Track and the associated equipment are the focal point of any scale model railroad layout. While the adjacent modelwork is important, most observers direct their attention to the track, the small details along the right-of- way, and, of course, the moving trains. Inside Trackwork and Lineside Detail for Your Model Railroad, you'll find instructions and information you can use to easily install and detail your model railroad trackwork to the highest operating and scenic
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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,.
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Paperback book with glossy-type pages. A step-by-step photo guide to building framework for a model railroad. Complete introduction to the basic tools, materials, and techniques you'll need to construct a foundation for a layout of any size or scal e. Clear, concise instructions and over 250 step-by-step color photo- graphs and diagrams demonstrate quick and easy, yet effective, techniques for assembling one of the most important components of your model railroad. You will
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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 *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. 48 Pages. ''DCC Made Easy'' Is a Kalmbach Model
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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
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for beginners and and experts alike. Thru the heavy use of photos and diagrams, this book offers insight and instructions that help modelers integrate realistic passenger trains and operations into an y layout. Learn about passenger train history, types, equipment, and terminals. Includes tips for modeling equipment, structures, trackage, and details appropriate for any era. Detailed and easy-to-follow! 20 illustrations, 130
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Model railroading is one of the world's greatest hobbies, and HO is the most popular size for model trains. For thousands of participants HO model railroading is a creative hobby with enough diversity to last a lifetime. Whether you're already one of those hobbyists or eager to become one of them, this book will answer your questions and show you how to derive the most fun from the hobby for years to come. In HO Scale Model Railroading, you'll find the basic information you
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A step-by-step photographic guide to painting realistic model railroad equipment. If you've never painted a model before, or if you just want to give a finished model a ''well-weathered'' look, then this book is for you! It will make it easy for yo u to create unique, realistically decorated models. With this book, you will learn how to. -Select the proper paint and painting equipment. -Easily mix custom colors. -Apply a good finish or remove a poor one. -Work with decals
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A valuable resource filled with useful information on freight and staging yards, both model and prototype. HO and N scale illustrations, prototype and layout photos introduce modelers to the principles of designing, constructing & operating a r stic freight yard. Covers the operations of a prototype freight yard, including receiving, classifying, cleaning, and more! It outlines the basic structures; and offers techniques for modeling a freight yard on a layout of any
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A guide that completely covers the principles and techniques needed in designing and constructing detailed, realistic model railroad scenery!. Various beginner to intermediate level projects including structure, scenery, and detailing techniques fo r both urban and rural settings. Clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied with more than 200 photos will guide you thru the building process--from concept to the finishing touches!. Paperback with gloss coating. 225 color
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A step-by-step guide to creating a unique operating layout. Thru the use of photos, illustrations, and a straightforward style this book will show you how to make creative, plausible choices for the concept and construction of your next model railr oad. Key topics are covered in detail including developing an entire model railroad theme, choosing a scale, integrating signature design elements into your track plan, and much more. Softcover with gloss coating. 150 color
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This book offers a step-by-step photographic approach for installing sturdy trackwork, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. Installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining t rackwork, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale are also covered in this book. An essential reference that makes it easy for you to assemble the trackwork you need for smooth, dependable, and
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An excellent paperback reference. Packed with information showing you how to assemble plastic kits, get the most out of wood kits, paint and weather, scratchbuild buildings, give structures realistic roofs and details, and adding color and life to your layout with signs. Offers techniques for realistic finishing, including painting, weathering, sign making, interior detailing, and more. Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when
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An excellent paperback reference designed to help you build a simple, semi-permanent tabletop for displaying and running your model train(s). Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. Diagrams and full-color photos. 16 Pages. ''Tables for Your Tra ins'' is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing
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An excellent paperback reference designed to be an introduction to the world of model railroad trackwork. Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. An overview of the various types of track and how to use them to set up a basic model railroad with semi-permanent trackwork. Diagrams and full-color photos. 16 Pages. ''Tips On Track'' is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing
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An excellent paperback reference designed to help beginners properly install wiring and maintain their trackwork. An overview of how model trains works Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. Diagrams and full-color photos. 16 Pages. ''Wiring Ba sics'' is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing
