Traction Handbook for Model Railroads

This is a handbook of information on typical North American prototype practice and modeling techniques, design, and construction which are specific to traction (electrified railways). Originally published by Vane Jones, 1974.

Contents:

• Ch. 1: Introduction, p. 3
• Ch. 2: Power Distribution, pp. 4–26
• Ch. 3: Track work, pp. 27–33
• Ch. 4: Design of Traction Lines, pp. 34–43
• Ch. 5: Structures, pp. 44–47
• Ch. 6: Signals and Interlocking, pp. 48–49
• Ch. 7: Cars and Locomotives, pp. 50–60
• Ch. 8: Electric Control, pp. 61–65
• Ch. 9: Operation, pp. 66–73
• Glossary
• Index, pp. 74–76. Carstens Publications, softcover, 76 pages, standard landscape book 10 x 8 in
• B&W photographs and illustrations, printed on high-quality enameled paper. Features: New Softcover Paul Mallery and Steve Mallery Carstens Publications