Track Planning for Realistic Operation

Track Planning for Realistic Operation
Author: John H. Armstrong
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890242278

Covers freight and passenger operations, route design, and contemporary railroading operations. The step-by-step design techniques and operation-oriented track plans also make it easy to create your own realistic model railroad.

Realistic Model Railroad Design

Realistic Model Railroad Design
Author: Tony Koester
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890245811

Design a freelanced or prototype-based model railroad by selecting a time period, modeling geography, creating a roster, using graphics, and following paint schemes.

Realistic Model Railroad Operation

Realistic Model Railroad Operation
Author: Tony Koester
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890244180

Develop realistic operating sessions and operate your model railroad like a full-sized one. The book covers how to forward cars, move trains, and use signal systems.

Small, Smart & Practical Track Plans

Small, Smart & Practical Track Plans
Author: Iain Rice
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890244166

These clever new layout designs use interchangeable modules, linked dioramas, and even multi-level concepts! Features custom-designed prototype-oriented HO and N scale layout designs and perspective drawings for spaces no larger than 10 x 12 feet. Perfect for modelers second project layout or a portable railroad that travels well.

Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads

Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads
Author: Iain Rice
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2009
Genre: Railroads
ISBN: 0890246904

Includes specific pointers on shelf layouts. Uses examples for N scale, HO scale, and ON30 scale trains. Covers a variety of scales, modeling eras, and room applications.

48 Top-Notch Track Plans

48 Top-Notch Track Plans
Author: Bob Hayden
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 124
Release: 1993
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890241905

Includes photos, diagrams, and material lists for plans ranging from small modules to room-size layouts. From Model Railroader.

Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit

Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit
Author:
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 695
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309258243

TCRP report 155 provides guidelines and descriptions for the design of various common types of light rail transit (LRT) track. The track structure types include ballasted track, direct fixation ("ballastless") track, and embedded track. The report considers the characteristics and interfaces of vehicle wheels and rail, tracks and wheel gauges, rail sections, alignments, speeds, and track moduli. The report includes chapters on vehicles, alignment, track structures, track components, special track work, aerial structures/bridges, corrosion control, noise and vibration, signals, traction power, and the integration of LRT track into urban streets.