Garden Railroading Is A 144 Page Book from Kalmbach Books That Will Get You Started In the Hobby of Outdoor Model Railroading. Features: * Enjoy following the practices of a full-size railroad while working with the landscape, existing gardens, trees, and other natural. * materials in the comfort of your own backyard! * An increasing number of women, children and families are enjoying garden railroading together. * Many beautiful railway gardens have been created by people who claim not to be gardeners. Inside the pages of this book you'll find. * plenty of suggestions and resources available to help you get. * started. * Glossy softcover 144 page book. * Eight sections pro
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Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles brings together more than 20 years of Model Railroader articles on bridges and trestles, providing a single reference for building sturdy and stunning model bridges. (For both N Scale and Ho Scale). Features: * Number of Pages: 152. * From: Model Railroader. * Includes plans for the Gloucester Draw bridge.
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"How to Build & Detail Model Railroad Scenes" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Lou Sassi Perfect for Intermediate & Skilled Beginning Model Railroaders. Features: * A guide that completely covers the principles and techniques needed in designing and constructing detailed, realistic model railroad scenery! * Various beginner to intermediate level projects including structure, scenery, and detailing techniques for both urban and rural settings. * Clear, step-by-step instructions accompanied with more than 200 photos will guide you thru the building process--from concept to the finishing touches! * Paperback with gloss coating. * 225 color p
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"Trackwork for Toy Trains", by Peter H Riddle, is a Classic Toy Trains Product from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: This book covers the basics of O gauge track, sectional track for train sets, scale like track and working with track components An essential reference that makes it easy for you to assemble the trackwork you need for smooth, dependable, and realistic model railroad operations Softcover with gloss coating More than 250 color photographs and diagrams.
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This is a 95-page, N Scale Model Railroad That Grows book from Kalmbach Books. Features: * Glossy softcover 95 page book. * Book details a five-step program for designing and building your own N-scale model railroad. * Includes many color and black and white photographs. * Follow the examples and information in this book to create a complete and detailed N-scale layout.
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This is an 96 page guide to Trackwork and Lineside Detail for Your Model Railroad by Kalmbach Books. Features: * Glossy softcover 96 page book. * Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. * Many color and black and white photos as well as detailed line drawings. * Tips include. * -Flexible trackwork. * -Handlaying track. * -Working with turnouts. * -Realistic trackwork (weathering, profiles, etc.). * -Lineside detail (signs and signposts, switch stands, bridges,. * and more!).
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"Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders", by Jeff Wilson, is a Model Railroad Product from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: * This book offers a step-by-step photographic approach for installing sturdy trackwork, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. * Installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining trackwork, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale are also covered in this book. * An essential reference that makes it easy for you to assemble the trackwork you need for smooth, dependable, and realistic model railroad operations. * Softcover with gloss coating. * Mo
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This is the Model Railroader's How-To Guide for Shelf Layouts For Model Railroads by Kalmbach Books. Features: Build a great model railroad in any room no matter how small the space Set up track-shelf systems for model railroads Solve sight-line and lighting problems Plan realistic operations in the shelf layout footprint Build train cassettes to avoid staging and storage problems Work around doors, windows and corners Covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications Includes photos and illustrations 85 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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"Wiring Basics" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: * An excellent paperback reference designed to help beginners properly install wiring and maintain their trackwork. * An overview of how model trains works Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. * Diagrams and full-color photos.
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"Simple Scenery" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: * An excellent paperback reference designed to take the guesswork out of adding scenery to your model railroad. * Learn a variety of ways to make trees, construct landscape, and build basic structures. * Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. * Diagrams and full-color photos.
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This is the Easy Model Railroading "Get Started in N Scale" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: * An excellent staple bound, paperback reference booklet that explains the advantages of N scale model railroading, and offers hints and tips on setting up an N scale train set, choosing track, basic benchwork and basic scenery. * Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. * Diagrams and full-color photos.
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This is the "Tourist Trains Guidebook" from Kalmbach. Features: * Perfect bound; paperback. * This book is both a guidebook with detailed information about 150 of the best tourist trains and rail museums in the US and Canada, as well as a directory of almost 300 more interesting train rides, museums, and historic depots. * You'll learn what's worth seeing, when to go, and what features each site has to offer. * Each listing has a photo and directions for getting there. * Listings are organized by state and indexed for easy use. * A discount card is enclosed which offers savings at select sites covered in the guidebook. * Updated annually.
