Delve into the history of the meat packing industry and trace the role of railroads in hauling livestock and meat products. Livestock traffic, stockyard operations, dedicated meat train operations, re
Jeff Wilson's latest release is a guide to railroad cars operated during one of modeling's most popular eras. Modelers can use the book's highly detailed historical information as inspiration to creat
From the 1890s through the 1960s, all types of fruits and vegetables were transported by rail to markets across the U.S. In his all-new book, Produce Traffic & Trains, Jeff Wilson covers all aspec
Follow the development of piggyback and container traffic from the steam era to today. Learn how trailers and containers have been loaded onto rail cars, evolving from end-ramp loading to today's over
Any modeler who wants to paint, decal, or weather locomotives, rolling stock and structures will find plenty of in-depth, how-to techniques in this updated edition! New prototype photos, current manuf
This is the one-source guide modelers need to learn to install trackwork properly for smooth operation in any scale. This updated edition showcases the newest products, current manufacturers, and the
Model railroaders crave projects that add major impact to their layouts yet can be done quickly. 50 Ways to a Better-Looking Layout delivers both! This collection of new and easy evening and weekend p
The title may say “basics,” but this book covers a full range of skills and materials. Beginners building a small table or shelf layout up to experienced modelers assembling the benchwork for a baseme
The all-new material in Introduction to Model Railroading offers beginning modelers a wealth of information. It begins with choosing a place, era and scale to model. Veteran modeler Jeff Wilson also b
Package, mail, and express traffic were a major revenue source for almost every railroad, large or small, from the early 1900s through the 1960s. The operations are fascinating, with networks of dedic
