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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!



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

Designing and operating yards
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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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