Tag: Railroader’s

One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3)

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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 by size, are presented
in simple steps to help you:
-Choose the best plan
-Modify it if desired
-Build the railroad of your dreams!

INCLUDES: One 72 page 101 Model Railroading Track Plans Book

SPECS: Pages: 72
Width: 8-1/4″ (209mm)
Height: 10-3/4″ (289mm)

COMMENTS: This book is from the publishers of Model Railroader Magazine, and
many of these plans have never before appeared elsewhere.

Kalmbach

Part KAL12012

Product Features

  • Used Book in Good Condition

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Introduction to Model Railroading (Model Railroader’s How-To Guides)

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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.

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Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders, Second Edition (Essentials)

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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 detail track,
and much more!

No matter the size or scale of your model railroad, using the techniques in this in-depth guide will set the stage for smooth operation!

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101 More Track Plans for Model Railroaders

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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.

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The Model Railroader’s Guide to Logging Railroads

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This is The Model Railroaders’s Guide To Logging Railroads
by Matt Colemann from Kalmbach Books?«

FEATURES: This 79 page book traces the history of the timber industry and it’s
railroads, following advances in logging methods and equipment,
specialized rolling stock and the development of geared steam
locomotives, including the Shay, Climax and Heisler designs
This book also includes information and tips about: Logging camps and
structures. Sawmills and log ponds. Skeleton cars, log bunks and
other rolling stock. Loading and unloading log trains. Track
planning for logging lines and geared steam locomotives
More than 150 photos and diagrams

INCLUDES: (1) 79 page book

Kalmbach

Part KAL12423

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  • Used Book in Good Condition

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N Scale Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby, Second Edition (Model Railroader’s How-To Guides)

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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.

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