Guide to Industries Series: Livestock & Meatpacking (Model Railroader) - Jeff Wilson

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Guide to Industries Series: Livestock & Meatpacking (Model Railroader) by Jeff Wilson Format: Trade PaperbackPublished by Kalmbach Publishing Company, 2012 Delve into the history o f the meat packing industry and trace the role of railroads in hauling livestock and meat products. Livestock traffic, stockyard operations, dedicated meat train operations, regulations, and scheduling are just a few of the topics covered. Learn about refrigerator cars and stock, and see rarely published historical photos. Includes 100+ prototype photos, some dating back to the early 1900s. Features charts and maps of stockyard locations. Contains modeling tips, suggestions, and resources included for each chapter. Show more