Modeling shortline railroads can lead down many paths. They often feature older equipment, less-frequent operation, and simple track arrangements, all of which can make them easier to re-create.

Modeling Shortline Railroads, written by Tony Koester, features both classic and modern examples of prototype short lines across the country.

This book shows you:

• Modern holding companies that operate multiple shortline railroads
• How older locomotives and freight equipment get new life on short lines
• Examples of how modelers have used short lines to create realistic layouts
• How a shortline layout can be realistically freelanced based on a prototype example
• And much more!

Pages: 112

Introduction - Off the beaten path
Chapter 1 - What constitutes a "short line"?
Chapter 2 - Classic short lines
Chapter 3 - Baldwin country
Chapter 4 - Smaller modern short lines
Chapter 5 - Modern shortline dynasties
Chapter 6 - Electrified railroads
Chapter 7 - Classic shortline modeling sampler
Chapter 8 - Modern shortline modeling sampler
Chapter 9 - Developing a plausible short line
Chapter 10 - Photo gallery