02-11-2014, 09:22 PM
I've got a new book, and a new Railroad Manual-
New Jersey Railroading 1976-1987- A neat book on New Jersey railroads. Many of the pictures did not translate well into Black and White, and there are a few factual inconsistencies. That said, its one of the only books I've ever seen that really describes many of the forgotten shortlines that used to criss-cross this state. There is also good data on rosters and Conrail Locals in New Jersey contemporary to the mid 80s when the book was published.
Manuals-
Penn Central
Instructions Pertaining to the Operation of MP85 MU Cars- Series 201-219 and 251-269 Inc. Budd Cars, Series 220 to 239 Inc. St. Louis Cars-
Its a short book, but it gives the basic information on how to start and run a Silverliner II (Budd car) or Silverliner III (St. Louis Car). Its not a full manual, but it is interesting. Lance Mindheim often talks about adding "time" to your layouts by simulating the time it takes to check brakes and things. This book talks about just those sorts of things.
I saw one of these for an Arrow I, but it literally sold before I could click the Buy It Now. Better luck next time! These manuals usually sell cheaply, so I'll just keep an eye out.
New Jersey Railroading 1976-1987- A neat book on New Jersey railroads. Many of the pictures did not translate well into Black and White, and there are a few factual inconsistencies. That said, its one of the only books I've ever seen that really describes many of the forgotten shortlines that used to criss-cross this state. There is also good data on rosters and Conrail Locals in New Jersey contemporary to the mid 80s when the book was published.
Manuals-
Penn Central
Instructions Pertaining to the Operation of MP85 MU Cars- Series 201-219 and 251-269 Inc. Budd Cars, Series 220 to 239 Inc. St. Louis Cars-
Its a short book, but it gives the basic information on how to start and run a Silverliner II (Budd car) or Silverliner III (St. Louis Car). Its not a full manual, but it is interesting. Lance Mindheim often talks about adding "time" to your layouts by simulating the time it takes to check brakes and things. This book talks about just those sorts of things.
I saw one of these for an Arrow I, but it literally sold before I could click the Buy It Now. Better luck next time! These manuals usually sell cheaply, so I'll just keep an eye out.
Modeling New Jersey Under the Wire 1978-1979.
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