Model Trains

Great reference for modelers and historians, this book brings together many drawings featured in Mainline Modeler magazine, and adds new photos and information. Covers engines from the 0-6-0 and 4-4-0 up to the 2-6-6-6 and 2-8-8-4. Big 11 x 14'' format makes it easy to study the various plans and pictures. Hardcover, 212 .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing The Locomotive Cyclopedia -- Volume One

A stunning look at the last 25 years of Burlington Northern operations in the northwest. Over 200 full-color photos and maps are included in this 128 page hardcover book. 12 x 9'' .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- Burlington Northern Northwest Passage

An indispensable guide for the PM modeler and historian, this book will also be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about freight car design and construction. In 55 car diagrams and 14 lettering diagrams, the authors show the evolution ofthe fleet. An all-time roster, plus 200 builders and in-service photos are provided. Hardcover, 180 pages, 8-1/2 x 11'' .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- Pere Marquette Revenue Freight Cars

Here at last in one volume is the complete story of the Pennsy diesel fleet that eventually grew to over 3,000 locos and included almost every type built. A class-by-class analysis of each engine and its assignments along with a detailed roster and a roster of dispositions are included. There are also numerous black and white photos that will delight modelers and historians. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'' .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- Pennsy Diesels 1924-1968 A-6 to EF-36

An all-color tour of the Northern Pacific from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest. Coverage of steam, black and gold freight diesels and the two-tone green North Coast Limited are all here. This beautiful hardcover book has 176 pages and an 11 x 9'' format to showcase the 264 color photos along with nine detailed full-color .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- The Northern Pacific

Compiled from the pages of N Scale Magazine, this book is a great way to learn more about model railroading or find information you may have .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- In Celebration of 10 years of N Scale 1989-1999

This new book features an all-color tour of the entire L&N system from Chicago to the Gulf Coast, and St. Louis to the Appalachian Mountains. 160 pages, 12x9 album format with 213 color photographs and eight detailed full color .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- Dixie Lines- The Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Noted rail author Mallory Hope Ferrell takes you for a ride on the historic V&T from its earliest days serving the Comstock Lode, through starring roles in numerous Hollywood westerns, to abandonment and beyond. Includes many black and white anlor photos, drawings, maps and reproductions of paintings. Hardcover, 144 pages with 16 full-color pages, 8-1/2 x 11'' .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- The Virgina & Truckee- The Bonanza Road by Mallory Hope Ferrell

The story the way it should be told. From Lima's meager beginnings to its agreements with Ephraim Shay to its rod locomotive market debut. They built a lot more than most of us remember! And it's all here, including a complete roster! This 8-1/2 x11'' hardcover book has over 350 pages and more than 550 illustrations, maps, drawings, diagrams, test results, and the Shay, Rod and Diesel .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- LIMA- The History (2nd Edition)

11 x 14'' format hardcover book is packed with drawings and photos compiled from the pages of Mainline Modeler .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing The Locomotive Cyclopedia -- Volume 2

The history of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha railroad and its predecessors by noted author Stan Mailer. A subsidiary of the Chicago & North Western, the Omaha Road was merged into CNW in the late 1970s.Includes maps, index andime locomotive .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- The Omaha Road- Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha

Mallory Hope Ferrell's new book concentrates on the shortlines and logging railroads of the northeastern portion of the Bible .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- Slow Trains Down South by Mallory Ferrell

This is a personal pictorial by Mal Ferrell of the final decades of smoking steam action on the N&W. It's a photographic study of power as everything from small consolidations and ''Mollies'' to husky double-headed 2-8-8-2s moved coal trains toewater and the midwest. Hardcover 8-1/2x11 .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book -- Norfolk & Western- Steam's Last Stand

There were roughly 100,000 stock cars out of 2,000,000 freight cars in the United States. that's about five percent, or five out of every one hundred cars. This is a 100 page soft cover 8-1/2x11 landscape book with scale .....
...more about the Hundman Publishing Book - Softcover -- Stock Car Cyclopedia Volume 1

A pop-up guide to the history and use of steam engines. Seven intricate dimensional spreads show a comprehensive range of famous steam locomotives, and the accompanying text is full of .....
...more about the Intl. Hobby Corp. Book -- Steam Locos 3-D Pop-Up

