The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad during the 1945-1955 steam to diesel transition era. Photographs of fabulous Mallets, husky 2-10-0s, new FT diesels, and lots of smoke!

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 48 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. CP00052
Price: 6.95 USD

This edition has the same objective as the preceding three editions: to furnish accurate information for building realistic bridges on model railroads.

The number of photographs have been increased from 3 to 37, 225 of the line drawings are either new or redrawn. Cross references are now by page number making them far easier to locate. All plans are taken from prototype drawings or from measurements made of prototype bridges.

Chapter topics include the purpose and engineering of bridges, types of bridges, selection of bridge type, culverts, abutments, piers, shoes, pedestals and trestles. This is by far the best book on prototype railroad bridges and trestles for the model railroader.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 156 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., b&w photographs and illustrations. CP00099
Price: 19.95 USD

The traction line which blanketed the Nutmeg State. Covers all operating divisions. Open cars, Birney's, football specials, fares, rosters and rail line data.

Contents:
A Brief Historical Review, pp. 4-12;
New Haven, pp. 13-30;
The Open Cars, pp. 31-36;
Railfan Activities, pp. 37-42;
Hartford, pp. 43-52;
Norwich-New London-Putnam, pp. 53-58;
Waterbury-Derby, pp. 59-64;
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, pp. 65-73;
Fares, pp. 74-76;
Work Equipment, pp. 77-80;
Division Rosters and Rail Line Data, pp. 81-96.

Carstens Publications Deluxe hard cover Edition.

Carstens Publications, laminated hard cover, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., b&w photographs, captions and text. CP00082
Price: 22.95 USD

Electrical Handbook for Model Railroads Vol. 1: Basic Electrical Concepts.

Completely revised. Basic model railroad electric information for beginner and advanced modelers. Packed with diagrams and photographs.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Basic Electricity, pp. 4-8;
Ch. 2: Electrical Devices, pp. 9-19;
Ch. 3: Motors, pp. 20-22;
Ch. 4: Power Sources, pp. 23-27;
Ch. 5: Locomotive Control, pp. 28-33;
Ch. 6: Common Rail, pp. 34-37;
Ch. 7: Turnouts and Special Work, pp. 38-44;
Ch. 8: Track Sections, pp. 45-51;
Ch. 9: Basic Cab Control, pp. 52-55;
Ch. 10: Reverse Loops and Wyes, pp. 56-58;
Wire Table, pg. 59;
Schematic Symbols, pp. 59-61;
Ratings of Resistors and Capacitors, pg. 62;
Alphabetical Index, pg. 62-68.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 68 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs and diagrams. CP00092
Price: 8.95 USD

Extra South: An Unscheduled, Unhurried Look At Dixie Steam Railroading.

Nostalgic unhurried overview of southern railroading as it was on the Tweetsie, Southern, Norfolk & Western and many short lines. Superb, rare old photos.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 144 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs and illustrations. CP00053
Price: 18.95 USD

Rare photographs of this anthracite carrier in its final twenty years, from the hard coal fields of Pennsylvania to Maybrook, New York, via the New York Susquehanna & Western. Features Camelbacks and conventional steam, ALCo FA-1s and RS-2s.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with extensive captions. CP00081
Price: 11.95 USD

Model Railroad Structures From A to Z (Originally published under the title Model Railroad Scratch building).

Any way you look at it, there is a lot more to model railroading than setting up a track and switching on a train. Once you ’re in that engineer ’s seat, you won ’t be satisfied until your layout is the best one around. From tracks, locomotives, cars to scenery, electronics and sound effects, there ’s always something new and exciting to add to your layout. What ’s the best way to make your setup really special Build your own model bridges, buildings, and backgrounds...from scratch!

This is the book to show you how to create all kinds of unique original models from wood, paperboard, plastic, plaster, and other inexpensive easy to find materials. Easy step-by-step instructions, plus lots of detailed illustrations and photos help you make professional looking models right from the start Build a simple drainage bridge, the “Schulz Brothers ” ice house, a storage shed, section house, and highway bridge. Learn how to design your own outbuildings!

