This is a handbook of information on typical North American prototype practice and modeling techniques, design, and construction which are specific to traction (electrified railways).
Originally published by Vane Jones, 1974.
Contents:Ch. 1: Introduction, p. 3;Ch. 2: Power Distribution, pp. 4-26;Ch. 3: Track work, pp. 27-33;Ch. 4: Design of Traction Lines, pp. 34-43;Ch. 5: Structures, pp. 44-47;Ch. 6: Signals and Interlocking, pp. 48-49;Ch. 7: Cars and Locomotives, pp. 50-60;Ch. 8: Electric Control, pp. 61-65;Ch. 9: Operation, pp. 66-73;Glossary, Index, pp. 74-76.
Carstens Publications, softcover, 76 pages, standard landscape book 10 x 8 in., Black-and-White photographs and illustrations; printed on high-quality enameled paper.
