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	Atlas 11 HO Layouts for Every Space Book This book is for level 2-Intermediate railroaders. Includes layouts HO-13 through HO-23. Contains 11 challenging layouts designed for unique spaces. Includes fool-proof tips, shortcuts and guidelines to create unusual layouts for limited space. Plans can be built with Atlas Code 83 or Code 100 track.	$7.29 Was $8.95 Save 18% While quantities last

	Atlas 13 7 Step by Step Railroads Book This 52 page, black and white book includes large clear diagrams of seven interesting layouts with clear layout planning and instruction guides.	$7.29 Was $8.95 Save 18% While quantities last

	Atlas 14 Kingsize HO Plan Book This book is for intermediate and advanced skill levels. Contains layouts HO-31-HO-36. 68 pages. Four track plans in the #14 book fold out to become 11 x 17. This format makes all layouts easy to see and follow.	$11.39 Was $13.95 Save 18% While quantities last

	Atlas 15 10 True Track HO Blueprints Book This book introduces you to the wonderful world of model railroading and Atlas HO True-Track. It features blueprints for 10 basic layouts plus 2 variations.	$3.99 Was $4.95 Save 19% While quantities last

	Atlas 2 Track Brochure This is an Atlas track brochure.	$2.69 Was $2.75 Save 2% While quantities last

	Atlas 4 Fantastic Layouts Booklet Whether you're contemplating your first layout or your 21st, you've got everything here you need to make the right decision. This booklet was designed to make it easy for you to choose your fantastic layout!	$1.59 Was $1.95 Save 18% While quantities last

