Model Railroader’s Guide to Freight Cars
- ISBN13: 9780890245859
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Freight cars are the backbone of any railroad — in the real world or on your operating layout. Get a brief history of each type of North American freight car, then learn how car designs have changed from WWI to the present. Includes techniques for modeling realistic rolling stock in any scale…. More >>
Model Railroader’s Guide to Freight Cars
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This book gets a little deep and doesn’t cover everything, but it covers MOST things you ever wanted to know about Rolling Stock/Freight Cars. As a novice, you may wish to wait on this one, unless you are in to details. Prototype pictures are plentiful, with a smattering of models. Jeff is an outstanding expert in this area, so you’re getting your money’s worth.
Rating: 4 / 5
This book is really essential for any serious model railroader who wants to accurately model the many kinds of freight cars out there. There is lots of information about types of cars, how they’re used, how they look, etc. A basic book for all model railroaders’ libraries.
Rating: 5 / 5