North American Railyards | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Rhodes
Publisher: MBI
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 121769
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.6 x 1
ISBN: 0760315787
Dewey Decimal Number: 385.314
EAN: 9780760315781
ASIN: 0760315787
Publication Date: October 2003
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Product Description
Railroad classification yards are sprawling, multi-acre facilities featuring miles of complex track and "sidings" where rolling stock is dropped off, sorted, and otherwise switched from train to train before being sent off to its next destination. With the glory days of train passenger service and thus railroad terminals long gone, classification yards have become the focus of modern railroad operations.This comprehensive, illustrated guide is the definitive reference to major North American railyards - more than 70 in all. Over the past 13 years the author has visited each yard gathering brief histories, operating data, information on unique characteristics, and photographs. In the relatively few cases in which yards have been downsized or closed, the author includes the most recent information.
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Generally Excellent January 16, 2008
This book is a must have for any serious railfan, foamer, FRN, gunzel or train buff. While labeled "comprehensive," it lacks information on several local yards that I've observed (including Alliance, TX, which is the main BNSF facility in DFW), but for the yards that are included it's a treasure trove of information. It's so helpful, in fact, that it could almost be considered a field guide. Many yards include track diagrams, which I find particularly interesting, in addition to excellent photos and driving directions.
I only have two problems with the book. First, it isn't exactly comprehensive. Second, many of the suggested photo locations aren't located in publicly accessible areas - a lot has changed for train watchers since 9/11, and most class I's aren't as accommodating as they once were.
Overall this is an excellent resource, although it could certainly be improved with a second edition.
 Comes up short July 15, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a nice photo collection of railyards with lots of statistics and directions on getting to the yards. Unfortunately, there is no theory of operation about how the yards actually operate. Terms like 'pullout', 'drawbacks', 'trim', 'Dowty retarders', 'transfer yard' are introduced but never explained. The maps are nice -- even fascinating -- but cry out for explanation and elaboration.
 Lack of definitions of terms. May 1, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Many terms used throughout the book were not explained. Some examples; retarder, hump or bump yard, clasification yard, etc. Sure, some assumptions can be made as to the meaning of these terms, but it would have added to my enjoyment if these and some other terms had been defined and explained. Maybe for the experienced reader this wasn't necessary but as a novice I would have greatly appreciated this addition.
 Rockin the yards! November 3, 2006
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
A well researched and organized volume. Great to see some of the legendary locations of the steel highways.
Very nice July 31, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Very nice book, lots of info and pictures on the bigger yards. Would like to have seen some smaller yards. Overall VERY GOOD book.
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