Kalmbach Model Trains

This is The Model Railroaders's Guide To Logging Railroads by Matt Colemann from Kalmbach Books. Features: * 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 designs 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 and geared steam locomotives More than 150 photos and diagrams.
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This is The Model Railroaders's Mid-Size Track Plans for Realistic Layouts by Bernard Kempinski from Kalmbach Books. Features: Perfect bound; paperback Track plans to fit spaces from 8'x10' to a 20'x20' G scale layout Layouts based on prototype lines such as Maine's Bangor & Aroostook, Western Maryland - Thomas Subdivision, C&O - Miami Subdivision, Canadian Pacific/Soo - Minot Subdivision, Southern Pacific - Yuma Subdivision, Utah Railway, and Alaska/ British Columbia's White Pass & Yukon 112 pages of 100 color and 50 black & white photos.
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This is the Painting Backdrops For Your Model Railroad book from Kalmbach Books. Features: By Mike Danneman From the Model Railroader's How-To Guide Select the proper paints and supplies Create a city or town backdrop Pain desert, mountain, and rural scenes Add clouds to the scene Blend the backdrop with layout scenery Over 200 photos 79 pages.
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This is the "Building A Read-To-Run Model Railroading" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Jeff Wilson. Features: An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference The featured 4'x 12' HO layout uses off-the-shelf track components and ready-to-run trains Easy-to-follow instructions for adding basic scenery, structures and details More than 200 photos and diagrams By following the guideline in this book you will be able to: * Build simple benchwork and design a track plan * Create an attractive layout with trees, grass and other scenery * Assemble structure kits such as buildings and bridges * Add realistic details including roads, signs and vehicle
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This is the Designing & Building Multi-Deck Model Railroad How To Get More Out Of Your Space by Kalmbach Books. Features: By Tony Koester Design a multi-deck model railroad Build benchwork designed to support an upper deck Properly light a lower deck Use fascias and valances to frame scenes Arrange helixes and continuous runs to move trains between decks Ensure proper clearance between levels Add switch machines and other wiring features that won't interfere with lower decks More than 185 illustrations and photos 95 pages.
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"The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Jeff Wilson Perfect for Intermediate & Skilled Beginning Model Railroaders. Features: * 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 & contemporar
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This is "The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Tony Koester. Features: * 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, drawings and information to accurately replicate th
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This is the "Modeling the '50s The Glory Years of Rail" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: 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 trains * Trackside details How to projects, track plans, adding realism to the layout and much more.
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