
Waterfront Terminals Operation
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.