Tells what all the piping, springs and pumps are .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Model Railroader Cyclopedia Vol 1- Steam Locomotives Softcover

The deveopment of steam locomotives on all North American railroads since .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Guide to North American Steam Locomotives Softcover

A ready reference for nearly 600 shortline and regional railroads in the United States and .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Softcover Book- American Shortline Railway Guide

This guide takes you to 100 of the busiest, most interesting train-watching sites across the U.S. and Canada. Each spread includes a color photo and authoritative text about the site written by train-watching experts. Softcover, 208 pages, 200 color photos, 8-1/2 x .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Guide to North American Railroad Hot Spots 208 Pages, Softcover

A must-have for railfans, this completely new guide lists hundreds of tourist train sites and train-related attractions in North America. Features information on where to go, when to go, how to get there and tips on what to do when you arrive. Includes a laminated discount card good for hundreds of dollars of savings on admission fees. Softcover, 5-1/4 x 8'', 320 pages, 150 b/w .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Tourist Trains Guidebook - 320 Pages, 150 Black & White Photos, Softcover

Step-by-step photos guide you from basic assembly techniques to painting and weathering, detailing, masking and displaying your model ships. Softcover, 112 pages, 25 color and 400 B&W photos, 8-1/4 x .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Basics of Ship Modeling- The Illustrated Guide 112 Pages

Learn to detail, kitbash, paint and maintain a steam locomotive of any scale. Includes information about the history of steam motive power and components of the prototype. Compiled from the pages of Model Railroader, with additional new material from John Pryke. Softcover, 80 pages, 100 color and 50 B&W photos, 40 illustrations, 8-1/4 x .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Steam Locomotives and Project Ideas 80 Pages, 100 Color & 50 B&W Photos

Build Realistic Junctions on your Railroad. ''The Model Railroader's Guide to Junctions'' from Kalmbach gives readers the scoop on railroad junctions where tracks meet and cross. Photos and drawings of various junctions and descriptions of how they work, as well as modeling tips, give you the inside track on how to add these fascinating track arrangements to your layout. This informative book features about 150 photos and plenty of .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide To Junctions - Softcover, 88 Pages

Pelle Soeborg teaches you innovative techniques to add realism to your railroad. Topics include constructing basic terrain, ballasting track, choosing scenery materials, painting backdrops, scratchbuilding modern businesses, weathering and more. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 96 pages, 200 color images, 15 .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Mountain to Desert- Building the HO Scale Danville and Donner River, 96 Pages

The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads by Matt Coleman explains logging railroads to modelers interested in adding these unique operations to their layouts. The author covers prototype operations by region and includes photos of locomotives, log cars and other logging railroad equipment and structures. This information sets the stage for modelers wanting to design logging scenes or a logging railroad layout. Softcover 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'' 80 Pages, 75 color and 75 .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads - 80 Pages, Softcover

Learn to build, modify, detail and paint these legendary WWII warbirds. Eighteen illustrated projects include the P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt and B-17 Flying Fortress as well as Axis aircraft like the Bf 109 and Stuka. Introduction by Paul Boyer. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 10-3/4'', 96 pages, 300 color .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Classic Combat Aircraft Vol. 2- Modeling WWII Warbirds - 96 Pages, Softcover

How to Model the Glory Years of Rail If you model the steam-to-diesel transition years of the 1950s, this how-to guide is for you! Loaded with historical photos and information, this 88-page book offers modelers pieces on 50s-era trains, equipment, trackside details, modeling projects and more from the pages of Model Railroader magazine. Featuring 116 color and 25 black and white images, it's a great reference if you're planning or building a transition-era .....
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Modeling the '50s - The Glory Years of Rail - 88 Pages, Softcover.

...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Gorgeous Garden Railways - Softcover, 144 Pages, 135 Color Photos - G-Scale

A great reference for collectors. Offers tips on identifying specific pieces and determining .....
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- Warman's Lionel Train Field Guide 1945-1969 2nd Edition

...more about the Krause Publications Book -- Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets 1945-1969