This book provides a reference for modelers to the workings of steel mills and the railroads that serve them. From raw-materials-in to steel-products-out, The Model Railroader’s Guide to Modeling Steel Mills explains the industrial process and the massive complex built around steel production. The model railroader using this book will better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations. Chapters are included for steelmaking, steel mill railroads, steel mill track planning, and modeling tips. Kalmbach Publishing has an 8 page preview on their website at http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-22106725251441/12435spread.pdf.

Here are some readers' comments:

"The best illustrated model railroad book I have ever seen." Doug Gurin, founder Layout Design SIG

"I don’t know enough superlatives to compliment you adequately about “The Model Railroader’s Guide to Steel Mills”. What a great book for those of us who want to model steel mill operations for their railroad! I’d describe my reactions as inspired, enthused, and grateful for the information. " William Wallace

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Mid-Sized Track Plans for Realistic Layouts

by Bernard Kempinski

Features 26 innovative model railroad track plans in Z, N, HO, O, and G Scales that fit spaces from 8'x10' to a 20'x20' G Scale garage layout. Based on such interesting prototype lines as Western Maryland – Thomas Subdivision, White Pass & Yukon, Norfolk Southern's Shirley Industrial Park, Chesapeake & Ohio's Chicago Divison, Denver & Rio Grande Western's Craig Branch, Erie/LTV Mining Railroad, Utah Railway, USMRR City Point Line, Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington and New York City's Bush Terminal.

Each chapter presents a different prototype, provides a historical background, with operational information and includes track plans in multilple scales. The text is accompanied by numerous photos, maps and diagrams.

Read what reviewers have had to say:

"The more I read through your new book, the more impressed I am. Very nice work, sir." Tony Koester, Editor Model Railroad Planning

"Nice work - congratulations! There's a definite need for guidance in the midsize layout design arena and you have provided some great inspiration, especially with the Thomas, Craig, Soldier Summit, and Peru venues. The more I read through your book, the more I'm impressed with your research & ops notes - we need more of this in the hobby press." Ron Burkhardt

"I just picked up Mid-Size Plans for Realistic Layouts. If anyone is remotely interested in constructing a model railroad of City Point, this is the book for you. Bernie includes not 1 but 3 possible plans; one is 0 gauge. He adds several period photos and illustrations I have never seen as well as 3 maps of the entire area, one very detailed of the wharf area. His text covers some City Point history, operations and facilities, rationale for modeling a CW layout and ideas for both HO and 0 gauge. This is valuable just as a reference in building any CW railroad; you'll get ideas on how to consider and create design elements for operations of any line you may choose to model." Thom Radice

" A must have and a Great liitle reference guide for anyone who is considering building the City Point area. Mine just came today. Excellent work as usual Bernie." Brian Kammerer, Producer, The Other Great Locomotive Chase

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This is a sample trackplan from the book. It's the upper level of a "mushroom" sytle layout.

Mid-Sized Track Plans for Realistic Layouts

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