Model Railroader's Guide to Steel Mills

Model Railroader's Guide to Steel Mills

Author: Bernard Kempinski

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2009-10-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890247518

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Learn how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations through chapters on ore processing, steel mill railroads and railcars, track planning, and modeling tips.


The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading

The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading

Author: Tony Koester

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780890246689

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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.


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.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780890245965

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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.


Realistic Model Railroad Operation

Realistic Model Railroad Operation

Author: Tony Koester

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780890244180

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Develop realistic operating sessions and operate your model railroad like a full-sized one. The book covers how to forward cars, move trains, and use signal systems.


Building the Right-Sized Layout

Building the Right-Sized Layout

Author: Thomas Klimoski

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781627008372

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This all-new book helps guide model railroaders as they create a room sized layout while still being able to enjoy operating. Whether they are downsizing their layout or have a spare room, they will find all the tips and expert advice to help them build a fulfilling layout while still managing space, time, and resources. Featuring: Track planning strategies. Construction techniques. Room-planning concepts. Tips on operating once their layout is built.


Piggyback & Container Traffic

Piggyback & Container Traffic

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781627003834

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A comprehensive prototype guide to railroad intermodal equipment and operations tracing the development of piggyback and container traffic from the steam era to today.


The Model Railroader's Guide to Grain

The Model Railroader's Guide to Grain

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890249444

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The model railroader's guide to grain is ideally suited for model railroaders who want to realistically model grain elevators, flour, and feed mills. Covers the grain industry from the early days to the present.


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.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780890246580

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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.