Kalmbach 12848 Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Modeling the Oil Industry

by Jeff Wilson

Modeling the Oil Industry from Kalmbach and Model Railroader Magazine explains how to model this dynamic and fascinating industry, from its facilities to operations. Packed with over 160 prototype photos, this book will build your knowledge and inspire.

FEATURES:

• The history of the oil industry and its relationship with the railroads
• How local petroleum dealers ("jobbers") operate
• How oil is extracted, refined, and moved to market
• The evolution of tank cars used to move oil, gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other products
• This book is a key source for those who want to model the oil industry as well as railfans and rail historians