CN was known for its fleet of sleek FP9s that hauled passenger trains across the Dominion, but also featured is coverage of other covered wagons produced by GMD and EMD, as well as Canadian Locomot...
Stephen M. Timko
This first volume covers Canadian National's first-generation GM roadswitchers. GP7s and GP9s and Canada-only GMD-1s are featured in multiple paint schemes from delivery to retire...
Bram Bailey
Kicks off with the Canadian National's RSC-14 program where 38 RS-18 locomotives were modified with six-wheel trucks for operation on the light rail branch lines typical of those in th...
Kevin J. Holland
An introduction to the Alaska Railroad in all its scenic glory from the 1960s-80s. It combines a capsule history and tour of the line with profiles of the diesel locomotives and ro...
Rail-marine operations are a vital aspect of modern transportation, and this book explores this interesting topic. Inside you'll find a historical overview of the railroad-marine interface - the te...
Turbine Power from Kalmbach is a look at some of the most interesting locomotives ever built. Authored by Walter Simpson, this informative book covers steam and gas turbine locomotives and trains f...
Union Pacific Big Boys from Kalmbach covers the who, what, why, and when of UP's 25 popular 4-8-8-4 steam locomotives. This book gives the historical background on their early 1940s development, ex...
- Third Edition -
This updated encyclopedia of railroading presents history, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170+ North American railroads. A new, searchable index makes locating informati...
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...
Real Stories of the Rails from Kalmbach is a wonderful collection collection of firsthand stories told by former and current railroad employees. Personal accounts of this kind are popular among rai...
This book by Tony Koester will inspire you to add small- to medium-sized industries and traffic to your layout. Get ideas on how to creatively add space-saving structures - whether it's tucking a b...
Multideck Design for Model Railroads from Kalmbach features all-new content covering the many methods for designing and building a multideck layout along with all the tried-and-true tips Tony Koest...
The Modeler's Guide to the Right of Way from Kalmbach and Model Railroader Magazine takes you trackside for a deep dive into the equipment and practices that get railroads across the landscape. It ...
Model Realistic Freight Car Loads from Kalmbach gives many prototype examples of freight car loads from common to unique, and from small to large. Follow along with tons of pictures and drawings sh...
In Commodities by Freight Car from Kalmbach Publishing, noted Model Railroader author and editor Jeff Wilson discusses freight cars and the cargo they carry. As the production and consumption of co...
- Volume 2 -
Offers more tips for building bridges and trestles. New information and how-tos include modeling a highway underpass, creating a stone arch bridge and more. Learn how to use kits plus...
