Rail-marine operations
are a vital aspect of modern transportation, and Waterfront Terminals
and Operations explores this interesting topic in model railroading.
This book includes:
- A historical overview
of the railroad-marine interface - the terminal where railroad
tracks meet lakes or sea, from a modeler's perspective.
- Chapters on break
bulk piers and terminals, grain terminals, mineral terminals,
railroad ferries and car float terminals, container terminals,
barge terminals, ship building, and modeling water and wharves.
- Prototype information
along with buildable track plans and modeling tips.
Author: Bernard Kempinski
Size: 8.25 x 10.75
Pages: 96
Color photos: 175
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