75 Minuten Laufzeit

The Trains Hot Spots: Wisconsin Speedway DVD from Kalmbach is an action-packed look at Canadian National's former Wisconsin Central nee Soo Line mainline from Chicago to Superior, Duluth, Minnesota and beyond. This 75-minute video shows the CN's transformation of this artery into a vital part of its transcontinental mainline! 75 Minuten Laufzeit

Get a trackside view of all the action in the new DVD, Locomotive 2017. In this all-new DVD from Trains magazine correspondent Chris Guss explores the latest locomotive models across North America. View all the action - new power, rebuilt power, vintage power, snowplows, and more. Among the many locos featured are: Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad and Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad's six-axle Alcos, FP9s with a snowplow working a Southern Ontario short line, BNSF Needles Sub heavy grades and more. Approximate running time: 65 minutes

Kalender 2019 in Farbe

Hardcover Über 100 verschiedene Lokomotiven von den frühen 1800 Jahren bis Heute, viele Hintergrundinfos

Softcover Über 100 verschiedene Lokomotiven von den frühen 1800 Jahren bis Heute, viele Hintergrundinfos

This all-new book by Tony Koester explains how steam, diesel, and electric servicing facilities work, with details on the processes and equipment that can be repicated on model railroad layouts. The book includes: An overview of locomotive maintenance, Model railroad track plans and modeling examples, Prototype photos of servicing terminals, roundhouses, turntables, sand houses and towers, and more. 96 Pages, 180 color photos

The late steam and steam-to-diesel trainsition era remain very popular with model railroaders. This book offers modelers a single reference guide for upgrading, detailing, modifying, and maintaining their steam locomotive details. Covered topics include: An overview of steam locomotives: types, history, and how they work. Upgrading and repowering older plastic and brass models Adding DCC and Sound, weathering, and modifying details to reflect various prototypes 96 Pages, 200 color photos

Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad by noted modeler Larry Puckett from Kalmbach Publishing focuses not on how to wire your train control on your layout, but rather on how to wire various accessories and devices on your model railroad. Softcover, 96 Pages

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Railroading and the Automobile Industry from Kalmbach is a great informational guide for adding automotive industry models and operations to your layout. Authored by noted modeler and former Model Railroader Magazine associate editor Jeff Wilson you'll find plenty of information about open and enclosed auto racks, auto parts boxcars, assembly plants, and automobile train switching and other operations. Softcover, 96 Pages

Produce Traffic and Trains from Kalmbach Publishing discusses the trains, equipment and history of moving produce by rail. From the 1890s through the 1960s, all types of fruits and vegetables were transported by rail to markets across the U.S. Expert modeler Jeff Wilson covers all aspects of moving perishables, with the focus on the business, operations, and equipment of the peak decades. Also covered in Produce Traffic & Trains are suggestions on how to model the fascinating equipment and facilities on your layout. Softcover, 112 Pages

In Modern Freight Cars from Kalmbach, noted modeler and former Model Railroader Magazine staffer Jeff Wilson provides an overview of freight cars from the 1960s through today. This is an essential guide for model railroaders who model the 1960s through today, as well as railfans and freight train enthusiasts. The book features more than 200 photos and covers various types of cars, including boxcars, hoppers, and gondolas, and how they evolved, as well as new car types, including intermodal cars and 89-foot auto tracks. Modern Freight Cars: Rolling Stock from the '60s Through Today also gives a deeper look into how different industries use freight cars, when cars entered service, and the dates when rules and restrictions took place. Other topics include: Freight car evolution (size and weight increases; new car types) Car components (brake systems, trucks, and couplers) Hi-cube and specialty boxcars Intermodal cars (flat, spine, and well cars) Open and enclosed auto racks Mechanical and cryogenic refrigerator cars Center-beam flatcars And much more!

Classic Railroad Scenes from Kalmbach is a colorful look back at railroading from the 1940s to the 1970s through over 100 historic and rare color images. This stunning collection of color photos focuses on train subjects in everyday settings - offering a unique and detailed view of railroading during the classic and transition eras, including: •Steam and diesel trains •Santa Fe, Baltimore and Ohio, SP, UP, WP, BN, CN and CP •A variety of settings from large cities to small towns and rural scenes •Trains and railroading throughout the U.S. and Canada This version of Classic Railroad Scenes has a soft cover and has 224 pages.

Kalender 2020 in Farbe The 2020 Model Railroader Magazine Calendar from Kalmbach includes 12 spectacular layouts recently showcased in Model Railroader magazine or Great Model Railroads. The 12-month calendar also includes a bonus spread in the back featuring the Winston Salem Southbound, including a detailed track plan, a description of the project and close-up photos of the models. The 2020 Model Railroader Magazine Calendar is a great addition in your train room or office! If you're into real trains too, check out the 2020 Trains Across

Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad from Kalmbach provides hands-on modeling tips and techniques, step-by-step photos and how-to advice for adding a variety of industries to your train layout. Authored by several notable modeling experts including Pelle Soeborg, Gerry Leone, and Tony Koester, this book presents 17 steam, diesel and modern-era projects ranging from simple to complex and large to small. Beginners will see how to build a kit and integrate it to their layout scene while more experienced modelers will learn how to kitbash and scratchbuild structures and add them to industrial scenes. A few projects included in this book include a cement plant, a cold storage warehouse, an oil dealer, an asphalt transfer terminal, a brewery, a bulk propane dealer, an old-time factory and more. Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad is a must have for your model railroad hobby library. Softcover, 112 pages, 200 color photos.

Digital Command Control is a great way to run your model railroad, but setting it up and keeping it current can be overwhelming. DCC Projects & Applications, Volume 4 by DCC expert Larry Puckett simplifies the process with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available. Compiled from Model Railroader’s DCC Corner columns and feature articles, the latest volume includes dozens of updated step-by-step projects that show you how to: •Fit sound decoders into tight areas. •Install decoders in steam locomotives. •Program decoders using DecoderPro®. •Divide layouts into power districts. •Wire turnouts for DCC. •Troubleshoot electrical problems. •And much more! Author: Larry Puckett Pages: 96

Building a model railroad – especially a room- or basement-sized layout – takes a lot of time. In his new book, Tony Koester shares many invaluable time-saving tricks he’s learned over the decades as an accomplished modeler and author. Topics include: •Using LDEs (Layout Design Elements) with staging. •Efficient layout construction tips and techniques. •Time-effective methods to get a layout built and operating. Author: Tony Koester Pages: 112 Illustrations: 175

This book brings together three of Model Railroader’s popular annual project layouts in one volume. Projects offer a variety of layout types using different construction methods to build model railroads in popular scales, N and HO. Covered subjects include: •Projects: N Scale Rad Oak, the Beer Line, and Bay Junction. •Prototype and historical information. •Construction techniques: benchwork, wiring, scenery, structures, and more. Author: From Model Railroader Magazine Pages: 112 Color photos: 200