Model Railroader
4 December 2011
Model Railroad Vol 1: Modeling a prototype
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BEWARE OF THE MODEL RAILROADER Coffee Mug in Metallic Colors T-ShirtFrenzy offers over 30,000 designs on tons of products to offer millions of variations. You can search our store for something for everyone on your gift list or shop for yourself (our personal favorite). Please contact us with questions…. |
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BEWARE OF THE MODEL RAILROADER Mug for Coffee / Hot Beverage (choice of sizes and colors) T-ShirtFrenzy offers over 30,000 designs on tons of products to offer millions of variations. You can search our store for something for everyone on your gift list or shop for yourself (our personal favorite). Please contact us with questions…. |
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Building Your First Model Railroad [VHS] $5.99 This exciting instructional video teaches you everthing you need to know to build a model railroad layout. No prior experience is necessary, just the desire to have fun! Narrated by Michael Gross, actor and model railroad enthusiast. 60 minutes; DVD; all-digital format; stereo sound; color… |
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Model Railroader Magazine Presents: Model Railroad Scenery Made Easy [VHS] Learn scenery secrets from the experts! With simple instruction and readily accessible materials, you’ll see how you can create the scenery that really brings your layout to life. From carving rocks, to mixing paints, pouring water, and planting trees, you’ll learn the fool-proof, inexpensive methods that work every time! 60 minutes; VHS; color; stereo sound…. |
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The Basics of Model Railroad Wiring [VHS] $20.00 Video includes segments “Introduction,” “Basic Train Control,” “Soldering,” “Wire Selection,” “Dual Cab Control,” “Reverse Loop and Turntable Wiring,” “Switch Machines & Their Contacts,” “Switch Machine Power Supply,” “Building a Control Panel,” “Organizing the Wiring,” “Beyond the Basics” and “Close.”… |
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Model Railroad Scale Rule $10.15 This H711 Model Railroad Scale Rule is 12″ long and 1″ wide. It contains 4 scales used by model railroaders. Graduations are etched into the metal for permanence and easy reading. The front of the rule has HO, S and O gauge scales, and the N gauge scale is on the back. A handy table for converting drill sizes to decimal equivalents is also included…. |
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BEWARE OF THE MODEL RAILROADER Mousepad $10.99 T-ShirtFrenzy offers over 30,000 designs on tons of products to offer millions of variations. You can search our store for something for everyone on your gift list or shop for yourself (our personal favorite). Please contact us with questions…. |
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Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders 2nd Edition $13.00 Learn to wire your layout like a pro! These simple and clear instructions wiring projects like block wiring, turnout wiring, loop track wiring, and other principles essential to building a layout. Using an uncomplicated, photo-driven approach, Rick Selby teaches you the basics of DC layout wiring…. |
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Model Railroader, 12 issues for 1 year(s) $39.95 Model Railroader is full of authoritative tips, step-by-step modeling projects, outstanding layouts and spectacular photographs that will help you become a better, more accomplished model railroader. |
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Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders (Paperback) $13.43 Description not available. |
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Model Railroaders Guide to Passenger Equipment & Operations $19.75 Add realistic passenger equipment to your layout! Even today, passenger trains represent a major part of daily operations on North American railroads. This book from Andy Sperandeo, Model Railroader Executive Editor, offers insight and instructions to … |
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The Model Railroader`s Guide to Steel Mills (Paperback) $15.86 The Model Railroader`s Guide to Steel Mills makes modeling this archetypical American industry possible for the average modeler. Author and expert Bernard Kempinski explains the industrial process and the massive complex built around steel production. … |
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The Model Railroader`s Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels (Paperback) $13.43 Description not available. |
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The Model Railroader`s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks (Paperback) $14.41 Jeff Wilson provides model railroaders with an overview of North American mining, refining, and agricultural operations served by the railroads, and the specific techniques used to model them on a realistic layout of any scale. Numerous photos and illu… |
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Model Railroader`s Guide to Mountain Railroading (Paperback) $15.86 With its dramatic scenery and challenging operations, mountain railroading is an appealing theme that crosses many regions and all eras. Respected author Tony Koester offers insight into layout and track planning, and compares narrow gauge with standar… |
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The Model Railroader`s Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals (Paperback) $16.13 Description not available. |
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Basic Painting & Weathering for Model Railroaders (Paperback) $13.43 Description not available. |
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Railroad Model Craftsman, 12 issues for 1 year(s) $27.96 Railroad Model Craftsman magazine is about Building & running model railroads. |
