Logging books
  • BillBill June 2011
    Posts: 202
    As I continue work on my layout, I've been on the hunt for books on logging and the timber industry. How would you complete this statement? "The 3 books on logging every modeler should own are _____________" I'm looking for titles that you guys consider worthwhile. Don't be limited by the number "3" either. I have exactly NONE at the moment (well...other than the Kalmbach book on logging railroads).
    There are no right or wrong answers...just your opinions.

    Thanks,
    Bill
  • minionminion June 2011
    Posts: 40
    1 Pino Grande R S Polkinghorn

    2 Railroads in the Woods J T Labbe & V Goe

    3 Redwood Lumber Industry Lynwood Carranco or

    Logging the Redwoods Lynwood Carranco & J T Labbe

    4 Working in the Woods Ken Drushka

    Those will get you going and there are a few trees worth of paper in that little lot so treat them with respect .

    Nick
  • adminadmin June 2011
    Posts: 236
    I second Nick's list - all GREAT books.

    I would add the first four or five years of TimberTimes magazine to the list as well... lots of information and drawings/plans.
    Brett
    972-618-5563
    sierrawestscalemodels.com
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  • DarylDaryl July 2011
    Posts: 33
    1-Island Timber& Mountain Timber by R.S.Mackie 2-Logging by Rail & Vancouver Island rail roads by R.D.Turner 3-Steel Rails and Silver Dreams by D. Murault and an assortment of TimberTimes
    steam rules
  • etbjr August 2011
    Posts: 1
    Twin mills actually adapts very well to the UP of Michigan (with some embellishment. 0If you want books about that area...
    Deep Woods Frontier by T karamanski. 200+ page book. Buy a note book and pretend to take notes like your in college.
    Michigans Lumbertowns by Kilar. At first blush you might think lower michigan lumberman had nothing to do with the UP. But eventually they all set the sights north.

    Regards
    Ed
  • bindlestiffbindlestiff November 2011
    Posts: 4
    The name of my favorite book escapes me but I think it was done by Benchmark. It was about the Caspar, South Fork and Eastern Railroad. The only downside was that it was standard gauge. But wow, everything from incredibly ugly 0-4-0 to several 2-6-6-2's, homemade rail cars, wood disconnects, sawmills and steamships. If my modeling skills ever allow it I would love to model this railroad.
  • bindlestiffbindlestiff November 2011
    Posts: 4
    I just found it. Mallets on the Mendocino Coast by Ted Wurm, published by Timber Times. Great Book!
  • BillBill November 2011
    Posts: 202
    Awesome! Thanks for the additions to the list. I started this thread after Father's Day when my wife said I never give her any "good" ideas. She's never gonna find any of these, but I've been bidding when they come upon eBay. I'm 0 for 5 so far!
  • Karl.AKarl.A November 2011
    Posts: 306
    Consistency is a commendable trait........
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  • BillBill November 2011
    Posts: 202
    Yes, but I'd rather not be a consistant loser!
  • bindlestiffbindlestiff November 2011
    Posts: 4
    Don't forget Amazon. They often have better deals on used books than eBay.
  • MikeMMikeM November 2011
    Posts: 80
    Timber Times advertises "Mallets on the Mendocino Coast" on their website for $39.95. http://www.timbertimes.com/books.htm#mallets
    Mike M
    Heater Falls Lumber Co.
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