The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading Book by Tony Koester #12453

This is "The Model Railroader's Guide to Coal Railroading" Model Railroader Book from Kalmbach Publishing Company.

Author: Tony Koester

FEATURES:

• An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference for those modelers who want to add coal operations to their layout.
  
• Thru the heavy use of photos and diagrams, this book offers an in-depth look at where coalfields are located and how coal is mined. You'll also find information and tips about:
  * Underground and surface mines
  * Tipples, breakers, and loaders
  * Types of coal
  * Historic coal-hauling railroads
  * Railroad operations and equipment
  * Company towns
  
• Prototype photos, drawings and information to accurately replicate the industries, including a historical overview of the industry.
  
• Detailed and easy-to-follow with more than 130 color photos, and 70 black-and-white photos.
  

INCLUDES: 96 Pages

SPECS: Size: 8.25" x 10.75" (210mm x 274mm)