Master model railroader Paul Mallery's handbook on operating any size and kind of model railroad. Loaded with explanatory charts, diagrams. & photographs.
Contents:Ch. 1: Introduction, Factors and Terminology, pp. 1-8;Ch. 2: Concept, pp. 9-27;Ch. 3: Operating Positions, pp. 28-52;Ch. 4: Timetables, pp. 53-66;Ch. 5: Rights of Trains, pp. 67-85;Ch. 6: Blocks, Signals, and Interlockings, pp. 86-100;Ch. 7: Waybills, pp. 101-126;Ch. 8: Communications, pp. 127-130;Ch. 9: Passenger Operations, pp. 131-140;Ch. 10: Freight Operations, pp. 141-162;Ch. 11: Locomotive Service, pp. 163-168;Ch. 12: Maintenance of Way, pp. 169-170;Ch. 13: Auxiliary Railways (Operated separately from the main railroad such as a narrow gauge line), pp. 171-175;Ch. 14: Physical Factors, pp. 176-190;Glossary, pp. 191-199.
Carstens Publications, softcover, 5.25 x 8.25 x .75 in., 200 pages, Black-and-White photographs and plans.