Edition:
Third
Author:
John Armstrong
Publisher:
Kalmbach Publishing Co.
Published:
1998
ISBN:
0-89024-227-5
Pages:
144
Type:
softbound
This book covers how to create the track plan for your model railroad so that it yields the most satisfying result possible, given what you want and what you can achieve with your restrictions. The first part covers prototype information, while the second part focuses on how to translate that into the model world.
Chapter
Page
Title / Description
4
Introduction to the Third Edition
1
6
Loading and Unloading Products and Passengers
2
18
Assembling Cars into Trains
3
28
Moving Trains over the Railroad
4
44
Specialized Trackage and Facilities
5
54
Contemporary Railroading
6
72
Operating Reliability Through Standards
7
84
Layout Locations and Shapes
8
95
Schematics for Satisfying Operation
9
109
Developing the Main Line
10
122
Filling in the Details
Appendix A
129
The Case History for an HO Track Plan
Appendix B
138
Examples of Operation-oriented Pikes
143
Glossary
144
Index