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Morning Sun Books. Hardcover. New. For Volume 6 of this popular series, noted industrial locomotive expert Tom Lawson adds his photography and expertise. Many hidden treasures are uncovered in this tour of the Old South. Contents: Coal Suppliers, pg. 4, Coke Making, pp. 4-13, Scrap Processing Companies, pp. 14-18, Slag Handling and Processing Companies, pp. 19-21, Steel Companies, pp. 22-84, Steel-serving Short Line Railroads, pp. 85-104, Freight Car Builders and Equipment Repair Facilities, pp. 105-113, Foundries and Pipe Companies, pp. 114-119, Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Companies, pp. 120-122, Miscellaneous, pp. 123-128. Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.

T. Lee Publications. Hardcover. New. Out-of-Print. Limited quantity remains. This is a high-quality, well-research book by the author who lived on this Rock Island route. The Clay Center Line extended northwest from McFarland, Kansas, on the Golden State Route, to Belleville, Kansas, on the Rocky Mountain Line. Very little has been written about this important Kansas subdivision which the railroaders called the High Line. The author lived next to the Clay Center Line for 25 years. This book is the result of several years research and numerous interviews to supplement the author's own extensive photo collection, records, and memories of the line. Detailed narration of train operations and motive power assignments enhance the 396 photographs which show all aspects of the line, including floods and wrecks. From the COLORADO FLYER, streamlined Rockets and local passenger trains to the Red Ball freights, powered by 4-8-4 Northerns in both the 5000 and 5100 series or diesels of all types, the full story… Read More

Union Pacific HS. Hardcover. New. The definitive book on this radical period in Union Pacific passenger train development. Written by Thomas R. Lee, noted Union Pacific historian and author of Turbines Westward. Edited by John Signor, editor emeritus of the Union Pacific HS Streamliner, and distinguished author. If you are expecting Color photographs in this book you will be disappointed. Color photography was not prevalent and company photography was done in B&W. Contents: Introduction and Acknowledgements, pp. 7-8, 1934: The Stream-Line Train Arrives, pp. 9-68, 1935: First and Second Trains in Service, pp. 69-90, 1936: Teething Pains and More Streamliners, pp. 91-120, 1937: Operational Matters, pp. 121-140, An Eighth Train and More Refinements, pp. 141-154, 1939: Steam Substitutes and Sabotage, pp. 155-168, 1940: More Diesels Arrive, pp. 169-180, 1941: New Trains-Prelude to War, pp. 181-196, Epilogue, Appendix, pp. 197-208. Appendix includes flowchart of equipment and dispositions. Union Pacific… Read More

Morning Sun Books. Hardcover. New. Conrail's Northern Region was comprised of three divisions of the former Canada Southern Railway and Michigan Central Railroad routes through Canada and Michigan. These three Conrail divisions were called the Canada Division, Detroit Division and Michigan Division. The illustrations and text in Conrail Northern Region take the reader on a journey on all three divisions from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada west to Detroit and beyond through Southern Michigan. Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.

David J. Lieder, 2023. Softcover. New. Softcover, 302 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., B&W and Color images, maps and diagrams, locomotive rosters. The author has produced another excellent title on Chicago area railroads. This is not a picture book even though there are many pictures included. This is a history book with illustrations. Contents: Introduction, Acknowledgements The Chicago & Southern Railroad, pp. 1-12, The Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad, pp. 13-30, The Chicago & Western Indiana Belt Line, pp. 31-48, The Chicago & Western Indiana Depot, pp. 49-64, Santa Fe and Stickney, pp. 65-80, C&WI Improvements, pp. 81-96, Track Elevation Plans, pp. 97-110, Clearing Yard, pp. 111-128, Track Elevation Begins, pp. 129-150, New Depot Proposals, pp. 151-164, Clearing Yard Purchased, pp. 165-180, More Depot Plans, pp. 181-198, Post Depression Years, pp. 199-220, Later Years, pp. 221-232, The Belt Gets Its Independence, pp. 233-244, Belt Revival, pp. 245-250, Motive Power, pp. 251-268, Suburban Service, pp.… Read More

