This is a handbook of information on typical North American prototype practice and modeling techniques, design, and construction which are specific to traction (electrified railways).

Originally published by Vane Jones, 1974.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Introduction, p. 3,
Ch. 2: Power Distribution, pp. 4-26,
Ch. 3: Track work, pp. 27-33,
Ch. 4: Design of Traction Lines, pp. 34-43,
Ch. 5: Structures, pp. 44-47,
Ch. 6: Signals and Interlocking, pp. 48-49,
Ch. 7: Cars and Locomotives, pp. 50-60,
Ch. 8: Electric Control, pp. 61-65,
Ch. 9: Operation, pp. 66-73,
Glossary, Index, pp. 74-76.

Carstens Publications, softcover, 76 pages, standard landscape book 10 x 8 in., B&W photographs and illustrations, printed on high-quality enameled paper.