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Join the hundreds of thousands of people who got their start in model rockets with this classic! The first rocket in the Beginner level series, the high-flying Alpha III was designed with beginners in mind. The Alpha III Launch Set combines the classic Alpha III model rocket with our patented launch system.

The black body tube, fluorescent orange nose cone and one piece fin unit is easy-to-assemble and fun to fly! With nothing needed more than everyday household supplies and some glue, you'll be ready for liftoff in an hour.

Using Estes standard model rocket engines (sold separately), watch as the Alpha III soars to 1150 feet high. Once the rocket reaches its peak altitude, it will gently return to earth on its brightly colored, matching orange 12 inch parachute. Whether you're a first time rocketeer or a long time flyer, the Alpha III Launch Set makes launching easier than ever.

LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller.

Curious how high your rocket really flew? The Estes AltiTrak™ makes altitude tracking simple, fun, and accurate without the cost of expensive electronics. With just a quick pull of the trigger, you can follow your rocket through its flight path and capture its peak altitude in seconds.

Originally designed for educational use, the AltiTrak is also a favorite tool for hobbyists, clubs, and rocket enthusiasts of all levels. Use a single tracker for quick altitude readings or pair two AltiTraks for even more precise measurements. Lightweight and easy to use, it won’t interfere with your rocket’s performance—just pure, measurable flight data every time.

• Easy to Use: Simply pull the trigger, follow the rocket, and lock in your reading.
• Affordable Accuracy: Track altitudes without costly electronics or added rocket mass.
• Great for Education: Engages students with real-world data collection and analysis.
• Precision Potential: Use two AltiTraks for greater accuracy in measuring altitude.
• Versatile Tool: Perfect for classrooms, hobby launches, and science projects alike.

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 those who wish to research related topics. There is also a story written by a gentleman who came to Altoona to work for the P.R.R. in 1885 and recorded many details of what life in Altoona was like more than 100 years ago!

Features:

• New Hardcover Jaime F. M. Serensits The Railroad Press

ALUMINUM 1-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The ALUMINUM 1-oz bottle Tru-Color Paint is a solvent-based acrylic paint specially formulated for airbrush applications. Thinned with Acetone and specialized media, it ensures smooth spraying performance perfect for detailed and precision paint jobs.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint thinned with Acetone
• 1-ounce bottle volume
• Ready for airbrush use, not suitable for brush painting due to thin consistency
• Glossy finish on non-flat and non-matte colors, suitable for decal application
• Requires proper ventilation during spraying and cleanup with inexpensive Acetone

Compared to typical industry acrylic paints, this Tru-Color paint delivers a thinner consistency designed exclusively for airbrush use, making it much easier to achieve a fine, even coat. While soft plastic bottles may allow some evaporation of the carrier media over time, the pigment remains stable and can be refreshed using Tru-Color's dedicated Rejuvenator or Thinner. This feature extends the product’s usability without compromising quality.

Key Technical Advantages: The innovative technology behind this paint allows for superior pigment dispersion, resulting in vibrant and true-to-metal aluminum coloration. Its quick-drying glossy finish provides a professional appearance highly compatible with decal applications, meeting the demands of serious modelers. The acetone-based thinning system also promotes easy cleanup and efficient use, making this paint stand out among other solvent- and water-based products on the market.

ALUMINUM 2-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

This aluminum 2-oz bottle contains Tru-Color Paint, a solvent-based acrylic formula engineered specifically for airbrush use. It features pigments thinned with Acetone and specialized media to deliver optimal spraying performance and a smooth finish.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint thinned with Acetone
• Requires ventilation when spraying for safety
• Cleanup is simple with inexpensive Acetone
• Produces a glossy finish on non-flat or non-matte colors, ideal for decals
• Special order process: ships within 4-8 days

Compared to standard acrylic paints, this Tru-Color Paint offers a thinner consistency tailored for airbrush application rather than brush painting. This ensures professional, even coverage with minimal effort. The glossy finish after drying is perfect for models requiring decal application without additional sealing. Using primer on metal surfaces—and optionally on plastics—improves adhesion and durability significantly.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

The unique formulation suspends Acetone-thinned pigment in a solvent base, allowing excellent flow through airbrush nozzles. The paint retains freshness even if thinning media partially evaporates; this can be restored with Tru-Color’s Rejuvenator or Thinner, extending usability. The aluminum bottle and solvent blend ensure consistent application and easy cleanup, making it a top choice for precision and quality among hobbyists and professionals alike.

