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An illustrated reproduction of the 1906 Miniature Electric Railway Construction, originally published by the Carlisle & Finch Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, one of America\'s pioneering manufacturers of electric toy trains.
Long before electric model railroading became an established hobby, Carlisle & Finch was producing miniature locomotives, trolley cars, tracks, motors, and electrical equipment. The company recognized that model railways offered more than entertainment: they provided a practical introduction to the rapidly developing technology of electricity.
Originally published in 1906, this fascinating manual explains the construction and operation of miniature electric railway systems, including track laying, curves, switches, electrical signaling, motors, and battery power. Detailed technical drawings illustrate the mechanical and electrical principles behind these early working models.
Reproduced in 1976 by Blue Eagle Press and Greenberg Publishing Company, the booklet preserves an engaging piece of early American model railroad history, appealing to collectors of antique toy trains, electrical engineering, and technical literature.
Details
Title: Miniature Electric Railway Construction
Original Publisher: The Carlisle & Finch Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
Original Publication: 1906
Reprint Publishers: Blue Eagle Press and Greenberg Publishing Company
Date: 1976
Edition: Reproduction of the 1906 publication
Pagination: 56 pages plus 2 pages of advertisements
Binding: Printed green wrappers
Illustrations: Black-and-white technical drawings and diagrams
Dimensions: Approximately 5⅜ × 8¼ inches
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Bright green wrappers with minor surface marks and light handling wear. Interior pages are clean and well preserved, with crisp text and illustrations. Please see photographs.
Subject: Railroadiana, Model Railroads, Electrical Engineering
Topic: Carlisle & Finch, Antique Toy Trains, Miniature Electric Railways, Early Electrical Technology, Technical Manuals
