Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders
By, Lou Sassi

This book covers simple techniques needed to make realistic scenery for a layout of any size or scale. Each chapter includes step-by-step color photos, illustrations, and diagrams that demonstrate the basic steps to adding prototypical scenery elements to a layout. It includes one-evening projects!

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 200 color photos

Basic Model Railroad Track Plans
By, Editors of Model Railroader Magazine

Straight from the pages of Model Railroader, these simple layout designs are ideal for beginners who are building their first layout. Features full-color plans for HO and N scale starter layouts, additional watercolor sketches, and general construction techniques.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 64 pages; 15 color photos; 60 illustrations

Part #: KAL-12237

Basic Model Railroad Benchwork
By, Jeff Wilson

Step-by-step instructions and an illustrated teaching method take the mystery out of constructing model railroad benchwork. Covers the materials and tools necessary and the rudimentary skills required to make sturdy benchwork for any size or scale layout.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 300 black and white photos; 25 illustrations

Part #: KAL-12241

Basic Painting & Weathering for Model Railroaders
By, Jeff Wilson

Presents step-by-step techniques to finish, paint, decal, and weather railroad models. Introduces the tools, products, and techniques, and guides hobbyists through several basic projects, from stripping paint to airbrushing. 250 step-by-step color photos help you get started quickly.

Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 250 color photos; 5 illustrations

Part #: KAL-12247

Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders
By, Jeff Wilson

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.

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 250 color photos

Basic Structure Modeling for Model Railroaders
By, Jeff Wilson

Learn the reasons for including structures on your layout, then select and build the your own! Photo-driven projects demonstrate the tools, materials, and techniques used when modeling plastic or wood structures. Offers techniques for realistic finishing, including painting, weathering, sign making, interior detailing, and more.

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 225 color photos; 12 illustrations;

Part #: KAL-12258

Basic Wiring for Model Railroaders, 2nd Edition
By, Rick Selby

Learn to wire your layout like a pro! These simple and clear instructions wiring projects like block wiring, turnout wiring, loop track wiring, and other principles essential to building a layout. Using an uncomplicated, photo-driven approach, Rick Selby teaches you the basics of DC layout wiring.

Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 225 color photos; 25 illustrations

Part #: KAL-12412

Basic Model Railroad Benchwork, 2nd Edition
By, Jeff Wilson

The title may say “basics,” but this book covers a full range of skills and materials. Beginners building a small table or shelf layout up to experienced modelers assembling the benchwork for a basement empire will find what they need in this comprehensive guide. New color photos and illustrations highlight liftout sections and swinging access gates.• Completely updated with additional pages and updated photos and illustrations• Drawings and photos illustrate open-grid, L-girder, and other types of benchwork • New information on using extruded foam board and steel stud benchwork

Softcover • 104 pages • 240 color photos • 8 1/4 × 10 3/4

Part #: KAL-12469