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101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Paperback) $12.09 101 Track Plans has been a classic for model railroaders since its publication five decades ago. Now, a new book follows up where the original leaves off. 101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders evokes the look and feel of its predecessor, with a si… |
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Basic Model Railroad Track Plans (Paperback) $14.35 Simple, affordable, straightforward ? the track plans in Basic Model Railroad Track Plans Vol. 2 have one thing in common ? they`re eminently buildable. Perfect for small spaces and beginner layouts, this mix of HO and N scale track plans emphasizes si… |
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Model Railroad Bridges& Trestles $15.86 Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes instruction plans, prototype photographs, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits. From Model Rail… |
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Designing & Building Multi-Deck Model Railroads (Paperback) $13.49 Get twice the layout for the amount of room available with multiple decks. Veteran Kalmbach Books author and Model Railroader columnist Tony Koester walks the reader through design, options, lighting and wiring considerations, the where and when sequen… |
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Great Model Railroads 2013 Calendar (Calendar) $10.12 Description not available. |
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Lionel FasTrack Model Railroads (Paperback) $21.28 As model railroaders began demanding ever-greater realism, Lionel responded in 2004 with its FasTrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scale-sized ties, and a less-obvious center rail. V… |
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Building a Model Railroad Step by Step (Paperback) $14.78 Model Railroader Managing Editor David Popp details the expansion of his N scale Naugatuck Valley Railroad in Building a Model Railroad Step by Step, 2nd edition. Providing an inside look at building a model railroad from start to finish, new chapters … |
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Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads (Paperback) $13.43 Solve space problems with shelves! Shelf layouts don`t need benchwork or floorspace and can be set at any height, easily lit, and readily moved. This book explores the possibilities, practicalities, and challenges of linear layout design and presents a… |
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How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery (Paperback) $16.31 One of model railroading`s best-known scenery modelers offers new techniques for adding realism to a layout of any size or scale. Featuring today`s newest products and equipment, this third edition of one of Kalmbach`s top-sellers will attract modelers… |
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Done in a Day (Paperback) $14.41 Readers will get more than a dozen easy weathering and detailing projects that add realism to rolling stock and locomotives. Well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions make this book suitable for beginning model railroaders. It promises a variety of… |
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Realistic Model Railroad Operation (Paperback) $13.43 Description not available. |
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Essential Model Railroad Scenery Techniques (Paperback) $14.78 Description not available. |
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Tables for Your Trains $7.87 This full-color booklet will help new model railroaders build a simple, semi-permanent tabletop for displaying and running model trains. |
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Scenery for Your Model Railroad $14.67 Description not available. |
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Dcc Projects & Applications (Paperback) $13.43 Enhance your layout with digital command control. This collection of articles and columns from Model Railroader magazine`s “DCC Corner” takes the reader through a series of DCC projects, including setting up a DCC layout, decoder installation, lighting… |
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Track Planning for Realistic Operation (Paperback) $14.78 Description not available. |
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The Allegheny Midland (Paperback) $16.95 Tony Koester`s well-known HO scale Allegheny Midland layout is analyzed in detail in this fascinating new book. Built over the course of 25 years, the layout has been the subject of many Model Railroader magazine articles over the years. Here, Koester … |
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Model Railroader, 12 issues for 1 year(s) $39.95 Model Railroader is full of authoritative tips, step-by-step modeling projects, outstanding layouts and spectacular photographs that will help you become a better, more accomplished model railroader. |
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The Model Railroader`s Guide to Steel Mills (Paperback) $26.58 The Model Railroader`s Guide to Steel Mills makes modeling this archetypical American industry possible for the average modeler. Author and expert Bernard Kempinski explains the industrial process and the massive complex built around steel production. The reader will better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations. Chapters are included for steelmaking, steel mill railroads, steel mill track planning, and modeling tips. |
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The Model Railroader`s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks (Paperback) $35.9 Jeff Wilson provides model railroaders with an overview of North American mining, refining, and agricultural operations served by the railroads, and the specific techniques used to model them on a realistic layout of any scale. Numerous photos and illustrations show key structures, the sequence of operations, and details. |