Sundance Publications, 1974. Hardcover. New. Hardcover, 416 pages, B&W photographs, grade charts, track diagrams and more. With connections to the Pacific Ocean controlled by the Union Pacific, George Jay Gould had no choice but to build his own railroad or risk having his railroad empire with no friendly outlet further west. This history is about the predecessors of the modern Rio Grande (before Southern Pacific and now Union Pacific mergers) which included the Rio Grande Western and other companies with Rio Grande in their name. This handsomely done history of the Rio Grande written by an outstanding railroad author. The book covers the railroad from the very beginnings of the Denver & Rio Grande in 1870 through to the 1970s, as well as its subsidiaries, the Western Pacific Railway, and associated railroads. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. With numerous maps, rosters, gradient profiles, timetable, locomotive dispositions and extensive bibliography. 416 pages with index.… Read More

Four Ways West Publications. Hardcover. New. Featuring in color the busy and very scenic line between Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul during the CB&Q, Burlington Northern and early BNSF era. Captured by many of the regions most talented photographers. Four Ways West Publications, hardcover, 128 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., all Color photographs.

Four Ways West Publications. Hardcover. New. This book presents reflections on the operations of the Illinois Central and Gulf, Mobile & Ohio railroads which merged and became the Illinois Central Gulf in 1972. In 1988 the merged railroad was renamed the Illinois Central after many GM&O routes were spun off as short line and regional railroads. Examined are operations in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Indiana. An amazing amount of information and data were gathered to produce this book. The ICG had an interesting history and much of it is contained in this title. Four Ways West, hardcover, 144 pages, all-color photographs and illustrations.

David J. Lieder. Softcover. New. To many, the far eastern end of the Wisconsin Central is somewhat of a mystery. This book documents building to Chicago and the men who did it. Telling this story must include what was happening not only in Milwaukee and Chicago, but also in the great banking centers of New York and Boston. It took money to build a railroad, how it was financed was just as important as the actual construction. Of course the story did not end after the final spike was driven. The author has attempted to show the various factors that affected the Chicago extension, both internal and external. How it entered Chicago, the problems it faced and how they were resolved is a fascinating story of turn of the century railroading The influence of the Northern Pacific was always present. In fact the WC was originally conceived as a link for NP traffic to the east. This would come to fruition once the Chicago extension was completed. The signing of the lease to the NP came with high expectations… Read More

David J. Lieder. Softcover. New. Softcover, 325 pages, standard portrait format, 280 photographs (46 in Color), 128 maps, and 20 illustrations. This is not a picture book, but a history book that includes many photographs. This book traces the history of the railroads that formed the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal from the LaSalle & Chicago Railroad projected in 1867 to the Chicago & Great Western, which together with the Chicago & Calumet Terminal formed the Chicago Terminal Transfer, which became the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal. The Baltimore & Ohio is followed from its entry into Chicago in 1873 to the formation of CSX in 1980. The author had access to a wide variety of materials from the Baltimore & Ohio HS, Soo Line Historical & Technical Society, Chicago & North Western HS and much more. Unlike most railroads, the B&OCT was not built from point A to point B and considered complete. It evolved slowly, adding and subtracting trackage as it was needed. Each of the lines making up the… Read More

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. This book is based on the collection of B&W negatives owned by Robert A. Liljestrand. Text and captions were written by Marc Frattasio. Contents: Introduction, pp. 3-4, The Old Colony Railroad, pg. 5, Boston, pg. 6-7, Boston to Braintree, pp. 8-17, The Greenbush Line, pp. 18-19, The Nantasket Branch, pp. 20-21, The Plymouth Branch, pp. 22-23, The Middleboro Line, pp. 24-27, Boston to Taunton, pp. 28-35, The Fall River Line, pp. 36-37, The New Bedford Branch, pg. 38, Buzzards Bay, pg. 39, The Woods Hole Branch, pg. 40-41, Hyannis Branch, pg. 42-45, The Provincetown Branch, pg. 46-47, Index, pg. 48.

