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The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. Here are presented many sharp color photographs taken on generally sunny days. There was quite a parade of a variety of interesting passenger carrying trains. Here is an all-color photography look at passenger railroading in the metropolitan New York region in the 1970s, a fascinating era of transition, blending relics from the turn of the century with modern Turboliners built by a company that manufactured jet engines, and everything in between. The tour starts on the former New York Central Harlem line and makes its way around the area, visiting the neighboring Hudson line, the New Haven, Jersey Central, Pennsy (including the jointly-owned tracks of the NY&LB at South Amboy) and end up on the Erie Lackawanna, looking at both the former Erie and D&LW lines. Enjoy the view and take a trip back in time! Contents: Harlem Line, pp. 4-11, Hudson Line, pp. 12-27, New Haven Line, pp. 28-41, Long Island Railroad, pp. 42-47, Central Railroad of New Jersey, pp. 48-55,… Read More

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. The locomotives built at ALCO's plant in Schenectady, New York, have kept Americas railroads moving for more than a century. From early steam to their final diesels, this collection of B&W builders photographs is a MUST for every ALCO fan. Over 200 B&W ALCO photographs! Contents: Steam, pp. 7-42, Building Diesel Locomotives (photographs inside the shops including components), pp. 43-71, Wrecks and Re-builds, pp. 72-91, ALCO Cab Units, pp. 92-107, ALCO Switchers, pp 108-133, ALCO Road-Switchers, pp. 134-220, Index, pp. 221-223, Bibliography, pg. 224. The Railroad Press, softcover, 224 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .75 in., large B&W photographs, diagrams of many models with specifications.

The Railroad Press. Hardcover. New. The Railroad Press, hardcover, 128 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 50/50 mix of B&W and Color photographs with the color being from the later years. Altoona Action is a hardcover book that features thirty years of railroading in and around the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Altoona Action presents brilliant color and black & white photography of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central and Conrail, taken between the mid-1960s and the mid-1990s. In addition to Altoona, the book covers Horseshoe Curve, Gallitzin, Cresson, Tyrone and Spruce Creek. To complement the beautiful photographs, there are histories of Gallitzin and the long-forgotten industrial town of Bennington. You will also learn of two ways in which the Pennsylvania Railroad harnessed the power of the atom for their own use! Additionally, there are old and new maps of the area and excerpts from timetables. At the end of the book is a complete index and bibliography which will come in handy for… Read More

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. This beautiful all-color book was published by The Railroad Press in July 2001. Anthracite Classics covers the PRR, RDG, LV and CNJ, mostly in the early 1950s to the mid-60s. PRR steam is in abundance in Enola and Northumberland in the early 1950s. Reading steam and early diesels are shown, along with early diesels of the Lehigh Valley and Central Railroad of New Jersey. You will find Decapods, Consolidations, Northerns, ALCO FAs, RS3s, RS11s, F3s, FP7s, GP7s and much, much more! This 48-page book is filled with a nice variety of classic images from the Anthracite Roads, including a nice mixture of main line, branch line and yard photographs, along with maps and a comprehensive index. Contents: PRR Susquehanna River Terminals, pp. 3-13, CNJ and Lehigh Valley Railroad in the Upper Lehigh, pp. 14-27, Reading, Flatlands and Mountains, pp. 28-44, Index, pg. 45 and pg. 48, Color Maps of the Anthracite Region, pp. 46-47, The Railroad Press, softcover, 48 pages, standard… Read More

The Railroad Press. Hardcover. New. This is the third in a series of high-quality hardcover B&O books covering the 1960s into the 1980s. The spectacular photography that has been carefully selected for this book shows much more than just the trains. Get a good look at towers (inside and out), inter-lockings, junctions, stations, bridges, signals and more! Plus, this book offers a wealth of operational details, including freight train schedules and maps of major cities. This book has a layout of about 20 percent text and 80 percent photographs. This book is a good value as there are more pages than a Morning Sun book and more information than captions alone. Contents: Toledo Division Main Line, pp. 4-103, Toledo Division Branches, pp. 104-127, Freight Operations Between Toledo and Cincinnati, pp. 128-135, Passenger Operations Between Detroit and Cincinnati, pp. 136-144. The Railroad Press, hardcover, 144 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., all pages in color printed on high quality paper, sharp… Read More

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. A fascinating look at railroad operations at Bethlehem Steel's home plant written by an employee who spent more than 35 years working on the railroad inside the steel mill, with three decades of experience as a supervisor. This book from TRP features 70 photographs (37 color and 33 B&W) - many of these are seldom seen views taken inside the plant. Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Conrail, Bethlehem Steel Company Narrow Gauge and other private Bethlehem Steel equipment are shown, including hot metal cars, cinder pots and heavy-duty flatcars with loads. There are 8 maps, plus charts listing tracks, crew assignments and interchanges. This book is an outstanding resource that provides excellent coverage of how the railroads operated inside the steel mill. The Railroad Press, softcover, 56 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 70 photographs (37 color, 33 B&W).

