From
the track itself, through the roadbed, and out into the weeds at the edge of the
right of way, Jeff Wilson shares the details that keep railroads running, and
how to incorporate them into your modeling for a more realistic layout. Modeler's
Guide to the Right of Way includes: -
Prototype photos and information, as well as modeling tips
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Track and roadbed, including rail, ties, spikes, turnouts, switch stands, and
ballast
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Grade-crossing details including flashers, gates, towers, and crossing materials
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Trackside details such as defect detectors, communication lines, and equipment
scanners
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Signs, such as mileposts, whistle posts, warning signs, speed-limit signs, and
flanger posts
Plus,
included are 19+ modeling tip callouts throughout the book!
Author:
Jeff Wilson Size: 8.25 x 10.75 Pages: 112 |
Introduction:
What is the right of way? Chapter
1: Track structure Chapter
2: Ballast and subroadbed Chapter
3: Turnouts, switch stands, and crossings Chapter
4: Lineside signals Chapter
5: Communication lines and poles Chapter
6: Cases, cabinets, detectors, and details Chapter
7: Highway and street crossings and details Chapter
8: Trackside signs Bibliography |