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Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Books
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
Experienced modeler Jeff Wilson examines the essential areas of the hobby, highlights basic modeling techniques and provides additional resources. In this book, you'll learn these basics (and more): selecting the right scale, designing a layout, constructing benchwork, wiring and laying track, operating trains, building structures, adding scenery.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Respected expert Tony Koester teaches modelers how real railroads operate trains and how to apply those methods to their own model railroads in this extensively updated edition. Learning about timetable-and-train-order operation, as well as how cars are switched, how yards function, how signals work, and more, provides an added dimension of realism and fun for modelers, keeping the hobby fresh and exciting.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Media
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"This all-new how-to book is perfect for anyone getting started in model railroading or looking to build a simple, compact layout. Build Your First Layout features the small, easy to build Northspur & Tiburon Railroad from experienced modeler and Model Railroader author Peter Vassallo. You ll get step-by-step instructions and all the basic techniques needed to build an operating layout including: Benchwork, Tracklaying, Scenery and Structures."--Amazon....
Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're using traditional, direct current (DC) cab control or the latest Digital Command Control (DCC) system [this] will guide you through the steps of planning and wiring a layout. With ... more modelers choosing DCC, this book will help demystify how it works; clarify the advantages of DCC and what makes it different from DC control; and, teach you how to convert an existing DC layout to DCC. Step-by-step instructions and photos are coupled...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Bring your layout to the next level with a complete overview of modeling railroad scenery in this scenery makers bible from modeler and Model Railroader Video Plus host Kathy Millat. You'll learn how to use the latest techniques and materials, as well as time-tested classic methods for modeling mountains, rivers, forests, railroad rights-of-way, towns, and cities that occupy any modeler's layout. Perfect for everyone from a beginner to an expert modeler,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This new hands-on book will show how to use tools and elements such as track, turnouts, crossings and scenic elements to paint the "canvas". The reader will learn how to blend the track plan itself with structures and scenery in a realistic manner along with a basic understanding of how real railroads work to help them narrow the layout-design focus, leading to a workable plan for the space a modeler has available." -- Amazon.com
Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to enhance your layout with lighting effects, crossing gates, and simple signals. You'll learn the basics of installing and wiring light bulbs and LEDs, how to iluminate structure interiors and scenes, and add lighted signs. Other projects walk you through building control panels to allow pushbutton or toggle-switch control of turnouts while still allowing control via DCC stationary decoders. You'll also see how adding phone communication...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Interested in building a model railroad but don't know where to start? Frequent Model Railroader author Thomas Klimoski takes you through the decision-making process that led him to build his Georgia Northeastern Railroad, featured in Great Model Railroads, 2020. Not sure if you have enough room for a model railroad? Tom shows you how to choose a prototype and design a track plan for a satisfying layout that doesn't need a sprawling basement to...
Author
Publisher
Kalmbach Books
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
Any modeler who wants to paint, decal, or weather locomotives, rolling stock and structures will find plenty of in-depth, how-to techniques in this updated edition! New prototype photos, current manufacturers, and the latest products are featured along with several new projects that include making your own decals with an inkjet printer and a multi-color painting project for a locomotive. Contains basic-through-advanced techniques for airbrushing,...
Author
Publisher
Kalmbach Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Smooth-running, realistic locomotives, freight cars, and passenger equipment are the backbone of any model railroad. Noted modeler Cody Grivno shows how to keep rolling stock and locomotives operating well. Cody also explains how prototype locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars evolved from the steam era through today, providing a guide for which models are appropriate for various eras. You'll also find information on how models have evolved,...
Author
Publisher
Kalmbach Books
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
Keep modelers up to date on the latest scenery products and materials with this freshly updated edition. New material on foam scenery and concrete roads as well as many new projects teach modelers how to apply a basic layer of scenery to their layout. Modelers will learn how to form ground terrain, add varieties of ground cover, build trees, and add details such as rocks, dirt and paved roads, water effects, signs, and more. Techniques are geared...
Author
Publisher
Kalmbach Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As the production and consumption of commodities like grain, coal, lumber, coil steel, cement, and more have evolved over the years, so have the railroad cars that haul them. Commodities by Freight Car shows you which cars carried which cargoes in the era you model. In this book, you'll learn: how all-purpose boxcars, gondolas, and flats gave way to a dizzying variety of specialized freight cars for coil steel, lumber, flour, sugar, auto parts, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kalmbach Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The Model Railroader’s Guide to Bridges & Trestles is your one-stop source for information on real bridges. This book will guide you through the history of the various bridge types from the first days of railroading through today, showing older bridge types still in use, older bridge types that are now obsolete, and new concrete and steel designs.This all-new book includes: The history of various types of bridges. How bridges have evolved...
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