I am looking for a good book on signals (physical features, different designs for different RRs, etc, not necessarily how the system functions). I don’t want operational stuff like CTC, just the different switch stands, signal bridges, mechanical changes over time, etc.
The book “All About Signals” by Armstrong is out of print; can’t find it for less than $100. I especially want to put switch stands on turnouts controlled by Tortises. I like the short one with a lantern on top by NJ Industries, but not sure what roads used it or when.
Any suggestions? Thanks
… Just curious - where are you looking for Armstrong’s book “All About Signals” where the prices are that high !?!
Mark.
Hi Terry,
You should be able to find “Railroad Signals,” by Brian Solomon, published by MBI Publishing in 2003. It’s an informative book with lots of color phottographs.
Good luck,
Andy
Mark,
Amazon.com (2 at $100+)
Sperandeo,
Thanks; didn’t come up on my searches.
The Brian Solomon book is excellent. Some really good photos and explanations. I was able to get a copy with a damaged cover for $12.
Last year I got Armstrong’s All About Signals for … a dollar! Are you sure you didn’t miss a decimal point?
And the Trains magazine articles he wrote back in the late 1950s about signals, probably getting those old back issues would run you maybe $5 total at a swap meet,
Older railroad rule books have quite a bit about signals and those usually sell in the $5 to $25 range
Dave Nelson