Model Trains

An introduction to the basics of tracklaying and lineside detailing. Includes tips, techniques and ideas for working with track and the details immediately alongside it. Softcover, 96 pages, 150 color photos, 50 Illustrations, 8-1/4 x
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Includes simple, ideal layout designs for beginning model railroaders. Features plans for a variety of HO and N Scale starter layouts. Also includes general construction techniques that are useful in building any layout. Softcover, 64 pages, 15 col or and B&W photos, 60 illustrations, 8-1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Basic Model Railroad Track Plans, 64 Pages, Softcover

Learn the steps to building detailed armor vehicles. Then gets tips on the best ways to display your new models. Also includes great tips on figure modeling, kit assembly and finishing details. Softcover, 112 pages, 300 color photos, 8-1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- How To Build Armor Dioramas - Softcover, 112 Pages, 300 Color Photos

A concise, illustrated teaching method takes the mystery out of model railroad benchwork. Covers the materials, tools and basic skills required to make sturdy benchwrok for any size or scale layout. Softcover, 96 pages, 300 B&W photos, 25 illus ions, 8-1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Basic Model Railroad Benchwork- The Complete Photo Guide, 48 Pages, Softcover

Everything you need to know about getting started with digital command control. Explains DCC methods and techniques in a straightforward way. Covers the history of Command Control, dissects the components of a DCC system and addresses the full rang e of commercially available systems. Softcover, 48 pages, 100 color photos, 10 illustrations 8-1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- DCC Made Easy, 48 Pages, 100 Color Photos, Softcover

Compiled from the pages of Model Railroader, this completely revised edition includes intriguing ideas on how to create realistic ground cover, trees, bushes, rocks, water and more, for your model railroad. Softcover, 104 pages, 225 color and 25 B& W photos, 8-1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The New Scenery Tips & Techniques, 104 Pages, Softcover

This book helps modelers integrate realistic passenger trains and operations into any layout. Learn about passenger train history, types, equipment and terminals. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 96 pages, 130 color photos, 70 b&w photos, 20
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide To Passenger Equipment & Operations

Starting with benchwork and ending with realistic scenery, this guide provides insight into the fundamentals of model railroading. Features up-to-date techniques and references many significant new products. Softcover, 96 pages, 200 color photos, 8 -1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- HO Scale Model Railroading 96 Pages, 200 Color Photos, 25 Illustrations

Presents step-by-step techniques to finish, paint, decal and weather railroad models. Introduces the tools, products, and techniques while guiding hobbyists through several basic projects. Softcover, 80 pages, 250 color photos, 8-1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Basic Painting & Weathering for Model Railroaders 80 Pages, 250 Color Photos

Learn the basic techniques and facilities needed for building a freight yard on a layout of any size, scale or era! A great book for skilled beginners or intermediate-level modelers. Softcover, 80 pages, 180 color and B&W photos, 8-1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide To Freight Yards - Softcover, 80 Pages

This practical, photo-driven guide covers the principles and techniques of designing and constructing detailed, realistic model railroad scenes. The various projects include structure, scenery, and detailing techniques for both urban and rural sett ings. It's the essential information modelers need to make a good layout look great!. Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 225 color photos; 20
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- How To Build and Detail Model Railroad Scenes, 88 Pages, Softcover

Learn creative and do-able options for building your next model railroad. 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
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Realistic Model Railroad Design - Softcover, 96 pages, 150 Color Photos

New How-To Book Offers Advice from the Pros. Kalmbach's latest book, ''The Basics of Scale Modeling,'' is a how-to for modelers who want the best tips and techniques from the pages of Fine Scale Modeler magazine. Covering the basics of painting, de caling and model assembly, it's packed with information that's relevant to model railroading as well as plastic model building and detailing. Softcover, 80
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Basics of Scale Modeling - Softcover, 80 Pages

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. Also covers installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining trackwork, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Basic Track Work For Model Railroaders - Softcover, 88 Pages, 250 Color Photos

Learn how to add great industries like mining, refining and agriculture to your layout. Detailed descriptions and illustrations make expanding these operations easier than ever. Softcover, 80 pages, 180 color and B&W photos, 8-1/4 x
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks - 80 Pages

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. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 80 page s, 200 color photos, 10
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Modeler's Guide To Realistic Painting & Finishing - 80 Pages, Softcover

Learn the reasons for including structures on your layout, then select and build your own! Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling plastic or wood structures. Offers techniques for realistic finishi ng, including painting, weathering, sign making, interior detailing, and more. Contains 225 color photos, 12 illustrations. Softcover, 88
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Basic Structure Modeling For Model Railroaders - Softcover, 88 Pages

