Modeling the Transition Era (Layout Design and Planning)
<p>In his all-new book, <em>Modeling the Transition Era</em>, expert modeler Tony Koester takes an in-depth look at the time period (and most popular modeling era) when railroads were changing from steam locomotives to diesel during the 1940s and 1950s. The book includes: </p> <ul> <li>An overview of the era -- why diesel replaced steam.</li> <li>The types of railroad equipment in use.</li> <li>A look at typical railroad operations.</li> </ul> <p>The book features a mix of modeling and prototype photos to help you increase the realism and accuracy of your transition-era layout.</p>