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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: upnick on July 17, 2011, 03:26:04 PM

Title: An overview of railway freight operations for modellers
Post by: upnick on July 17, 2011, 03:26:04 PM
Hi  All,  

Lots of information under index headings

Historical Background
Track and Gauge
Communications, Control and Signalling
Rolling Stock
Unit Loads
Livery
Freight Operations
Railway Company Goods Facilities
Wagon Loads & Materials Handling
Available Models

&   more   click on the blue links there  i   noted  in Available models  classes of loco are noted  manufacturers who produce them.

http://tinyurl.com/69rgdt5
Title: Re: An overview of railway freight operations for modellers
Post by: poliss on July 17, 2011, 03:28:48 PM
I only have one criticism of his excellent website. It doesn't have a search function.  :'(
Title: Re: An overview of railway freight operations for modellers
Post by: upnick on July 17, 2011, 03:40:30 PM
Definatley Poliss i  agree   :(
Title: Re: An overview of railway freight operations for modellers
Post by: Newportnobby on July 17, 2011, 04:00:56 PM
Wow - what an excellent reference site Thanks for posting it. Compulsive reading :thumbsup:
Title: Re: An overview of railway freight operations for modellers
Post by: Geoff on July 17, 2011, 05:12:37 PM
Super informative site thanks for sharing.