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How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery, Third Edition (Model Railroader Books)
Dave Frary
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2005
very good
this book was late coming but that was due to slow shipping,NOT the seller. they followed up on it when i had concerns that i hadn,t received it. it was in very good condition
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Realistic Model Railroad Design: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Unique Operating Layout (Model ...
Tony Koester
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2004
An in-depth guide for dedicated hobbyists
Realistic Model Railroad Design by Tony Koester is a methodical, step-by-step guide to crafting a captivating, original layout for an impressively presented model railroad. Full color photography and meticulous attention to the little tweaks that make great ...
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The Model Railroader's Guide to Freight Yards (Model Railroader Books)
Andy Sperandeo
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2004
Enhanced throughout with maps and illustrations
The Model Railroader Guide To Freight Yards by model railroading expert Andy Sperandeo presents a compendium of overviews with respect to basic freight yard functions and operations; strategies for modeling freight yards based on specific prototypes; examples of ...
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Track Planning for Realistic Operation: Prototype Railroad Concepts for Your Model Railroad (Model ...
John H. Armstrong
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1998
The Master's Masterpiece
John Armstrong is one of the best known names to the model railroad hobby. He has written extensively but this book is his finest work.
A person interested in railroads finds himself caught up in lots of detailed scenes and complex trackwork. Armstrong explains what ...
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Easy Model Railroad Wiring, Second Edition (Model Railroader)
Andy Sperandeo
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1999
Good, but hard to read
I found the book very informative and everything you need to know is in this book...but it is dry reading (or course) and sometimes it will discuss concepts but not illustrate them...or the illustrations will not readily make sense. But everyone who wants to get into ...
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Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide
Rick Selby
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2007
Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders
This is an excellent guide for basic wiring schemes with many photos. I was mostly interested in DCC systems and understanding the basics. I had read the Digitrax Big Book of DCC but I was still uncomfortable with the system conversion. This book was very basic but ...
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Realistic Model Railroad Operation: How to Run Your Trains Like the Real Thing (Model Railroader Books)
Tony Koester
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2003
Readers will be provided with a quick-start guide
Realistic Model Railroad Operation: How To Run Your Trains Like The Real Thing by Tony Koester is a complete and "user friendly" guide to realistic model railroad operation. Readers will be provided with a quick-start guide to realistic operating sessions complete in a ...
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One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3)
Linn Westcott
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1960
Great Track Plans!
Linn Westcott was a master when it comes to model railroading and his track plans emphasized that fact. This book in it's first edition provided me with numerous ideas for my railroads in various scales over the years. Highly recommended.
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The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels (Model Railroader's Guide To...)
Jeff Wilson
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2005
An in-depth guide that combines an appreciation of railroad history with solid how-to tactics for bringing said history to life
The Model Railroader's Guide To Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels is an in-depth hobbyist's guide to adding minutely detailed, realistic bridges and tunnel portals to a model railroad layout. Chapters include overviews of the construction and purpose of bridges, trestles, ...
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How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, Second Edition (Model Railroader)
Linn Hanson Westcott, Rick Selby
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1996
The Best Foundational Book
For building benchwork, this is the best book out there. Benchwork is not fun or glamorous but it is the foundation of all that will follow. It does not pay to skimp on it. This book shows how to build it effectively and cheaply.
Several different approaches are ...
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The New Scenery Tips & Techniques (Model Railroader)
Kent Johnson
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2002
perfect beginner book
this book covers trees, snow, water very well. this is a must have if your are planning to build a model scenery (not only railroad, but also dioramas and model landscapes).
this book is a good reference and well suited for beginners and novice in scenery construction
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Dcc Made Easy: Digital Command Control for Your Model Railroad (Model Railroader Books)
Lionel Strang
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2003
Very Basic, Good Primer
This is not a book that will teach somebody all the aspects of DCC. Instead, it is a simple primer that gives the basics. It does so in a clear and logical manner that is easy to understand. A person could conceivably wire up a railroad layout after reading this book ...
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Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide (Model Railroader Books)
Jeff Wilson
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2004
A track-buyer's guide is included
Basic Trackwork For Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide by model railroading enthusiast Jeff Wilson is a "user friendly", highly recommended, step-by-step walk-through for model railroading hobbyists especially focusing on creating realistic, functional, and ...
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Building a Model Railroad Step-by-step: Model Railroader's How-to-guide
David Popp
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2007
building a model railroad step by step
A great book for anyone who's ever said "how'd they make it look like that?" It shows everything just as it says, step by step. A lot of great pictures and tips for everything from benchwork to scenery. A definate must for anyone looking to get into the hobby.
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Ho Scale Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby (Model Railroader Books)
Jeff Wilson
Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2003
Specifically for beginners
HO Scale Model Railroading: Getting Started In The Hobby is an easy-to-use guide by model railroading expert Jeff Wilson specifically for beginners about to embark upon the joys and travails of setting up and running a model railroad. Full color illustrations, ...
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