The Basic Railfan Book

An introduction to railroading and essential reference
for railroad enthusiasts

By Ernest H. Robl

Table of Contents

    Preface
(Sample text available via above link)
iii
    Versions and format vii
1.   Introduction 1-1
2.   History 2-1

3.

  Infrastructure

3-1

4.   Operations 4-1
5.   Signals 5-1
6.   Communications 6-1

7.

  Locomotives

7-1

8.   Other rolling stock 8-1
9.   Railroad travel 9-1
10.   Photography 10-1
11.   Collecting 11-1
12.   Model railroads 12-1
13.   The railfan trip 13-1
14.   Safety
(Sample text available via above link)
14-1

15.

  Other Countries

15-1

16.

  Resources

16-1

17.

  Postscript 17-1
18.   Glossary 18-1

[rev. 2001/07/06]

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