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Building Scenery with Paul Scoles. Not sure where to start? Paul Scoles takes you through the simple steps to create beauti- ful scenery and terrains for your model rail- roads and dioramas. Breaking down the process, you'll quickly learn how to work with various materials to create the look you’re after for any era, scale, and locale. Softbound. (031-7) $19.95


Carstens Practical Guide to DCC by Larry Puckett. Has the DCC revolution left you behind? This book bridges the gap between the “gee-whiz” technology, and the simplistic starter installations with practical, useful tips and knowledge gained by people who have used DCC since its inception. Softbound. (012-6) $24.95


Model Railroad Structures From A to Z by Wayne and Mary Cay Wesolowski. This is the book to show you how to create all kinds of unique original models from wood, paperboard, plastic, plaster, and other inexpensive easy to find materials using easy expert techniques. Softbound. (014-3) $19.95


The Railroad that Came Out at Night by Frank Kyper. Author and photographer Frank Kyper recounts stories of Boston area railroading between 1957 and 1977, with an update from 1990. Boston & Maine, Union Freight, South Station, the Great Chelsea Fire, and more. Softbound. (00065) $12.95


Connecticut Company’s Streetcars by Frederick A. Kramer with Ed Wadhams. Profusely illustrated, this book covers every division of the Connecticut Compa- ny, the trolley empire controlled by the New Haven Railroad. Peaked in the 1920s, the system slowly converted to buses until the last cars ran in 1948. 96 pages, softbound. (00082) $21.95


Bridge & Trestle Handbook, 4th Edition By Paul Mallery. Not only are bidges part of the scenery, but they also serve a pur- pose. An excellent resource for all model railroaders looking to build interesting and accurate models, from simple culverts to lofty viaducts. Softbound. (00099) $22.95


Slim Gauge Cars, Second Edition Edited by Chris Lane. Completely revised and updated, this book contains thorough- ly researched photos and plans for more than 70 different pieces of narrow gauge equipment. Freight cars, work cars, ca- booses, passenger cars and more. Perfect for historians and model builders alike. Softbound. (021-8) $19.95


The V&O Story by W. Allen McClelland. The Virginian & Ohio was a landmark in model railroad design that stood the test of time for more than 30 years. From the pages of RMC, veteran model railroader Allen McClelland describes all aspects of his freelanced railroad’s concept, con- struction, scenery, equipment and opera- tion. LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE. Softbound. (00047) $19.95


Operation Handbook for Model Railroads By Paul Mallery. Operate your model rail- road just like the real thing! This book ex- plains the concepts of operation, from timetables and train orders, to dispatching multiple trains over the same track. Easy to learn and master! Softbound. (00074) $12.95


Railfan for Life: The Photography of Harold Carstens. Take a colorful journey through the mid-century railfan world with our late publisher Hal Carstens. From coast-to-coast (and brief visits to Europe), Hal was trackside for more than 60 years of railroading history. Get inspired as you flip through the pages. 120 pages, soft- bound. (023-2) $19.95


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