Kalmbach 12821 Three Model Railroad Project Layouts

This book brings together three of Model Railroader’s popular annual project layouts in one volume: The Beer Line. Red Oak and Bay Junction.

Covered subjects include:

• Projects: N Scale Red Oak. the Beer Line. and Bay Junction.
• Prototype and historical information.
• Construction techniques: Benchwork. wiring. scenery. structures. and more.
• A variety of layout types using different construction methods to build model railroads in popular scales. N and HO.

Content:

• Author: From Model Railroader Magazine
• Size: 8.25 x 10.75
• Pages: 112
• Color photos: 200

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Section One. Red Oak

• Introduction
• Benchwork. terrain. and track
• Terrain and scenery
• Scenery. structures. and rolling stock

Section Two. The Beer Line

• Introduction
• Benchwork
• Roadbed. track. wiring and DCC
• Ballast. streets. rivers and bridges
• Signature structures for the Beer Line
• Scratchbuild a lumberyard
• How to model a big industry
• Making a multimedia highway overpass
• Build a cement plant

Section Three. Bay Junction

• Introduction
• Model a grain elevator and fertilizer plant
• Kitbash industries against a backdrop
• A commuter station and downtown scene
• Final details and operations