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. A beautiful look at Boston & Albany steam power. This book from TRP features 80 premium B&W photographs from Ed May's steam collection, along with a map and a wealth of information regarding B&A steam operations. The Railroad Press, softcover, 56 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 80 photographs, map.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. Features beautiful B&W steam photography, mainly from the 1930s and 1940s, with many surprises - great for modelers of that era! Centered on Canadian National and Canadian Pacific lines west of Winnipeg there are many action shots and other brilliant photographs that include the surrounding scenes, including steam-era structures and equipment. This is a nostalgic look at one of the classiest steam operations in North America! The Railroad Press, softcover, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 40 pages, 60 B&W photographs.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. A stunning all-color look at one of America's favorite railroads tackling some of the steepest grades in the east. Baltimore & Ohio and Western Maryland also make many appearances in this look at 1970s railroading in the rugged Allegheny Mountains of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In addition to Tom's great photography, this book includes a locomotive roster, train sheet data, track diagrams and much more! Its a great reference tool for Model Railroader's and a beautiful work of art. Contents: Cumberland, pp. 5-21, Off to Grafton, pp. 22-37, Up and Over Sand Patch, pp. 38-93, East End, pp. 94-106, A Touch of Class, pp. 107-111, Photo Index, pg. 112. The Railroad Press, softcover, 112 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., Color photographs, roster, diagrams.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. Take a tour of Chicago's Railroad Scene in 1970-71 with veteran railroad writer and photographer, George Hamlin. You'll visit Joliet, Griffith, Pullman Junction, Deval, Rondout, BN's (CBQ) Racetrack and, of course, several locations in downtown Chicago. You will see lots of fallen flag Class I freight action, along with the transition from railroad-operated passenger trains to early Amtrak action before Platinum Mist paint was applied. The Railroad Press, softcover, 48 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., all color, high quality paper, sharp images and accurate color.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. All color railroad photographs by Robert Olmsted taken in the Chicago area. Most of the photographs are of B&O steam, GTW steam, Nickel Plate steam, CGW f-units and some South Shore, Soo Line, Milwaukee Road, Metra, Burlington, Erie, and Santa Fe. Excellent color reproduction. The Railroad Press, softcover, 48 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., all Color photographs.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. This all-color book is a photo history of Delaware & Hudson power in the 1970s and early 1980s. Many of the shots include scenes along the way rather than just a collection of 3/4 wedge loco shots. The contents are organized by locomotive manufacturer with extensive captions to explain where the train is with operational notes known. All the D&H paint schemes are represented including the striking blue and silver, blue and yellow plus second-hand power in a variety of colors including Reading and Lehigh Valley. An index of photo locations is included. Contents: ALCO and Baldwin, pp. 2-25, General Electric, pp. 26-37, EMD Geeps, 38-47, Photo Index, pg. 48. The Railroad Press, softcover, pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., photographs.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. Horse Cars, Pacemakers, Early Birds and more! From turn-of-the century wooden cars to modern steel cars from the '50s and '60s! This book is a must for all modelers and fans of the New York Central. Cars are shown in several different paint and lettering schemes. A complete roster and index accompany crisp clear B&W photographs. These vintage photographs are run large so you can see all of the details! This is the first in a series of NYC Freight and Passenger Equipment. Contents: Rosters of 40, 50, 60, 86 and 40-foot cars rebuilt to 50-foot cars, pp. 3-5, Box Cars, pp. 5-41, Roster of stock cars, pg. 41, Stock Cars, pp. 41-45, Refrigerator Cars, pg. 46, Roster of refrigerator cars, pg. 47, Car Listing by Lot Group, pg. 48, Index, pg. 48. The Railroad Press, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 x. 25 in., B&W photographs, rosters.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. This is a rare collection of 105 photographs covering seven railway systems in Oahu during World War II. The vintage scenes in this Volume include steam locomotives, rolling stock, right-of-ways, engine facilities and much more. The book features the railway systems of the Honolulu Plantation Co., Oahu Sugar Co., Ewa Plantation Co., Waianae Sugar Co., Waialua Agricultural Co., Kahuku Plantation Co., and the Waimanalo Sugar Co. There are also seven rosters and two full-page maps showing the railroads on Oahu in the 1940s. World War II buffs will enjoy these photos taken by servicemen stationed in Hawaii in the 1940s. The Railroad Press, softcover, pages, B&W photographs.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. Hardcover, 272 pages, standard portrait book 10 x 8 in., B&W photographs, maps, diagrams and equipment rosters. Rather than reprint each softcover volume individually, The Railroad Press has reprinted the four volumes together in one book. This limited-edition hardcover has 272 pages and contains all of the great photographs, maps, text, diagrams and rosters from the four Volumes of Hawaiian Railway Album WWII Photographs by Gale Treiber! The first two chapters include mostly steam engines such as Mikados, Ten-Wheelers, Consolidations, but also has center cab diesel-electrics, passenger cars, motorcars, freight cars, cabooses, and a fully loaded 15-stall roundhouse! There's and ORL roster plus maps of Honolulu and the OR&L shop complex are included, plus 13 maps of the railroad's main line. Nearly every one of OR&L steam locomotives is pictured in this book, along with both of their center cab diesels! The third chapter features the railway systems of the Honolulu… Read More

