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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherKalmbach Media Co.
ISBN-101627004939
ISBN-139781627004930
eBay Product ID (ePID)239701624
Product Key Features
Book TitleModeling the Transition Era
Number of Pages111 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicReference, Civil / Transportation, Model Railroading
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorTony Koester
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight11.2 Oz
Item Length10.7 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-941410
SynopsisIn his all-new book, Modeling the Transition Era, expert modeler Tony Koester takes an in-depth look at the time period (and most popular modeling era) when railroads were changing from steam locomotives to diesel during the 1940s and 1950s. The book includes: An overview of the era why diesel locomotives replaced steam locomotives, and how they each worked. A guide to the types of railroad equipment in use (freight and passenger). A look at typical railroad operations of the era and how they adapted from steam to diesel, In his all-new book, Modeling the Transition Era , expert modeler Tony Koester takes an in-depth look at the time period (and most popular modeling era) when railroads were changing from steam locomotives to diesel during the 1940s and 1950s. The book includes: An overview of the era -- why diesel replaced steam. The types of railroad equipment in use. A look at typical railroad operations. The book features a mix of modeling and prototype photos to help you increase the realism and accuracy of your transition-era layout.