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An excellent paperback reference designed to take the guesswork out of adding scenery to your model railroad. Learn a variety of ways to make trees, construct landscape, and build basic structures. Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. Diagram s and full-color photos. 16 Pages. ''Simple Scenery'' is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for those who want to take their model railroad hobby outdoors! Design a track plan that will complement your garden and scenery. Choose the righ troadbed and ballast materials, as well as choosing th e right track that will withstand the elements of nature. Landscape your outdoor layout with natural materials such as plants and foliage. And if that's not enough, add working working water features such as ponds, waterfalls, and
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference beginners and and experts alike. This book includes tips, techniques, and photographic instructions that lead you thru a series of DCC projects, including setting up a DCC layout, decoder installation , lighting and sound effects, layout wiring projects, advanced decoder programming, and ideas for advanced DCC projects. A glossary and a list of important considerations for choosing a DCC system is also included. Detailed and
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference beginners and and experts alike. Thru the heavy use of photos and diagrams, this book offers an in-depth look at prototype crossings, diverging routes, and many other types of junctions to illustrate track layouts and operations. A step-by-step guide to understanding and building a working model of a mechanical interlocking plant. Learn how to accurately detail junction scenes, and realistically operate the train traffic. Add
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for beginners and and experts alike. Thru the heavy use of photos and diagrams, this book offers an in-depth look at 6 industries; coal (dealers and users), milk, breweries, iron ore, paper, and merch andise traffic. Prototype photos, drawings and information to accurately replicate the industries, including a historical overview of the industry. Detailed and easy-to-follow with more than 160 photos!. 88 Pages. ''The Model
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Glossy softcover 96 page book Gives you simple solutions needed to planning scenery for a layout of any size or scale Clear, concise instructions and over 240 color photo-graphs and diagrams demonstrate quick and easy, yet effective techniques for adding realistic scenery elements to your model railroad. You'll learn about; -Signature scenes and structures -Rocks, waterways, forest and trees -Seasons, crops and natural resources, backdrops and textures An essential
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for beginners and and experts alike. A complete, full-color photo guide! Learn the basics of DC layout wiring thru an uncomplicated, photo-driven approach! Wire wyes and reverse loops; run lights and accessories! 225 color photos; 25 illustrations. 80 Pages. This is the ''Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders'' 2nd Edition Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author; Rick
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An excellent staple bound, paperback reference designed to help you build and detail buildings to specify the setting time and place of your model train layout. Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. Diagrams and full-color photos. 19 Pages. Th is is the Easy Model Railroading ''Basic Buildings'' Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing
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An excellent staple bound, paperback reference booklet that explains the advantages of N scale model railroading, and offers hints and tips on setting up an N scale train set, choosing track, basic benchwork and basic scenery. Detailed and easy-to- follow how-to advice. Diagrams and full-color photos. 19 Pages. This is the Easy Model Railroading ''Get Started in N Scale'' Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing
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An excellent staple bound, paperback reference booklet. Create a whole new world of beauty in your backyard! This booklet explains how to break ground, choose plants and arrange track to fit your backyard. Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. Diagrams and full-color photos. 19 Pages. This is the Garden Railways Book ''Get Started in Garden Railroading'' from Kalmbach Publishing
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback guide to building a current-era model railroad. Thru the use of 180 illustrations and photos, this book contains valuable information on the following topics; * Re-creating realistic desert, river, city, and mo untain scenery, including painting backdrops * Detailing a layout by adding everything from roads to rocks * Weathering freight cars and detailing locomotives to fit their surroundings Detailed and easy-to-follow!. 96 Pages. This
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Plain & simple explanations where the instruction manuals left off Inside this book, you will better understand DCC (Digital Command Control) by addressing; *DCC history and standards *The DCC system *Decoders *Programming decoders *Selecting a tem *Layout wiring *Installing decoders *Lighting and sound *Operating with DCC *Glossary of of DCC terms. 80 Pages. ''The DCC Guide'' is a Kalmbach Model Railroader Book by Don
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Perfect bound; paperback. An excellent how-to guide to creating a model railroad layout from start to finish. Each chapter is organized into a handful of easy-to-manage steps that move you toward creating a realistic, highly detailed railroad scene . In this book, you will learn how to; * Choose a scale * Work with available space * Add sound and action with DCC decoders * Plan for realistic operation * Create detailed scenery * Make your railroad run right More than 270
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Perfect bound; paperback. An excellent how-to guide with step-by-step photos that lead you to making freight cars look as realistic as your layout! This book provides information and tips about (which apply to all scales); * Adding brake and underb ody details * Upgrading couplers and trucks * Weathering and painting * Using accurate decals for placards and markings * Replacing running boards and body details * Making realistic freight loads More than 200 photos and
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