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Model Railroader`s Guide to Diesel Locomotives (Paperback) $15.4 Description not available. |
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Model Railroader`s Guide to Mountain Railroading (Paperback) $14.78 With its dramatic scenery and challenging operations, mountain railroading is an appealing theme that crosses many regions and all eras. Respected author Tony Koester offers insight into layout and track planning, and compares narrow gauge with standard gauge railroads. Essential advice on achieving realistic mountain operation is included, along with tips for working relevant scenery into the layout. |
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The Model Railroader`s Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals (Paperback) $27.04 Description not available. |
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The Model Railroader`s Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels (Paperback) $33.46 Description not available. |
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Model Railroad Bridges& Trestles $26.58 Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes instruction plans, prototype photographs, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits. From Model Railroader magazine. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4; 152 pgs.; 100 b&w photos; 100 illus.; softcover. |
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Basic Model Railroading $13.33 From the basics of tracklaying, wiring, and maintaining locomotives to the finer points of scenery building, painting, weathering, and detailing models, every aspect of modeling is presented in this up-to-date reference. Packed with simple tips and techniques and instructions for building a basic 4 x 8-foot HO scale layout with scenery. From Model Railroader magazine. 8 1/4 x 10 1/4; 80 pgs.; 150 color and 5 b&w photos; softcover. |
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Building a Model Railroad Step by Step (Paperback) $15.64 Model Railroader Managing Editor David Popp details the expansion of his N scale Naugatuck Valley Railroad in Building a Model Railroad Step by Step, 2nd edition. Providing an inside look at building a model railroad from start to finish, new chapters highlight the addition of a sizable industrial switching area and delve deeper into operations. |
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Designing & Building Multi-Deck Model Railroads (Paperback) $22.61 Get twice the layout for the amount of room available with multiple decks. Veteran Kalmbach Books author and Model Railroader columnist Tony Koester walks the reader through design, options, lighting and wiring considerations, the where and when sequence, as well as the all-important construction techniques of multiple layout decks. The book will include layout examples from ten great multi-deck layouts. |
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Model Railroaders Guide to Passenger Equipment & Operations $49.2 Add realistic passenger equipment to your layout! Even today, passenger trains represent a major part of daily operations on North American railroads. This book from Andy Sperandeo, Model Railroader Executive Editor, offers insight and instructions to help modelers integrate realistic passenger trains and operations into any layout. Learn about passenger train history, types, equipment, and terminals. Includes tips for modeling equipment, structures, trackage, and details appropriate for any era. |
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101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Paperback) $24.61 101 Track Plans has been a classic for model railroaders since its publication five decades ago. Now, a new book follows up where the original leaves off. 101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders evokes the look and feel of its predecessor, with a simple premise: a multitude of track plans to inspire modelers. Featuring plans from Model Railroader magazine from the `60s, `70s, and early `80s, each track plan has a newly written, informational description of the design. The track plans range in size from simple 4 x 8 foot and smaller layouts to room- and garage-sized showpieces, with the majority focusing on mid-size layouts. |
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Dcc Projects & Applications (Paperback) $33.46 Enhance your layout with digital command control. This collection of articles and columns from Model Railroader magazine`s "DCC Corner" takes the reader through a series of DCC projects, including setting up a DCC layout, decoder installation, lighting effects, sound effects, layout wiring projects, advanced decoder programming, and tips and ideas for advanced DCC projects. For beginners and experts alike, this book includes tips, techniques and photographic instruction. Also includes a glossary and a list of important considerations for choosing a DCC system. |
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Model $9.89 Provides the true story of one teen`s attempt to break into New York`s modeling industry at the age of fourteen, where a career-altering event changed her life and nearly ruined her shot at her dream. |
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The Allegheny Midland (Paperback) $34.52 Tony Koester`s well-known HO scale Allegheny Midland layout is analyzed in detail in this fascinating new book. Built over the course of 25 years, the layout has been the subject of many Model Railroader magazine articles over the years. Here, Koester looks at lessons learned during the construction and operation of the Allegheny Midland. Using the author`s original photography, he highlights many how-to lessons from its construction, along with the wisdom and perspective that comes from reviewing what worked and what didn`t on one of the largest and most notable layouts in the country. |
