The Model Railroader's Guide to Trackside Structures

The Model Railroader's Guide to Trackside Structures
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 9780890247754

Discover numerous examples of iconic railroad structures, with accompanying modeling tips! Filled with historical photos, this book from Jeff Wilson describes the design and operation of various types and styles of depots, passenger stations, and freight houses. It also covers the smaller structures and details found along railroad rights-of-way such as interlocking towers, maintenance sheds, crossing shanties and gates, signs, and communication lines.

HO Trackside Structures You Can Build

HO Trackside Structures You Can Build
Author: Bob Hayden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 9780890242193

Contains instructions on constructing 18 projects ranging from stations and yard structures to engine-servicing facilities. Includes plans, photos, and diagrams. From Model Railroader magazine.

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.

Building a Ready-to-run Model Railroad

Building a Ready-to-run Model Railroad
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2008
Genre: Models and modelmaking
ISBN: 0890247404

Featuring off-the-shelf trackwork and ready-to-run trains, this guide will teach you how to add basic scenery, structures, and details to your layout. In his new book, Building a Ready-to-Run Model Railroad, author Jeff Wilson provides you with easy-to-follow instructions for adding structures, scenery, and details to the featured 4' x 12' HO layout. You'll learn how to build simple benchwork and design a track plan; create scenery with grass, trees, and more; assemble structure kits; add roads, signs, and vehicles; and select trains and get them going in no time.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads

The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads
Author: Matt Coleman
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2008
Genre: Logging
ISBN: 0890247021

This highly illustrated book explains the business of logging railroads and provides examples of prototype operations. Photos of locomotives, equipment, and structures set the stage for modeling logging scenes and designing a logging layout.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Junctions

The Model Railroader's Guide to Junctions
Author: Jeff Wilson
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2006-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890246467

Add interest to your layout! Photos of different types of prototype junctions with details about how they work give you the inside scoop on junctions. Learn to model junctions and the details around them with expert instruction from Jeff Wilson.

Realistic Model Railroad Design

Realistic Model Railroad Design
Author: Tony Koester
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890245811

Design a freelanced or prototype-based model railroad by selecting a time period, modeling geography, creating a roster, using graphics, and following paint schemes.

Building City Scenery for Your Model Railroad

Building City Scenery for Your Model Railroad
Author: John Pryke
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890243435

Build a model railroad metropolis with tips and techniques on city planning, detailing structures, adding lights, signs, people and vehicles, in-street running, and much more.

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.