Aluminum is a bright, cool metallic silver paint that replicates the look of bare aluminum on aircraft, vehicle panels, engine parts, and exhaust components. Part of AK Interactive's 3G Acrylic line — water-based, fast-drying, and easy to thin with water. Comes in a 17ml (.57 oz.) bottle. SKU: AK11207.

South Platte Press, softcover, 80 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.25 in., B&W photographs and illustrations.

The Nebraska-Kansas Railroad was owned and operated by the Ideal Cement Company at its plant near Superior, Nebraska. This small industrial railway, about four miles long at maximum length, crossed the state line from the cement plant in Nebraska to the company's rock quarry in Kansas.

Hauls of the N-K Railroad were almost exclusively limestone rock for use in the manufacture of cement at the Superior plant. The line achieved national fame when Ripley's 'Believe It or Not' cited it as being the shortest interstate railroad in the U.S.

The N-K, which at various times used electric, steam and diesel power, operated until the end of cement production at the Superior plant in 1986. This book includes 95 black-and-white illustrations.

Contents:

• Acknowledgements, Introduction, pp. 4–7
• Map of the Nebraska-Kansas Railroad, p. 8
• Map of the Ideal Cement Plant at Superior, Nebraska, p. 9
• Why Build a Cement Plant at Superior, Nebraska?, pp 10-12
• A Brief Corporate History, p. 13
• Cement Making 101: The Basics, pp. 14–16
• Building and Maintaining the Railroad, pp. 17–26
• The Quarry: Digging Out the Rock, pp. 27–34
• Railroad Operations, pp. 35–42
• Motive Power (steam, electric, diesel), pp. 43–55
• Maintaining N-K Motive Power, pp. 56–60
• Rock Cars and Other Rolling Stock, pp. 61–64
• Runaways, Smash-ups and Near Misses, pp. 65–67
• Coping with Snowstorms, p. 68
• The N-K and the Class 1 Carriers, pp. 69–74
• Remaining Traces, pp. 75–78
• Locomotive Roster, p. 79
• Bibliography, p. 80.

Signature Press, hardcover with dust jacket, 256 pages, 8.

5 in. x 11 in x 1 in., 466 photographs, 41 drawings and graphics, roster, index. The last period of American Car & Foundry manufacturing of box cars was the years 1960 to 1981, and this volume provides both the history and extensive color photography, along with details of car design and construction in this period.

Many colorful paint schemes were in use by railroads and lessors, large and small, and they are shown here, including many Incentive Per Diem schemes. A complete production roster of the box cars built is also provided. Coverage includes 40-foot as well as 50-foot inside-post cars, 50-foot outside-post cars, and 60-foot inside- and outside-post cars.

Many of these 60-foot cars were built for auto parts service. Author Kaminski is an acknowledged authority on freight car history and has extensively researched AC&F records to write this account. Any modeler of the 1960s and '70s, or freight car fan, will want this book.

Contents:

• Preface
• Introduction, pp. 7–10
• History and Evolution of Box Cars, pp. 11–48,40-foot and 50-foot Inside-Post Box Cars, pp. 49–92,50-foot Outside-Post Box Cars, pp. 93–166,60-foot Inside-Post Box Cars, pp. 167–213,60-foot Outside-Post Box Cars, pp. 214–230
• Complete Box Car Production List, pp. 231–242
• Appendix, pg. 243
• Index, pp. 244–246
• About the Author, pg. 247. Features: New Hardcover Edward S. Kaminski Signature Press

Authored by noted hobby historian Keith Wills, who wrote the "Collector's Consist" column in Railroad Model Craftsman for a remarkable 32 years, American O Scale 1927-1965 tells the story of O scale from its tinplate roots through its divergence into scale trains. O scale standard and narrow-gauge modeling continue to be the scale of choice for thousands of US and Canadian modelers, and American O Scale 1927-1965 traces the history of both familiar and long-forgotten O scale model lines.

