The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks (Model Railroader Books)
by Jeff Wilson
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Author: Jeff WilsonBrand: KAL
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11
ISBN: 0890245827
Number of pages: 88
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
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Book Reviews of The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks (Model Railroader Books)
Book Review: Useful, but overrated
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a useful book as it provides some good information about several industries around railroads. Specifically, it covers grain, petroleum, coal mining, automotive, produce and livestock.
However, I feel it's a bit overrated and am actually a bit disappointed with the book. Specifically, I was surprised that it does not cover container shipping, mining for iron and other metals, smelting and casting, quarries, or lumber business. These are pretty essential and won't do without a railroad. Furthermore, the coverage of industries is more a coverage of historical development than specific ideas and ins and outs from modeler's point of view.
I would have like a more thorough analysis of each of the facilities with functional descriptions and designs than the history. This isn't a thorough guide, but if you've never been around railroads and the industries covered in this book than it may be useful to you. Otherwise, it's probably not detailed enough.
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"""The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Track"" is a Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company. Author: Jeff Wilson Perfect for Intermediate & Skilled Beginning Model Railroaders FEATURES: Packed with information on the history and operations of 6 key industries that have relied on railroad transportation for their commercial success: grainModel Trains Books
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