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