Designing & Operating Yards

Dave Abeles

SKU: 12842
$21.99

In Designing & Operating Yards, Dave Abeles explains why prototype railroad yards exist and how they function, and he shows how to design and build railroad yards for a layout to represent prototype yards in both appearance and operation.

Build a foundation by learning why yards and yard operation matter so much and the foundation will serve you well into the future!


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Estimated Ship Date: 7/31/25


Yards are the heart of prototype railroads, where inbound trains are broken up, cars are sorted, outbound trains are assembled, and locomotives and cars are maintained.

In Designing & Operating Yards, Dave Abeles explains why prototype railroad yards exist and how they function, and he shows how to design and build railroad yards for a layout to represent prototype yards in both appearance and operation.

Along with learning the history, evolution, purpose, and operation of prototype freight and passenger yards, you'll learn how to:

  • Efficiently sort cars based on prototype practices
  • Design a model yard to effectively handle trains, cars, and traffic
  • Capture the key scenic elements of real yards
  • Build yard trackwork for reliable operation
  • And more!

Pages: 112

 

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Designing & Operating Yards

$21.99

Yards are the heart of prototype railroads, where inbound trains are broken up, cars are sorted, outbound trains are assembled, and locomotives and cars are maintained.

In Designing & Operating Yards, Dave Abeles explains why prototype railroad yards exist and how they function, and he shows how to design and build railroad yards for a layout to represent prototype yards in both appearance and operation.

Along with learning the history, evolution, purpose, and operation of prototype freight and passenger yards, you'll learn how to:

Pages: 112

 

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