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This is the "Tourist Trains Guidebook" Volume 2 from Kalmbach. Features: Second edition paperback book This book is both a guidebook with detailed information about the best tourist trains and rail museums in the US and Canada, as well as a directory of 450 interesting train rides, dinner trains, museums, trolleys and historic depots You'll learn what's worth seeing, when to go, and what features each site has to offer Each listing has a photo and directions for getting there Listings are organized by state and indexed for easy use A discount card is enclosed which offers savings at select sites covered in the guidebook Updated annually.
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This is the "Wiring Your Toy Train Layout" Book from Kalmbach Publishing. Features: * Softcover book gives the information you need to start wiring your toy train layout today. * Even if you can't tell a track lockon from the back of a Z-4000 transformer, you can still wire a simple or sophisticated toy train layout with the help of this book. * Using non-technical language and clear, illustrated examples, this book walks you through many of the common wiring situations you'll encounter as you build your own operating layout. * You'll find. * Electrical principles explained in terms you can easily understand. * Steps to wiring a simple, yet expandable toy train layout. * Pr
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"Creative Toy Train Track Plans" is a Classic Toy Trains Book from the Kalmbach Publishing Company Hobby Magazine Line. Author: Neil Besougloff. Features: * This book offers 16 realistic, distinct O gauge themed layout plans. * Essential information on brands and types of sectional track. * Complete listings of track and accessories needed to construct each of the included track plans. * Plenty of photos (64 color and 16 black & white) and illustrations (48). * 3-D views of each layout. * Actual photographs of prototype trains, stations, locations and trackside features. * Softcover with gloss coating.
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This is the Classic Toy Trains Book "Get Started in Toy Trains" from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: * An excellent staple bound, paperback reference booklet provides basic information that introduces you to the collecting and running of toy trains. * Provides a clear guide on where to buy toy trains, what to look look for, and how to get started building a layout. * This booklet also provides tips on storage, display, and cleaning. * Detailed and easy-to-follow how-to advice. * Diagrams and full-color photos.
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"Wiring Handbook for Toy Trains", by Ray L Plummer is a Classic Toy Trains Product from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Features: This book is designed to give you a solid understanding of traditional, non-electronic wiring for toy train layouts The handbook describes how to: - Master the basics of electricity and wiring - Hook up transformers, switches and other components - Select, connect and solder wire - Operate two trains using block or cab control - Wire accessories and replace controllers - Maintain and troubleshoot a layout Softcover with gloss coating 65 color photographs.
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This is the "Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains - A Hi-Rail Guide" Classic Toy Trains Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Dennis Brennan. Features: * An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference. * Highly detailed photos and step-by-step instructions. * By following the books techniques you will be able to: * Plan an interesting and fun hi-rail model railroad * Incorporate toy train accessories into realistic settings * Model with common materials such as yardsticks and masking tape * Build a variety of kits and kitbash original structures * Use HO buildings to create a cityscape * Ballast track and weather rails * Create a harbor with a rocky shoreline * Add b
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This is the Command Control For Toy Trains (2nd Edition) by Kalmbach Books. Features: Written by former Classic Toy Trains editor Neil Besougloff and revised by current CTT editor Carl Swanson Includes the latest tips for operating Lionel's Legacy Control System, MTH's Digital Command System (DCS), and Lionel's earlier TrainMaster Command Control (TMCC) Understand how command control works Select the best system for your layout Connect transformers and system components Operate trains and accessories with a handheld controller Run multiple locomotives at the same time Use DCS and TMCC on the same layout 103 pages.
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This is the Greenberg's Guides American Flyer 1946 - 2008 Pocket Price Guide from Kalmbach. Features: Adhesive (Perfect) bound paperback guide The data needed before buying, selling, or trading any American Flyer or S gauge train is within the pages of this guide Provides you with current market prices for American Flyer trains produced between 1946 and 2008 Includes a brief description of each item with production date and significant variations Pricing information is provided for items in good or excellent condition.
