Modeling the Transition Era, by Tony Koester, Kalmbach RECSES_2025-2-21_CUR_457 The development of refrigerator cars

The development of refrigerator cars

Its advantage was fast and affordable unloading of the coal at small consignees

Prototype: 2 each transformer cars

locos speaking DCC or Motorola® are appropriate

Also features a sprung center axle for superior tracking performance and electrical pickup

Modeling the Transition Era, by Tony Koester, Kalmbach RECSES_2025-2-21_CUR_457 The development of refrigerator carsIn his book, Modeling the Transition Era, expert modeler Tony Koester takes an in depth look at the time period (and most popular modeling era) when railroads were changing from steam locomotives to diesel during the 1940s and 1950s. The book includes: An overview of the era why diesel replaced steam. The types of railroad equipment in use. A look at typical railroad operations. The book features a mix of modeling and prototype photos to help you