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Kalmbach Publishing

Kalmbach Publishing is the most recognized name in model railroading and hobby publishing, producing beloved titles such as Model Railroader magazine, Classic Trains, and an extensive library of how-to books, layout guides, and railroad history publications. Whether you're looking for beginner layout advice, advanced scenery techniques, or in-depth prototype history, Kalmbach has the resource you need. An essential publisher for every model railroader's bookshelf.

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HO Trackside Structures You Can Build

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Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 120 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., Color and B&W photographs and illustrations.

18 projects from Model Railroader magazine selected by Bob Hayden and George Drury.

Contents:

Stations and Interlocking Towers, pp. 4–47
Engine Servicing Facilities, pp. 48–101
Miscellaneous Structures, pp. 102–119
Index, p. 120

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Model Aircraft Tips and Techniques: An Illustrated Guide

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Model Aircraft Tips and Techniques: An Illustrated Guide

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Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 112 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., mostly B&W with some Color photographs.

Working with resin, white metal and photo etched parts. Scratchbuilding and detailing tips. Finishing techniques.

Using detail sets. Simple display bases.

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Building and Detailing Scale Model Pickup Trucks

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Building and Detailing Scale Model Pickup Trucks

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Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 88 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., Color and B&W photographs and illustrations.

Whether you want to build the best out-of-the-box truck you can, or the hottest custom-painted, hammered-down slammer, you'll find it all in this book.

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HO Railroad from Set to Scenery

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Detailed photographs and diagrams show how to turn a basic HO train set into a complete 4 x 8 layout in eight easy steps!. Includes instructions on constructing bench work, laying track, constructing scenery, and more. Saddle-stitched softcover; 8.25 x 10.75 in.; 96 pp.; 60 Color photographs; 120 B&W photographs.

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Building Your First Model Railroad (DVD-Video)

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Building Your First Model Railroad (DVD-Video)

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This exciting instructional video teaches you everything you need to know to build a model railroad layout. No prior experience is necessary, just the desire to have fun! Narrated by Michael Gross, actor and model railroad enthusiast.

Find out why model railroading is such a popular hobby. No prior hobby experience is necessary.

Schedule:
How to build the table;
Easy methods for laying track;
Building structures and scenery;
Wiring techniques;

Kalmbach Publishing, 60 minutes plus 15 minutes bonus video, color with stereo sound.

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Modeling Airliners

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Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 80 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., Color photographs.

Modeling Airliners involves specific skills and techniques. Commercial airplanes are bright, bold, and colorful. Painting and applying decals are especially important techniques to master when completing these flying billboards.

FineScale Modeler associate editor Aaron Skinner takes you through the steps needed to construct and finish airliner models.

Contents:

Building Airliners is Fun, pp. 4–7
Construction, pp. 8–19
Painting, pp. 20–33
Applying Decals, pp. 34–41
Conversions, pp. 42–47
Detailing and Improving Kits, pp. 48–65
Weathering, pp. 66–71
Airliner Gallery, pp. 72–80.

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Mid-Size Track Plans for Realistic Layouts

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Mid-Size Track Plans for Realistic Layouts

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Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 112 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., 50 B&W photographs, 100 Color photographs, 14 illustrations.

This title features 26 innovative model railroad track plans in Z, N, HO, O, and G Scales and fit spaces from 8'x 10' to a 20'x 20' G Scale garage layout. Based on such interesting prototype lines as Western Maryland 'Thomas Subdivision, White Pass & Yukon, Norfolk Southern's Shirley Industrial Park, Chesapeake & Ohio's Chicago Division, Denver & Rio Grande Western's Craig Branch, Erie/LTV Mining Railroad, Utah Railway, and New York's Bush Terminal.

Contents:

Introduction, pp. 4–5
White Pass & Yukon, pp. 6–15
Western Maryland's Thomas Subdivision, pp. 16–23
Norfolk Southern's Shirley Industrial Park, pp. 24–33
Chesapeake & Ohio's Chicago Division, pp. 34–47
Denver & Rio Grande Western's Craig Branch, pp. 48–57
Erie/LTV Mining Railroad, pp. 58–65
Utah Railway, pp. 66–77
New York's Bush Terminal, pp. 78–87
U.S. Military Railroad City Point and Army Line, pp. 88–101
Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, pp. 102–112.

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Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide

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Kalmbach Publishing

Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide

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Using a step-by-step photographic approach, this book offers proven, easy-to-follow techniques for installing of sturdy track work, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. Also covers installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining track work, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale.

Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 88 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in.; 250 Color photographs.

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Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby

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Basic Model Railroading: Getting Started in the Hobby

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From the basics of track laying, wiring, and maintaining locomotives to the finer points of scenery building, painting, weathering, and detailing models, every aspect of modeling is presented in this up-to-date reference. Packed with simple tips and techniques and instructions for building a basic 4 x 8-foot HO scale layout with scenery.

Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 80 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25; 150 Color photographs; 5 B&W photographs.

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Building and Displaying Scale Model Aircraft with Paul Boyer

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Building and Displaying Scale Model Aircraft with Paul Boyer

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Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 88 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., Color and B&W photographs and illustrations.

You're about to take a complete course in building plastic model airplanes from an expert. Every chapter includes information you can take to the workbench today, taught in step-by-step projects.

Contents:

Acknowledgements, Meet Paul Boyer, pp. 3–4
Prologue, pp. 5–6
What You'll Need to Make Model Airplanes, pp. 7–12
Your First Model Airplane, pp. 13–17
A Hellcat Out of the Box, pp. 18–28
Taming a Wildcat, pp. 29–37
Rigging a Classic, pp. 38–42
Building a Vacuum-Formed Kit, pp. 43–52
Revolutionary Resin, pp. 53–60
Converting a "Hun", pp. 61–68
Lights, Camouflage, Action!, pp. 69–78
On Display, pp. 79–86
Epilogue, p. 87
Sources, p. 87.

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Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2016

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Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2016

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Collectors of Lionel toy trains and accessories eagerly await the latest edition of this definitive annual guide. With current pricing and invaluable reference information for prewar, postwar, and modern trains, this is the guide they need when buying, selling, or trading any Lionel toy train or accessory.

Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 424 pages, 4 x 8.5 x .75 in.

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Scenery Techniques for Toy Trains

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Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 80 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., Color photographs.

This book includes a variety of techniques for constructing many types of scenery that improve the look of a layout. It also features tips for laying track and wiring accessories.

Contents:

Introduction, pp. 4–5
Foam tabletops and track laying, pp. 6–12
Foam scenery basics, pp. 13–18
Scenery for vertical surfaces, pp. 19–26
Sidewalks, houses and hatches, pp. 27–39
Ponds, water and below-grade scenery, pp. 40–43
Adding city scenery, pp. 44–60
Using animation, pp. 61–71
Creating a layout centerpiece, pp. 72–78
About the author, p. 79.

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Get Started in Toy Trains

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Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 20 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.1 in., color and B&W photographs and illustrations.

Get Started in Toy Trains provides information on how to start building a layout. Includes tips on operation, two-train wiring, and track.

Contents:

10 tips to a better layout, pp. 3–5
Choosing a track system, pp. 6–7
Tubular track tips, pp. 8–10
Designing for operation, pp. 11–13
Two-train wiring, pp. 14–16
Simple, no-fuss scenery, p. 17
Old dog, new tracks, pp. 18–19
ISBN: 9780897784849

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