01-20-2016, 01:51 PM
Haha, yes, it is definitely vandalism. Some call it "Art" however - and sometimes it is hard not to agree (in part anyway)!
I have recently bought Mike Cougill's book on switching. I thought it would just be a carbon copy of Lance Mindheim's work, but I was very wrong. Quality-wise it is just as good, but it gives a different perspective on operations - less model railroad focussed, more real-life (not a criticism of Lance's, it's just different). In particular I enjoyed the conversation with the veteran professional model railroader. I also really enjoyed how it went through all of the movements and safety procedures associated with switching one particular fairly nondescript industry. Absolutely worth every penny (cent). I would have been happy to pay twice as much. If anyone is interested: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ostpubs.com/Store/product_info.php?products_id=39">http://www.ostpubs.com/Store/product_in ... ucts_id=39</a><!-- m -->
*Disclaimer - I have no connection with the author. Just a very satisfied customer!
I have recently bought Mike Cougill's book on switching. I thought it would just be a carbon copy of Lance Mindheim's work, but I was very wrong. Quality-wise it is just as good, but it gives a different perspective on operations - less model railroad focussed, more real-life (not a criticism of Lance's, it's just different). In particular I enjoyed the conversation with the veteran professional model railroader. I also really enjoyed how it went through all of the movements and safety procedures associated with switching one particular fairly nondescript industry. Absolutely worth every penny (cent). I would have been happy to pay twice as much. If anyone is interested: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ostpubs.com/Store/product_info.php?products_id=39">http://www.ostpubs.com/Store/product_in ... ucts_id=39</a><!-- m -->
*Disclaimer - I have no connection with the author. Just a very satisfied customer!