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From the track itself, through the roadbed, and out into the weeds at the edge of the right of way, Jeff Wilson shares the details that keep railroads running, and how to incorporate them into your...

Model Realistic Freight Car Loads will guide you in making your models more realistic by following prototype practice in securing loads and operating them. Included are a lot of photos of real...

Guide to Electro-Motive E and F Units showcases how streamlined locomotives revolutionized the railroading industry during the steam-to-diesel transition era from 1935 to 1960. Written by...

Fourth in a series, Industries Along the Tracks 4 features specific industries that were served by rail. Modeling tips and track plans are included to help modelers incorporate the featured...

Have an extra spare room in your house? Downsizing your layout? Building The Right-Sized Layout is the perfect book to help with planning a room-sized layout for your home. This new book...

500 Piece puzzle showcasing toy trains. Kalmbach America's Colorful Toy Trains

A book about cabooses Kalmbach Guide to North American Cabooses

Applying Lessons From the Prototype from Kalmbach is perfect for modelers looking to design and build a new layout, or those who just want to take their existing layout to the next level by...

Model Railroader's Guide to Iron Ore Railroads from Kalmbach is an exploration of the iron ore industry and the role played by rail. Noted author Jeff Wilson details the history and evolution of the...

Build Your First Layout from Kalmbach is perfect for anyone getting started in model railroading or looking to build a simple, compact layout. This informative book features the small, easy to build...

In Realistic Layouts: Use the Art of Illusion to Model Like a Pro from Kalmbach Publishing, you'll learn how to blend various elements so they all work together to create a feeling that your models...

How much aisle space is needed? How deep can benchwork be? What's a good minimum radius for curves? How do I best use yards and staging tracks? How to Design a Model Railroad by Lance Mindheim will...