Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Kalmbach publishes a full line of model railway prototype and modelling books, along with modelling magazines including Model Railroader, Trains, and Classic Toy Trains. We have listed in the Store most of the titles published up to a few years ago. We are no longer stocking the line but do have a number of out-of-print books still in stock.
Scales
All Scales, HO, N
Canadian Express Line Prices
Our prices are discounted approximately 17.5% from the MSRP.
(We review the CAN/USD exchange rate on a monthly basis and update Store prices as appropriate).
Delivery Information
Most books are continuously available. We suggest using Walthers online store for a guide to availability.
Backordered items normally take 1-2 weeks to obtain.
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Book "Livestock & Meatpacking"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$22.25Softcover book. Delve into the history of the meat packing industry and trace the role of railways in hauling livestock and meat products. Livestock traffic, stockyard operations, dedicated meat train operations, regulations, and scheduling are just a...- SKU:
- 400-12473
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- Available. Current stock: 0
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- All Scales
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Book "Mid-Size Track Plans for Realistic Layouts"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$24.50Softcover book. See the "Manufacturer" page for general delivery and pricing information.- SKU:
- 400-12424
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Book "Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles, Volume 2"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$19.95Softcover book. This second volume of articles from Model Railroader offers modelers more tips for building bridges and trestles on their layouts. New information and how-tos include modeling a highway underpass, building a viaduct, creating a stone arch...- SKU:
- 400-12474
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Book "Modeling the Transition Era"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$24.50Softcover book. In his all-new book, Modeling the Transition Era, expert modeler Tony Koester takes an in-depth look at the time period (and most popular modeling era) when railroads were changing from steam locomotives to diesel during the 1940s and...- SKU:
- 400-12663
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- All Scales
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Book "N Scale Railroading - Getting started in the hobby"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$22.25Softcover book. There have been numerous advances in N scale railroading since the first edition of this book, and the author addresses them all, from track to train control. He takes beginners through step-by-step chapters that show them how to build...- SKU:
- 400-12428
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- Available. Current stock: 0
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- N
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Book "Piggyback & Container Traffic"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$24.50Softcover book. In this book, modeling expert Jeff Wilson provides a comprehensive guide to railway intermodal equipment and operations, tracing the development of piggyback (trailer-on-flatcar) and container traffic from the steam era to today. You will...- SKU:
- 400-12804
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Book "Produce Traffic & Trains"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$24.50Softcover book. From the late 1800s to the 1960s, the railway industry faced a unique challenge: What was the best way to ship fresh produce across the U.S. to prevent spoiling? This book looks at the development of refrigerator cars and how their...- SKU:
- 400-12500
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Book "Railroading & The Automobile Industry"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$24.50Softcover book. From the late 1800s to the 1960s, the railway industry faced a unique challenge: What was the best way to ship fresh produce across the U.S. to prevent spoiling? This book looks at the development of refrigerator cars and how their...- SKU:
- 400-12503
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Book "Starter Track Plans for Model Railroaders"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$18.75Softcover book See the "Manufacturer" page for general delivery and pricing information.- SKU:
- 400-12466
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Book "Structure Projects for Your Model Railroad"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$22.25Softcover book. Realistic structures are an essential component of any successful model railroad layout, so hobbyists will appreciate this collection that guides them step by step through various structure modeling processes. They’ll learn to...- SKU:
- 400-12478
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Book "The Compendium of American Railroad Radio Frequencies, 13th edition"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
MSRP: $18.02$12.50Softcover book.- SKU:
- 400-1064
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- Sold out after current stock is depleted.
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- All Scales
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Book "The DCC Guide"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
MSRP: $21.40$17.95Softcover book.- SKU:
- 400-12417
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- Sold out after current stock is depleted.
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Book "The DCC Guide, 2nd edition"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$22.25Softcover book. This comprehensive guide helps modelers get the most out of DCC with diagrams and photos showing how DCC works, from wiring to installing decoders in locomotives. This book presents an overview of the product lines available and helps...- SKU:
- 400-12488
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Book "The Historical Guide to North American Railroads: 3rd edition"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$26.95Softcover book; 320 pages; 188 colour photos. This updated encyclopaedia of railroading presents history, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170+ North American railroads. A new, searchable index makes locating information easy and fast. Learn about...- SKU:
- 400-1117
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Book "The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
MSRP: $21.40$17.95Softcover book.- SKU:
- 400-12437
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- Sold out after current stock is depleted.
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Book "The Model Railroader's Guide to Steel Mills"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$24.50Softcover book.- SKU:
- 400-12435
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Book "Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$24.50Softcover book. Written by Model Railroader’s DCC Corner columnist, Larry Puckett, this all-new book focuses on wiring various accessories and devices on your model railway in contrast to wiring related to train control. Sixteen projects are...- SKU:
- 400-12809
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Book "Wiring Your Model Railroad"
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
$24.50Softcover book. If modelers could own one book about wiring, this would be the best choice. In "Wiring Your Model Railroad", Larry Puckett provides a helpful overview of all things wiring, including traditional wiring and DCC. This is the first...- SKU:
- 400-12491
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- All Scales
$24.50