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Produce Traffic & Trains (Model Railroaders Guide to Industries)

Description:

From the 1890s through the 1960s, all types of fruits and vegetables were transported by rail to markets across the U.S. In his all-new book, Produce Traffic & Trains, Jeff Wilson covers all aspects of moving perishables, with the focus on the businesses, operations, and equipment of the peak decades.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jeff Wilson has written more than 30 books about railroads and model railroading. He spent 10 years on the staff of Model Railroader magazine and for the past 10 years has been an associate editor in the books division of Kalmbach Media. In addition to books, Jeff has had dozens of articles published in magazines including Model Railroader, Trains, and FineScale Modeler.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appreciated by a nit-picky rail hobbyist

K.L.A. · May 28, 2019

Been a train fan and modeler over 60 years. This book gives me the details I really want to know about refrigerator cars, how they are run in trains, loaded, serviced, schedules, ,operation, industries. The stuff I really want to know.

5.0 out of 5 stars Trains and fresh produce.

H.M. · August 31, 2018

This is an excellent read, American history known only by those who love rails andfarming. Superb photos throughout. So much of our perishable food was shipped viathe railroads, lots of innovation. A must read for those into this theme.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great info on this subject

s.b. · September 3, 2019

Excellent resource with more than basic information on history of the north american railroads refrigerated boxcar. Great photos, and covers up to 2019. Just what I was looking for on this subject

5.0 out of 5 stars Big help for building a 50s-60s era layout!

R.H.H. · November 4, 2018

This book is a great source for planning loading docks and storage facilities for transition-era layouts, and showing the types of cargo trucks that were used then.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love trains, you will enjoy this book

C. · March 27, 2019

Great book for those who have loved trains since they were boys.

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend

J.M. · December 10, 2018

Excellent book, typical Jeff Wilson. Lots of info and great pics

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Detail

K. · October 17, 2018

Nice Detail

5.0 out of 5 stars Great railroad book!

A.C. · January 29, 2019

Another great book by Jeff Wilson in the Guide to Industries series!

Great books

n.n. · November 15, 2022

Very good

Produce Traffic & Trains: Model Railroaders Guide to Industries

B. · December 7, 2024

Beschreibung der Situation des Verladens von den 40-ger Jahren bis in die 90er

trains américains

d.m. · August 22, 2019

Très beau livre pour tout ceux qui s'intéressent aux chemins de fer américains, avec de très belles photos

Value

P.G. · December 7, 2018

Good value for money

Produce Traffic & Trains (Model Railroaders Guide to Industries)

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Product ID: U1627005048
Condition: New

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Produce Traffic & Trains (Model Railroaders Guide to Industries)-0
Type: Paperback

AED15571

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

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Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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Description:

From the 1890s through the 1960s, all types of fruits and vegetables were transported by rail to markets across the U.S. In his all-new book, Produce Traffic & Trains, Jeff Wilson covers all aspects of moving perishables, with the focus on the businesses, operations, and equipment of the peak decades.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jeff Wilson has written more than 30 books about railroads and model railroading. He spent 10 years on the staff of Model Railroader magazine and for the past 10 years has been an associate editor in the books division of Kalmbach Media. In addition to books, Jeff has had dozens of articles published in magazines including Model Railroader, Trains, and FineScale Modeler.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Appreciated by a nit-picky rail hobbyist

K.L.A. · May 28, 2019

Been a train fan and modeler over 60 years. This book gives me the details I really want to know about refrigerator cars, how they are run in trains, loaded, serviced, schedules, ,operation, industries. The stuff I really want to know.

5.0 out of 5 stars Trains and fresh produce.

H.M. · August 31, 2018

This is an excellent read, American history known only by those who love rails andfarming. Superb photos throughout. So much of our perishable food was shipped viathe railroads, lots of innovation. A must read for those into this theme.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great info on this subject

s.b. · September 3, 2019

Excellent resource with more than basic information on history of the north american railroads refrigerated boxcar. Great photos, and covers up to 2019. Just what I was looking for on this subject

5.0 out of 5 stars Big help for building a 50s-60s era layout!

R.H.H. · November 4, 2018

This book is a great source for planning loading docks and storage facilities for transition-era layouts, and showing the types of cargo trucks that were used then.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love trains, you will enjoy this book

C. · March 27, 2019

Great book for those who have loved trains since they were boys.

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend

J.M. · December 10, 2018

Excellent book, typical Jeff Wilson. Lots of info and great pics

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Detail

K. · October 17, 2018

Nice Detail

5.0 out of 5 stars Great railroad book!

A.C. · January 29, 2019

Another great book by Jeff Wilson in the Guide to Industries series!

Great books

n.n. · November 15, 2022

Very good

Produce Traffic & Trains: Model Railroaders Guide to Industries

B. · December 7, 2024

Beschreibung der Situation des Verladens von den 40-ger Jahren bis in die 90er

trains américains

d.m. · August 22, 2019

Très beau livre pour tout ceux qui s'intéressent aux chemins de fer américains, avec de très belles photos

Value

P.G. · December 7, 2018

Good value for money

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