{"product_id":"1979-1st-hc-the-complete-handbook-of-model-railroad-operations-mallery","title":"1979 1st HC The Complete Handbook of Model Railroad Operations Mallery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003ePrinting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eFirst Printing, February 1979\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eTAB Books\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003ePaul Mallery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e0830698949\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003ePages\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eApprox. 249 + index\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eTopic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eModel Railroads \/ Railway Operations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage hardcover first edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Handbook of Model Railroad Operations\u003c\/em\u003e by Paul Mallery, published February 1979. A highly regarded technical reference covering realistic model railroad operation systems, freight\/passenger scheduling, dispatching, signalling, locomotive service, waybills, layout concepts and prototype railroad practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial and detailed operations handbook aimed at serious model railroad enthusiasts and layout operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Edition \/ First Printing (1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 249 pages + index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed diagrams, operational systems \u0026amp; layout concepts throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean bright interior pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong binding with attractive green cloth boards and gold titling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presents very well for age. Binding remains firm and pages are clean. Some light shelf\/storage wear and mild softening to corners\/spine ends consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease look over the photos as they form part of the description. Packed securely and tracked for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.item-specifics,.item-description{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;margin-top:16px;}.specs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px 24px;}.spec-pair{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;gap:8px;}.spec-name{font-weight:bold;color:#111;}.spec-value{color:#333;}.description-text{margin-top:8px;line-height:1.4;color:#333;}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"The Virtuosi Antiquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48666914095345,"sku":"v1|298616051089|0","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5203\/2497\/files\/s-l1600_ff6b6f8c-7d61-454f-acdd-a272ba4b3306.jpg?v=1788153177","url":"https:\/\/thevirtuosiantiquarium.store\/products\/1979-1st-hc-the-complete-handbook-of-model-railroad-operations-mallery","provider":"The Virtuosi Antiquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}