Planning Your Model Railroad

Author : Tony Koester
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781627002295
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Planning Your Model Railroad written by Tony Koester and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning Your Model Railroad is a new book by Tony Koester that tells modelers everything they'll want to consider before starting a layout. This conversational, idea-driven book shows modelers their options when planning a layout.

Author : John H. Armstrong
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 9780890242278
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Track Planning for Realistic Operation written by John H. Armstrong and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading operations. The step-by-step design techniques and operation-oriented track plans also make it easy to create your own realistic model railroad.

Author : Robert Schleicher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610606769
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Model Railroad Track Plans written by Robert Schleicher and published by . This book was released on with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lance Mindheim
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781627008310
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Design a Model Railroad written by Lance Mindheim and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new hands-on book will show how to use tools and elements such as track, turnouts, crossings and scenic elements to paint the "canvas". The reader will learn how to blend the track plan itself with structures and scenery in a realistic manner along with a basic understanding of how real railroads work to help them narrow the layout-design focus, leading to a workable plan for the space a modeler has available.

Author : Tony Koester
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 0890246572
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Planning Scenery for Your Model Railroad written by Tony Koester and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to model natural land forms, crops, forests, and lakes. You'll be able to apply what you see in real life to your modeling and recreate these scenic elements. Produce impressive signature scenes for your model railroad.

Author : Tony Koester
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 0890247412
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads written by Tony Koester and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acquire more space for scenery and longer mainline runs with multiple decks. Tony Koester walks you through design options, lighting and wiring considerations, and the all-important construction process and techniques.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781627008808
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Steam Locomotives Work written by Brian Solomon and published by . This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of steam locomotives with this comprehensive book covering how they work, including their design, evolution, and construction. Learn about how they were designed, how they work, what each of the components do, and how the engines operated. Well-known railway author Brian Solomon covers their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and how and why diesel locomotives were able to supersede them. You'll get an in-depth view of the fascinating and extremely popular steam locomotives used throughout history including: How steam locomotive components work together to get a train into motion The evolution of steam leading to more-powerful locomotives The various wheel arrangements and what service each was designed for Differences among coal- and oil-fired types And more! Featuring extensive photo coverage and drawings, this 208-page book is essential for any railfan or model railroader. Take the mystery out of these iconic living, breathing beings!

Author : Iain Rice
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 0890246904
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads written by Iain Rice and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes specific pointers on shelf layouts. Uses examples for N scale, HO scale, and ON30 scale trains. Covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications.

Author : Tony Koester
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 9780890244180
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Realistic Model Railroad Operation written by Tony Koester and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop realistic operating sessions and operate your model railroad like a full-sized one. The book covers how to forward cars, move trains, and use signal systems.

Author : Linn Hanson Westcott
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780890242896
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork written by Linn Hanson Westcott and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions for benchwork, the framework for model trains, covering tools and materials, framework for permananet layouts, joists, risers and cleats, roadbed construction, backdrops, fascia boards, scenic support and benchwork for special situations.