This is a handbook of information on typical North American prototype practice and modeling techniques, design, and construction which are specific to traction (electrified railways).

Originally published by Vane Jones, 1974.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Introduction, p. 3;
Ch. 2: Power Distribution, pp. 4-26;
Ch. 3: Track work, pp. 27-33;
Ch. 4: Design of Traction Lines, pp. 34-43;
Ch. 5: Structures, pp. 44-47;
Ch. 6: Signals and Interlocking, pp. 48-49;
Ch. 7: Cars and Locomotives, pp. 50-60;
Ch. 8: Electric Control, pp. 61-65;
Ch. 9: Operation, pp. 66-73;
Glossary, Index, pp. 74-76.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 76 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs and illustrations; printed on high-quality enameled paper.