Features: 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 and white images and two illustrations.
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Features: 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 third 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 black-and-white photos.
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Features: 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. Those planning 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, softcover.
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Features: 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 techniques 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 bridges, concrete bridges, lift bridges, tunnels, and more. Lists currently available models. Ideal for intermediate and advanced hobbyists. Contains 175 photos, 15 illustrations. Softcover, 88 p
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Features: 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 assembling 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 diagrams.
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