Carstens Model Trains

The Practical Guide to Digital Command Control by DCC columnist Larry Puckett bridges the gap between the gee-whiz technology, and simplistic starter installations with practical, useful tips and knowledge gained by people who have used DCC since i ts early
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Enlarged and revised. Packed with specially drawn plans of traction
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Nostalgic look at southern steam railroading. Reprint of 1964 edition with expanded text and
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Discover the fun of modeling railroad or truck circus with this historic and informative book. Period black-and-white and color photos and prototype equipment and operations, plus an up-to-date listing of available circus kits. New chapters examine some of today's typical trunk shows, along with special trains, like the American Freedom Train, which were similar to the operations of circus trains. 52 pages, softcover.
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Provides in-depth information of methods and procedures of prototype railroads for transporting freight and passengers and on means successfully used to duplicate prototype activities on model
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Today, model railroaders have more options than ever when it comes to electronics. Whether it be traditional cab control, walk-around throttles or DCC, Paul Mallery tackles hundreds of electrical concepts and shows you how it's done. Modelers young and old will learn something from this totally revised
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Electrical Handbook for Model Railroads Vol. 2, 4th Edition

Basic model railroad electrical information for beginner and advanced modeler. Packed with diagrams and photos. A must for trouble-free operation. 68
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Details bridge and trestle engineering, construction elements and various
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All-color photo book showing diesel era and electric operations from Long Island to Harrisburg. Written by Steve Stewart with photography by Dave
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Captures the best of On30 modeling featuring stunning layouts plus hands-on articles about locomotives, rolling stock and structures. Includes product features and construction
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Describes almost every major loco and car type made by Lionel in Standard Gauge 1906-1941. Invauable refence for collectors, armchair buffs and
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Covers pioneer and wooden cars, as well as heavyweight steel cars. 104 pages show many B&W photos and historical
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Focuses on streamline passenger cars, including baggage, RPO, dome cars, diner, lounge cars and
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Examines the philosophy, concepts and history behind W. Allen McClelland's mythical Virginia & Ohio super
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Volumes 1, 2 and 3 combined in one convenient
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From 2-8-8-4s and 2-10-2s to 4-4-2s on the old Buffalo &
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Baltimore & Ohio Heritage- 1945-1955

Comtemporary operations of the Vermount Railway, Green Mountain Railroad and Clarendon & Pittsford. Pictures of rail action in Vermont's green mountains and a remerbrance of Rutland steam
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Loaded with plans and photos, this set offers a comprehensive guide to passenger
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Passenger Car Combo Vol. 1,2 & 3

Big power and long trains of this great American carrier in the last great days of
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- UPRR- The Overland Route Softcover

Western Maryland acquired the famous old C&P. Photos of steam power and unusual gas-electrics operating in the
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Covers railroading in and around Boston as it was from the time South Station was built through the
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- The Railroad That Came Out at Night Softcover

Covers Grand Trunk steam in Maine, New Hampshire and
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Grand Trunk Heritage Softcover

Collection of articles reprinted from '' Toy Trains Magazine,'' covering early manufactures, train sets and
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Toy Trains of Yesteryear Softcover

New York, Susquehanna & Western from Erie Steam and railcars through RS-1 to
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Covers the road's turbulent history as a bridge road and major coal hauler. Photos, 80
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A giant collection of rare photos, posters, illustrations and documents covering the railroad circus from its infancy to today. Feature in-depth details on circus operations by rail, the evolution of circus car designs, train consists and more. By noted circus historians Tom Parkinson and Chappie
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Connecticut Company's Streetcars/Hardcover

Hardcover-Enjoy this look at the Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis Railway. Many pictures of the road's steam and diesel operations compliment an informative history. 98
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Charles F. Steffes gives a first-hand account of his nearly 40 years as an employee of the SP Railroad. 312 pages,
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- The Life and Times of a Locomotive Engineer