New for 2008 

1/8 scale drawings for Live Steam/ Diesel Model Makers

Over 35 highly detailed "blue prints" to build rail cars, track side buildings, switch stands and much more.  Available on CD disk only. 

  New    $49.99

  BACK IN PRINT 

A Real Classic Locomotive

Building the Climax
Do you dream about building your own working steam locomotive? Here's an exciting locomotive to build & operate.
by Kozo Hiraoka.

regular price $50.00   Special  $48.00

  RELEASED IN 2007 

NOW our Top Selling Book

Building the New Shay

The 1920s geared locomotive.
Step by step "How To" build a 1920s prototype locomotive engineered in 3/4" scale with instructions for scaling up to 1-1/2" scale. This is the fifth in a fabulous series.
Order this Brand New Book TODAY!

regular price $50.00   Special  $48.00

Design, Install and Maintain your Large Scale Track

Civil Engineering for Outdoor Railroads vol. 1

The hobbyists, amusement park & tourist railroad managers guide.  Learn super elevation, vertical curves, drainage and maintenance of 3.5-42" ga. railroads. Plus 2 chapters on "Surveying Basics".

regular price $25.49   Special  $23.00
 

Great First Project

The Pennsylvania A3 Switcher
How can a beginner build a steam locomotive?  Kozo will show you how.  His simple step by step approach is great for the beginning or amateur machinist.  The Penn Switcher is a simple "Rod" engine, perfect as a first locomotive.
by Kozo Hiraoka.

regular price $50.00   Special  $48.00

Most Popular Book on the subject  

So You Want to Build a Live Steam Locomotive?
The "Must Have" for all live steam railroaders. Thinking about steam locomotives or building from scratch or a kit?  You will find yourself referring to this book at every turn.
by Joseph F. Nelson.

regular price $42.00   Special  $39.00
 

Everyone Loves the Shay

Building the Shay  
Shays can out pull most all locos, even on rough track. The shay is a real favorite. by Kozo Hiraoka.

regular price $50.00   Special  $48.00  

The Workhorse of Logging and Mining

Building the Heisler  
For a geared locomotive, this design is basic enough for the beginning machinist.. by Kozo Hiraoka.

regular price $50.00   Special  $48.00

A "Must-Have" in the Machine Shop

Machine Shop Essentials: Questions & Answers
Do you wish you had an expert guide you with your live steam locomotive project?  Learn the ins and outs of lathes, milling machines & lots more. Don't power up your lathe or mill without this reference guide.
by Frank M. Marlow, PE.

$44.95

Give the gift of steam

S&H Shipping and Handling

Standard Domestic Shipping and Handling Standard (default) charges for shipping books to locations in the US are as follows:

• $6.00 for one book

• $8.00 for two books

• $10 for three

• $12 for four or more books.

Shipping will be by USPS media mail (4-7 days, longer during heavy mail periods). 

Rush Domestic Shipping and Handling Rush shipping will be by USPS Priority Mail. Normal delivery time is 3-5 days.  Cost is $9.50 per book. A tracking number will be provided.    

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