Model Trains

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: 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 photos.
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Features: 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 pages.
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Features: 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 layouts.
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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
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide To Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels

Features: 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 illustrations.
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Features: As a follow up to his previous book, noted scenery expert Lou Sassi offers new photo-driven projects including how to add a realistic main street firehouse, model a farm implement dealership and tips and techniques for creating an entire Northeastern town. The book covers period details and historical photos that will be helpful to any modeler.
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- How to Build & Detail Model Railroad Scenes, Volume 2 by Lou Sassi

Features: Noted modeler Pelle Soeborg outlines more than a dozen easy weathering and detailing projects ideal for adding realism to your locomotives and rolling stock. Packed with plenty of photos, illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is ideal for model railroaders of all skill levels. Softcover, 88 pages, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4".
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Features: Covers pre- and post-war Lionel as well as American Flyer, Buddy L, Marx, Ives, Kusan & AMT.
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- O'Brien's Collecting Toy Trains 6th Edition

Features: 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 advice on everything from choosing accessories to troubleshooting. Also includes 22 track plans. 8-1/2 x 11", 224 pages.
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- Fun With Toy Trains by Robert Schleicher, Softcover, 224 Pages

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

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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