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.

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. B&W photographs from the 1890s to the 1950s of the New Haven and Boston & Albany from the Bob's Photo collection. Contents: Map, pp. 4-5, South Station, pp. 6-9, Back Bay Station, pp. 10-15, New Haven Railroad, pp. 16-27, Boston & Albany Railroad, pp. 28-30, Beacon Park Yard, pp. 31-37, Exeter St. Coach Yard, pp. 38-43, Trinity Place, pp. 44-47, Index, pg. 48.

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. At the eastern end of the New Haven Railroad was Boston. However, this was not always the case. The acquisition of the Old Colony and Boston & Providence forged the final link in the New Haven's famous Shore Line Route main line between New York and Boston. This book is based on the collection of photographs owned by Robert A. Liljestrand. Text and captions were written by Marc Frattasio. Contents: Introduction, pg. 3, South Station, pp. 4-9, The Boston Passenger Terminal, pp. 10-15, The Boston Freight Terminal, pp. 16-21, Back Bay Station, pp. 22-23, The Boston & Providence Main Line, pp. 24-27, The Needham Branch, pp. 28-30, The Dedham Branch, pp. 31-32, The Milton and Shawmut Branches, pp. 33-35, The Dorchester Freight Line, pp. 36-37, Readville, pp. 38-41, Route 128 Station, pp. 42-43, Other Popular NH Train Watching Locations in the Boston Area, pp. 44-47, Index, pg. 48.

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. The Midland Division is the label the New Haven Railroad applied to what had been the eastern end of the New England Railroad. This book is a B&W photographic tour of the trains, locomotives and stations along this part of the New Haven.

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. This book covers the New Haven Railroad passenger and freight terminals in the city of New Haven, Connecticut. Text and captions by Marc J. Frattasio. Includes a number of photographs of the Cedar Hill facilities under construction. Most photographs are from the early 1900s thru the 1930s. Even though a streetcar photo is on the cover, no other streetcar photographs are inside.

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. From the collection of Bob's Photo with captions written by Marc Frattasio the work equipment of the New Haven Railroad is presented. Contents: Cranes, pp. 4-12, Snow Fighting Equipment, pp. 13-19, Work Service Boxcars, pp. 20-25, Other Work Cars, pp. 26-41, Highway Vehicles, pp. 42-47, Index, pg. 48.

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. Contents: Steel Box Cars, pp. 4-20, Gondola Cars, pp. 21-23, Hopper Cars, pp. 24-29, Covered Hoppers, pp. 30-31, Flat Cars, pp. 32-36, Cabooses, pp. 37-47, Index, pg. 48.

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. This book covers the railroad activity in and around Jersey City, New Jersey using the B&W photographs from the Bob's Photo collection. The period covered is from the early steam to early diesel locomotive eras. Contents: Diagram of Jersey City rail lines, Introduction, CNJs Communipaw Terminal, CNJ Ferryboats (plus roster), B&O Trains at Communipaw, Reading Trains at Communipaw, Pennsylvania Railroads Exchange Place, Pennsylvania Railroad Ferryboats, Lehigh Valley Commuter Trains, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Erie Railroads Pavonia Ferry Terminal, Erie Railroads Ferryboats, Hudson & Manhattan, Journal Square, Public Service Company of New Jersey, Index.

Bobs Photo. Softcover. New. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W photographs with captions, color covers, high-quality glossy paper. B&W photographs of the Boston & Maine, Union Freight Railroad and Boston Elevated Railway from the 1890s through the 1950s. Contents: Map, pg. 4, North Station, pp. 5-18, B&M, pp. 19-23, Coach Yard, pp. 24-25, Roundhouse, pp. 26-31 Somerville Freight Yard, pp. 32-33, Union Freight Railroad, pp. 34-39 Boston Elevated Railway, pp. 40-47, Index, pg. 48.