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

Take a ride through Amtrak’s remarkable transformation in Amtrak’s History Through Its Equipment by acclaimed author and rail historian Brian Solomon. This compelling book traces the evolution of the company’s rolling stock, from its humble beginnings with worn-out “Heritage Fleet” passenger cars and aging diesel locomotives, to the cutting-edge Acela trains and next-generation Siemens equipment now redefining American rail travel. Packed with full-color photographs and in-depth insights, this book is a must-have for railfans, modelers, and anyone passionate about trains. Follow Amtrak’s story through the challenges of the 1970s, the stabilizing power of the F40PH and GE Genesis era, and the sleek, sustainable future represented by the ALC42 and Venture fleets. Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or new to the world of trains, this book delivers a rich, fascinating history of Amtrak. Pages: 224

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Roundhouses, Turntables and Shops from Firecrown gives modelers and railfans an insight to railroad icons of a bygone era. To the men who worked them, steam locomotives were living, breathing machines - each with its own personality, quirks, and demands. And like any living thing, they needed a home. In Roundhouses, Turntables, and Shops, you'll get a guided tour through the labor-intensive world of the steam-era locomotive terminal: the roundhouse, the turntable, the coaling tower, the water station, and the shop. Beautiful period photographs and detailed text show how the myriad workers at these facilities came together to keep locomotives rolling, revealing a level of care and craft the railroad industry will never see again. Roundhouses, Turntables and Shops is one of many Firecrown railroading books. 208 pages.

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.

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