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101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders $17.95 101 Track Plans has been a classic for model railroaders since its publication five decades ago. Now, a new book follows up where the original leaves off. 101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders evokes the look and feel of its predecessor, with a simple premise: a multitude of track plans to inspire modelers. Featuring plans from Model Railroader magazine from the ”60s, ”70s, and early ”80s, each track plan has a newly written, informational description of the design. The track plans range in size from simple 4 x 8 foot and smaller layouts to room- and garage-sized showpieces, with the majority focusing on mid-size layouts. |
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Addresses Delivered Before the World’s Railway Commerce Congress; Held in Chicago, Ill., June 19-23, 1895 $14.31 This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: The Railway age and Northwestern railroader in 1893 in 280 pages; Subjects: Railroads; Crafts & Hobbies / Model Railroading; Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Railroads & Trains; Transportation / Railroads / General; Transportation / Railroads / History; Transportation / Railroads / Pictorial; |
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Basic Dcc Wiring for Your Model Railroad $15.95 This is an ideal book for model railroaders who are just getting started with Digital Command Control (DCC). A how-to guide that covers the basics, the book features an overview of DCC, tackles track wiring, describes cab bus wiring, explains how to convert an existing layout to DCC, and includes other fundamentals. The book is written by Mike Polsgrove, Model Railroader”s columnist on DCC. |
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Basic Model Railroad Track Plans $87.21 Straight from the pages of Model Railroader, these simple layout designs are ideal for beginners who are building their first layout. Features full-color plans for HO and N scale starter layouts, additional watercolor sketches, and general construction techniques. |
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Basic Structure Modeling $19.95 Learn the reasons for including structures on your layout, then select and build your own! Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling plastic or wood structures. Offers techniques for realistic finishing, including painting, weathering, sign making, interior detailing, and more.- Perfect for beginning model railroaders- Complements the Model Railroader Basic book series- Written by Jeff Wilson, former associate editor of Model Railroader and author of numerous Kalmbach books- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide $19.95 - Photo-driven, using an uncomplicated approach to DC layout wiring- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader |
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Building a Model Railroad Step by Step $21.95 Model Railroader Managing Editor David Popp details the expansion of his N scale Naugatuck Valley Railroad in Building a Model Railroad Step by Step, 2nd edition. Providing an inside look at building a model railroad from start to finish, new chapters highlight the addition of a sizable industrial switching area and delve deeper into operations. |
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DCC Projects & Applications $19.95 DCC Projects & Applications Vol. 2 answers questions about starting with or upgrading Digital Command Control equipment, selecting state-of-the-art gear, and installing and operating these new electronics. Based on the popular Model Railroader magazine column, DCC Corner, this volume focuses on actual readers” problems and gives real-world solutions that apply to commonly available contemporary equipment. |
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DCC Projects & Applications: Digital Command Control for Your Model Railroad $19.95 Enhance your layout with digital command control! This collection of articles and columns from Model Railroader magazine’s DCC Corner takes the reader through a series of DCC projects, including setting up a DCC layout, decoder installation, lighting effects, sound effects, layout wiring projects, advanced decoder programming, and tips and ideas for advanced DCC projects. For beginners and experts alike, this book includes tips, techniques, and photographic instruction. Also includes a glossary and a list of important considerations for choosing a DCC system. |
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How to Build & Detail Model Railroad Scenes $38.89 This practical, photo-driven guide covers the principles and techniques of designing and constructing detailed, realistic model railroad scenes. More than 200 color photos show the building process from initial concept to final details. The various projects include structure, scenery, and detailing techniques for both urban and rural settings. It’s the essential information modelers need to make a good layout look great!- Perfect for beginning and intermediate model railroaders- Written by Lou Sassi, Model Railroader contributor and author of Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders and A Realistic HO Layout for Beginners- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery $24.95 Featuring today’s newest products and equipment, this guide will attract modelers with contemporary images.- Includes new chapters on Western, desert, and urban settings- Ideal for any modeler planning a layout- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine. |