This comprehensive volume follows all the O scale manufacturers, their locomotives and rolling stock from the beginning of scale quarter-inch trains in the late 1920s through the decline of the 1960s. Included is a chapter on the Wm. K Walthers O Scale catalogs, a vital resource for the O scale modeler from the beginnings of the Great Depression through the present.

With the resurgence of O scale and its continued popularity, no current O scale modeler, anyone who got their start in the hobby via Lionel or Marx, or any modeler with an interest in hobby history will want to miss this inclusive new book. Profusely illustrated with vintage catalog pages, magazine ads and model photographs, the book includes the following chapters:

Contents:

• Chapter 1: 1927-1941
• The Heady Pioneer Years
• Chapter 2: The Beginning of Dynamic Growth
• Chapter 3: 1946 - 1950: Early Postwar Years: Renewed Energy
• Chapter 4: 1950-1965: The Declining Years
• Chapter 5: 1927-1941: Early Rolling Stock
• Chapter 6: 1950-1965: Postwar Rolling Stock
• Chapter 7: Electric Traction
• Chapter 8: Post 1965 Walthers O Scale Catalogs
• Printed on high-quality coated paper, this perfect-bound softcover publication chronicles O scale from the early pioneers like Alexander
• Icken and Cronkite through the more familiar Lobaugh
• All-Nation
• Kemtron and Central Locomotive Works, to the most obscure like Acme
• Hines
• Hawk and many more! White River Productions, softcover, pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in
• Features: New Softcover Keith Wills White River Productions

American Refrigerator Transit REEFER YELLOW 1-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

American Refrigerator Transit REEFER YELLOW is a solvent-based acrylic paint designed specifically for airbrush applications. This paint is thinned with acetone and other media, ensuring an ideal consistency for smooth, precise spraying.

• Solvent-based acrylic formulation
• Thinned with acetone for airbrush readiness
• Glossy finish suitable for decal application
• 1-ounce bottle size for convenience and minimal waste
• Special order availability with a 4-8 day shipping window

Compared to industry standards, this paint stands out due to its excellent compatibility with decals and surfaces such as metal and plastics when primer is used. It offers a glossy finish that enhances model detailing, unlike many paints which dry flat or matte. Its formulation specifically supports airbrush techniques and is not recommended for traditional brush painting due to its thin consistency.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

The proprietary thinning with acetone ensures superior spray quality, enabling even coverage and vibrant color presentation. The paint is designed to be revived with Tru-Color's 'Rejuvenator' or Thinner if the media evaporates over time, extending the usability of each bottle. Cleanup is easy and cost-effective with standard acetone, making it practical for frequent use. Additionally, the glossy finish is highly durable and perfectly prepared for decal application, meeting the needs of professional modelers and hobbyists alike.

American Refrigerator Transit REEFER YELLOW 2-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

This airbrush-ready Tru-Color Paint is a solvent-based acrylic designed specifically for detailed applications, including model painting and custom finishes. Packaged in a 2-ounce bottle, the paint is thinned with Acetone and other media to ensure smooth, precise sprays.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint thinned with Acetone
• Available in a 2-oz airbrush-ready bottle
• Dries to a glossy finish suitable for decal application
• Primer recommended for metal and optional for plastics
• Special Order Only: typically ships within 4-8 days

Compared to industry standards, this specific Tru-Color paint offers superior thinness for airbrush use, making it ideal for model hobbyists and custom painters who require a fine, consistent spray. Its formulation ensures optimal drying time and glossy finish, which sets it apart from bulkier, less refined brush-on paints. Special ordering this product ensures freshness and maintains quality, offering a more reliable solution for detailed airbrushing tasks.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

The solvent-based formula ensures excellent flow and adhesion, especially when paired with a suitable primer on metal or plastics. The paint’s thin consistency is optimized for airbrush application and prevents clogging or uneven coverage. Additionally, the glossy finish not only enhances visual appeal but also provides an ideal surface for applying decals. Tru-Color's unique packaging allows users to rejuvenate paint that has experienced slight evaporation over time, extending usability and maintaining pigment vibrancy. This paint is perfect for specialized projects requiring precision and quality, positioning it as a top choice for artists and professionals seeking advanced airbrush-ready paints.

