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Dave Frary
How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery, Third Edition (Model Railroader Books)
by Kalmbach Publishing Company (Paperback)

A cookbook approach to creating scenery like an expert that delivers predictable results every time. Teaches how to design, build, model, and finish backgrounds, mountains, hills, trees, bushes, water, dirt, and much more. Features detailed photos, techniques, and product information.

Linn Westcott
One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3)
by Kalmbach Publishing Company (Paperback)

This is a 72 page guide to 101 Model Railroading Track Plans from Kalmbach Books. Every one of the 101 track plans in this book is an adventure in model railroad design. A complete miniature world with a theme, purpose, and atmosphere. The plans range in size from tiny layouts that would fit on a card table to a huge estate-size railroad designed for a specifically built building. The author also explains how to convert the plans for use in the various model railroad scales, how to build a layout from a plan, and how to choose the plan best suited to your space and personality. Plans are included for N, HO, S and O scale railroads. 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, arranged ...

Linn Hanson Westcott, Rick Selby
How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, Second Edition (Model Railroader)
by Kalmbach Publishing Company (Paperback)

Demonstrates how to plan and build the basic framework to support layouts of any size, shape or gauge.

John H. Armstrong
Track Planning for Realistic Operation: Prototype Railroad Concepts for Your Model Railroad (Model Railroader)(3rd Edition)
by Kalmbach Publishing Company (Paperback)

Provides step-by-step design techniques and track planning tips to save model railroaders time, money, and headaches. This must-have book also covers aspects of prototype freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading.

David Doyle
Standard Catalog of American Flyer Trains
by Krause Publications (Paperback)

Highly sought-after model of trains, second only to Lionel, by 30,000+ collectors who attend the largest train show in the U.S., held twice a year in Pennsylvania. Is the ONLY full-color guide on the subject, serving the needs of toy train collectors who rely on detailed color photos to accurately identify trains. A bargain buy when first introduced as "Chicago Flyer," American Flyer trains rose to premier toy train status in the last half of the 20th century, and maintain the second spot today! The company's claim to fame, the S gauge train, is supported by the wide gauge and prewar HO and O gauge trains, in collector popularity, and this one-of-a-kind guide covers all three groups in extensive detail. The most comprehensive overview of the American Flyer line, this book follows the winning format of the Standard Catalog line of toy train references.

Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual for Lionel Trains, 1945-1969 (Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manuals)
by Kalmbach Publishing Company (Paperback)

Offers over a thousand repair and maintenance tips for Lionel locomotives, operating cars, accessories, transformers, light bulbs, and switches. Provides original Lionel technical advice and handy techniques submitted by toy train collectors and operators over the past ten years.

Aldren A. Watson
Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction
by MacMillan Publishing Company (Hardcover)

Expert guide to creating fine books by hand. Thorough, detailed instructions, with over 270 helpful illustrations, cover materials, tools and equipment, making a slipcase, rebinding an old book, more. Also, 8 specific projects: dust jacket; blank book, single signature; folio; manuscript binding, music binding, three more. Introduction.

Andy Sperandeo
Easy Model Railroad Wiring, Second Edition (Model Railroader)
by Kalmbach Publishing Company (Paperback)

A must-have reference for every level modeler, with easy and reliable layout wiring techniques. Everything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations, and detailed schematices. Modelers have been asking for it! Features a chaper on Command Control and introduces the basics of Digital Command control (DCC). The only comprehensive book offering fundamental wiring skills and techniques. Written by well-known hobby author, Andy Sperandeo, editor of MODEL RAILROADER Magazine.

Robert S. Schleicher
The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy Trains
by MBI (Paperback)

In 1900, Joshua Lionel Cowen invented his first toy electric train, and within a few short years Lionel layouts became a part of American living rooms at Christmastime. In this officially licensed guide, veteran hobby industry writer Robert Schleicher presents an illustrated treasury of practical advice for the year-round Lionel enthusiast, or for beginners who want their own holiday tradition with a Lionel set under the tree. Contains comprehensive information for prototype railroads, including track plans for the floor and tabletop, advice for scenery and structures, tips for wiring and track how-to, maintenance and restoration techniques, and instructions for operations to best emulate a real train. Also includes information on choosing steam or diesel locomotives, freight vs. passenger trains, and Lionel product development.

Kent J. Johnson
Trackwork and Lineside Detail for Your Model Railroad (Model Railroader Books)
by Kalmbach Publishing Company (Paperback)

An introduction to the basics of tracklaying and lineside detailing. After the trackplan and benchwork are completed, modelers turn their attention to the finer details of trackwork and lineside activities. Here, they'll find tips, techniques, and ideas for working with track and the details immediately alongside it. --Features clear photographic instructions, including illustrated references to prototype trackwork and details --From leading model railroading authors, including the late Gordon Odegard, former associate editor of Model Railroader magazine

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