Turbine Power from Kalmbach is a look at some of the most interesting locomotives ever built. Authored by Walter Simpson, this informative book covers steam and gas turbine locomotives and trains from 1939 to 2003, how they functioned, and the technology that made them go. This is the first book that brings together information about turbine locomotives and trains that collects all of the various projects in one place. From first prototypes to the most recent proposals, Turbine Power presents everything with vintage images and references that all railroad fans will enjoy. With plenty of photos, Turbine Power is also a resource of information for model railroaders as well. 128 Seiten

Union Pacific Big Boys from Kalmbach covers the who, what, why, and when of UP's 25 popular 4-8-8-4 steam locomotives. This book gives the historical background on their early 1940s development, explains why they were built, how they were used, and traces their history until they were retired around 1960 as well as the restoration and operation of #4014 beginning in 2013. Union Pacific Big Boys is one of several Kalmbach products highlighting the Union Pacific Big Boy. Softcover, 224 pages.

Union Pacific Big Boys from Kalmbach covers the who, what, why, and when of UP's 25 popular 4-8-8-4 steam locomotives. This book gives the historical background on their early 1940s development, explains why they were built, how they were used, and traces their history until they were retired around 1960 as well as the restoration and operation of #4014 beginning in 2013. Union Pacific Big Boys is one of several Kalmbach products highlighting the Union Pacific Big Boy. Hardcover, 224 pages.

Softcover, 224 Pages

Classic Railroad Scenes: Railroads at Work from Kalmbach Media provides an intimate view of freight railroading including inside yards and a roundhouse, at rail-marine facilities and up-close views of cars at industries. This 224-page book features 100+ color railroad photos of the transition and classic eras from the Krambles-Peterson Archive covering the 1940s through the 1970s. Organized geographically, each large photo includes in-depth captions which go beyond just telling you what is in the photo. Instead, they put the images in context with the greater railroad scene as well as what was going on in the larger society. Don't miss this close-up view of freight railroading in North Americ

Classic Railroad Scenes: Railroads at Work from Kalmbach Media provides an intimate view of freight railroading including inside yards and a roundhouse, at rail-marine facilities and up-close views of cars at industries. This 224-page book features 100+ color railroad photos of the transition and classic eras from the Krambles-Peterson Archive covering the 1940s through the 1970s. Organized geographically, each large photo includes in-depth captions which go beyond just telling you what is in the photo. Instead, they put the images in context with the greater railroad scene as well as what was going on in the larger society. Don't miss this close-up view of freight railroading in North Americ

Softcover, 192 Pages

How Steam Locomotives Work from Kalmbach Publishing unlocks the secrets of steam locomotives in this comprehensive book covering how they work, including their design, evolution, and construction. Authored by noted rail publishing veteran Brian Solomon, you'll learn about how they were designed, how they work, what each of the components do, and how the engines operated. Well-known railway author Brian Solomon covers their strengths and weaknesses, how they evolved, and how and why diesel locomotives were able to supersede them. How Steam Locomotives Work is one of a selection of Kalmbach books about prototype railroads. 208 Seiten

352 Pages, Softcover

208 Pages

>200 Seiten

Softcover

Softcover

25 Jahrgänge 1987-2014 Classic Toy Trains auf DVD

15 Jahrgänge 2000-2014 Classic Toy Trains auf DVD Includes all 60 issues from 2000-2014 plus 16 special issues. Requires PC or Mac w/DVD-ROM Drive. The DVD-ROM will not play on tablets, DVD players, smartphones or other devices.

5 Jahrgänge 2015-2019 Classic Toy Trains auf DVD Includes all 60 issues from 2000-2014 plus 16 special issues. Requires PC or Mac w/DVD-ROM Drive. The DVD-ROM will not play on tablets, DVD players, smartphones or other devices.

10 Jahre Modelrailroader 2010-2019 (auf DVD für PC oder MAC)

The Model Railroad Planning 25 Year Archive DVD-ROM from Kalmbach includes access to all 25 issues of the essential guide for model railroad planning, construction, and operation in a single package. Inside you'll find a collection of the best and most useful articles for planning your dream layout, 294 detailed track plans, a comprehensive archive of essential tips and techniques, and expert advice from today's best modelers. Also included are articles about planning, track planning, operating a model railroad, construction and scenery. Each issue is easily searched, viewed and bookmarked, and the format allows you to zoom in on text and photos right on your laptop or computer. Model Railroad Planning 25 Year Archive discs will not play on stand-alone DVD players. For use in a computer DVD drive only. Computer requirements for the Model Railroad Planning 25 Year Archive DVD-ROM: PC: Microsoft Windows(R) XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10, a Pentium 4 or higher processor with 1GB RAM. Mac: OSX(R) 10.4.11 or higher running on a Power PC G5 or faster (Intel) processor All computers must have a DVD-ROM drive, 800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended) and Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) Reader 9 or later.

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Legendary Locomotives Postcards from Kalmbach features modern diesel locomotives with historic paint schemes, tribute designs, and other commemorative attire. Created exclusively for Trains magazine, this collectible set of 50 Legendary Locomotives 4 x 6" 10.2 x 15.2cm postcards features modern diesel locomotives donning vibrant paint schemes. Railroads dress their most modern diesel locomotives in standard uniforms but sometimes they splurge and go all out with historic paint schemes, tribute designs, and other commemorative attire. We look at some of the best of these, from heritage units to locomotives that salute veterans, law enforcement, and first responders and even breast cancer awareness and the Boy Scouts