The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks

Provides model railroaders with an overview of North American mining, refining, and agricultural operations served by the railroads, and the specific techniques used to model them on a realistic layout of any scale. Jeff Wilson's clear, concise style makes these complex industries easy to understand and model. Numerous photos and illustrations show key structures, the sequence of operations, and the details modelers can incorporate to accurately represent the industries.

• Perfect for intermediate and skilled beginning model railroaders, and those interested in prototype railroading
• Written by Jeff Wilson, former associate editor of Model Railroader Magazine and author of numerous Kalmbach publications, including The Model Railroader's Guide to Intermodal Equipment and Operations, Basic Model Railroad Benchwork, and Basic Painting and Weathering for Model Railroaders

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Author: Jeff Wilson
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 80 pages; 30 black and white photos; 150 color photos; 30 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890245828

Jeff Wilson has written more than 20 books on railroads and model railroading. He spent 10 years as an associate editor at Model Railroader magazine, and he currently works as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer, contributing articles to MR and other magazines. He also writes a model railroading column for Model Retailer magazine and is a correspondent for Trains magazine. He enjoys many facets of the hobby, especially building structures and detailing locomotives, as well as photographing both real and model railroads.

Acknowledgments 4
Chapter 1: Grain 5
Chapter 2: Petroleum 19
Chapter 3: Coal mining 34
Chapter 4: Automotive 48
Chapter 5: Produce 59
Chapter 6: Livestock 73
Models and Accessories 84
Selected Bibliography 88