The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives

The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2009
Genre: Diesel locomotives
ISBN: 0890247617

Learn the history, spotting features, characteristics, and operation of diesel locomotives, plus how to determine appropriate eras, and details and features.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals

The Model Railroader's Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals
Author: Martin J. McGuirk
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890244142

Learn about prototype engine servicing areas and their functions, and how to model them on any layout. Includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2

The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2006
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780890246580

Jeff Wilson demonstrates how to model several rail-served industries with insights, photos, and guidelines. Includes an overview on coal customers, milk, paper, breweries, merchandise traffic, and iron ore.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Passenger Equipment & Operation

The Model Railroader's Guide to Passenger Equipment & Operation
Author: Andy Sperandeo
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890246207

Andy Sperandeo offers you passenger train history, types, equipment, and terminal information, as well as tips for modeling equipment, structures, trackage, and details appropriate for any era.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading

The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading
Author: Tony Koester
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890246689

This book provides you with a handy reference as you choose a prototype to model or create a freelanced railroad. Tony Koester demonstrates how to model coal trains, company towns, coal customers, and more.

Field Guide to Trains

Field Guide to Trains
Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2016-06-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0760349975

The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails

Detailing Diesel Locomotives

Detailing Diesel Locomotives
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890247006

In this companion to Detailing Freight Cars, author Jeff Wilson shows you how to improve the appearance and realism of your diesel locomotives.

Locomotives

Locomotives
Author: Greg McDonnell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781770856097

"This new oversize, full color book is the 'Diesel Spotter's Guide' on steroids. ... After you get Locomotives, you'll WANT to go out and see what's new!" --Railfan and Railroad "This is a field guide that is also elegant, so my advice is this: Buy two copies, and toss one in your car, and put the other one on your coffee table." --Trains Locomotives is the definitive photographic reference for the North American rail fan. It covers all mainline locomotive models built for North American railroads from the mid-1970s onward. This revised and expanded edition includes data on all the new locomotive models built from 2007 to January 2015, including the latest electrics from Siemens and Tier 4 locomotives from General Electrics. Containing 32 new pages, and over 300 photographs of more than 120 models, this remarkable large-format reference covers every locomotive manufacturer. Greg McDonnell provides concise yet comprehensive information on each model, along with easy-to-read tables of production totals, build dates and mechanical specifications.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels

The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890245965

Build realistic bridges and tunnel portals, from simple culverts and wood beam bridges to majestic stone arches and steel viaducts. Discover how different types of bridges and trestles are used, with historic and contemporary prototype photos, and strategies for modeling, painting, and weathering scale models.

The LEGO Trains Book

The LEGO Trains Book
Author: Holger Matthes
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2017-10-24
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1593278195

Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs. Inside you'll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building tech­niques like SNOT (studs not on top), micro­striping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10+