Model Railroading Books

Item #12012Easy-to-use plans in every size, shape and scale -- from tiny card-table layouts to giant garage-size railroads. Demonstrates how to design a railroad to fit any space, shows how to convert plans to N, HO, S, and O scales.Retail Price: $ 15.95

Item #12448Get started with Digital Command Control (DCC)! This how-to guide covers the basics, with an overview of DCC, track wiring, cab bus wiring, and converting an existing layout to DCC. Written by Mike Polsgrove, Model Railroader’s columnist on...

Item #12469Reliably operating your trains on smooth-running track depends upon having sturdy, level benchwork. Basic Model Railroad Benchwork shows you how, covering a full range of skills and materials. Beginners building a small table or shelf layout...

Item #12429Getting a model railroad up and running has never been easier. Building a Ready-To-Run Model Railroad is the perfect guide for any modeler who want to build a simple, yet challenging, model railroad. Using only off-the-shelf trackwork,...

Item #12441DCC Projects & Applications Vol. 2 answers questions about starting with or upgrading Digital Command Control (DCC) equipment, selecting state-of-the-art gear, and installing and operating these new electronics. Based on the popular Model ...

Item #12434Acquire more space and longer towns and runs with multiple decks. Tony Koester walks you through design, options, lighting and wiring considerations, the where and when sequence, as well as the all-important construction techniques.Retail...

Item #99978With E-Z Model Railroads, beginning and advanced modelers can learn how to set up and run a railroad using Bachmann's snap-fit E-Z Track system. From choosing a layout style to wiring and track planning techniques, readers are walked through...

Item #12121Provides the construction steps for building a walkaround 4 x 8 layout. Photos, diagrams, and helpful instructions show how to construct benchwork and scenery, lay track, build detailed structures, weather freight cars, and more.Retail Price:...

Item #12216One of model railroading's best-known scenery modelers offers new techniques for adding realism to a layout of any size or scale. Featuring today's newest products and equipment, this third edition of one of Kalmbach's top-sellers will attract...

Item #12409The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2 explores six rail industries full of modeling possibilities. You’ll learn how to realistically recreate and incorporate industries such as coal (dealers & users), milk, breweries,...

Item #12422The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 3 explores six rail industries full of modeling possibilities. You’ll learn how to realistically recreate and incorporate industries such as ethanol, cement, canning, and sugar beets...

Item #12439The Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 4 explores six rail industries full of modeling possibilities. You’ll learn how to realistically recreate and incorporate industries such as coal gas production, salt mining, brick...

Item #12231Make you model railroad, reguardless of size, scale, or gauge more true-to-life and interesting by adopting realistic operation principles. Learn the basic principles, goals, and benefits of operating realistcally, as well as the steps leading...

Item #12466Simple, affordable, straightforward – the track plans in Starter Track Plans for Model Railroaders have one thing in common – they’re eminently buildable. Perfect for small spaces and beginner layouts, this mix of HO and N scale track plans...

Item #12401This full-color booklet will help new model railroaders build a simple, semi-permanent tabletop for displaying and running model trains.Retail Price: $ 7.95

Item #12417This comprehensive volume helps modelers get the most out of Digital Command Control (DCC) with diagrams and photos showing how DCC works, from wiring, to installing and setting decoders in running equipment, to throttle units. The DCC Guide...