OPERATION HANDBOOK for Model Railroads: loaded w/charts, diagrams, 200 photos

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Operation Handbook for Model Railroads by Paul Mallery Thisis a Brand NEW BOOK – Not a Used Book! Bookis sealed in shrinkwrap and mailed in a top-quality, durable container for protection from damage. Master model railroader Paul Mallery's handbook on operating any size and kind of model railroad. Book is loaded with explanatory charts, diagrams, & photographs.This book provides information on methods and procedures of prototype railroads for transporting freight and passengers and on means successfully used to duplicate prototype activities on a model railroad.This is a true handbook, a reference book rather than an entertaining book designed to read cover to cover.To maximize information presented, extensive use is made of cross references. Cross references are by page number. Tabs have been added for each chapter and a quick reference table of contents provided showing tabbed subjects: Contents Include the Tabbed Subjects: Introduction, Factors and TerminologyConceptOperating PositionsTimetablesRights of TrainsBlocks, Signals, and InterlockingsWaybillsCommunicationsPassenger OperationsFreight OperationsLocomotive ServiceMaintenance of WayAuxiliary Railways (Operated separately from the main railroad such as a narrow gauge line)Physical FactorsGlossary Softbound, 5.25”x8.25” 200 pages, b&w photographs and plans, glossary, index. read more