	Atlas 9 HO Beginner's Guide This book is for level 1 - Beginner railroaders. Contains layouts HO-1 through HO-12. Entry level instruction book offers 12 layout plans, large clear diagrams, benchwork information, and track laying instructions and tips. Plans can be built with Atlas Code 83 or Code 100 track. Now includes Atlas Master DCC wiring instructions.	$6.49 Was $7.95 Save 18% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12121 HO Railroad Start to Finish Provides the construction steps for building a walkaround 4 x 8 layout. Photos, diagrams, and helpful instructions show how to construct benchwork and scenery, lay track, build detailed structures, weather freight cars, and more. Author: Jim Kelly Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 100 color photos; 55 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890241554	$15.09 Was $17.95 Save 15% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12136 How to Build Dioramas 2nd Ed. Learn everything you need to know about making your dioramas look real! This fantastic revised edition will show you how with new prjects, new photos, and expert tips. Includes painting, weathering, and detailing tips for figuires, aircraft, vehicles, and more! Author: Sheperd Paine Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 144 pages; 290 color photos; 41 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890241950	$21.99 Was $24.95 Save 11% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12197 Basic Model Railroading From the basics of tracklaying, wiring, and maintaining locomotives to the finer points of scenery building, painting, weathering, and detailing models, every aspect of modeling is presented in this up-to-date reference. Packed with simple tips and techniques and instructions for building a basic 4 x 8-foot HO scale layout with scenery. Author: From Model Railroader Saddle-stitched softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 5 black and white photos; 150 color photos; ISBN: 9780890243343	$15.09 Was $17.95 Save 15% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12207 Easy Model Railroad Wiring 2nd Ed. Everything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations, and detailed schematics. Author: Andy Sperandeo Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 128 pages; 80 black and white photos; 160 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890243497	$18.69 Was $21.95 Save 14% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12210 Maintaining and Repairing Model Trains Modelers can save money on shop repairs and avoid frustrations by mastering some fundamental repair skills. With step-by-step instructions, photos, and illustrations, this book covers the basic techniques needed to maintain and repair DC-powered model locomotives, rolling stock, and layouts. Author: Jim Volhard Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 150 black and white photos; 30 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890243244	$15.09 Was $17.95 Save 15% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12216 How To Build Model RR Scenery - 3rd Ed. One of model railroading's best-known scenery modelers offers new techniques for adding realism to a layout of any size or scale. Featuring today's newest products and equipment, this third edition of one of Kalmbach's top-sellers will attract modelers with contemporary images of diesel locomotives and urban settings, plus updates to Dave's trademark scenery “recipes.” Hundreds of photographs bring the techniques to life and make it easy for modelers to get started quickly. This book includes new chapters on Western scenery and desert modeling, and city scenery and urban settings. It is ideal for beginning, intermediate, and advanced modelers planning a layout. Author: Dave Frary Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 144 pages; 150 black and white photos; 300 color photos; 20 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890244708	$20.89 Was $24.95 Save 16% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12228 Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals Offers hobbyists a guide to modeling locomotive service, repair, and storage terminals. Also includes tips and techniques for modeling trackage, structures, and other terminal details appropriate for the steam or diesel era. Author: Marty McGuirk Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 50 black and white photos; 125 color photos; ISBN: 9780890244142	$15.49 Was $18.95 Save 18% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12231 Realistic Model Railroad Operation Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 50 black and white photos; 125 color photos; ISBN: 9780890244142	$16.69 Was $19.95 Save 16% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12234 Trackside Scenes You Can Model Historic color and black-and-white photographs capture intriguing prototype railroad settings from all over the U.S. The author details how you can realistically model each prototype scene on your own layout. Each chapter features a description of the scene including trackage, structures, and operating environment, and a suggested track plan. Author: Jim Kelly Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 20 black and white photos; 80 color photos; 25 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890244234	$16.09 Was $18.95 Save 15% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12235 Trackside & Lineside Details This is a good introduction to the basics of tracklaying and lineside detailing. This book includes lots of great tips, techniques, and ideas for working with track and the details immediately alongside it. It is a soft cover book with 96 pages, 150 color photographs, 50 illustrations.	$16.99 Was $19.95 Save 14% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12248 Guide to Freight Yards HO and N scale illustrations and prototype and layout photos introduce modelers to the principles of designing, constructing and operating a realistic freight yard. Covers the operations of a prototype freight yard, including receiving, classifying, cleaning, and more; outlines the basic structures; and offers techniques for modeling a freight yard on a layout of any size or era. This book is perfect for intermediate and skilled beginning modelers. It is written by Andy Sperandeo, executive editor of Model Railroader Magazine and author of the popular Kalmbach's Easy Model Railroad Wiring. Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 50 black and white photos; 130 color photos; 20 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890245767	$16.09 Was $18.95 Save 15% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12249 How To Build Detailed Railroad Scenes This practical, photo-driven guide covers the principles and techniques of designing and constructing detailed, realistic model railroad scenes. The various projects include structure, scenery, and detailing techniques for both urban and rural settings. It's the essential information modelers need to make a good layout look great! Author: Lou Sassi Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 225 color photos; 20 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890245774	$18.69 Was $21.95 Save 14% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12251 Basics Of Scale Modeling A step-by-step introduction to scale modeling basics. Beginning scale modelers are full of questions: What kinds of models are there? What kinds of tools do I need? What glue works best? How do I put a model together? How are the decals applied? Finally, Kalmbach offers answers to all these beginner questions and more. Author: From FineScale Modeler Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 230 color photos; 10 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890243923	$14.39 Was $16.95 Save 15% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12254 Basic Trackwork for Model Railroads Using a step-by-step photographic approach, this book offers proven, easy-to-follow techniques for installing of sturdy trackwork, including fitting the roadbed, laying sectional or flexible track, and finishing the track with lineside details. Also covers installing turnouts, cleaning and maintaining trackwork, and other special techniques suitable for a layout of any size or scale. Author: Jeff Wilson Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 250 color photos; ISBN: 9780890244371	$16.69 Was $19.95 Save 16% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12256 Industries Along Tracks Provides model railroaders with an overview of North American mining, refining, and agricultural operations served by the railroads, and the specific techniques used to model them on a realistic layout of any scale. Jeff Wilson's clear, concise style makes these complex industries easy to understand and model. Numerous photos and illustrations show key structures, the sequence of operations, and the details modelers can incorporate to accurately represent the industries. • Perfect for intermediate and skilled beginning model railroaders, and those interested in prototype railroading • Written by Jeff Wilson, former associate editor of Model Railroader Magazine and author of numerous Kalmbach publications, including The Model Railroader's Guide to Intermodal Equipment and Operations, Basic Model Railroad Benchwork, and Basic Painting and Weathering for Model Railroaders. Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 30 black and white photos; 150 color photos; 30 illustrations; ISBN: 97808902458	$17.39 Was $19.95 Save 12% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12257 Painting & Finishing Get great paint jobs and add lifelike details to your models! Perfect for the beginning plastic modeler who wants to learn more advanced techniques, this photo-driven guide includes an introduction to airbrushing and sections on brush painting, dry-brushing, applying washes, and pastel chalk weathering. From FineScale Modeler magazine. Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 200 color photos; 10 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890243916	$14.99 Was $16.95 Save 11% While quantities last

	Kalmbach 12259 Easy Scale Modeling Booklet The ideal introduction to scale modeling. Simple tips and techniques, detailed photos, and easy-to-follow diagrams get new scale modelers started on the right track. The editors and writers of FineScale Modeler offer basic information on assembling, painting, finishing, and displaying car, plane, and ship modelers. Author: From FineScale Modeler Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 16 pages; 64 color photos; ISBN: 9780890245835	$7.29 Was $7.95 Save 8% While quantities last

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