Book -- America's Driving Force (Hardcover)

Put the pedal to the metal and get your automotive industry modeling in high gear with a copy of America's Driving Force - Modeling Railroads and the Auto Industry. Here at last is a complete look at how autos and trucks are made and the need for railroads at each stage of the operation. Separate chapters examine the fascinating history and growth of the auto industry, manufacturing operations from raw materials to final delivery and the ever-changing and vital role of railroads and their specialized equipment. Next, we'll show you how to model this amazing industry. Fascinating articles provide ideas for modeling vehicles, auto rack cars, loading and unloading facilities, assembly plants, supporting parts plants and more. And, you'll discover lots of new operations possibilities, from simply adding auto industry bridge traffic, to using an auto plant and its many support industries as the central theme of your layout. A great ad