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

A comprehensive how-to guide for constructing the most common forms of scenery: mountains, deserts, lakes and streams, and rural and town scenes.

Contents:
Introduction, pp. 4-7;
The Midwest, pp. 8-27;
The Rockies, pp. 28-57;
The Desert, pp. 58-79;
The Suburbs, pp. 80-101;
Index, pg. 102
Resources, About the Author, pp. 103-104.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 104 pages, 8.25 x 11.75 x .25, color photographs and illustrations. KB12433
Price: 15.45 USD

How to Build and Detail Model Railroad Scenes: Vol. 2.

Learn how to realistically model a main street firehouse, an implement dealership, and an entire Northeastern town. Included are historical backgrounds and period details.

Contents:
Introduction, pp. 4-5;
Ch. 1: Selecting and weathering an HO firehouse, pp. 6-9;
Ch. 2: Modeling streets, a grade crossing, and ground cover, pp. 10-29;
Ch. 3: Weathering and detailing houses, pp. 30-33;
Ch. 4: Modeling a farm implement dealer, pp. 34-38;
Ch. 5: Detailing HO tractor models, pp. 39-41;
Ch. 6: Benchwork, track, and wiring and On30 module, pp. 42-57;
Ch. 7: Trees, brush, rocks and snow, pp. 58-75;
Ch. 8: Creating a photo backdrop, pp. 76-78;
About the author, pg. 79.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 80 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25, color photographs and illustrations. KB12454
Price: 13.95 USD

This book shows you how easy it can be to add backdrops to your layouts by explaining why you need one, how to build and paint one, how to add clouds, how to blend with layout scenery, and more. Other techniques such as using photos and commercial backdrops are also included.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Does my layout really need a backdrop , pp. 4-9;
Ch. 2: Building the backdrop, pp. 10-15;
Ch. 3: What you need to paint your backdrop, pp. 16-21;
Ch. 4: Painting an Eastern mountain backdrop, pp. 22-27;
Ch. 5: Painting a Midwestern backdrop, pp. 28-35;
Ch. 6: Painting a Rocky Mountain backdrop, pp. 36-49;
Ch. 7: Painting a desert backdrop, pp. 50-56;
Ch. 8: Painting city and town backdrops, pp. 57-63;
Ch. 9: Adding clouds to the scene, pp. 64-69;
Ch. 10: Blending the backdrop and the scenery, pp. 70-75;
Ch. 11: Other techniques for backdrops, pp. 76-80.

Kalmbach Books Co., soft cover, 80 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .75 in., 160 color photos. KB12425
Price: 13.45 USD

With its seasonal approach, this book offers a unique look at scenery. Designed for all model railroaders, the book is especially valuable for those who are in the planning stages of their layouts or for those looking to refresh their layouts through a change of seasons. Written by a who ’s who of scenery experts, the book features a range of season-specific projects that incorporate the latest scenery construction tips and techniques.

Appropriate for all levels of model railroaders. Shows how to model trees, crops, and water in different seasons. Features the short-cuts and innovations from a panel of scenery experts.

SPRING
1: Materials and colors, pp. 5-6;
2: Trees from garden plants, pp. 7-11;
3: The mud season of northern New England, pp. 12-15;
4: Water over the dam; pp. 16-20;
5: Spring backdrop tips, pp. 21-24;
SUMMER:
6: Orderly tree lines and fence lines, pp. 25-28;
7: Corn on the strip and other crops, pp. 29-35;
8: Great grass, bushes, and weeds, pp. 36-40;
9: Dry, detailed creek beds, pp. 41-45;
10: Lily pads, cattails, and pond scum, pp. 46-48;
11: Abandoned rails and trails, pp. 49-54;
12: Summer backdrop tips, pp. 55-57;
FALL:

13: Nature's fireworks, pp. 58-62;
14: Easy autumn trees, pp. 63-64;
15: The leafless season, pp. 65-70;
16: Harvested crop fields, pp. 71-74;
17: Fall backdrop tips, pp. 75-77;
WINTER:
18: Shallow rock cuts, pp. 78-81;
Ice and snow, pp. 82-87;
20: Streams with flowing water, pp. 88-91;
21: Winter along the Timber Trail, pp. 92-93;
22: Winter backdrop tips, pp. 94-96.

Kalmbach Publishing soft cover, 96 pages, 8.75 x 11.25 x .25 in., color photographs and illustrations. KB12435
Price: 15.45 USD

Compiled from Model Railroader, this completely revised edition includes intriguing ideas on creating realistic ground cover, trees, bushes, rocks, water and other scenery details. Full of outstanding photographs, diagrams, and instructions;
ideal for beginning Model Railroader's.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 104 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in., 225 color photographs, 25 b&w photographs, 25 illustrations. KB12243
Price: 13.95 USD