Model Trains Books

How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery

Featuring today's newest products and equipment, this guide will attract modelers with contemporary images.

N Scale Model Railroad That Grows

The Great N-pire Railroad, a Miniature Model Railroad You Can Build WELCOME to the enjoyable hobby of N scale model railroading. The object of this book is ...

Realistic Model Railroad Design

Using photos, illustrations, and a straightforward style, notable Model Railroader author Tony Koester shows you how to make creative, plausible choices for the ...

101 Projects for Your Model Railroad

Studio photographs complement the text, and although the focus is on information specific to HO scale, each project includes a list of scales to which it is ...

Basic Model Railroad Track Plans

Straight from the pages of Model Railroader, these simple layout designs are ideal for beginners who are building their first layout.

Realistic model railroad operation

Make your railroad more true-to-life -- and interesting -- by adopting realistic operation principles.

Track planning for realistic operation

This must-have book also covers aspects of prototype freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading.

Trackwork and Lineside Detail for Your Model Railroad

In this book, you'll find tips, techniques, and ideas for working with track and the details immediately alongside it.

The big book of model railroad track plans

For the model train hobbyist, this incredibly detailed book features 81 model track plan options.

Easy Model Railroad Wiring

Everything you need to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide.

Scenery for your model railroad

Create a more realistic scene behind and around your model railroad! This book shows you how, from ground cover and rockwork, to trees, water, and more.

Basic Model Railroad Benchwork

Step-by-step instructions and an illustrated teaching method take the mystery out of constructing model railroad benchwork.

How to Wire Your Model Railroad

And, what's more, there are many different things you can specialize in with your model railroad. Mechanics, design, art, collecting, display, handicraft, ...

Model Railroad Handbook

Essential Model Railroad Scenery Techniques

Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles

Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism.

Building a Model Railroad Step by Step

Model railroad electronics

The gilded age

CHAPTER XVI MODEL RAILROAD ENGINEER. SURVEY TO STONE'S LANDING ... their business with the state and railroad officials and with the lesser contractors, ...

How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork

Demonstrates how to plan and build the basic framework to support layouts of any size, shape, or gauge.