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Carstens Publications

Carstens Publications was a long-running publisher of railroad and hobby magazines and books, producing titles that covered prototype railroading, model railroading, and related subjects for decades. Their publications remain valued reference material for enthusiasts and modelers seeking historical coverage of American railroads, equipment rosters, and operations from the steam and early diesel eras. A classic name in railroad publishing.

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Traction Planbook Second Edition

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Packed with plans and photographs: single truckers, city cars, Birney's, Master Units, PCC's interurbans, non-revenue, locos, rapid transit, etc. Carstens Publications, softcover, 98 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., B&W photographs and illustrations. Publisher: Carstens Publications title now sold by White River Productions.

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Traction Handbook for Model Railroads

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This is a handbook of information on typical North American prototype practice and modeling techniques, design, and construction which are specific to traction (electrified railways). Originally published by Vane Jones, 1974.

Contents:

Ch. 1: Introduction, p. 3
Ch. 2: Power Distribution, pp. 4–26
Ch. 3: Track work, pp. 27–33
Ch. 4: Design of Traction Lines, pp. 34–43
Ch. 5: Structures, pp. 44–47
Ch. 6: Signals and Interlocking, pp. 48–49
Ch. 7: Cars and Locomotives, pp. 50–60
Ch. 8: Electric Control, pp. 61–65
Ch. 9: Operation, pp. 66–73
Glossary
Index, pp. 74–76. Carstens Publications, softcover, 76 pages, standard landscape book 10 x 8 in
B&W photographs and illustrations, printed on high-quality enameled paper. Features: New Softcover Paul Mallery and Steve Mallery Carstens Publications

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Track Design: The Complete Book of Layout Design

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Track Design: The Complete Book of Layout Design

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This is an excellent introduction to Track Design. Point-to-Point Layouts, Continuous Running, Out-and-Back Layouts, Terminal Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Corridor Railroads, Multi-track main lines, Combining Various Designs, Layouts for Odd Shapes, and Layouts on a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood.This really isn't the complete book on the subject but all ideas and plans are welcome in the design of a model railroad.

From the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman.Carstens Publications, softcover, 72 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., B&W photographs, illustrations and plans.

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Passenger Cars Volume 1: Wooden Cars Heavyweight Steel Cars

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Passenger Cars Volume 1: Wooden Cars Heavyweight Steel Cars

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Plans include some very early wooden cars from the Civil War era (St. Paul & Pacific, Pennsylvania Railroad, and others) up to the larger wooden cars of the 1890s. Pullman and other heavyweight steel cars including some later modernized are also included.The steel car plans include most of the common Pullman steel heavyweight cars such as the 8-1-2 and 12-1 sleepers.

These plans have been taken from past articles in Railroad Model Craftsman and are reproduced in HO scale. 104 plans total with photographs and captions.Carstens Publications, softcover, 106 pages, 12 x 9 x .25 in., B&W photographs and plans.

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The Overland Route: Union Pacific Railroad

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The Overland Route: Union Pacific Railroad

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Big power and long trains are a trademark of this great American carrier, the Union Pacific Railroad. See it in the last great days of steam and the transition to diesel. Photographs of the famed passenger fleet. Carstens Publications, softcover, 80 pages standard landscape book 10 x 8 in., B&W photographs with captions.

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Grand Trunk Heritage

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A delightful mix of Grand Trunk and Canadian National power before the diesel transition. Features map and historical data.Enlarged edition edited and designed by John Krause and Ed Crist.Carstens Publications, softcover, 64 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in, B&W photographs with extensive captions.

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Electrical Handbook for Model Railroads Volume 2

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Electrical Handbook for Model Railroads Volume 2

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Paul Mallery's advanced electrical handbook. Walk around, DCC, relays, transistors, signaling cab & command control, trouble shooting, etc. Chapters continue from Volume 1.

Contents:

Ch. 11: Wiring, pp. 101–116
Ch. 12: Panels, pp. 117–122
Ch. 13: Switch Machines and Special Controls, pp. 123–133
Ch. 14: Relays and Their Circuits, pp. 134–137
Ch. 15: Track Circuits
Signaling
Interlocking, pp. 138–162
Ch. 16: Transistor Throttles, pp. 163–171
Ch. 17: Advanced Cab Control, pp. 172–177
Ch. 18: Command and Computer Cab Control, pp. 178–187
Ch. 19: Lighting and Sound, pp. 188–191
Ch. 20: Electrified Railroads, pg. 192
Ch. 21: Telephones, pg. 192
Ch. 22: Trouble Shooting, pp. 195–196
Ch. 23: Radio and Television Interference, pg. 197
Ch. 24: Integrated Circuits, pp. 198–206
Alphabetical Index, pp. 207–208.Carstens Publications, softcover, 114 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in
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Passenger Cars Volume 2: Streamline Cars

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Passenger Cars Volume 2: Streamline Cars

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Plans include Baggage cars, Baggage-Dorm., Baggage-Mail, Railway Post Offices, Coaches, Dome cars, Parlor, Gallery Commuter coaches, Sleepers, Dining cars, and Observation cars from many railroads including the ATSF, SP, CB&Q, Rock Island, NP, Milwaukee Road, NYC, PRR, UP, the Golden Rocket (complete train) and Amtrak Horizon cars.77 plans and many B&W photographs with captions.

These plans have been taken from past articles in Railroad Model Craftsman and are reproduced in HO scale.Carstens Publications, softcover, 118 pages, 12 x 9 x .25 in., B&W photographs and plans.

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Complete Layout Plans: Fifth Enlarged Edition

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Complete Layout Plans: Fifth Enlarged Edition

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If you like modeling the prototype but you have limited space, this book is for you. It covers basics of getting a lot of track into a small area through the use of loops and switches. The following section details how you can apply these ideas to prototype modeling, using several short lines as examples.Most layouts are designed for O and S scales using sectional track and table-top space.

Diagrams also show how track can be arranged for two train operation.Carstens Publications, softcover, 58 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., B&W plans and illustrations.

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