Amethyst Blue is a rich, deep blue-violet with strong purple undertones, great for fantasy figures, sci-fi models, gemstone effects, and vibrant vehicle or armor accents. Part of AK Interactive's 3G Acrylic line — water-based, fast-drying, and easy to thin with water. Comes in a 17ml (.57 oz.) bottle. SKU: AK11183.

Softcover, 62 pages, opens to 8.

5 x 11 in., B&W maps, index.Sonrisa Railroad Maps are laid out like a railroad employee timetable. Narrow to fit in a pocket and with a heavier paper cover for protection. The center fold will present an overall map of the state(s). Includes short lines and major highways to find railroad lines and locations.

These maps are updated periodically.Concise, clear maps of today's railroading presented by subdivision for ease in following your favorite line. These pocket-sized references include station index, locations of detectors, crossovers and tunnels, and major rivers and highways. Soft cover with saddle-stitched binding (except California and Illinois, which are coil bound)

Features:

• New Soft cover David J. Cooley Sonrisa Publications 2018

Hardcover, pages, Color photographs and roster data. There are all-new photographs in this second edition. None are duplicated from the first edition.

This second edition is a comprehensive roster of Amtrak's passenger cars and motive power, fully illustrated with a mixture of lineside scenes and roster views. Roster information is presented in a spreadsheet format with introductory text, grouped by major categories such as steam-heated cars, Heritage fleet, Amfleet, Superliners, diesel locomotives, and electric locomotives.

Additions from the first edition:Expanded coverage: 1971-2022,All new photos, none from the first edition,Extensively updated rosters and compact tables,The most complete record of Amtrak equipment,More than 660 all-color photos.

Features: New Hardcover Elbert Simon, David C. Warner, Kevin EuDaly White River Productions 2023

Amtrak PHASE V BLUE 1-oz bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint

The Amtrak PHASE V BLUE 1-oz bottle is a solvent-based acrylic paint specifically formulated for airbrush use. This Tru-Color paint offers superior pigment quality thinned with Acetone and proprietary media, ensuring consistent application and vibrant color during spraying.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint with premium pigment
• Thinned with Acetone for smooth airbrush application
• 1-ounce bottle volume for precise project control
• Dries to a glossy finish ideal for decal application
• Requires ventilation while spraying and acetone for clean up

This paint is designed exclusively for airbrushing due to its thin consistency and is not suitable for brush painting. Colors, except for flat or matte finishes, dry quickly to a glossy surface that prepares perfectly for decal adhesion. Use of a primer is recommended for metal surfaces and can be applied to plastics for optimal coverage and durability.

Compared to other paints in the modeling industry, the Amtrak PHASE V BLUE Tru-Color paint stands out due to its solvent base and acetone-thinned formula, which provides excellent flow and a smooth finish. Unlike water-based paints, this paint requires ventilation for safety and cleans up easily with inexpensive acetone, a standard solvent. Packaging in a soft plastic bottle may lead to some evaporation of thinner over time, but the pigment layer remains intact and can be rejuvenated with either specialized Tru-Color Rejuvenator or Thinner, extending the lifespan of your paint supply.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

The Amtrak PHASE V BLUE Tru-Color paint utilizes advanced solvent-based acrylic technology to deliver professional-grade results. Its formulation ensures superior adhesion, gloss finish readiness for decals, and compatibility with a variety of substrates including metal and plastic. With proper ventilation during use, the paint sprays evenly and dries quickly, meeting the expectations of hobbyists and professionals alike. As a special order product, it is carefully packaged and shipped within 4-8 days, ensuring quality and freshness for your project needs.

Amtrak PHASE V BLUE 2-oz Bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

The Amtrak PHASE V BLUE 2-oz bottle is a solvent-based acrylic Tru-Color paint designed specifically for airbrush applications. This paint features a pigment thinned with Acetone and other media, ensuring a smooth, professional finish.

