The Complete Book of North American Railroading

Author: Kevin EuDaly
Publisher: Crestline Books
ISBN: 0785833897
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 355

Book Description
Celebrate over 150 years of the North American railroad with this visual history. You'll be amazed by over 400 modern and vintages photographs of these trains!

N Scale Railroading

Author: Martin McGuirk
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 0890247730
Category : Models and modelmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
There have been numerous advances in N scale railroading since the first edition of this book, and the author addresses them all, from track to train control. He takes beginners through step-by-step chapters that show them how to build and operate a complete N scale 4 x 8-foot railroad based on his Androscoggin Central, an interesting and challenging New England railroad. From planning through bringing the layout to life, everything is covered. The book is also beneficial for experienced modelers looking to build a new N scale empire.

HO Scale Model Railroading

Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 9780890245750
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Starting with benchwork and ending with realistic scenery, this practical, no-nonsense guide provides insight into the fundamentals of model railroading in the hobby's most popular scale. Features up-to-date techniques and references many significant new products.

Garden Railroading

Author: Kent J. Johnson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 9780890243695
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
This comprehensive collection of informative articles from Garden Railways magazine addresses the main topics of the hobby such as site considerations, developing a plan, landscaping, trackwork, power, and gardening.

North American Railroads

Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1627885579
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 323

Book Description
This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads' geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operations. Spanning more than a century and a half, this giant compendium of “fallen flags,” Class I behemoths, classic regional carriers, and transportation icons is sure to become the go-to compendium for railfans of all stripes.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Trackside Structures

Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780890247754
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover numerous examples of iconic railroad structures, with accompanying modeling tips! Filled with historical photos, this book from Jeff Wilson describes 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 and gates, signs, and communication lines.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2

Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 9780890246580
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
Jeff Wilson demonstrates how to model several rail-served industries with insights, photos, and guidelines. Includes an overview on coal customers, milk, paper, breweries, merchandise traffic, and iron ore.

The Big Book of Model Railroad Track Plans

Author: Robert Schleicher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610606769
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description

Introduction to Model Railroading

Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Media
ISBN: 9780890247921
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The all-new material in Introduction to Model Railroading offers beginning modelers a wealth of information. It begins with choosing a place, era and scale to model. Veteran modeler Jeff Wilson also breaks down the basics of planning a layout and building supporting benchwork. The easy-to-follow instructions and abundance of photographs make this the perfect introduction to scale model railroading.

Mixed Train Daily

Author: Lucius Beebe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description