Download or read book The Model Railroader s Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals written by Martin J. McGuirk and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about prototype engine servicing areas and their functions, and how to model them on any layout. Includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era.
Download or read book The Model Railroader s Guide to Diesel Locomotives written by Jeff Wilson and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the history, spotting features, characteristics, and operation of diesel locomotives, plus how to determine appropriate eras, and details and features.
Download or read book The Model Railroader s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2 written by Jeff Wilson and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Model Railroader s Guide to Passenger Equipment Operation written by Andy Sperandeo and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andy Sperandeo offers you passenger train history, types, equipment, and terminal information, as well as tips for modeling equipment, structures, trackage, and details appropriate for any era.
Download or read book Field Guide to Modern Diesel Locomotives written by Greg McDonnell and published by Waukesha, WI : Kalmbach Pub.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide describes the diesel locomotives built by General Electric, Electro-Motive and MotivePower Industries for the North American railroads over the last 30 years.
Download or read book The Model Railroader s Guide to Coal Railroading written by Tony Koester and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The LEGO Trains Book written by Holger Matthes and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs. Inside you'll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building techniques like SNOT (studs not on top), microstriping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10+
Download or read book Field Guide to Trains written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails
Download or read book The Model Railroader s Guide to Bridges Trestles Tunnels written by Jeff Wilson and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Detailing Diesel Locomotives written by Jeff Wilson and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this companion to Detailing Freight Cars, author Jeff Wilson shows you how to improve the appearance and realism of your diesel locomotives.
Download or read book Done in a Day written by Pelle K. Søeborg and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than a dozen easy weathering and detailing projects show you how to add realism to rolling stock and locomotives. Beginning modelers will appreciate the well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions.
Download or read book Maintaining Repairing Your Scale Model Trains written by Jim Volhard and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Save money and avoid repair shops! Learn fundamental repair skills through simple, step-by-step instructions, photos, and illustrations. You'll be able to maintain and repair DC-powered scale model locomotives, rolling stock, and layouts. Also includes various enhancement projects.
Download or read book The Model Railroader s Guide to Logging Railroads written by Matt Coleman and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Locomotives written by Greg McDonnell and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This new oversize, full color book is the 'Diesel Spotter's Guide' on steroids. ... After you get Locomotives, you'll WANT to go out and see what's new!" --Railfan and Railroad "This is a field guide that is also elegant, so my advice is this: Buy two copies, and toss one in your car, and put the other one on your coffee table." --Trains Locomotives is the definitive photographic reference for the North American rail fan. It covers all mainline locomotive models built for North American railroads from the mid-1970s onward. This revised and expanded edition includes data on all the new locomotive models built from 2007 to January 2015, including the latest electrics from Siemens and Tier 4 locomotives from General Electrics. Containing 32 new pages, and over 300 photographs of more than 120 models, this remarkable large-format reference covers every locomotive manufacturer. Greg McDonnell provides concise yet comprehensive information on each model, along with easy-to-read tables of production totals, build dates and mechanical specifications.
Download or read book Guide to North American Steam Locomotives written by and published by Waukesha, WI : Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and development of steam power since 1900, including railroad-by-railroad histories and rosters.
Download or read book The Backyard Railroader written by Jeff Frost and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steam locomotives dominated the railways from the 1820s through the 1960s. Today almost all of them have been replaced with electric and diesel engines, yet the fascination surrounding steam-powered trains has not dwindled. A diverse community of enthusiasts--from mechanics to teachers to lawyers--have taken up the hobby of building and running steam locomotives in their own backyards. Drawing on the author's extensive experience and research, this guide covers the materials, tools, skills and technical information needed to get started or to improve an existing design.
Download or read book Jane s Train Recognition Guide written by Howard Johnston and published by Harper Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-09-20 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify the trains of the world. Covers over 500 of the trains that you are ever likely to see.