• Solvent-based acrylic formula
• Pigment thinned with Acetone and additional media
• 2-ounce bottle size
• Dries to a glossy finish for all colors except flat or matte
• Special order: ships in 4-8 days after Monday morning order

Compared to standard acrylic paints, this Tru-Color paint stands out with its superior thinned consistency, making it ideal for airbrush use but too thin for brushing. Its glossy finish, suitable for decal application, marks an improvement over many traditional paints that require longer curing times and less vibrant results. Primer use is recommended for metal surfaces and optional for plastics, supporting a versatile range of model and craft projects.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

Tru-Color paint’s solvent-based acrylic technology offers a consistent, smooth coverage ideal for detailed airbrushing. The use of Acetone as a thinner means easy cleanup with inexpensive solvents, optimizing workspace efficiency. Over time, media evaporation can occur, but the pigment’s durability allows restoration with Tru-Color’s specialized Rejuvenator or Thinner, extending paint usability. This ensures high performance and longevity compared to previous formula models and typical industry options.

Softcover, 42 pages, opens to 8.

5 x 11 in., B&W maps, index.Sonrisa Railroad Maps are laid out like a railroad employee timetable. Narrow to fit in a pocket and with a heavier paper cover for protection. The center fold will present an overall map of the state(s). Includes short lines and major highways to find railroad lines and locations.

These maps are updated periodically.Concise, clear maps of today's railroading presented by subdivision for ease in following your favorite line. These pocket-sized references include station index, locations of detectors, crossovers and tunnels, and major rivers and highways. Soft cover with saddle-stitched binding (except California and Illinois, which are coil bound)

Features:

• New Soft cover David J. Cooley Sonrisa Publications 2018

Softcover, 60 pages, opens to 8.

5 x 11 in., B&W maps, index.Sonrisa Railroad Maps are laid out like a railroad employee timetable. Narrow to fit in a pocket and with a heavier paper cover for protection. The center fold will present an overall map of the state(s). Includes short lines and major highways to find railroad lines and locations.

These maps are updated periodically.Concise, clear maps of today's railroading presented by subdivision for ease in following your favorite line. These pocket-sized references include station index, locations of detectors, crossovers and tunnels, and major rivers and highways. Soft cover with saddle-stitched binding (except California and Illinois, which are coil bound)

Features:

• New Soft cover David J. Cooley Sonrisa Publications 2019

Softcover, 96 pages, 11 x 8.

5 in., Color photographs with captions. Amtrak's route west of Denver through the Rocky Mountains is one of the great train rides of the world. Join us as we catch glimpses of the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR journeying through spectacular mountains. You'll see many hard-to-reach, remote locations such as Gore Canyon and the Tunnel District!

Features:

• New Softcover Jeff Simley Morning Sun Books 2022

If you are curious about the history of Amtrak, it's special status as a quasi-government corporation and its potential, this softcover book will provide the reader with the items of the ongoing public policies and debate regarding interstate rail passenger service in the United States. The conflicting roles of Amtrak as a business responding to market demand and a public entity dependent on political support are chronicled in academic detail and stylish prose by a 40-year rail industry veteran who has drafted rail policy positions as a senior industry official, implemented them as a White House appointed federal regulator, written about them as a journalist and critiqued them as a rail labor-union officer.

This is Frank N. Wilner's sixth book, which Dan Weikel of the Los Angeles Times terms ''more than the story of a train wreck [explaining] how to tap Amtrak's potential at a time in the nation's history when passenger railroading is becoming increasingly necessary.''

