You are looking at a book that is no longer in publication. This one is a fantastic resource for railroading in ANY scale. This is one of the staples in any protypically-concerned modeler's library. Or anyone who loves trains--so much good info here. 88 pages
NOT ONE OF THE MORE COMMON BOOKS AROUND THESE DAYS
A UNIQUE topic with information that transcends scale!
Delve into the history of the meat packing industry and trace the role of railroads in hauling livestock and meat products. Livestock traffic, stockyard operations, dedicated meat train operations, regulations, and scheduling are just a few of the topics covered. Learn about refrigerator cars and stock, and see rarely published historical photos.
Includes 100+ prototype photos, some dating back to the early 1900s.
Features charts and maps of stockyard locations.
Contains modeling tips, suggestions, and resources included for each chapter.