The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads
Title | The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Coleman |
Publisher | Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
Pages | 82 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Logging |
ISBN | 0890247021 |
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.
The LEGO Trains Book
Title | The LEGO Trains Book PDF eBook |
Author | Holger Matthes |
Publisher | No Starch Press |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 2017-10-24 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1593278195 |
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+
The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway
Title | The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway PDF eBook |
Author | John Gaertner |
Publisher | Indiana University Press |
Pages | 369 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0253351928 |
A compelling read for history buffs and railroad enthusiasts alike.
Santa Fe's Raton Pass
Title | Santa Fe's Raton Pass PDF eBook |
Author | Jared V. Harper |
Publisher | |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN | 9781933587233 |
Wood & Iverson
Title | Wood & Iverson PDF eBook |
Author | Ken Schmelzer |
Publisher | Oso Pub |
Pages | 134 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Loggers |
ISBN | 9781931064019 |
Build Your First Layout
Title | Build Your First Layout PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Vassallo |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2020-09-21 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781627007771 |
This all-new how-to book is perfect for anyone getting started in model railroading or looking to build a simple, compact layout. Build Your First Layout features the small, easy to build Northspur & Tiburon Railroad from experienced modeler and Model Railroader author Peter Vassallo. You'll get step-by-step instructions and all the basic techniques needed to build an operating layout including: Benchwork, Tracklaying, Scenery and Structures.
Introduction to Model Railroading
Title | Introduction to Model Railroading PDF eBook |
Author | Jeff Wilson |
Publisher | Kalmbach Media |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN | 9780890247921 |
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.