Kalmbach Model Trains

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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With the help of more than 230 photos and diagrams, author Jeff Wilson reveals hundreds of tips and techniques to make model locomotives more realistic Topics covered include removing cast-on details, adding horns, grab irons, hoses and more, paint ing and weathering and changing trucks and sideframes. Detailing Diesel Locomotives Book. This is the Detailing Diesel Locomotives Book from Model Railroader
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This 79 page book traces the history of the timber industry and it's railroads, following advances in logging methods and equipment, specialized rolling stock and the development of geared steam locomotives, including the Shay, Climax and Heisler d esigns This book also includes information and tips about; Logging camps and structures. Sawmills and log ponds. Skeleton cars, log bunks and other rolling stock. Loading and unloading log trains. Track planning for logging lines
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An excellent paperback reference. Packed with information on the history and operations of 7 key types of freight cars; box cars, tank cars, hoppers, refrigerator cars, gondolas, flat cars and intermodal equipment. Learn the origins of the various car types, how they evolved over the years, and how modern railroads employ them. Historic & contemporary prototype photos. 75 color photos, 110 black-&-white photos and 15 illustrations. A helpful list of HO and N scale models if
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An excellent paperback reference. Learn how to re-create numerous types of railroad and highway bridges based on prototype designs. Techniques are demonstrated for modeling, painting, weathering, and installing the models on a layout. Overviews of each structure's history, construction and purpose. Specific details for modeling iron and steel truss bridges, plate girder bridges, concrete bridges, lift bridges, tunnels, and more! Historic & contemporary prototype photos. 75
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for those modelers who want to add coal operations to their layout. Thru the heavy use of photos and diagrams, this book offers an in-depth look at where coalfields are located and how coal is mined. You'll also find information and tips about; * Underground and surface mines * Tipples, breakers, and loaders * Types of coal * Historic coal-hauling railroads * Railroad operations and equipment * Compnay towns Prototype photos,
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for those modelers who want to model the 1950s on their layout Colored pictures with a few black and white You'll also find information about; * The 1950s * Motive power * Passenger trains * Freight t rains * Trackside details How to projects, track plans, adding realism to the layout and much more. 96 Pages. Copyright; 2008. This is the ''Modeling the '50s The Glory Years of Rail'' Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for beginners and and experts alike. This book captures the essence of model railroading and gardening in the great outdoors thru the heavy use of large portraits and brief, but informative text. You will learn about garden railroad landscaping, trains, infrastructure, ponds and water features, as well as other landscape challenges. 135 full-color photos. 144 Pages. ''Gorgeous Garden Railways'' is a Garden Railways Book from
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