The Railroading Handbook

by Jeff Wilson

The Railroading Handbook is a must-have for railfans and model railroaders alike! This comprehensive guide will explain all facets of prototype railroads and railroading in easy-to-understand terms with lots of photos and illustrations. While exploring the complex railroading industry, this book will Common statistics such as mileage, weight limits, and tonnage hauled. Brief history of railroad routes and mergers. Explanations of railroad operations including dispatching. Descriptions of various railroad jobs and how they’ve evolved. And much more!

352 pages, Paperback

Published November 30, 2022

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Reviews

[C.H. Cobb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book on American railroads. The four chapters are: 1. Railroad history and operations; 2. Locomotives; 3. Rolling Stock; 4. Railroad rights of way and details. Very informative.

[David Silveyra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive and good introductory book on railroads and the trains/vehicles that traverse them. The information is very helpful and sheds light on the lesser known tidbits of information that comprise railroading. Very well put together and a great addition to my bookshelf. Highly recommended.