find information and tips about: * Underground and surface mines * Tipples, breakers, and loaders * Types of coal * Historic coal-hauling railroads * Railroad operations and equipment * Compnay towns Prototype photos, drawings and information to accurately replicate th
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This is the "Modeling the '50s The Glory Years of Rail" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for those modelers who want to model the 1950s on their layout Colored pictures with a few black and white You'll also find information about: * The 1950s * Motive power * Passenger trains * Freight trains * Trackside details How to projects, track plans, adding realism to the layout and much more.
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"Stuart: U.S. Light Tanks in Action" is the Armor No.18 Book from Squadron/Signal Publications. Author: Steve Zaloga. Features: * An excellent paperback reference. * A detailed look at the development and use from pre-war through 1945 is covered in depth. Also includes coverage of the M24 Chaffee light tank. * Heavily illustrated with 100 black-and-white photographs, and numerous multi-view line art (drawings). Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. * Centerfold containing 8 full color paintings with various markings and paint schemes.
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When the WWII began, the United States had one of the smallest, most obsolete armored forces in the world, due to budget constraints and outdated military doctrines. The M2 and M2A1 were designed and tested but never used. The M3 was produced as an interim tank until a 75MM turret could be developed. Features: * Color By: Don Greer. * Number of Pages: 50. * Includes an brief introduction which lays the groundwork for the M3. * Black and White photographs with captions. * Specifications for the M3 Lee. * Contains a section about Combat Operations (British received Grants in early 1942, following their retreat to the Gazala Line). * Pictures of the British M3s, the M3A4, and
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This is "US Armored Cars In Action", by Squadron/Signal Publications. Features: * Information on the US Armored Cars. * The book is filled with specifications, facts and pictures, including a two-page color center section showing the different markings and. * configurations. * This is a very handy guide for the modeler trying for that true scale appearance!
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"Waffen In Action", explores the various operations in the German military, also their equipment, uniforms, insignias, and organizations in WWII. Captions by Norman Harms and uniform illustrations by Ron Volstad. Features: * 50 pages. * Includes information on the following: Background to the SS and Waffen SS, Waffen SS Marches, Uniforms, and Insignias. * Illustrated with black and white photographs and black and white and color diagrams. * Full color front and back covers.
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This is "Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G In Action", from Squadron/Signal Publications, by author Tom Cockle. Features: * Paperback book with glossy covers and wax-type pages. * All aspects of the Sturmgeschutz are detailed within this book. * Heavily illustrated with actual black-and-white and color photos. * Line drawings with pointed details. * Close-up photos. * Filled with facts explaining each photo. * Colored drawings are provided to display the different paint schemes and markings of various StuG tanks. * An excellent reference.
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This "US Tank Destroyers" Book Is from Squadron/Signal Publications' Armor Walk Around Series. Authored by Jim Mesko. Features: * Paperback book with glossy covers and pages. * Inside and out coverage of US tank destroyers with special emphasis on the M10, M36, M18, M10A1, M36B1 and M36B2. * Full color profiles displaying various paint schemes. * Loaded with full color photots. * Line drawings with pointed details and specs. * Each photo has a paragraph containing its information. * An excellent reference.
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This is the "M2/M3 Half-Track" Armor Walk Around Book Number 4 from Squadron/Signal Publications. Author: Jim Mesko. Features: * Paperback with gloss coating. * Provides extensive coverage on the M2 and M3 Half-Tracks. * Heavily illustrated with actual period black-and-white and full-color photographs. * Close-up photos accompanied with detailed captions. * Technical data and line drawings with pointed details. * An excellent reference!
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This is the M42 Duster Walk Around Color Series book from Squadron Signal Publications. Features: By David Doyle with covers and profiles by Don Greer and illustrations by Ike Anderson and Matheu Spraggins 80 pages Includes color and black & white photos and illustrations Tons of information A must for anyone interested in military history.
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This is the M26 Pershing Walk Around Color Series book from Squadron Signal Publications. Features: By David Doyle with covers and profiles by Don Greer and illustrations by Ike Anderson and Matheu Spraggins 80 pages Includes color and black & white photos and illustrations Tons of information A must for anyone interested in military history.
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This Is "The Scenery Manual: Terrain and Landscape Modeling the Woodland Scenics Way" Book. 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.
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This is a 101 Page SubTerrain How-To-Book from Woodland Scenics. 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!
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