In Guide to Modeling Branch Lines from Firecrown and Model Railroader Magazine, Tony Koester provides invaluable insights into modeling branch lines that feature heavy equipment and modern locomotives.

Inspirational Prototype Branches

Discover prototype branches ranging from:

• Webs of Appalachian coal lines
• Agriculture-based Midwestern branches
• Lines serving heavy industries

Whether you're working on a compact shelf layout or a sprawling basement empire, this book will help you capture the essence of these hardworking lines.

Key Highlights

• Learn how branch lines are operated and how they fit into the operational schemes of their parent railroads.
• Explore examples of steam-era through modern branch lines across the country.
• See several model railroads built to follow specific prototype branch lines as they existed in narrow time periods.
• Follow how an experienced modeler developed a branch line layout from concept to finish.

Softcover, 128 pages.