Maintaining and Repairing Your Scale Model Trains
By Jim Volhard

Modelers can save money on shop repairs and avoid frustrations by mastering some fundamental repair skills. With step-by-step instructions, photos, and illustrations, this book covers the basic techniques needed to maintain and repair DC-powered model locomotives, rolling stock, and layouts.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 150 b&w photos; 30 illustrations

P/N: KAL-12210 M&RSMT

The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels
By Jeff Wilson

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Prolific Kalmbach author Jeff Wilson shows modelers how to re-create numerous types of railroad and highway bridges based on prototype designs. Divided into chapters by bridge type, each chapter shows several prototype examples and demonstrates techniques for modeling, painting, weathering, and installing the models on a layout. • Covers the history of railroad bridges, trestles, and tunnels • Includes specific details for modeling iron and steel truss bridges, plate girder bridges, concrete bridges, lift bridges, tunnels, and more • Lists currently available models • Ideal for intermediate and advanced hobbyists

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 75 color photos; 100 b&w photos; 15 illustrations

P/N: KAL-12452 BT&T

The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading (Pre-Order)
By Tony Koester

Master modeler Tony Koester gives you a handy reference for modeling a coal-hauling prototype-based or freelance railroad. Chapters introduce coal and the coal industry. Includes information on modeling coal trains, company towns, and coal customers, plus operating tips.

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 130 color photos; 70 b&w photos; 20 illustrations.

P/N: KAL-12453-CR
Shipping is expected 12/30/2006.

The Model Railroader's Guide to Freight Cars
By Jeff Wilson

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Freight cars are the backbone of any railroad -- in the real world or on your operating layout. Get a brief history of each type of North American freight car, then learn how car designs have changed from WWI to the present. Includes techniques for modeling realistic rolling stock in any scale.

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 75 color photos; 110 b&w photos; 15 illustrations;

P/N: KAL-12450-FC

The Model Railroader's Guide to Freight Yards
By Andy Sperandeo

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HO and N scale illustrations and prototype and layout photos introduce modelers to the principles of designing, constructing and operating a realistic freight yard. Covers the operations of a prototype freight yard, including receiving, classifying, cleaning, and more; outlines the basic structures; and offers techniques for modeling a freight yard on a layout of any size or era.

• Perfect for intermediate and skilled beginning modelers
• Written by Andy Sperandeo, executive editor of Model Railroader Magazine and author of the popular Kalmbach's Easy Model Railroad Wiring

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 130 color photos; 50 b&w photos; 20 illustrations;

P/N: KAL-12248-FY

The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks
By Jeff Wilson

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Provides model railroaders with an overview of North American mining, refining, and agricultural operations served by the railroads, and the specific techniques used to model them on a realistic layout of any scale. Jeff Wilson's clear, concise style makes these complex industries easy to understand and model. Numerous photos and illustrations show key structures, the sequence of operations, and the details modelers can incorporate to accurately represent the industries.

• Perfect for intermediate and skilled beginning model railroaders, and those interested in prototype railroading
• Written by Jeff Wilson, former associate editor of Model Railroader Magazine and author of numerous Kalmbach publications, including The Model Railroader's Guide to Intermodal Equipment and Operations, Basic Model Railroad Benchwork, and Basic Painting and Weathering for Model Railroaders

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 150 color photos; 30 b&w photos; 30 illustrations!
P/N: KAL-12256-IAT

The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2
By Jeff Wilson

Add realism to your layout! Jeff Wilson provides insights, photos, and guidelines for modeling several rail-served industries. Includes overviews of creameries and milk traffic; the paper industry; breweries; iron ore mining and transloading; freight houses and less-than-carload traffic, and coal customers.

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 120 color photos; 70 b&w photos; 12 illustrations

P/N: KAL-12409-IAT2

The Model Railroader's Guide to Intermodal Equipment and Operations
By Jeff Wilson

Railfans and modelers alike have watched the revolution in intermodal transport. This book presents an up-to-date history of intermodal equipment and operations with photos and descriptions of prototype intermodal railcars, loads, and yard equipment. Includes instructions for modeling intermodal transportation on a layout of any scale.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 140 color photos; 40 b&w photos

P/N: KAL-12190-IEO

The Model Railroader's Guide to Junctions
By Jeff Wilson

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Continuing the Model Railroaders Guide to ... series, this book gives the reader the scoop on railroad junctions — where tracks meet and cross. Photos of full-scale junctions from the past and present show how junctions work and the details that surround them. Drawings provide ideas for track planning and explain train operations. Sidebars illustrate techniques for modeling functional junctions in any scale. This new book contains detailed text, photos, and examples specifically aimed to assist modelers.

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 150 color photos; 20 illustrations

P/N: KAL-12408-J

The Model Railroader's Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals
By Marty McGuirk

Offers hobbyists a guide to modeling locomotive service, repair, and storage terminals. Also includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 125 color photos; 50 b&w photos

P/N: KAL-12228-LST

The Model Railroader's Guide to Passenger Equipment & Operations
By Andy Sperandeo

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Even today, passenger trains represent a major part of daily operations on North American rails. This book from Andy Sperandeo, Model Railroader executive editor, offers insight and instructions to help modelers integrate realistic passenger trains and operations into any layout. Learn about passenger train history, types, equipment, and terminals. Includes tips for modeling equipment, structures, trackage, and details appropriate for any era.

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 130 color photos; 70 b&w photos; 20 illustrations

P/N: KAL-12244-PEO

Steam Locomotives Projects & Ideas

Learn to detail, kitbash, paint, and maintain a steam locomotive of any scale. Includes information about the history of steam locomotive power and components of the prototype, all in an easy-to-understand, illustrated manner. Compiled from the pages of Model Railroader, with additional new material from John Pryke.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 100 color photos; 50 b&w photos; 40 illustrations

P/N: KAL-12221-SLP

Model Railroader Cyclopedia, Volume 1: Steam Locomotives
By Linn H. Westcott

Presents details and measurements of steam locomotives from their first appearance to their final days. Includes nearly 1,000 rare photos and over 127 HO scale plans, notes, and specifications for almost all steam locomotives in North America.

Perfect-bound softcover; 14 x 11; 272 pages; 942 b&w photos

P/N: KAL-01001-MRC-SL