Contents:

• Who Shot the Passenger Train? pp. 1–14
• Railpax is Born, pp. 15–32
• Out of the Station - Barely, pp. 33–42
• Woe Be the Equipment and Track, pp. 43–52
• Novus Ordo, pp. 53–66
• The Saga of Amtrak's Common Stock, pp. 67–70
• Mail and Express, pp. 71–80
• High-Speed Rail, pp. 81–96
• The Northeast Corridor, pp. 97–106
• Privatization. 107-122
• Labor Relations, pp. 123–128
• Modern Amtrak, pp. 129–140
• Conclusion, pp. 141–144
• Afterword by Anthony Perl, pp. 145–148
• Amtrak Presidents, pp. 149–152
• Federal Statutes Mentioned, pp. 153–154
• Endnotes, pp. 155–200
• Index, pp. 200–212. Simmons-Boardman, softcover, 238 pages, small format 6 x 9, text, pictures of Amtrak presidents. Features: New Softcover Frank N. Wilner Simmons-Boardman

This little title has quite a bit of data in it. It shows how departments in a division were organized, shows color maps of divisions over time until the final consolidation of divisions into regions. Branch lines assigned to each division are also included.

Pictures of each division office (often a depot with an upper floor) and huge grand division office buildings (high-rise) are shown.One of the most confusing aspects of Santa Fe Railway history has been what division a particular location or line belonged to at any point in time.

At various times La Junta, Colorado, belonged to the Western, Arkansas River, Colorado, Panhandle, or Kansas Division as well as the Eastern Region.This monograph tells the story of the changes in the Santa Fe's organization throughout its history.

It looks at the Santa Fe's organization by giving a snapshot of what was in existence at particular points in time and discusses the changes in between. For each snapshot there is a John Signor-drawn map in color visually showing the Santa Fe's organization at that time.Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, 56 pages, 12 maps, 28 photographs, 4 page addendum.Features: New Softcover Robert D.

Walz Santa Fe Railway H&M Society

Ankylosaurus Natural History Museum brand and approved by their own paleontologists. Educational fact sheet included on the box to help mix playtime and learning. 8 sets available for a truly terrific collection. All models in this series are free-standing and made to 1:40 scale 21cm/8.25 in. long (approx.). Beautifully hand-finished, adding realistic detail. Ages 3+

Anodized Violet is a vivid, saturated violet with a modern metallic-finish feel, perfect for sci-fi vehicles, anime models, NMM techniques, and bright accent details. Part of AK Interactive's 3G Acrylic line — water-based, fast-drying, and easy to thin with water. Comes in a 17ml (.57 oz.) bottle. SKU: AK11202.

History of Antar Model Rocket

The "Father of Model Rocketry" and founder of the National Association of Rocketry is Harry Stine (NAR #02). What's more, he is one of the original pioneers that founded the hobby right alongside Vern Estes, Stine was also a talented writer.

Estes' designers created a precise replica for this Designer Signature Series kit. Moreover, it is based on multiple sketches and the original model, which belongs to Bill Stine, Estes Vice President and the son of Harry Stine.

In 1951, people didn't have the hobby of flying model rockets yet. Therefore, they didn't design Antar as a flying model rocket. Stine was a physicist and clearly understood the science of flight. So even though Antar was a fictional vehicle, the science behind it meant it could be stable in flight.

Antar Model Rocket:

• Initially created in 1951
• They did not design it as a flying model rocket
• Designed to be stable enough in flight to be used as a model rocket
• Precise replica created for the Designer Signature Series kit by Estes' designers
• Replica based on multiple sketches and the original model owned by Bill Stine, Estes Vice President and the son of Harry Stine

Overall, the history of the Antar model rocket is a fascinating story. It showcases the innovative and adventurous early hobbyists who laid the groundwork for modern model rocketry.

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 portrait book 8 x 10 in
• Color photographs with extensive captions. Features: New Softcover William R. McClellan The Railroad Press

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, softcover, 48 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.25 in., all Color photographs.

In this book, you'll see some of the most spectacular, and rare, shots of the Reading, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and CNJ Railroads as they ran through Schuylkill and Carbon counties. These pictures are truly amazing to say the least.

The great color reproduction on glossy paper makes this softcover book a great reference for modeling.

Contents:

• Introduction, p. 2
• acknowledgments, p. 3
• Central New Jersey, pp. 4–11
• Lehigh Valley, pp. 12–19
• Pennsylvania Railroad, pp. 20–27
• Reading Company, pp. 28–46
• Anthracite-Who, What, Where, Why and When, pp. 47
• Bibliography, pp. 48.