Master model railroader Paul Mallery's handbook on operating any size and kind of model railroad. Loaded with explanatory charts, diagrams. & photographs.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Introduction, Factors and Terminology, pp. 1-8;
Ch. 2: Concept, pp. 9-27;
Ch. 3: Operating Positions, pp. 28-52;
Ch. 4: Timetables, pp. 53-66;
Ch. 5: Rights of Trains, pp. 67-85;
Ch. 6: Blocks, Signals, and Interlockings, pp. 86-100;
Ch. 7: Waybills, pp. 101-126;
Ch. 8: Communications, pp. 127-130;
Ch. 9: Passenger Operations, pp. 131-140;
Ch. 10: Freight Operations, pp. 141-162;
Ch. 11: Locomotive Service, pp. 163-168;
Ch. 12: Maintenance of Way, pp. 169-170;
Ch. 13: Auxiliary Railways (Operated separately from the main railroad such as a narrow gauge line), pp. 171-175;
Ch. 14: Physical Factors, pp. 176-190;
Glossary, pp. 191-199.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 5.25 x 8.25 x .75 in., 200 pages, b&w photographs and plans.