Trackside Scenes You Can Model


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Photos capture prototype railroad features including yards, bridges, service facilities, and tunnels. Included are modeling ideas, suggested kits, recommended materials, and more.




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.




Realistic Model Railroad Design


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Design a freelanced or prototype-based model railroad by selecting a time period, modeling geography, creating a roster, using graphics, and following paint schemes.




How to Build Armor Dioramas


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DCC Projects & Applications


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"Wiring & electronics"--Cover, volume 4.




The Railroad Photography of Donald W. Furler


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The Railroad Photography of Donald W. Furler showcases the black-and-white imagery of a master of the craft. Furler (1917-1994) grew up in New Jersey and helped pioneer the "action shot" to show trains at speed. He faithfully and dramatically documented the final decade of steam operations in the northeastern United States with technically-superior and often creative images portraying the trains in their environments. While his work appeared frequently in early issues of Trains magazine in the 1940s and 1950s, it has rarely been seen since. As someone who helped write the rules for railroad action photography, an examination of Furler's photography is long overdue.




N Scale Model Railroading


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Learn what makes N scale unique in everything from benchwork to realistic scenery. Colorful photos and illustrations guide beginners as well as more experienced modelers who are making the transition from a different scale.




New Scenery Tips and Techniques


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Compiled from Model Railroader, this book includes intriguing ideas from a variety of experts on creating realistic ground cover, trees, bushes, rocks, water, and other scenery details. Full of outstanding photos, diagrams, and instructions and is ideal for beginning model railroaders.




Modeling the '50s


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Re-create the fantastic '50s in your model railroad setup! This book, compiled from articles published in Modern Railroader magazine, provides historical information and photos covering steam and diesel locomotives, passenger equipment, freight cars, and trackside details.




Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad


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Written by Model Railroader’s DCC Corner columnist, Larry Puckett, this all-new book focuses on wiring various accessories and devices on your model railroad in contrast to wiring related to train control. Sixteen projects are featured, including: Lighting structure interiors, signs, and scenes. Installing working crossing gates and flashers. Adding interlocking signals and wiring. Controlling turntables and building control panels. And much more! Whether you're a beginner or experienced modeler, Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad will be your go-to source for bringing your layout structures and accessories to life.