How to Build and Detail Model Railroads Scenes

How to Build and Detail Model Railroads Scenes

Author: Lou Sassi

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2009-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890246696

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Learn how to realistically model various scenes including a firehouse, a farm implement dealership, and a rural Northeastern city. Also features the construction of an On30 module and includes historical backgrounds and period details.


How to Build & Detail Model Railroad Scenes

How to Build & Detail Model Railroad Scenes

Author: Lou Sassi

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780890245774

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This practical, photo-driven guide covers the principles and techniques of designing and constructing detailed, realistic model railroad scenes. The various projects include structure, scenery, and detailing techniques for both urban and rural settings. It's the essential information modelers need to make a good layout look great!


Building a Model Railroad Step by Step

Building a Model Railroad Step by Step

Author: David Popp

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 0890246890

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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.


Model Railroading As Art

Model Railroading As Art

Author: Lance Mindheim

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-12

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781726325400

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Model railroading offers the exciting opportunity to be approached in the same way as any other branch of the art world. As such, the same principles can be applied to elevate your modeling efforts to new levels. Follow along as we delve into scene composition, color treatment theory, weathering, backdrops, layout room preparation, photography, and more!


Track Planning for Realistic Operation

Track Planning for Realistic Operation

Author: John H. Armstrong

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780890242278

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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.


Wiring Your Model Railroad

Wiring Your Model Railroad

Author: Larry Puckett

Publisher: Essentials

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781627001755

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"Whether you're using traditional, direct current (DC) cab control or the latest Digital Command Control (DCC) system [this] will guide you through the steps of planning and wiring a layout. With ... more modelers choosing DCC, this book will help demystify how it works; clarify the advantages of DCC and what makes it different from DC control; and, teach you how to convert an existing DC layout to DCC. Step-by-step instructions and photos are coupled with clear, color-coded diagrams that will guide you through the process of wiring a complete layout or just troubleshooting problem areas"--


How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery

How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery

Author: Dave Frary

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780890244708

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Featuring today's newest products and equipment, this photo-packed guide features contemporary images of diesel locomotives and urban settings, plus updates to Dave's trademark scenery "recipes." Includes new chapters on Western scenery and desert modeling, and city scenery and urban settings.


Scenery for Your Model Railroad

Scenery for Your Model Railroad

Author: Mike Danneman

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2000-11-15

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780890243237

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Create a more realistic scene around your model railroad and add the finishing touches that give a railroad character! This book shows you how, from creating a backdrop to adding ground cover, trees, water, and more.


Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads

Designing & Building Multi-deck Model Railroads

Author: Tony Koester

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0890247412

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Acquire more space for scenery and longer mainline runs with multiple decks. Tony Koester walks you through design options, lighting and wiring considerations, and the all-important construction process and techniques.