The Model Railroader's Guide to Logging Railroads [Paperback]

Matt Coleman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Model Railroader's Guide To... | Publication Date: December 2008

This is The Model Railroaders's Guide To Logging Railroads
by Matt Colemann from Kalmbach Books?«

FEATURES: This 79 page book traces the history of the timber industry and it's
railroads, following advances in logging methods and equipment,
specialized rolling stock and the development of geared steam
locomotives, including the Shay, Climax and Heisler designs
This book also includes information and tips about: Logging camps and
structures. Sawmills and log ponds. Skeleton cars, log bunks and
other rolling stock. Loading and unloading log trains. Track
planning for logging lines and geared steam locomotives
More than 150 photos and diagrams

INCLUDES: (1) 79 page book

Kalmbach

Part KAL12423

Product Details

• Paperback: 79 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company (December 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890247021
• ISBN-13: 978-0890247020
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #512,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Reference I've Seen!, January 15, 2011

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Trudy J. Seeley (Oxford, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This is an amazing reference for a beginning model railroader like myself. I know quite a bit about real logging in the pacific northwest and in New England, but this opened my eyes to the variety of locomotives, machinery, & scenic possibilities for creating a prototype logging model railroad. The most helpful aspects were the description of the different time periods, machinery and techniques used in logging (awesome pictures!) and challenges and considerations in modeling these. It's an absolute pleasure to read cover to cover and I have at least a dozen tabs to get back to with details on track sizes, skidding options, & trestle details.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 27, 2012

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Dale Wentz - See all my reviews

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I am starting building details and such for a on30 railroad. Saw this book and thought I would order it. It is well laid out and has lots of good information in it. If you are thinking about building a logging railroad this book is a must have.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, December 17, 2011

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John S. Hopkins "John H." (Eugene, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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I found this book to be very informative and helpful to my model railroad efforts. I found myself referring to it numerous times and highly recommend it.