Model Trains

Combine two great hobbies; gardening and model railroading. This easy-to-read booklet explains how you can turn your backyard into a beautiful natural setting with a working large-scale model train running through the greenery. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 1 0-3/4'', 16 pages, 45 color images, 5
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Get Started In Garden Railroading - 16 Pages, Softcover

A Great DCC Reference Book. 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 infor or 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
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The DCC Guide by Don Fiehmann - 80 Pages, Softcover

Follow the construction of Model Railroader Senior Editor David Popp's N Scale layout. More than 30 projects take you through the complete process from start to finish. Step-by-step photos and illustrations make it easy to apply the techniques to y our layout. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 112 pages, 260 color images, 20
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Building a Model Railroad Step by Step - 112 Pages, Softcover

Detailing Diesel Locomotives by former Model Railroader associate editor Jeff Wilson shows how to enhance the appearance of diesels in an easy-to-understand manner. The 88-page softbound book has informative text, 175 color photos, plus 25 black an d white images and two
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Detailing Diesel Locomotives - 88 Pages, Softcover

Build Trackside Businesses on Your Railroad In the third volume of this popular book series author and former Model Railroader associate editor Jeff Wilson offers plenty of information on how to add a variety of industries to your railroad. The thi rd book features photos and insights on modeling the cement industry, intermodal service, ethanol plants, sugar beet mills, seasonal canneries and team tracks. 88 pages, softcover 8 1/4 x 10 3/4" format; 76 color photos; 45
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 3 - Softcover

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'. The layouts are based on interesting prototype railroads including the WM, C&O, CP, SP and many more. Tho lanning 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,
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Mike Danneman. 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
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Painting Backdrops for Your Model Railroad

Jeff Wilson. Here's a book for anyone building a layout. Inside is everything you need to know including trackwork, wiring, command control, detailing, scenery, structures and trains. It's filled with effort-saving ideas using off-the-shelf items, ready-to-run trains and more. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 96
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Building a Ready-To-Run Model Railroad

Tony Koester. 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
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Designing and Building Multi-Deck Model Railroads

Freight cars are the backbone of any railroad in the real world or on your operating layout. Get a brief history of each type of North American freight car, then learn how car designs have changed from WWI to the present. Includes techniques for mo deling realistic rolling stock in any scale. Contains 180 photos, 15 illustrations. Softcover, 96
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide To Freight Cars - Softcover, 96 Pages

Prolific Kalmbach author Jeff Wilson shows modelers how to re-create numerous types of railroad and highway bridges based on prototype designs. Divided into chapters by bridge type, each chapter shows several prototype examples and demonstrates tec hniques 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
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide To Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels, Softcover

Here's a handy reference for modeling a coal-hauling prototype-based or freelance railroad. 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
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Covers pre- and post-war Lionel as well as American Flyer, Buddy L, Marx, Ives, Kusan &
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- O'Brien's Collecting Toy Trains 6th Edition

Realistic railroad action will be within your grasp using the tips and techniques provided by this book. Learn how to create realistic scenery, how to select the best locos and cars, how to run multiple trains on one layout and receive practical ad vice on everything from choosing accessories to troubleshooting. Also includes 22 track plans. 8-1/2 x 11'', 224
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- Fun With Toy Trains by Robert Schleicher, Softcover, 224 Pages

Useful tips on detailing, building and landscaping your
...more about the Life-like Book -- Basics for Beginners 13th Edition - HO-Scale

Illustrated instructions for setting up, track, catenary, power packs, accessories and more. Includes tips on layout planning, building bridges and
...more about the Marklin, Inc Marklin Z Scale -- Track Planning - Hardcover, New Edition - Z-Scale

Lionel introduced its new FasTrack system in 2004 and this book presents the first complete guide to the FasTrack system. Amply illustrated with color photos and 36 track diagrams, and instructs readers on every aspect of the system, from assemblin g and disassembling, to designing unique layouts, or planning layouts for smaller areas. Paperback, 8-1/4 x 10-5/8'', 160 pages, 150 color photos and 36
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Discover how Lionel mirrored the prototypes with O Scale models during the 1940s and
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A legend at Lionel, Frank Pettit spent 35 years at the company working on everything from the GG-1 to the remote control freight car. Written by Chris Ritchie. 88 pages, B&W
...more about the OGR Publishing Inc Book -- It Comes From Within- The Frank Pettit Story by Chris Ritchie, 88 pages, B/W

Combines articles and letters written by David Laughridge for O Gauge Railroading on restoring and repairing pre- and post-war Lionel
...more about the OGR Publishing Inc Book -- Dr. Tinker Repairs Toy Trains, Volume 2

Fully illustrated handbook by Al Armitage explains simple techniques of building with styrene. Looseleaf form, 8-1/2 x
...more about the Precision Scale Co. Book -- Styrene Fabrication