Track Planning for Realistic Operation

Track Planning for Realistic Operation
Author: John H. Armstrong
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890242278

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.

Basic Model Railroad Track Plans

Basic Model Railroad Track Plans
Author: Kent J. Johnson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890246139

From Model Railroader magazine, these simple layout designs are ideal for beginners. Features full-color plans and construction techniques for HO and N scale starter layouts.

101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders

101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders
Author: Linn Hanson Westcott
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1956
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

Includes unique track plans that apply to nearly every scale. Learn how to convert plans to different scales, gain tips on building from a plan, and choose the plan best suited to your space.

Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks

Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks
Author: William Gove
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2006-01-16
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780815607946

The period of 1890-1950 marked the romantic era of steam power as the rails reached deep into the old growth of the Adirondack woods to harvest the timber crop. In this volume, not only does William Gove provide an in-depth history of railroad activity in the Adirondacks he also describes the logging methods used, the role of railroads in the logging industry, and the influence of the railroads on the condition of the Adirondack forest today. In addition, he addresses the political and economic forces determining the location and viability of logging railroads, villages, and the forest industry.

Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads

Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads
Author: Iain Rice
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2009
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 0890246904

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.

20 Custom Designed Track Plans

20 Custom Designed Track Plans
Author: John H. Armstrong
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1994-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890241912

Great ideas for building a dream model railroad! Covers all popular model railroading scales, and includes inspirational photographs, diagrams, and layout explanations. By John Armstrong. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pgs.; 50 bandw photos; 40 illus.; softcover.

Starter Track Plans for Model Railroaders

Starter Track Plans for Model Railroaders
Author:
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Railroad tracks
ISBN: 9780890248317

The easily buildable track plans in Starter Track Plans for Model Railroaders are perfect for beginners and small spaces. This mix of HO and N scale track plans from the pages of Model Railroader magazine, the most trusted name in modeling, emphasizes accessibility, versatility, and interesting operation. Order your copy today to get started on the track to success!

Building a Model Railroad Step by Step

Building a Model Railroad Step by Step
Author: David Popp
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2007
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 0890246890

Model Railroader's managing editor David Popp tells the complete construction story of his N scale Naugatuck River Valley layout using techniques any model railroader can use! More than 30 short projects from building benchwork to realistic operation.