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Featuring plans from Model Railroader magazine from three decades, each of the 101 track plans 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.Author: From Model RailroaderISBN: 9780890247761Size: 8 1/4 x 5 1/2Pages: 88Illustrations: 101

Easy-to-use plans in every size, shape and scale -- from tiny card-table layouts to giant garage-size railroads. Demonstrates how to design a railroad to fit any space, shows how to convert plans to N, HO, S, and O scales.Author: Linn H. WestcottISBN: 9780890245125Size: 8 1/4 x 11 1/4Pages: 72Illustrations: 118

If you want to see what one of the most famous passenger trains in America was like, here it is! The year 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the 20th Century Limited, one of the most famous passenger trains in America. This New York-Chicago train was the way to travel between the America's two largest and most important cities in the first half of the 20th Century. The train is well known in many cultural aspects including being the route for celebrities, and it was one of the...

45 Original Track Plans by Bernard Kempinski from Kalbach Hobby Store Item Number:KAL12496 This book features 45 original track plans created by respected author Bernard Kempinski. None of these track plans have been published before, so modelers will get an exclusive look at all-new material. Plans include: • A variety of scales, including HO, N, S, and O. • A variety of portrayed locations, with many from the east coast of the United States. • Room-sized plans to those...

611 In Steam DVD (Explore the history and 2015 restoration of world famous Norfolk & Western Class J 611) from Kalbach Hobby Store Item Number:KAL15113 Trains magazine explores the history and 2015 restoration of world famous Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611. Join us as we witness the re-birth of this classic 1950 streamlined beauty, acclaimed as the best and most powerful steam passenger locomotive ever built. Approximate running time: 1 hour.

Airbrushing for Scale Modelers by Aaron Skinner from Kalbach Hobby Store Item Number:KAL12485 In this book, popular author Aaron Skinner provides a comprehensive guide to airbrushing. Inside this indispensable tool, scale modelers will find: • Advice for modeling armor, aircraft, automobiles, figures, ships, and more. • 600+ step-by-step photos. • Practical techniques every scale modeler should know. Author: Aaron Skinner ISBN: 9780890249574 Size: 8.25 x 10.75 Pages: 128...

Get started with Digital Command Control (DCC)! This how-to guide covers the basics, with an overview of DCC, track wiring, cab bus wiring, and converting an existing layout to DCC. Written by Mike Polsgrove, Model Railroader??_s columnist on DCC.Author: Mike PolsgroveISBN: 9780890247938Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4Pages: 56Color Photos: 100

The title may say ??_basics,??_ but this book covers a full range of skills and materials. Beginners building a small table or shelf layout up to experienced modelers assembling the benchwork for a basement empire will find what they need in this comprehensive guide. New color photos and illustrations highlight liftout sections and swinging access gates.Author: Jeff WilsonISBN: 9780890248362Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4Pages: 104Color Photos: 240

Simple, affordable, straightforward ??_ the track plans in Starter Track Plans for Model Railroaders 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 simplicity, flexibility and interesting operation.Author: From Model RailroaderISBN: 9780890248317Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4Pages: 64Color Photos: 50

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, brush-painting, decaling, and weathering...

Don??_t get derailed! Get up to speed on the latest advancements in trackwork with the one book that focuses solely on proper track installation, Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders, 2nd Edition. Freshly updated to showcase the newest products, current manufacturers, and the latest techniques, this new edition shows you how to: ??_ Lay flextrack ??_ Handlay track ??_ Install turnouts and switch machines ??_ Use all-in-one and other sectional track ??_ Install subroadbed ??_ Ballast and...

New detailing projects from Jeff Wilson, plus favorites from the pages of Model Railroader, help modelers add the finishing touches to their layouts and create a higher level of interest and realism. Projects range from adding weeds to creating signs and billboards, and all can be completed easily in an evening or weekend. Key areas covered include structures, scenery, vehicles, locomotives and rolling stock, and more.Author: Jeff WilsonISBN: 9780890248195Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4Pages: 96Color...