Model Trains

Features: This handy guide covers over 450 of the most popular train rides, railroad museums and historical depots throughout the United States and Canada. Also included are over 175 full-page reviews plus color photos, nearby attractions and more. Softcover, 336 pages.
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Features: * 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 10-3/4".
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Basics of Ship Modeling- The Illustrated Guide 112 Pages

Features: 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 10-3/4".
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Steam Locomotives and Project Ideas 80 Pages, 100 Color & 50 B&W Photos

Features: * 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 drawings.
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Features: 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 illustrations.
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Mountain to Desert- Building the HO Scale Danville and Donner River, 96 Pages

Features: 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 black and white photos and 5 illustrations.
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Features: 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 photos.
...more about the Kalmbach Publishing Book -- Classic Combat Aircraft Vol. 2- Modeling WWII Warbirds - 96 Pages, Softcover

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

Features: A complete and thorough identification and price guide to postwar Lionel sets, book includes plenty of color photos and detailed descriptions.
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets 1945-1969

Features: Loaded with color photos of the trains along with typical selling prices based on condition.
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- Collectors Guide to Classic O Gauge Trains

Features: 5 x 8" Softbound.
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- Collectors Guide to Prewar Lionel Trains 1900-1942

Features: This handy reference has plenty of photos and includes a rarity scale, condition criteria, typical prices and more to help determine the worth of used American Flyer trains.
...more about the Krause Publications Book -- Standard Catalog of American Flyer Trains

Features: * The Enthusiast Color Series offers a range of fact-filled and photo-packed titles that give enthusiasts complete coverage of their favorite subjects. * Each is softcover with 96 pages, 80 color photos and measures 8-1/4 x 9".
...more about the Motorbooks International Book - Motorbooks Enthusiast Color Series(R) -- Modern Diesel Locomotives

Features: Schafer. Americas famous railroads- Santa Fe; the Milwaukee; NYC; Pennsylvania; UP; GN; and more. Hardcover, 10 x 10", 160 pages, 150 color and 50 B&W photos.
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- Classic American Railroads

Features: A wonderfully nostalgic tribute to the lovable kitten. Softcover 8-1/2 x 11", 64 pages, 12 color and 70 B&W images.
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- Chessie- The Railroad Kitten

Features: The Enthusiast Color Series offers a range of fact-filled and photo-packed titles that give enthusiasts complete coverage of their favorite subjects. Each is softcover with 96 pages, 80 color photos and measures 8-1/4 x 9".
...more about the Motorbooks International Book - Motorbooks Enthusiast Color Series(R) -- Caboose

Features: * Railroad Color Histories are authoritative texts with dozens of images depicting engines, rolling stock, memorabilia, and promotional materials. * Each is softcover with 128 pages, 80 color and 40 B&W photos, and measures 8-1/4 x 10-5/8".
...more about the Motorbooks International Book - Motorbooks Railroad Color Histories -- Santa Fe Railway

Features: The complete story of Nickel Plate Roads dieselization and traces the history of all its diesel locomotives down to and after the N&W merger.
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- Nickel Plate Road Diesel Locomotives

Features: * Railroad Color Histories are authoritative texts with dozens of images depicting engines, rolling stock, memorabilia, and promotional materials. * Each is softcover with 128 pages, 80 color and 40 B&W photos, and measures 8-1/4 x 10-5/8".
...more about the Motorbooks International Book - Motorbooks Railroad Color Histories -- Southern Pacific Railroad

Features: * Railroad Color Histories are authoritative texts with dozens of images depicting engines, rolling stock, memorabilia, and promotional materials. Each is softcover with 128 pages, 80 color and 40 B&W photos, and measures 8-1/4 x 10-5/8". * This retrospective spans the B&Os entire history from 1828 to its absorption by CSX. Features modern and period color photography as well as detailed information about company history, trains, passenger cars, and rolling stock. Softcover, 128 pages, 80 color and 40 B&W photos, 8-1/4 x 10-5/8".
...more about the Motorbooks International Book - Motorbooks Railroad Color Histories -- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Features: Interesting photographic collections culled from archives throughout the U.S. Rare images include often-overlooked details that are ideal for modelers. Each is softcover, 10-1/4 x 8-1/2", 128 pages, 120 B&W.
...more about the Motorbooks International Photo Archives By Iconografix (Book) -- Trains Of The Circus 1872-1956

Features: * Railroad Color Histories are authoritative texts with dozens of images depicting engines, rolling stock, memorabilia, and promotional materials. * Each is softcover with 128 pages, 80 color and 40 B&W photos, and measures 8-1/4 x 10-5/8".
...more about the Motorbooks International Book - Motorbooks Railroad Color Histories -- Union Pacific Railroad, 128 pages, Softcover