Combine two great hobbies—gardening and model railroading. Model railroaders with green thumbs will learn the basics of garden railroading with this booklet offering tips on choosing plants to arrangi
Sheperd Paine, a giant in the modeling community, passed away in 2015. At the time, he was completing work on this book. He did not plan to include any of his own work in the Armor Modelers Guide, but
Historical overview of railroad-marine operations. Chapters include prototype information on various terminals, railroad ferries, ship building, and modeling water and wharves with build able track pl
Get detailed descriptions of each Lionel collectible including history, common variations and buying advice. Full color photos highlight additional features for a complete product overview
Package, mail, and express traffic were a major revenue source for almost every railroad, large or small, from the early 1900s through the 1960s. The operations are fascinating, with networks of dedic
Features practical advice on operating Lionel’s new Legacy command control system and updated information for running MTH’s DCS system as well as Lionel’s earlier TrainMaster system. This book serves
From the 1890s through the 1960s, all types of fruits and vegetables were transported by rail to markets across the U.S. In his all-new book, Produce Traffic & Trains, Jeff Wilson covers all aspec
Tourist Trains Guidebook, Seventh Edition describes 500 of the most popular train attractions, museums, and railroad vacation destinations in the U.S. and Canada. A unique travel guide that appeals to
The late steam and steam-to-diesel transition era remain very popular with model railroaders. This book offers modelers a single reference guide for upgrading, detailing, modifying, and maintaining th
The well-researched book features a wealth of information and prototype photos that appeal to both model railroaders and train enthusiasts.The evolution of the railroad equipment used, including auto
Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad focuses on wiring various accessories and devices on a model railroad. The all-new book includes 16 projects for beginner through advanced modelers, including:
Features projects on how to model popular science fiction subjects from Anime to zombies. Projects include figures and spacecraft from popular film, TV, and comics.