Contents:
Introduction/acknowledgments, pp. 2-5;
Ch. 1: Getting Started, pp. 6-14;
Ch. 2: Basic Tools & Techniques, pp. 15-26;
Ch. 3: Working With Wood, pp. 27-37;
Ch. 4: Building A Simple Drainage Bridge, pp. 38-43;
Ch. 5: Building the Schulz Bro. Icehouse, pp. 44-49;
Ch. 6: Working With Paper, pp. 50-52;
Ch. 7: Building A Lineside Storage Shed, pp. 53-60;
Ch. 8: Building A Section House, pp. 61-68;
Ch. 9: Working With Plaster, 69-74;
Ch. 10: Plaster Pattern Making, pp. 75-81;
Ch. 11: The Molding Process, pp. 82-85;
Ch. 12: Building A Simple Highway Bridge, pp. 86-91;
Ch. 13: Building Cast Brick Chimneys, pp. 92-93;
Ch. 14: Appendix, Selected Suppliers, pp. 94-96.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w and color photographs (15 pages in color); illustrations. CP0143
Price: 13.95 USD

Master model railroader Paul Mallery's handbook on operating any size and kind of model railroad. Loaded with explanatory charts, diagrams. & photographs.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Introduction, Factors and Terminology, pp. 1-8;
Ch. 2: Concept, pp. 9-27;
Ch. 3: Operating Positions, pp. 28-52;
Ch. 4: Timetables, pp. 53-66;
Ch. 5: Rights of Trains, pp. 67-85;
Ch. 6: Blocks, Signals, and Interlockings, pp. 86-100;
Ch. 7: Waybills, pp. 101-126;
Ch. 8: Communications, pp. 127-130;
Ch. 9: Passenger Operations, pp. 131-140;
Ch. 10: Freight Operations, pp. 141-162;
Ch. 11: Locomotive Service, pp. 163-168;
Ch. 12: Maintenance of Way, pp. 169-170;
Ch. 13: Auxiliary Railways (Operated separately from the main railroad such as a narrow gauge line), pp. 171-175;
Ch. 14: Physical Factors, pp. 176-190;
Glossary, pp. 191-199.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 5.25 x 8.25 x .75 in., 200 pages, b&w photographs and plans. CP00074
Price: 10.95 USD

Plans include Baggage cars, Baggage-Dorm., Baggage-Mail, Railway Post Offices, Coaches, Dome cars, Parlor, Gallery Commuter coaches, Sleepers, Dining cars, and Observation cars from many railroads including the ATSF, SP, CB&Q, Rock Island, NP, Milwaukee Road, NYC, PRR, UP, the Golden Rocket (complete train) and Amtrak Horizon cars.

77 plans and many b&w photographs with captions. These plans have been taken from past articles in Railroad Model Craftsman and are reproduced in HO scale.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 118 pages, 12 x 9 x .25 in., b&w photographs and plans. CP0046
Price: 27.95 USD

Between the “easy as hooking up two wires ” hype and complex electronic theory, there exists a need for solid, practical advice for getting the most out of DCC. Written by veteran hobby author and DCC columnist Larry Puckett, the Practical Guide to DCC bridges the gap between the gee-whiz technology, and the simplistic starter installations with practical, useful tips and knowledge gained by people who have used DCC since its inception.

Most model railroaders understand the advantages of using DCC in model railroading, and now they ’ll have the information to apply that technology to their layouts.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Introduction, pp. 6-13;
Ch. 2: Selecting a System, pp. 14-27;
Ch. 3: Adding DCC to a New or Existing Layout, pp. 28-39;
Ch. 4: Mobile Decoders & Programming, pp. 40-54;
Ch. 5: Decoder Installation, pp. 55-78;
Ch. 6: Sound Decoders, pp. 79-88;
Ch. 7: Stationary Decoders and Detectors, pp. 89-103;
DCC Company Listing, pp. 104-105;
Appendix, Index, pp. 106-110.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 110 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs and illustrations. CP0126
Price: 21.95 USD