The ideal introduction to scale modeling. Simple tips and techniques, detailed photos, and easy-to-follow diagrams get new scale modelers started on the right track. The editors and writers of Fine Scale Modeler magazine offer basic information on assembling, painting, finishing, and displaying car, plane, and ship
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Easy Scale Modeling Booklet - Softcover, 16 Pages

New Booklets Help You Build a Firm Foundation of Modeling Skills. Perfect for beginners or advanced modelers, these new how-to booklets from Kalmbach will keep your modeling skills on track. Each 20-Page booklet covers basic topics and answers basi c questions in an easy-to-read format. They're also great purchases along with your first train
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Easy Model Railroading Booklets - Booklet 1 - Tables for Your Trains

New Booklets Help You Build a Firm Foundation of Modeling Skills. Perfect for beginners or advanced modelers, these new how-to booklets from Kalmbach will keep your modeling skills on track. Each 20-Page booklet covers basic topics and answers basi c questions in an easy-to-read format. They're also great purchases along with your first train
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Easy Model Railroading Booklets - Booklet 2 - Tips on Track

New Booklets Help You Build a Firm Foundation of Modeling Skills. Perfect for beginners or advanced modelers, these new how-to booklets from Kalmbach will keep your modeling skills on track. Each 20-Page booklet covers basic topics and answers basi c questions in an easy-to-read format. They're also great purchases along with your first train
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Easy Model Railroading Booklets - Booklet 3 - Wiring Basics

New Booklets Help You Build a Firm Foundation of Modeling Skills. Perfect for beginners or advanced modelers, these new how-to booklets from Kalmbach will keep your modeling skills on track. Each 20-Page booklet covers basic topics and answers basi c questions in an easy-to-read format. They're also great purchases along with your first train set. This simple booklet takes the guesswork out of adding scenery to a model railroad, offering new hobbyists various ways to make
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Easy Model Railroading Booklets - Booklet 4 - Simple Scenery

Model Railroad Planning Made Easy. ''Realistic Model Railroad Building Blocks'' by model railroad author Tony Koester shows readers how easy planning a layout can be using ''Layout Design Elements'' (LDEs). Each ''element,'' or building block, is b ased on a prototype location that you wish to model; several elements can be strung together to create a realistic model railroad. This book from Kalmbach is ideal for intermediate or advanced modelers planning a prototype-based
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Realistic Model Railroad Building Blocks, Softcover, 96 Pages

Use your backyard as the canvas to create your railroad. This book guides you through the planning, designing and installation process. Master garden railroader Jack Verducci shows you how to landscape with natural materials, create water features and add drama with structures, bridges and trestles. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 96 pages, 190 color images, 25
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- How To Design and Build Your Garden Railroad - 96 Pages, Softcover

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 . Also includes a list of important considerations for choosing a DCC system. More technical than ''DCC Made Easy'' but still comprehensible to the average
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- DCC Projects & Applications - Softcover, 88 Pages, 150 Color Photos

Provides insights, photos and guidelines for modeling several rail-served industries. Includes overviews of creameries and milk traffic, the paper industry, breweries, iron ore mining and transloading, coal customers, freight houses and less-than-c arload traffic. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 88 pages, 120 color photos, 70 b&w photos, 12
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2 - Softcover

Learn how to use natural landscapes as the basis to create more realistic scenery for your layout. Projects incorporate natural effects like rock strata, water forms, field crops and space-saving industries. Tony Koester. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4' ', 96 pages 175 color & 25 b/w images, 10
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Planning Scenery for Your Model Railroad - 96 Pages, Softcover

Revised, full-color second edition provides simple instructions for beginning hobbyists. Includes instructions for block wiring, turnout wiring, loop track wiring and other principles essential to building a layout. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 80 pages, 225 color photos, 25
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Basic Wiring For Model Railroaders, 2nd Edition

New Booklets Help You Build a Firm Foundation of Modeling Skills. Perfect for beginners or advanced modelers, these new how-to booklets from Kalmbach will keep your modeling skills on track. Each 20-Page booklet covers basic topics and answers basi c questions in an easy-to-read format. They're also great purchases along with your first train
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Easy Model Railroading Booklets - Basic Buildings

New Booklets Help You Build a Firm Foundation of Modeling Skills. Perfect for beginners or advanced modelers, these new how-to booklets from Kalmbach will keep your modeling skills on track. Each 20-Page booklet covers basic topics and answers basi c questions in an easy-to-read format. They're also great purchases along with your first train
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Easy Model Railroading Booklets - Get Started In N Scale