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.


The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges & Trestles

The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges & Trestles

Author: JEFF. WILSON

Publisher: Kalmbach Media

Published: 2021-10

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781627008655

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A new all-around guide to the various types of prototype bridges including wood trestles, stone and concrete arches, culverts, and more! Model railroaders will learn about bridges to plan their layouts, and use and install bridges in a realistic manner. Railroad enthusiasts will enjoy the history and hundreds of photographs to show examples of prototype bridges, along with drawings. Jeff Wilson's newest book covers: History of various bridge types. Explains what bridges are appropriate for various eras. Shows how different bridge types are used in varying situations.


Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles

Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles

Author: Kalmbach Publishing Co. Staff

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 2012-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890248683

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Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles

Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles

Author: Michael Emmerich

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780890241288

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Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes construction plans, prototype photos, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits. From Model Railroaderr 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.

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.


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.


Realistic Layouts

Realistic Layouts

Author: Cj Riley

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781627007719

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Do you want to take your modeling to the next level? With Realistic Layouts you'll learn how to blend various elements so they all work together to create a feeling that your models are part of and connected to the real world. This book features: How to apply different techniques and ideas to your layout in order to improve realism. Many techniques including creating realistic backdrops and blending them with scenery, integration of structures, using bridges to suggest changes in elevation, using mirrors to expand apparent space, and much more. Outstanding model railroad photography and a variety of layouts.