The History, Making & Modeling of Steel

About this book

FROM THE BACK COVER: To the men and women who toil here its called "The Works." Its a place where your senses are hammered by 3000-degree heat. By the ear-piercing shriek of oxygen blown into molten iron. By the constant thunder of towering machinery. Few outsiders dare enter this nightmare world. For this is where steel is born in the red-hot glow of a hundred suns. And since no other industry relies so heavily on railroads its ideal as the theme of a new layout or as an add-on industry to your present operations. Youll go behind the scenes for a firsthand look at the fascinating process of steel making. Your journey starts in the dust of the ore and coal mines the limestone quarries and the scrap yards. Youll feel the intense heat of the coke ovens and the blast furnaces. Ride along with the switcher crews moving glowing hot metal cars. And to really give you a taste of life on the inside we spend a day at the USS/Kobe Steel Company works at Lorain Ohio. Well also look at how the steel industry and America grew up together. Plus a detailed glossary explains slang and technical terms youll hear inside "The Works." Finally well show you how you can recreate what youve seen for your model railroad. Practical ideas help you plan large or small operations using easy-to-build structures rolling stock locomotives vehicles and other kits. Remember steel works are off-limits to visitors and photographers so this is an essential reference for your model building! Now join us inside "The Works!"