The Railroad Press, 2007. Softcover. New. Volume 4 includes 73 photographs, featuring plantation railroads on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii, plus 19 rosters, a detailed map of Kauai and photos from Victor Norton's return home after the War. Photographs include the Port of Nawiliwili, Ahukini wharf, loading operations out in the field, cane flumes, sugar mills, rare diesels and lots of steam! World War II buffs will enjoy these photos taken by servicemen stationed in Hawaii in the 1940s. The Railroad Press, softcover, pages, B&W photographs.

The Railroad Press. Hardcover. New. This book portrays the Illinois Central Railroad from the early 1960s through the end of the 20th Century. It is a look at the IC from the final years of Wayne Johnston's administration through the 1972 merger with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio, to the dismantling of the Illinois Central Gulf system during the 1980s and finally to the IC's resurgence as a successful and profitable railroad. The IC/GM&O merger is presented here with regard to the effect it had upon what once was and currently is the Illinois Central. This Volume will cover the northern lines of the IC, while the next book will deal with the southern lines of the railroad. Contents: The Chicago Division, pp. 6-27, The Main Line Through Illinois, pp. 28-61, The Iowa Route, pp. 62-99, Secondary Main Lines North of the Ohio River, pp. 100-134. Index to Photographs, pp. 135-136. The Railroad Press, hardcover, pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., system map, track diagrams, Color photographs.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. This beautiful all-color book was published by The Railroad Press in January 2002. New England Classics Volume 1 features the Maine Central, Boston & Maine, Central Vermont, Bangor & Aroostook, Canadian Pacific's Vermont operations and Conrail New England action. Photographic coverage from Maine to Massachusetts includes CV's Rocket Intermodal train, BAR's F3-powered road freight, CV/B&M run-throughs, CP's New England ALCO fleet, and other surprises! Our action and roster shots are run large on the page and the details are crisp, and TRP didn't crop out the interesting backgrounds! A map is included on the inside front cover and the book is thoroughly indexed. Featured power includes Century 424s, RS11s, RS18s, rare BL2s, F3s, U18Bs, U25Bs, GP7s, GP9s, SD80MACs, SD70M Demonstrators and more. Contents: Maine Central, pp. 3-11, Boston & Maine, pp. 12-17, Central Vermont, pp. 18-28, Canadian Pacific, pp. 29-35, Conrail, pp. 36-41, Bangor & Aroostook, pp. 42-48. The… Read More

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. Photographs from the collection of Ed May, Commentary by Richard L. Stoving. This exciting look at New York Central steam power features photographs from the collection of legendary photographer Ed May. You will find photographs of seventeen distinct classes of NYC steam locomotives taken between 1917 and 1952 printed from negatives produced by Edward L. May, F. Ray McKnight and many pre-1930 images from the Lavelle collection. In fact, most of the 79 beautiful B&W photographs in the book were taken before World War II. These photographs are run large on the page so you can see all of the details- no snapshots here! There is also a map of the Harlem and Putnam Divisions inside. The Railroad Press, softcover, 56 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 79 B&W photographs, high-quality paper.

The Railroad Press. Softcover. New. The book is a geographically organized selection of B&W photographs from the Edward May photo collection. Complete with extensive photo captions this book presents what locomotives would have been seen on the New York Central in the states of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan from the 1920s until the end of steam. This is a quality reproduction of the photographs which are pretty much 3/4 wedge shots with very little background clutter. An occasional coal dock or water tower appears in the background. Also included are maps of the NYC for the selected states. The Railroad Press, softcover, 60 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., B&W photographs with captions and maps.