Model Railroader's Guide to Iron Ore Railroads
Author : Jeff Wilson
Publisher :
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 13,49 MB
Release : 2021-01-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781627008075
The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads
Author : Matt Coleman
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 23,49 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Logging
ISBN : 0890247021
Book Description
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.
The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2
Author : Jeff Wilson
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 31,3 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780890246580
Book Description
Jeff Wilson demonstrates how to model several rail-served industries with insights, photos, and guidelines. Includes an overview on coal customers, milk, paper, breweries, merchandise traffic, and iron ore.
Model Railroader's Guide to Steel Mills
Author : Bernard Kempinski
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,78 MB
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Iron-works
ISBN : 9780890247518
Book Description
Learn how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations through chapters on ore processing, steel mill railroads and railcars, track planning, and modeling tips.
The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels
Author : Jeff Wilson
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 11,45 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780890245965
Book Description
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.
Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway
Author : John Leopard
Publisher :
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 23,26 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9781610606257
Book Description
This illustrated look at the history the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railroad begins with a brief look back at its late-nineteenth-century origins in the Duluth & Iron Range and Duluth, Missabe & Northern railroads. The bulk of the book, however, covers the period from 1937-when those two roads merged under U.S. Steel-to today. Along the way, readers will learn about and witness the road's legendary early steam power, the evolution of its unique mining operations, its switch to diesel power in the 1950s, and its modern fleet and operations. About the AuthorJeff Lemke is the advertising director for RailModel Journal magazine. His photography has been featured TRAINS, Model Railroader, and RailModel Journal. He lives in Bloomingdale, Illinois.Hardcover - 8-1/4" x 10-5/8" - 160 pp - 125 color, 75 b/w
Railroads Across North America
Author : Claude Wiatrowski
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 46,68 MB
Release : 2007-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 161060136X
Book Description
From the first steam-powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century to the high-speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has been a great engine powering the nations growth and industry. This book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures, and all manner of memorabilia, this volume offers a fascinating look at the rail industrys beginnings and development, as well as its place in American history. From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the romance of rail travel, this is the full and fabulously colorful story of the industry that moved a nation--and stirs our imaginations to this day.
Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles
Author : Michael Emmerich
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Company
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,90 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780890241288
Book Description
Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes construction plans, prototype photos, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits. From Model Railroaderr magazine.
Santa Fe Railway
Author : Steve Glischinski
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9781616731670
Book Description
Build Big & Small Industries for Your Model Railroad
Author :
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing Co
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 41,89 MB
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1627006877
Book Description
Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad provides hands-on modeling tips and techniques, step-by-step photos, and how-to advice for adding a variety of industries to a layout. This book features 17 projects in all dating back to the steam era to present day - ranging from simple to complex and large to small. Beginners will learn how to build a kit and integrate it to a scene, while more experienced modelers will learn how to kitbash and scratchbuild a structure and add it to a complete industry. Written by top experts in the field, including Pelle Soeborg, Gerry Leone, and Tony Koester, this wide-ranging book features the following industries: Cement plant. Cold storage warehouse. Local oil dealer. Asphalt transfer terminal. Brewery complex. Propane bulk dealer. Old-time factory. And more! Build Big and Small Industries for Your Model Railroad is the ideal book for all modelers who are looking for ways to add industries to their layouts!