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This is the Greenberg's Guides American Flyer 1946 - 2009 Pocket Price Guide from Kalmbach. Features: Adhesive (Perfect) bound paperback guide The data needed before buying, selling, or trading any American Flyer or S gauge train is within the pages of this guide Provides you with current market prices for American Flyer trains produced between 1946 and 2009 Includes a brief description of each item with production date and significant variations Pricing information is provided for items in good or excellent condition.
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This is the Greenberg's Guides American Flyer 1946 - 2010 Pocket Price Guide from Kalmbach. Features: * Adhesive (Perfect) bound paperback guide. * The data needed before buying, selling, or trading any American Flyer or S gauge train is within the pages of this guide. * Provides you with current market prices for American Flyer trains produced between 1946 and 2010. * Includes a brief description of each item with production date and significant variations. * Pricing information is provided for items in good or excellent condition.
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This is the Greenberg's Guides Lionel Trains 1901 - 2008 Pocket Price Guide from Kalmbach. Features: Adhesive (Perfect) bound paperback guide Provides you with the data you need before buying, selling or even trading any Lionel toy trains Includes a brief description of each item with production date and significant variations Pricing information is provided for numerically listed items in good, excellent, or new condition Also offers tips about how and where to buy toy trains, and insuring your collection.
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This is the Greenberg's Guides Lionel Trains 1901 - 2010 Pocket Price Guide from Kalmbach. Features: * Adhesive (Perfect) bound paperback guide. * Provides you with the data you need before buying, selling or even trading any Lionel toy trains. * Includes a brief description of each item with production date and significant variations. * Pricing information is provided for numerically listed items in good, excellent, or new condition. * Also offers tips about how and where to buy toy trains, and insuring your collection.
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This is a 72 page guide to 101 Model Railroading Track Plans from Kalmbach Books. Features: * Glossy softcover 72 page book. * Includes techniques helpful for the beginner as well as the advanced rail modeler. * Includes incredibly detailed scale drawings for each layout. * Each plan is built around a railroad theme with an atmosphere of real, or sometimes imaginary countryside that can be used on. * any model railroad. The plans, which are arranged by size, are. * presented in simple steps to help you. * -Choose the best plan. * -Modify it if desired. * -Build the railroad of your dreams!
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This is an 88 page HO Railroad: From Start To Finish Book from Kalmbach Books. Features: * Glossy softcover 88 page book. * Includes techniques suited to any skill level--from beginner to advanced. * Includes many color and black and white photographs. * This book will show you how to. * -Construct benchwork. * -Make realistic scenery. * -Lay track. * -Build detailed structures. * -Weather freight cars and locomotives. * -Install a walkaround control system.
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This is a 120 page Book of 48 Top-Notch Track Plans from Kalmbach Books. Features: * Glossy softcover 120 page book full of excellent track plans. * Includes many color and black and white pictures. * This book is full of excellent layouts in all sizes, including. * -Buzzard's Cove (N scale layout). * -The Lost River District Ry. (N scale layout). * -The Bellevue & Cascade RR (HO scale layout). * -Peace River Railroad (HO scale layout). * -The Laurel Highland RR (HO scale layout). * -And many, many more! * This book focuses on more difficult layouts but will provide ideas and information to help any modeler.
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This is a 144 page Track Planning for Realistic Operation Book from Kalmbach Books. Features: * Glossy softcover 144 page book. * Includes techniques and information beneficial for both the beginner and advanced modeler. * Includes many pictures and detailed diagrams. * This book is full of helpful "how-to" information, such as. * -How to plan a track to yield realistic operation. * -How to design realistic mainlines, spurs, yards, and terminals. * -How you can use of curvature, grades, and clearances. * -How real railroads load and unload freight and assemble trains. * -And much more!
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"Scenery for Your Model Railroad" is a Model Railroader Book, from Kalmbach Publishers, that will Teach You the Techniques in Creating Realistic Model Railroad Scenery (from Backdrop to Tabletop). Features: * Glossy softsided 80 page book. * Instructions, information and color photographs on each page will walk you through to a realistic scenery. * With this book, you will learn how to. * -Construct a backdrop for a layout of any size, shape, or scale. * -Work confidently with acrylic paints, brushes and other art. * supplies. * -Finish and paint a backdrop to suit any model railroad landscape. * -Blend layout scenery with your backdrop to create realistic,. * expansive sce
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