How to Run a Railroad

How to Run a Railroad

Author: Harvey Weiss

Publisher:

Published: 1977-01-01

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9780690013047

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Discusses setting up model railroads including layouts, construction, and train selection.


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"--


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.


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.


N Scale Model Railroad That Grows

N Scale Model Railroad That Grows

Author: Kent Wood

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780890242230

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Build an expandable N scale railroad in a few easy steps. Includes instructions on constructing framework, laying track, building scenery, and assembling structures.


HO Scale Model Railroading

HO Scale Model Railroading

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780890245750

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Starting with benchwork and ending with realistic scenery, this practical, no-nonsense guide provides insight into the fundamentals of model railroading in the hobby's most popular scale. Features up-to-date techniques and references many significant new products.


The Encyclopedia of Model Railways

The Encyclopedia of Model Railways

Author: Lynn Brooks

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781850520153

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"A full color encyclopedia that starts with a description of the model railroad hobby, ending with descriptions of full scale models. It examines the various scales, gauges, and all of the equipment and landscape that can be involved. This even involves many tips from model railroad builders currently involved in this fascinating hobby"--Amazon.


Introduction to Model Railroading

Introduction to Model Railroading

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Media

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890247921

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The all-new material in Introduction to Model Railroading offers beginning modelers a wealth of information. It begins with choosing a place, era and scale to model. Veteran modeler Jeff Wilson also breaks down the basics of planning a layout and building supporting benchwork. The easy-to-follow instructions and abundance of photographs make this the perfect introduction to scale model railroading.