Kalmbach Model Trains

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 colo r 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. Incl udes 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 fr om 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. So ftcover, 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 locomoti ves, 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.