Description

Rail-marine operations are a vital aspect of modern transportation, and Waterfront Terminals and Operations explores this interesting topic in model railroading.

This book includes: A historical overview of the railroad-marine interface – the terminal where railroad tracks meet lakes or sea, from a modeler’s perspective.

Chapters on break bulk piers and terminals, grain terminals, mineral terminals, railroad ferries and car float terminals, container terminals, barge terminals, ship building, and modeling water and wharves.

Prototype information along with buildable track plans and modeling tips. Author: Bernard Kempinski
Size: 8.25″ x 10.75″
Pages: 96
Color photos: 175