In the Budd Rail Diesel Car DVD from Kalmbach and Classic Trains Magazine, the history of these long-lived, self-propelled passenger cars is covered in depth. Few railroad passenger vehicles have had as long a lifespan as the Budd Rail Diesel Car. Introduced in 1949, these unique self-powered passenger cars have plied the rails for nearly three-quarters of a century, providing economical service for railroads nationwide. With the downturn of rail passenger traffic after World War II, the RDC was the right product at the right time. It reduced passenger losses on branch lines and then played a major role in commuter service in the Northeast region of the United States. This documentary-style DVD from Rich Luckin traces the history of these unique vehicles, follows along all the way through to today's current operations and includes interviews with engineers who operated RDCs, as well as passengers. The Budd Rail Diesel Car DVD is one of many Kalmbach railroading DVDs. 75 Minutes.

- 9th Edition

Get detailed information on 500+ popular train attractions, museums, special event trains and railroad vacation destinations across the U.S. and Canada. Tourist Trains Guidebook provides expert details on what each site has to offer, the best times to go, other nearby activities and more.

Softcover, 112 Pages llen McClelland and His Virginian & Ohio from Kalmbach is a look at how one modeler made a profound impact on model railroading, and his Virginian & Ohio became one of the hobby's best-known layouts of all time. Allen pioneered many concepts that later became standards in layout design. The late Allen McClelland encouraged modelers to look at their layouts not as stand-alone entities, but as links in the North American rail system - looking beyond the basement. Take a look at Allen's HO scale Virginian & Ohio layout, one of the best-known layouts of all time. This inspirational layout pioneered many concepts that later became standards in layout design. Allen became well-known not just for his V&O's realistic scenery, setting, and theme, but for showing us how to: Use walkaround command control to take advantage of linear track plans Choose a railroad name and theme that reflect prototype regions and railroads Adopt operating procedures based on prototype practices Find inspiration in how the Virginian & Ohio was conceived and developed, and get ideas for applying the same concepts to your own layout! Get this historical book on the late Allen McClelland and how his influence helped bring model railroading to where it is today.

In the Search for Steam Volume 1 DVD from Kalmbach and Trains magazine featuring over 40 engines from across the United States and England. The first release in this all-new series shows regular operation and one-off events such as photographer's specials with freight trains, mainline, excursions, or themed weeks for many big and small operations. You'll get a sneak peek at debuts of new steam engines, once in a lifetime events, changing operations, and more. This includes: Durango & Silverton 493 D&RG 168 and 425 to Cumbres Nevada Northern 81 Debut US Sugar 148 Santa + 1st Public Excursion WMSR 1309 Debut Victorian Iron Horse Roundup With short segments and light narration, Search for Steam Volume 1 is an easily digestible and enjoyable mix of differing locations and many different locomotives perfect for railroad enthusiasts or families of all ages! Plus, for the first time ever, this DVD comes with the option to turn off music and narration to allow you to truly experience the stunning sound of steam. Search for Steam Volume 1 is one of many Kalmbach DVDs. Laufzeit ca. 120 Minuten.

Kalender 2024 in Farbe

Kalender 2024 in Farbe

Kalender 2024 in Farbe

Softcover, 112 Pages In Commodities by Freight Car from Kalmbach Publishing, noted Model Railroader author and editor Jeff Wilson discusses freight cars and the cargo they carry. As the production and consumption of commodities like grain, coal, lumber, coil steel, cement, and more have evolved over the years, so have the railroad cars that haul them. Commodities by Freight Car shows you which cars carried which cargoes in the era you model. You'll learn how all-purpose boxcars, gondolas, and flats gave way to a dizzying variety of specialized freight cars for coil steel, lumber, flour, sugar, auto parts, and frozen foods; how freight handling has changed over the years; how railroads handle hazardous cargoes such as chlorine and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG); which experimental car designs worked to make transporting goods more efficient - and which failed, and much more. If you are interested in how to operate freight cars on your layout in a realistic manner, this book is for you! Commodities by Freight Car is one of many Kalmbach model railroading how-to books. Softcover, 112 pages.

>200 Seiten

by Tony Koester

In the East Broad Top Reborn DVD from Kalmbach you'll see how Pennsylvania's East Broad Top Railroad has been transformed from a totally self-sufficient narrow gauge line in the mountains of Pennsylvania into a premier tourist hauler in 2023 and beyond. The entire property was sold in the 1950s, was brought back to life as a tourist hauler in 1961, but in 2011 it closed and the property was silent for years. Then in 2020, the railroad was purchased by the non-profit East Broad Top Foundation with the goal of reopening the entire railroad once again. Follow Trains magazine's crew and see the rebirth from the opening weekend in 2020 through the return of steam locomotive No. 16 for the Winter Spectacular in 2023! In this DVD, you'll get to see special events like the Winter Spectaculars, a tour of the Rockhill Trolley Museum, volunteers rebuilding the track and buildings, a shop tour, the Robertsdale Museum and an exclusive look at the out of service portion of the railroad. East Broad Top Reborn is one of many Kalmbach prototype and model railroading DVDs. 90 Minutes

The Ultimate Guide is back with the all-new 2023 edition! Featuring 20 articles from 11 expert modelers, this highly anticipated issue is a treasure trove of information. You’ll find hundreds of tips any modeler can use along with expert techniques for modeling and advice for layout construction from experienced modelers. Get the best Ultimate Guide yet! Model Railroading: The Ultimate Guide 2023 is packed with stories from 11 expert modelers you know and trust including Dave Abeles, Gerry Leone, Rick Abramson, and Cody Grivno. With all-new content, each article features easy-to-use information, detailed photographs, and helpful graphics to help with modeling techniques, scenery construction, painting and weathering, and track plan inspiration. This highly anticipated issue has 20 articles with something for everyone, including: -Four stories for making better, unique structure models, including kitbashing techniques for plastic kits, start-to-finish steps for building your first craftsman kit, dos and don’ts for building wood structure models, and ideas for adding amazing rooftop details. -Realistic rural scenery techniques that show you how to make roads from real concrete, model easy farm fields, and make backdrops that blend into the foreground scenery. -Moving Rick Abramson’s HO scale New Haven Electrified sectional layout. -How to add realism to your locomotive models using after-market detail parts, paint, and weathering. -Behind-the-scenes interview with actor Michael Gross about his model railroad adventures. -And so much more! Pages: 84

Modelrailroader Magazin Ausgabe August 2023

Softcover, 224 Pages

Amtrak is the nation’s largest provider of passenger rail travel. Taking over from the governing freight railroads in 1971, and with over 50 years of history, Amtrak has woven its place into the fabric of American transit and adventure travel. Aboard an Amtrak train, passengers escape the stress of highway driving and connect with “Real America”, via routes operating through some of the nation’s most amazing scenery, national parks, big cities, and small towns too. This exclusive, all-new DVD introduces you to the entirety of the Amtrak service network, which spans from coast to coast, and border to border. From both trackside and onboard perspectives, you’ll see and survey the trains that so many ride for practical purposes and pure enjoyment. Along the way you’ll learn about Amtrak’s intriguing origin story, its on-going challenges, and insights on what’s yet to come. Plus, you’ll also find more than 15 minutes of BONUS MATERIAL added to this DVD. From securing station lounge access to tips for dining and sleeping on a train, it’s included here to help you navigate your next Amtrak train-riding experience!

208 Pages

Neuerscheinung! Auslieferung Juni 2024

Softcover

Softcover

Neuerscheinung! Auslieferung November 2024

Softcover

Neuerscheinung! Auslieferung Juni 2024

Softcover