{"product_id":"guide-to-modeling-branch-lines-softcover-128-pages","title":"Guide to Modeling Branch Lines -- Softcover, 128 Pages","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGuide to Modeling Branch Lines\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eFirecrown\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003eModel Railroader Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, Tony Koester provides invaluable insights into modeling branch lines that feature heavy equipment and modern locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003eInspirational Prototype Branches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eDiscover prototype branches ranging from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eWebs of Appalachian coal lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eAgriculture-based Midwestern branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eLines serving heavy industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003eWhether you're working on a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact shelf layout\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003esprawling basement empire\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book will help you \u003cstrong\u003ecapture the essence\u003c\/strong\u003e of these hardworking lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 typography-heading-sm\"\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eLearn how branch lines are operated and how they fit into the operational schemes of their parent railroads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eExplore examples of \u003cstrong\u003esteam-era through modern branch lines\u003c\/strong\u003e across the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eSee several model railroads built to follow specific prototype branch lines as they existed in narrow time periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-1\"\u003eFollow how an experienced modeler developed a branch line layout from concept to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 typography-body-sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftcover, 128 pages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalmbach - Firecrown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409380041017,"sku":"KAL12855","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/8781\/9833\/files\/KAL12855.jpg?v=1781375451","url":"https:\/\/hiawathahobbies.com\/products\/guide-to-modeling-branch-lines-softcover-128-pages","provider":"Hiawatha Hobbies LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}