The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels


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Build realistic bridges and tunnel portals, from simple culverts and wood beam bridges to majestic stone arches and steel viaducts. Discover how different types of bridges and trestles are used, with historic and contemporary prototype photos, and strategies for modeling, painting, and weathering scale models.




The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges & Trestles


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A new all-around guide to the various types of prototype bridges including wood trestles, stone and concrete arches, culverts, and more! Model railroaders will learn about bridges to plan their layouts, and use and install bridges in a realistic manner. Railroad enthusiasts will enjoy the history and hundreds of photographs to show examples of prototype bridges, along with drawings. Jeff Wilson's newest book covers: History of various bridge types. Explains what bridges are appropriate for various eras. Shows how different bridge types are used in varying situations.




The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads


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This highly illustrated book explains the business of logging railroads and provides examples of prototype operations. Photos of locomotives, equipment, and structures set the stage for modeling logging scenes and designing a logging layout.




Planning Scenery for Your Model Railroad


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Learn how to model natural land forms, crops, forests, and lakes. You'll be able to apply what you see in real life to your modeling and recreate these scenic elements. Produce impressive signature scenes for your model railroad.




Prototypes for Modelers


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Done in a Day


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More than a dozen easy weathering and detailing projects show you how to add realism to rolling stock and locomotives. Beginning modelers will appreciate the well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions.







The Cumulative Book Index


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A world list of books in the English language.




Popular Science


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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.




Popular Science


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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.