Model Trains

Features: 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 its early period.
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Features: Enlarged and revised. Packed with specially drawn plans of traction vehicles.
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Features: Nostalgic look at southern steam railroading. Reprint of 1964 edition with expanded text and photos.
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Features: Ideal for modelers who want to add a realistic electric operation to their layouts. Includes tips and techniques as well as explanations of the basics for electric-railroad modeling.
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Features: 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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Features: 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 railroads.
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Features: 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 handbook.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Electrical Handbook for Model Railroads Vol. 2, 4th Edition

Features: Basic model railroad electrical information for beginner and advanced modeler. Packed with diagrams and photos. A must for trouble-free operation. 68 pages.
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Features: Details bridge and trestle engineering, construction elements and various types.
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Features: * High-quality, full-color paper cut-out book. Printed one side only on heavy cardstock. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. 9-1/4 x 12-1/4". * Also includes small-town station, water tower and baggage carts. Finished train measures over 44" long.
...more about the Dover Publications Cut & Assemble Book -- Cut & Assemble an Old-Fashioned Town

Features: 24 nostalgic large-format cards from the golden era of toy trains. 16 Pages, 9 x 12".
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Features: 38-page illustrated booklet containing instructions for creating backdrops, shows possible combinations and suggestions for details. 11 x 8-1/2".
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Features: Includes simple, tabletop plans featuring O and S gauge sectional track and are perfect for small or medium-sized layouts. Plans include construction details and a list of materials needed to build layout. 15 color and 40 B&W photos, 45 illustrations, 72 pages, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4", softcover.
...more about the Greenberg Publishing Co Book -- Layout Plans For Toy Trains, 72 Pages, Softcover

Features: Covers the essential techniques needed to make electrical connections for a three-rail toy train layout of any size or complexity. Addresses fundamental electrical concepts, wiring and expanding a layout, accessory wiring, automatic train control, and troubleshooting. 8-1/4 x 10-3/4, 96 pages, 50 color photos, 115 illustrations.
...more about the Greenberg Publishing Co Book -- Wiring Your Toy Train Layout

Features: Roger Carp, Classic Toy Trains senior editor, tells the stories of 12 great layouts, including two never before featured in a hobby magazine. One is the celebrated Panorama Layout from Lionels showroom. The Standard, O, and S gauge layouts illuminate the variety of approaches traditional and hi-rail, toy-like and near-scale that distinguish the hobby. Each chapter contains new information and insights, plus tips for building a layout. Softcover, 96 pages, 160 color photos, 12 illustrations, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4".
...more about the Greenberg Publishing Co Book -- Great Toy Train Layouts - Softcover, 96 Pages, 160 Color Photos

Features: Ray L. Plummer. You'll gain a solid understanding of wiring your toy train layout with this book. This primer for basic traditional, non-electronic wiring shows you a logical, sequential way to successfully wire your layout. Softcover, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2", 96 pages, 65 color photos.
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Features: Essential Reference for American Flyer Fans Get accurate and current market values for American Flyer S gauge trains and accessories manufactured by A.C. Gilbert and Lionel. This handy pocket-sized guide covers products made from 1946 to early 2009. Softcover, 4 x 8", 104 pages.
...more about the Greenberg Publishing Co Book -- Greenberg's Guides- American Flyer 1946-2009 Pocket Price Guide

Features: * Reference For Tinplate Collectors: Greenberg's Pocket Price Guides. * The Lionel® Trains 1901-2007 Pocket Price Guide from Greenberg is the standard reference many toy train collectors use to appraise and price previously owned Lionel trains. These books contain comprehensive listings complete with photos and a discussion of variations, plus typical prices by item condition. If you collect or own Lionel trains, this book is a must-have addition to your railroad library.
...more about the Greenberg Publishing Co Book -- Greenberg's Guides - Lionel Trains 1901-2007 Pocket Price Guide, 320 Pages

Features: A Great Reference on Toy Train Value A list of everything Lionel including trains, sets, catalogs and accessories from 1901 to 2008. Prices, trading frequency and other valuable reference information are also covered in this handy pocket guide.
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