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Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles brings together more than 20 years of Model Railroader articles on bridges and trestles, providing a single reference for building sturdy and stunning model bridges. (For both N Scale and Ho Scale). Features: * Number of Pages: 152. * From: Model Railroader. * Includes plans for the Gloucester Draw bridge.
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HO Layouts for Every Space is the fully updated and revised edition of Atlas' most popular railroad instruction book. This book picks up where the #9 book (ALTZ0009) leaves off, giving you the blueprints for more advanced layouts HO-13 to HO-23. Features: * Number of Pages: 52. * Illustrations: Black and White. * 11 unique HO layouts (variety of sizes and shapes). * Easy to use product lists, with item # for all layouts. * Clear installations diagrams for electrical components. * Two "new" layouts, Atlas classics, updated for today's modeler. * Layout variation to assure wide variety of train operations. * Learn how to: Plan your model railroad, all about track diagrams, bu
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This is the first user-friendly, modern, and up-to-date model railroading wiring book for all scales and levels of expertise! This book is compatible with most systems. Features: * Number of Pages: 56. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Extensive glossary. * Basic, intermediate and advanced techniques. * Full descriptions and diagrams of Atlas wiring components. * Tips and shortcuts on how to avoid common pitfalls. * Precise installation information for all types of accessories and control panels.
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Success Starts Here!! Open this book and enter the world of ATLAS--the thoughtful model railroader's choice for quality, value and performance. Features: * Number of Pages: 44. * Illustrations: Black and White. * Lots of tips and the latest advances in model railroading technology. * Blueprints for 12 basic layouts that allow for future expansion. * Comprehensive list of all Atlas track needed for each layout. * Large, clear diagrams and photos to visually guide you through each step. * Complete and simple wiring instructions and guidelines. * Learn how to create a realistic environment with buildings, paint and landscaping.
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This is "Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders, The Complete Photo Guide" from Kalmbach Books. Features: * Glossy softcover 96 page book. * Gives you simple solutions needed to build scenery for a layout of any size or scale. * Clear, concise instructions and over 200 step-by-step color photo- graphs and diagrams demonstrate quick and easy, yet effective. * techniques for adding realistic scenery elements to your model. * railroad. * You'll learn how to. * -Prepare and apply ground covering to various landscapes. * -Model various types of trees and woodlands. * -Create streams, ponds and swamps. * -Construct roadways. * -Build and install small but effective trackside details
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This is the "Basic Model Railroad Track Plans, Small Starter Layouts You Can Build" Book from Kalmbach Books. Features: * 64 page softcover book. * A selection of 16 simple and proven layout plans that have been collected from previous issues of Model Railroader Magazine. * Each layout design features. * -Colorfully rendered track plan and illustrations. * -List of materials used in construction. * -Construction tips and techniques. * -Scenery and operating suggestions. * Also includes a number of instructional chapters to help you get acquainted with the fundamentals of benchwork construction,. * tracklaying, wiring and scenery building. * Includes thirteen HO scale and th
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"DCC Made Easy" Is a Kalmbach Model Railroader Book by Lionel Strang. Features: * Plain & simple explanations where the instruction manuals left off! * Inside this book, you will better understand DCC (Digital Command Control) by addressing. * *How DCC has evolved and improved. * *Practical benefits of operating your layout with DCC. * *Basic DCC system components and how they work. * *Decoder installations. * *Troubleshooting common issues. * Includes DCC buyer's guide to help you make the right DCC purchase.
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Kalmbach Publishing presents "The New Scenery Tips & Techniques" A Model Railroader Book by Kent Johnson. Features: * Paperback book with glossy-type pages. * Scenery projects and ideas that will bring your layout to life! * A collection of helpful scenery stories from the pages of "Model Railroader" Magazine. * Numerous feature articles, organized by topic, that are compiled to help you develop proven techniques and new ideas for creating realistic scenery on a layout of any size or scale. * Easy-to-follow projects that show you exactly how to. * -Add depth to your layout with background scenery. * -Apply groundcover appropriate for all four seasons. * -Build trees and for
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This Is "The Scenery Manual: Terrain and Landscape Modeling the Woodland Scenics Way" Book. Features: * An illustrated start-to-finish guide to terrain construction and landscaping. * It's full of basics for beginners. * Contains secrets of skilled scenery modelers. * Explains many revolutionary new techniques. * More than 150 pages, 16 color pages and dozens of illustrations. * Detailed guidance for re-creating natural settings in scale. * Book describes products, tools, and foolproof methods. * A guide that will help you achieve craftsman-quality results the first time.
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This is a 101 Page SubTerrain How-To-Book from Woodland Scenics. Features: * Glossy softcover 101 page book. * Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. * Includes some color and many black and white pictures. * This book is full of helpful "how-to" information, such as. * -Before you begin. * -Installing risers to elevate track. * -Gluing and securing SubTerrain. * -Adding inclines to change elevation. * -Installing profile boards. * -Installing foam sheets. * -Adding plaster cloth and track bed. * -Finishing your layout. * -Special situations. * -And much, much more!
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