You will better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations.
The Model Railroader’s Guide to Steel Mills makes modeling this archetypical American industry possible for the average modeler. Author and expert Bernard Kempinski explains the industrial process and the massive complex built around steel production. The reader will better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations. Chapters are included for steelmaking, steel mill railroads, steel mill track planning, and modeling tips.
- Steel from start to finish
- Track plans with steel mills included
- Features historical photos of railroad-served steel mills
Contents:
Introduction Chapter one: History of steel 7 Chapter two: Ironmaking 13 Chapter three: Steelmaking 26 Chapter four: Railroads and transportation 41 Chapter five: Track planning 55 Chapter six: Putting it all together 70 Chapter seven: Modeling techniques 80 Glossary About the author