Description
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:
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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
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Plus, included are 19+ modeling tip callouts throughout the book!
Author: Jeff Wilson
Size: 8.25 x 10.75
Pages: 112
Author Bio
Jeff Wilson has written more than 40 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 Model Railroader and other magazines. He enjoys many facets of the hobby, especially building structures and detailing locomotives, as well as photographing both real and model railroads.
Table of Contents
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