Make your railroad more true to life and interesting, by adopting realistic operation principles. Covers the history, practice, terminology, and benefits of operating realistically. Guides you through the steps leading to realistic operation, and includes pictorial examples of working model railroads and realistic operating sessions.
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This review is from: Realistic Model Railroad Operation: How to Run Your Trains Like the Real Thing (Model Railroader Books) (Paperback)
Many people find themselves fascinated by railroads and get caught up in the hobby of building model railroads but are hampered by one big problem. They don't know how the real thing operates. If the act of building is the fascination, then this poses no problem but if you actually want to do anything with the trains besides watch them go around and around, you need to learn something about the real thing. That's where this book comes in handy.
It explains various aspects of how railroads operate in the real world and then explains how enthusiasts have modeled those operations. The book is readable and clearly written. Even so, so material may take a few readings to properly understand. It is a worthwhile investment.
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Great primer on model railroad operations,
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Mr. Koester's work is uneven in my opinion. One of his books, I believe the focus was on his Layout Design Elements concept, did not seem to work very well (or maybe I am just dense). This book, however, is extraordinary and reflects his passion for and extensive experience with model railroad operations.
I have no operations experience and always thought of myself as a modeller first and a model railroader second. However, this volume has me thinking of building a layout which focuses on operations first, with addition of scenery and structures afterward. Covers a variety of operational methods, how to set up and run operations sessions on your layout, and much more. A very thorough treatment and enjoyable to read. Highly recommended.
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Item just as described in the condition promised. This will be very helpful as I try to finish up my layout.
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One thing's for sure about "operation": It's a lot more fun to do than to read about. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
load from west, staging tracks, staging yard, interlocking limits, hidden staging, professional railroaders, realistic operation, interchange track, operating sessions, opposing train, employee timetable, superior train, loaded hoppers, model railroader, passing track, reporting marks, classification yard, car cards, restricted speed, steam era, switch lists, signal levers, many modelers, covered hoppers, train orders Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Allegheny Midland, South Fork, Western Maryland, North Durbin, Clover Leaf, Milwaukee Road, Model Railroad Planning, Midland Road, Nickel Plate Road, Car Service Rules, Old Line Graphics, Union Switch, Andy Sperandeo, Appalachian Lines, Big Springs Jct, Chuck Hitchcock, Florida Perishable, Lake Erie, New England, North Yard, Bernie Kempinski, Bill Darnaby, Centralized Traffic Control, David Barrow's Cat Mountain, Fruit Block New!
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One thing's for sure about "operation": It's a lot more fun to do than to read about. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
load from west, staging tracks, staging yard, interlocking limits, hidden staging, professional railroaders, realistic operation, interchange track, operating sessions, opposing train, employee timetable, superior train, loaded hoppers, model railroader, passing track, reporting marks, classification yard, car cards, restricted speed, steam era, switch lists, signal levers, many modelers, covered hoppers, train orders Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Allegheny Midland, South Fork, Western Maryland, North Durbin, Clover Leaf, Milwaukee Road, Model Railroad Planning, Midland Road, Nickel Plate Road, Car Service Rules, Old Line Graphics, Union Switch, Andy Sperandeo, Appalachian Lines, Big Springs Jct, Chuck Hitchcock, Florida Perishable, Lake Erie, New England, North Yard, Bernie Kempinski, Bill Darnaby, Centralized Traffic Control, David Barrow's Cat Mountain, Fruit Block New!
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- Track Planning for Realistic Operation by John H. Armstrong in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Last Steam Railroad in America by O Winston Link on page 22
- How to Operate Your Model Railroad by Bruce A. Chubb in Back Matter
- Mixed Train Daily: A Book of Short-Line Railroads by Lucius Beebe on page 64
- Rights of Trains by Peter Josserand in Back Matter
- Trackside Scenes You Can Model by Jim Kelly in Back Matter
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