Carstens Model Trains

Features: Basic model railroad electrical information for beginner and advanced modeler. Packed with diagrams and photos. A must for trouble-free operation. 68 pages.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Electric Handbook for Model Railroads - Volume 1 - 3rd Edition

Features: All the best of On30 modeling including layouts and hands-on articles about locomotives, rolling stock and structures. Includes construction plans and product features.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- 2009 On30 Annual

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: Learn how to design and build professional-looking buildings from scratch. Shows you how to create unique models from wood, cardstock, plastic, plaster and other affordable materials. Features easy step-by-step instructions and plenty of illustrations and photos.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Model Railroad Structures From A to Z

Features: Enlarged and revised. Packed with specially drawn plans of traction vehicles.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Traction Planbook for Model Railroads

Features: Nostalgic look at southern steam railroading. Reprint of 1964 edition with expanded text and photos.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Extra South Softcover

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.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Traction Handbook for Model Railroads

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.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Track Design

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.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Model Operation Handbook Softcover

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: Details bridge and trestle engineering, construction elements and various types.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Bridge & Trestle Handbook