| Description |
111 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
Model railroader layout design & planning series |
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Model railroader books.
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| Summary |
Learn the what, why, when, and where of modeling the railroad right of way. The track and surrounding details are some of the most important features to capture on a model railroad. This all-new book from Jeff Wilson includes: Articles on a broad range of features and areas including track, roadbed, ballast, turnouts, switch stands, grade crossings, detectors, signals, equipment cabinets, and communication lines. History of when various details and features were used. How they were used and how it could affect model railroad design and operations. Why and how they evolved and changed over time. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 111). |
| Contents |
Introduction : what is the right of way? -- Track structure -- Ballast and subroadbed -- Turnouts, switch stands, and crossings -- Lineside signals -- Communication lines and poles -- Cases, cabinets, detectors, and details -- Highway and street crossings and details -- Trackside signs. |
| Subject |
Railroads -- Right of way.
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Railroads -- Models -- Design and construction.
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Models and modelmaking.
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models (representations) (CStmoGRI)aat300047753
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Railroads -- Models -- Design and construction
(OCoLC)fst01089069
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Models and modelmaking (OCoLC)fst01024392
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Railroads -- Right of way
(OCoLC)fst01089148
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| ISBN |
9781627009119 (paperback) |
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1627009116 (paperback) |
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9781627009126 (eISBN) |
| Standard No. |
644651601898 |
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