Track Plans for N, HO, S and O Scale Model Railroads.

Easy-to-use plans in every size, shape and scale - from tiny card-table layouts to giant garage-size railroads. Demonstrates how to design a railroad to fit any space, shows how to convert plans to N, HO, S, and O scales.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 72 pages, 8.25 x 11.75 x .25 in.; 118 illustrations. KB12012
Price: 11.25 USD

6 HO Railroads You Can Build: Detailed instructions from the pages of Model Railroader Magazine

Offers great-looking projects for every level of interest and ability with layouts to fit almost any space. Detailed instructions for modular and full-layout projects include photos, diagrams, tips, and techniques.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 144 pp., 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in., 200 color photographs. KB12131
Price: 13.25 USD

A Treasury of Model Railroad Photos: Over 100 color photos. Four Creative Approaches to Model Railroad Photography.

Contents: A land of make-believe, pp. 4-33; Performing the art of illusion, pp. 34-61; The realities of fantasy, pp. 62-83; The viewfinder of imagination, pp. 84-104.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 104 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., color photographs. KB12095
Price: 16.95 USD

Step-by-step instructions and an illustrated teaching method take the mystery out of constructing model railroad bench work. Covers the materials and tools necessary and the rudimentary skills required to make sturdy bench work for any size or scale layout.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover; 96 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in.; 300 b&w photographs; 25 illustrations. KB12241
Price: 13.95 USD

From the basics of track laying, wiring, and maintaining locomotives to the finer points of scenery building, painting, weathering, and detailing models, every aspect of modeling is presented in this up-to-date reference. Packed with simple tips and techniques and instructions for building a basic 4 x 8-foot HO scale layout with scenery.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 80 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25; 150 color photographs; 5 b&w photographs. KB12197
Price: 12.95 USD

This book covers simple techniques needed to make realistic scenery for a layout of any size or scale. Each chapter includes step-by-step color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that demonstrate the basic steps to adding prototypical scenery elements to a layout. It includes one-evening projects!

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 96 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in.; 200 color photographs. KB12233
Price: 15.45 USD

Using a step-by-step photographic approach, this book offers proven, easy-to-follow techniques for installing of sturdy track work, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. Also covers installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining track work, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 88 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in.; 250 color photographs. KB12254
Price: 13.95 USD

Learn how to get your locomotive, train set, or complete model railroad operating-even if you don't understand the principles of electricity! Teaches basic electrical connections for a two-rail DC powered layout of any size or complexity. Basic layout wiring techniques are presented simply, with numerous photographs, illustrations, and diagrams.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover; 8.25 x 10.75 in.; 80 pp.; 250 b&w photographs; 25 illustrations. KB12212
Price: 11.95 USD

Model Railroader's How-To Guide.

Using only off-the-shelf trackwork, buildings, bridges and scenery and ready-to-run trains, you can construct a layout from the ground up with effort-saving ideas like office furniture pedestals doubling as benchwork support and storage. This book brings it all together –trackwork, scenery, wiring, command control, structures, detailing and trains on a model railroad readers will actually build.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Track planning and benchwork, pp. 6-17;
Ch. 2: Track and wiring, pp. 18-27;
Ch. 3: Structures, pp. 28-39;
Ch. 4: Scenery foundations, pp. 40-61;
Ch. 5: Scenery texture and final touches, pp. 62-77;
Ch. 6: Locomotives and rolling stock, pp. 78-85;
Ch. 7: Final details, pp. 86-93;
Resources, pg. 94;
About the author, pg. 95.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 96 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in., color photographs and illustrations. KB12429
Price: 13.95 USD

Building Structures for Your Garden Railway.

Structures for garden railways are just like structures for other model railroads except they must survive outdoor elements. Building Structures for Your Garden Railway is the first comprehensive guide to creating structures that work in an outdoor setting. This book covers researching, planning and drawing, selecting tools and materials, and construction. It covers everything from bases to roofs including walls, windows, doors, lighting, and painting. Using the instruction of noted expert Jack Verducci, readers will be well on their way to creating the detailed garden railway they ’ve imagined.

Covers everything from bases to roofs including walls, windows, doors, lighting, and painting. Includes plans and illustrations for a number of buildings. Special sections on townscaping (landscaping with model structures) and nightscaping (lighting structures and scenes).

Introduction, pp. 4-5;
1. Plastic cement, glues and adhesives, pp. 6-12;
2. Tools, pp. 13-20;
3. Kits, pp. 21-25;
4. Scratchbuilding, pp. 26-30;
5. Basic wood construction, pp. 31-36;
6. Advanced wood construction, pp. 37-45;
7. Doors, windows, and trim, pp. 46-50;
8. Plastic fabrication, pp. 51-59;
9. Building with Styrofoam and Precision Board, pp. 60-65;
10. Magic Sculp epoxy putty, pp. 66-68;
11. Casting resin parts for your buildings, pp. 69-76;
12. Textured walls and roofs, pp. 77-83;
13. Painting for protection and finish, pp. 84-89;
14. Landscaping with model structures, pp. 90-95;
15. Lighting, pg. 96.
Gallery: Detailing the Crystal Club Bar, Animating a steam-operated sawmill, Detailing Brown's Machine Shop.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 96 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in., 220 color photos. KB12457
Price: 15.45 USD