Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit


Book Description

TCRP report 155 provides guidelines and descriptions for the design of various common types of light rail transit (LRT) track. The track structure types include ballasted track, direct fixation ("ballastless") track, and embedded track. The report considers the characteristics and interfaces of vehicle wheels and rail, tracks and wheel gauges, rail sections, alignments, speeds, and track moduli. The report includes chapters on vehicles, alignment, track structures, track components, special track work, aerial structures/bridges, corrosion control, noise and vibration, signals, traction power, and the integration of LRT track into urban streets.







Handbook of Railroad Construction; For the use of American engineers


Book Description

Published in the 1800s, this comprehensive guide work aimed to provide essential information for building and managing railroads. Written in a clear and concise style, it was designed to provide engineers with the practical knowledge needed to excel in their field. Drawing from the expertise of leading engineering writers and experimenters, this handbook covers everything from bridge construction to locomotive engine planning.










The Garden Railway Manual


Book Description

A practical overview of the garden railway covering both the traditional raised system and the ground-level type. Chapters include: gauges and scales for the garden, surveying and setting out, electricity in the garden, planning the layout, civil engineering, track laying and live steam operation. Fully illustrated with photographs and specially produced diagrams. Filled with clear and precise, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the various modelling and construction processes.










Building the Burlington Northern RR in N Scale


Book Description

Demonstrates what's behind a room-sized N scale layout of this famous railroad built by 10 modelers. Shows how computer track planning, kitbashed buildings, and superdetailed scenery can replicate the 23,000-mile Burlington Northern.




HO Railroad from Start to Finish


Book Description

Provides the construction steps for building a walkaround 4x8 layout. Photos, diagrams, and helpful instructions show how to construct benchwork and scenery, how to lay track, build detailed structures, weather freight cars, and more. By Jim Kelly.