The Railroading Handbook

The Railroading Handbook is a must-have for railfans and model railroaders alike! This comprehensive guide will explain all facets of prototype railroads and railroading in easy-to-understand terms with lots of photos and illustrations. While exploring the complex railroading industry, this book will feature: Common statistics such as mileage, weight limits, and tonnage hauled. Brief history of railroad routes and mergers. Explanations of railroad operations including dispatching. Descriptions of various railroad jobs and how they’ve evolved. And much more!

From the Publisher

Get your questions about railroads and railroading answered in this all-in-one reference guide! Railroading is a complex industry that can be difficult to understand, and The Railroading Handbook explains and examines its many areas in an easy-to-understand format.

The Railroading Handbook is divided into these 4 sections:

Railroad history and operations.

Locomotives: Including how they work, components, and how they evolved.

Rolling stock: Photos and descriptions of all the basic types of freight and passenger cars.

Right of way: Trackside details, how turnouts work, signs, and more!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kalmbach Media (November 30, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1627009205
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1627009201
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches