Modeling Shortline Railroads from Firecrown and Model Railroader Magazine is a good look at how to model smaller railroads which offer distinct differences from their mainline counterparts. Modeling shortline railroads can lead down many paths. They often feature older equipment, less-frequent operation, and simple track arrangements, all of which can make them easier to re-create. Author and modeler Tony Koester features both classic and modern examples of prototype short lines across the country in this book. the book covers: Modern holding companies that operate multiple shortline railroads How older locomotives and freight equipment get new life on short lines Examples of how modelers have used short lines to create realistic layouts How a shortline layout can be realistically freelanced based on a prototype example Modeling Shortline Railroads is one of many Firecrown railroading books. Softcover, 112 pages.