The Model Railroader's Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals

McGuirk, Martin

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Language: English

Published by Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2002

0890244146 / 9780890244142

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A practical and well-illustrated guide for model railroaders focused on designing and operating locomotive servicing terminals. Covers steam and diesel servicing facilities, including water tanks, coaling towers, ash pits, turntables, roundhouses, engine houses, and terminal layout considerations. Includes step-by-step modeling guidance, photographs, diagrams, and operational insights applicable to layouts of any size or scale.

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Title
The Model Railroader's Guide to Locomotive Servicing Terminals
Author
McGuirk, Martin
Publisher
Kalmbach Publishing Company
Publication year
2002
Condition
Very good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0890244146
ISBN 13
9780890244142
Item weight
0.5 pounds
Dimensions
0.64 centimeters width by 20.96 centimeters height by 27.31 centimeters depth

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