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Locomotive Dictionary $202.11 One of the most significant documents of the steam locomotive age, the Locomotive Dictionary is the ultimate reference for the rail fan. In 1905, the American Railway Master mechanics Association adopted a resolution authorizing the creation of .. .an illustrated dictionary of each and every part used in the building of locomotives. The result, edited by famed technical writer George Fowler and published by the Railroad Gazette, was nearly 700 pages long, and richly illustrated with photographs, etchings, and blueprints. The Locomotive Dictionary was a triumph, and quickly became one of the definitive engineering references for the railroad industry. This high-quality reprint of a first edition of this wonderful book, represents the first time in decades that it has been available to the public. Softbound for the first time in one complete volume, it is a wonderful reference that no steam fan, model railroader or museum docent should be without. |
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Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles $21.95 Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes construction plans, prototype photos, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits. From Model Railroader magazine. |
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Model Railroader Cyclopedia $49.95 Presents details and measurements of steam locomotives from their first appearance to their final days. Includes nearly 1,000 rare photos and over 127 HO scale plans, notes, and specifications for almost all steam locomotives in North America. |
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Realistic Animation, Lighting & Sound: 21 Projects for Your Model Railroad $236.03 Add to your layout with these simple projects! They’re easy to implement and don’t require complicated circuitry. Step-by-step instructions and color photos or illustrations demonstrate the featured effects in each chapter. From the pages of Model Railroader magazine. |
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Realistic Model Railroad Building Blocks $134.9 Offers techniques for incorporating layout design elements into a larger layout.- Perfect for intermediate and advanced modelers- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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Realistic Model Railroad Design: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Unique Operating Layout $19.95 Using photos, illustrations, and a straightforward style, notable Model Railroader author Tony Koester shows you how to make creative, plausible choices for the concept and construction of your next model railroad. Covers developing a model railroad theme, choosing a scale, integrating signature design elements and much more. Complements Realistic Model Railroad Operation. |
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Simple Scenery $7.95 Aimed at beginners, this new booklet series will educate new hobbyists about the basics of model railroading. Each booklet covers one important aspect of the hobby in enough detail to get readers started so that they can move on to more detailed work as their skills progress. Each booklet is: – Intended for absolute beginners just entering the hobby- From the pages of Model Railroader magazine’s Back to Basics column and Model Trains Step-by-Step- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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Steam Locomotives and Project Ideas $89.91 - Compiled from the pages of Model Railroader, with additional new material from John Pryke- Perfect for beginners or intermediate modelers with an operating layout- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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The Allegheny Midland $21.95 Tony Koester”s well-known HO scale Allegheny Midland layout is analyzed in detail in this fascinating new book. Built over the course of 25 years, the layout has been the subject of many Model Railroader magazine articles over the years. Here, Koester looks at lessons learned during the construction and operation of the Allegheny Midland. Using the author”s original photography, he highlights many how-to lessons from its construction, along with the wisdom and perspective that comes from reviewing what worked and what didn”t on one of the largest and most notable layouts in the country. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels $19.95 Each chapter shows prototype examples and ways to model, paint, weather, and install.- Includes details for numerous types of bridges- Ideal for intermediate and advanced hobbyists- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Coal Railroading $20.51 Provides readers with a handy reference for modeling their own cool hauling prototype-based or freelance railroads. Chapters introduce readers to cool and the cool industry, and includes information on modeling cool trains, company towns, and cool customers, plus operating tips. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Diesel Locomotives $19.95 Published as a Trains magazine special edition, no. 4, 2008. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Freight Cars $35.66 Freight cars are the backbone of any railroad–in the real world or on your operating layout. Get a brief history of each type of North American freight car, then learn how car designs have changed from World War I to the present. Includes techniques for modeling realistic rolling stock in any scale.- Perfect for beginning or intermediate model railroaders- Written by Jeff Wilson, former Model Railroader associate editor and author of numerous Kalmbach books- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Freight Yards $18.95 - For intermediate and skilled beginners- Written by Andy Sperandeo, executive editor of Model Railroader Magazine |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 3 $19.95 The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 3 |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 4 $19.95 Fourth in a series, Industries Along the Tracks 4 features specific industries that were served by rail. Modeling tips and track plans are included to help modelers incorporate the featured industries into their layouts. An abundance of photos from various eras give this volume crossover appeal to railfans. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks II $19.95 Provides insights, photos, and guidelines for modeling several rail-served industries. Includes overviews of creameries and milk traffic; the paper industry; breweries; iron are mining and transloading; freight houses and less-than-carload traffic; and coal customers. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Junctions $279.29 Add interest to your layout! Continuing the Model Railroaders Guide to … series, this book gives the reader the scoop on railroad junctions–where tracks meet and cross. Photos of full-scale junctions from the past and present show how junctions work and the details that surround them. Drawings provide ideas for track planning and explain train operations. Sidebars illustrate techniques for modeling functional junctions in any scale. This new book contains detailed text, photos, and examples specifically aimed to assist modelers. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals $18.95 Offers hobbyists a guide to modeling locomotive service, repair, and storage terminals. Also includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Logging Railroads $18.95 The Model Railroader’s Guide to Logging Railroads |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Mountain Railroading $21.95 With its dramatic scenery and challenging operations, mountain railroading is an appealing theme that crosses many regions and all eras. Respected author Tony Koester offers insight into layout and track planning, and compares narrow gauge with standard gauge railroads. Essential advice on achieving realistic mountain operation is included, along with tips for working relevant scenery into the layout. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Passenger Equipment & Operation $19.95 Add realistic passenger equipment to your layout! Even today, passenger trains represent a major part of daily operations on North American rails. This book from Andy Sperandeo, Model Railroader executive editor, offers insight and instructions to help modelers integrate realistic passenger trains and operations into any layout. Learn about passenger train history, types, equipment, and terminals. Includes tips for modeling equipment, structures, trackage, and details appropriate for any era. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Steel Mills $21.95 The Model Railroader”s Guide to Steel Mills makes modeling this archetypical American industry possible for the average modeler. Author and expert Bernard Kempinski explains the industrial process and the massive complex built around steel production. The reader will better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations. Chapters are included for steelmaking, steel mill railroads, steel mill track planning, and modeling tips. |
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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Trackside Structures $19.95 Filled with historical photos, The Model Railroader”s Guide to Trackside Structures explains the design and operation of various types and styles of depots, passenger stations, and freight houses. It also covers the smaller structures and details found along railroad rights-of-way such as interlocking towers, maintenance sheds, crossing shanties, gates, and signs. Water towers, icing platforms, scales, and other service structures are included as well. Great for modelers and railroad buffs alike! |
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The New Scenery Tips & Techniques $19.95 Compiled from Model Railroader, this completely revised edition includes intriguing ideas on creating realistic ground cover, trees, bushes, rocks, water and other scenery details. Full of outstanding photos, diagrams, and instructions; ideal for beginning model railroaders. |
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Tips on Track $7.95 Aimed at beginners, this new booklet series will educate new hobbyists about the basics of model railroading. Each booklet covers one important aspect of the hobby in enough detail to get readers started so that they can move on to more detailed work as their skills progress. Each booklet is: – Intended for absolute beginners just entering the hobby- From the pages of Model Railroader magazine’s Back to Basics column and Model Trains Step-by-Step- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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Tourist Trains 2005: Empire State Railway Museum’s Guide to Tourist Railroad and Museums $91.95 Relive North America’s railroading past with Tourist Trains 2005. Photographs, Locomotive rosters, ticket prices, directions, and even trip times are included in this guide to more than 450 preserved and restored railroads and train museums. – Includes listings and photos of more than 450 railroad-related attractions, each with admission price, hours of operation, directions, and a brief description – Features easy-to-use coupons worth hundreds of dollars in discounts – Supported by national advertising in Trains, Classic Trains, and Model Railroader magazines |
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Trackside Scenes You Can Model $79.71 - Retired Model Railroader managing editor Jim Kelly lends his knowledge of real railroads and model railroading to this unique guide- Perfect for model railroaders who want to add realism to their layouts- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader and Classic Trains magazines |
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Wiring Basics $9.18 Aimed at beginners, this new booklet series will educate new hobbyists about the basics of model railroading. Each booklet covers one important aspect of the hobby in enough detail to get readers started so that they can move on to more detailed work as their skills progress. Each booklet is: – Intended for absolute beginners just entering the hobby- From the pages of Model Railroader magazine’s Back to Basics column and Model Trains Step-by-Step- Supported by national advertising in Model Railroader magazine |
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