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Here are the hows and whys of industry and terminal trackage arrangements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 2: Making cars into trains\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e16\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEfficient classification yards — key to prototype speed and profit, to model railroading fun and realism.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 3: Moving them over the road\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e25\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMainline operation and the tracks that make it possible to get trains where they're going despite mountains, rivers and other traffic on the high iron.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 4: Service trackage\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e36\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEngine terminals, repair tracks and other facilities without which trains could not keep running.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSECTION 2: MILES OF OPERATING SATISFACTION ON FEET OF TRACK\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 5: Operating reliability through standards\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e44\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSelecting the standards of track plan design that lead to smooth, on-the-track running without wasting space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 6: Pike locations and shapes\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e52\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFinding the best place for your railroading and taking full advantage of its possibilities, without going too far for comfort and convenience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 7: Schematics for satisfying operation\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e60\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChoosing the basic operating theme for your main line to match your space to your favorite style of railroading.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 8: Developing the main line\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e70\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe process of marrying the scheme of your main line to the available space with practical grades and curves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 9: Filling in the details\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e82\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdding railroadlike sidings, yards and facilities to complete the operating picture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 10: Case history of a track plan\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e88\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLayout planning methods in action against the usual difficulties.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChapter 11: Examples of operation-oriented pikes\u003cspan style=\"white-space:pre\"\u003e\t\u003c\/span\u003e95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAll pictures are of the actual item.  There may be reflection from the lights in some photos.   We try to take photos of any damage.    If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad.  Please email with questions. 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