Talltim Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 The new NYC Modeller is out http://www.nycshs.org/pdf/NYCM_1Q2012.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Very interesting article by Ron Parisi on the West Side Freight Line in NYC Modeller. Thanks for the link Tim. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Seaboard Coast Line Modeller is here http://s-clmodeler.a...g/currentissue/ And a special edition on The Wood Sheathed Cars of the FGEX/WFEX/BREX Freight Refrigerator Fleet: 1940-1953 joint with the B&O Modellerand PRR Modeller people http://s-clmodeler.aclsal.org/currentissue/fgexwoodencars.pdf Edited January 19, 2012 by Talltim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Backnumber US model train mags on-line at http://www.trainlife.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I've been reading Pennsylvania Railroad Flat Cars – Revenue& Work Equipment, 1881 – 1968 by Elden Gatwood and Al Buchan Its a good high quality history, with plenty of photos, written by obviously knowledgeable authors. I've learnt a lot, although I'm really only interested the the early period. The photos are well reproduced, however it could do with some more detail shots. (Obviously there would be less available of the earlier gons). Some of the sections of text are have been copy-pasted between sections. While there is a reasonable expectation that the reader of such a volume would have a good understanding of the background history (I've realised I need to gen up on the PRR Lines East Vs Lines West etc) there are a fair few unexplained RR intials.I was disapointed by the drawings, which are basically the same as those at http://prr.railfan.net/diagrams/PRRdiagrams.html?sel=gon&sz=sm&fr= All in all, good, but no-where near the standard of An illustrated history of BR wagons, Volume 1 I bought my copy direct from the publishers, the PRR Historic Society http://www.prrths.com/estore/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigZ Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Part magazine, part book, 100% great information: http://rpcycpub.com/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 For my birthday I was a lucky girl and got given a 1961 Car Builders Cylopedia. I also agree that the RPC magazine books (Mooks?) are well worth every penny paid for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 New CNW Modeller http://www.cnwhs.org/cnwhs_modeler/Modeler_5-1.pdf 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 The January/February 2011 issue of The B&O Modeler is online at: http://borhs.org/ModelerMag/index.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWB Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I noticed this thread and thought I'd point out Charles Freericks's Southern California Locals book http://www.amazon.com/Southern-California-Locals-Railroad-Enthusiasts/dp/1475166788/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348669899&sr=8-1&keywords=freericks+southern+california+locals which he updates on a blog at http://socallocalfreight.blogspot.com/ The blog can give you some of the flavor of the book, which gives a much clearer picture of how trains other than main line intermodals actually operate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) I have this book, and personally found it quite interesting, however it would probably be of far more use to a "visiting-the-area" railfan who wanted to know where, and when, he was likely to be able to see and photograph, some freight trains. As it says on the cover "A Railroad Enthusiast's Field Guide to Local Trains in Southern California" Edited September 26, 2012 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 For Canadian modellers I would recommend Greg McDonnell's "Signatures in Steel" and "Passing Trains" and "Canadian Pacific - stand fast Craigellachie". All in large photo album format with pictures covering the whole country. Excellent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Another NYC Modeller, with floating boats http://www.nycshs.org/pdf/NYCM_1Q2013.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Guide to HO trucks http://www.pcrnmra.org/pcr/clinics/FreightCarTrucksRdr7up.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 ...I have 'Canadian Pacific Railroad' by Murray, Otto Perry's 'First Generation Diesels' DVD and the newer 'Big Boy' DVD. All great reference sources and I wouldn't be without any of them. Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Withers have some very useful books https://secure.witherspublishing.com/catalog/1 Including the latest Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide https://secure.witherspublishing.com/content/contemporary-diesel-spotters-guide-year-2008-edition and locomotive directories (spotting books) for NS, CSX, etc (plus one for BNSF for Pete) Adrian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 For those interested in the North East, Model Railroad Hobbyist / Model Trains Video have just released this download: http://model-trains-video.com/RRX-0037.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWB Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 An updated version of Charles Freericks's Southern California Local Freights is now out: http://www.amazon.com/Southern-California-Local-Freight-Trains/dp/1490504133/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377113913&sr=8-2&keywords=southern+california+local+freight As it happens, I thought this was such a good idea last year that I gave him additional info and am listed in this edition's acknowledgements. While it covers Southern California (and the territory, at my urging, is slowly working its way north), it provides a great deal of general information on how local freights actually work in North America and should really be digested as part of small layout design overall. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Amazon.uk has it too - order placed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikoos Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I've recently discovered this one (via Lance Mindheim). It's Mike Cohill's Detailing Track, which is a soft cover book. Very much recommended. (as are his other digital 'books', albeit those are a bit on the pricey side for 50 to 60 pages on PDF, but good in depth subjects, and nice modeling shown). see here: http://www.ostpubs.com/Store/product_info.php?products_id=34&osCsid=vb4cm8p6j1dob4n78fgibu07j4 Koos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Two books I have found interesting :- Southern Pacific Railroad - Brian Solomon Interurbans Without Wires - Edmund Keilty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Mike Cougill is a very good guy (and also already a member of RMWeb). Can I reiterate that his "Detailing Track" book belongs on the shelf of every railway modeller. I've never seen your blog before, Simon - have already signed up (I hope). Thanks, Pete. Edited January 14, 2014 by trisonic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikoos Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Indeed, Mike's book is a very interesting read. Apologies Mike for misspelling your name above if you happen to read this. I've also downloaded almost all 'missing conversation' e-books, and indeed they help you ask yourself the right questions. The main one I've asked myself since is why I didn't come across them before :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Mind you, you won't be overwhelmed with postings. Simon I like that. I'm a slow reader. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Ta................... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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