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You can build detailed railroad models! Scott Lupia shares more than 30 years of custom model building experience in this collection of classic articles from the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman,...

You can build and paint structures and rolling stock with weathering and other details that really stand out! Combine them all in a realistic diorama, or apply them to your own model railroad. Author...

Stuck for structure building inspiration? Then this book is for you! A follow-up to Bob Walker’s Scratchbuilding for Model Railroaders, this book gives you 21 distinctive structure building ideas...

While the American Locomotive Company (Alco) ceased domestic production in 1969, many of their designs continue to enjoy productive careers to this day. These classic diesels have developed their own...

Northern Pacific Railway purchased its first diesel locomotives in 1938. Over the next 30 years the fleet continued to grow, culminating in more than 700 units from four different builders. This...

Northern Pacific Railway purchased its first diesel locomotives in 1938. Over the next 30 years the fleet continued to grow, culminating in more than 700 units from four different builders. This...

Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad was built through the Rocky Mountains, not around them. A tenacious rebel, Rio Grande survived for more than a century as an independent railroad in a land of...

This third volume covering the Denver & Rio Grande Western in the era of color photography examines the origins and ultimate demise of the D&RGW¹s Utah Division between Grand Junction, Colorado, and...

 The American Locomotive Company (Alco) had a long history of manufacturing steam and diesel locomotives in America, Canada, and around the globe through subsidiaries or licensees. Alco had...

The Pennsylvania Railroad Lines West series continues with Volume 3: Crestline to Chicago 1960-1999. Featuring the stunning color photography of Steve Hipes and David Oroszi, this hardcover book...

More than 190 color photos of trains, towers (interior and exterior), stations and more! Plus 7 full-color maps, train symbols, routings and a detailed history of this fascinating railroad located in...

More than 190 color photos of trains, towers (interior and exterior), stations and more! Plus 8 full-color maps, train symbols, routings and a detailed history of this fascinating railroad route from...

Features: Canadian National Caramat Sub by JASON BAXTER - This HO layout recreates 1990s main line railroading in Northwestern Ontario. Pullman-Standard 4650 Covered Hopper by JAMES KINKAID - An...

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Features: Photo Line: RGS 20 Returns to Durango SPECIAL— Restored Rio Grande Southern 20 made a historic return to Durango under its own power for the first time in more than 70 years. Wisconsin &...

40' PS-1 Boxcar. Partially made in the U.S.A.

40' PS-1 Boxcar. Partially made in the U.S.A.

40' PS-1 Boxcar. Partially made in the U.S.A.

IN THE CURRENT ISSUE Extra Extra! Read All About It!Part 6: Some Finishing Touchesby Dennis Murphy Build A Small Town For Your Railroadby Loren Perry N Scale Railroad DepotKalamazoo (MI)by...

Illinois Central: North of the Ohio River combines classic color photography from 50 photographers with well-researched text by Dave Oroszi and Kirk Reynolds. A terrific variety of images from the...