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The Interborough Rapid Transit Company opened in 1904 and was taken over by the NYCTA in 1940. Matt Herson's intriguing color photography from the 1960s and '70s is a vivid account of this historic line, mostly in vintage outdoor scenes.Softcover, 96 pages, standard landscape size, Color photography.

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• New Softcover Robert J. Yanosey Morning Sun Books

Matt Herson's superb color photo series on New York City subways concludes! Large detailed images of the IND and NYCTA non-revenue equipment are featured, mostly taken between 1961 and the 1980s.Softcover, 96 pages, standard landscape format, Color photography.

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• New Softcover Matt Herson Morning Sun Books

Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

Come back in time and view Third Avenue Railway, Brooklyn & Queens Transit Co., South Brooklyn Railway, and Queens Borough Bridge Railway in full color.

Contents:

• Third Avenue Railway, pp. 4–43
• Brooklyn & Queens Transit, pp. 44–111
• South Brooklyn Railway, pp. 112–115
• Queens Borough Bridge Railway, pp. 116–125
• Preserved Cars of New York, pp. 126–128.

Most fans today know the Susquehanna as an operator of huge double-stack container trains and big six-motor diesel-electrics. This book begins in 1940 and shows the Suzy-Q of yesteryear - Motorcars, RS1s, RDCs and commuter trains as well as several chapters on the more modern era. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

Softcover, 84 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., B&W and Color photographs and illustrations. This volume is the first in a series of titles covering the Susquehanna from the 1940s through 1990s, this book features over 150 previously unpublished black & white and color photos covering the railroad's east end. Coverage includes both freight and passenger operations from the railroad's earliest diesel operations through its rebirth in the 1980s as a regional carrier.

The railroad's main yard operations in Edgewater, Little Ferry, and Passaic Junction are covered in this title.

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• New Softcover Carolyn Hoffman The Garbely Publishing Company 2022

Softcover, 80 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., Color and B&W photographs. This is the third in a series of titles covering the Susquehanna from the 1940s through 1990s. This book features over 150 previously unpublished B&W and Color photographs covering the railroad's west end. Coverage includes both freight and passenger operations from the railroad's earliest diesel operations through its rebirth in the 1980s as a regional carrier.

This book includes rare photographic coverage of the NYS&W main line from Butler to Sparta, NJ (out of service in 1971 and reactivated in 1986), the western end of the main line from Sparta to Hainesburg (abandoned in 1962), and the Hanford Branch from Beaver Lake to Hanford (abandoned in 1957).

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• New Softcover Rudy Garbely The Garbely Publishing Company 2023

Softcover, 80 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., Color and B&W photographs. This is the third in a series of titles covering the Susquehanna from the 1940s through 1990s. This book features over 150 previously unpublished B&W and Color photographs covering the railroad's west end. Coverage includes both freight and passenger operations from the railroad's earliest diesel operations through its rebirth in the 1980s as a regional carrier.

This book includes rare photographic coverage of the NYS&W main line from Butler to Sparta, NJ (out of service in 1971 and reactivated in 1986), the western end of the main line from Sparta to Hainesburg (abandoned in 1962), and the Hanford Branch from Beaver Lake to Hanford (abandoned in 1957).

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• New Softcover Rudy Garbely The Garbely Publishing Company 2023

The Garbely Publishing Company, softcover, 88 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., Color photographs.The fourth in a series of titles covering the Susquehanna, this book features over 150 previously unpublished color photos covering the railroad’s major territorial expansion in the 1980s and 1990s.Coverage includes both freight and excursion operations on former Lehigh & Hudson River and Erie rails from the mid-1980s through the late 1990s.

This book showcases photos of the ex-L&HR main line from Sparta Junction to Maybrook, the former Erie route from Campbell Hall/Maybrook to Binghamton, and the Lackawaxen & Sturbridge's related operations on the ex-Erie Honesdale Branch.

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• New softcover Neil P. Finch The Garbely Publishing Company 2024

The Garbely Publishing Company, 80 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs. The fifth in a series of titles covering the Susquehanna, this book features over 150 previously unpublished color photos showcasing the railroad's major Northern Division territorial expansion in the 1980s and 1990s.

Coverage includes both freight and excursion operations on the former Lackawanna Utica and Syracuse Branches north of Binghamton from the 1980s into the 2000s. These are some of the most scenic and least-photographed portions of the NYS&W, and through expertly curated images and accompanying captions, authors Finch and Hoffman delve into the railroad's pivotal role in maintaining rail service to communities and industries across upstate New York.

Railroad enthusiasts, history buffs, and fans of upstate New York will find Volume 5 a compelling addition to this popular book series. Features: New softcover Neil P. Finch and Carolyn Hoffman The Garbely Publishing Company 2025

• Nickel Plate Road BLUE color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Nickel Plate Road BLUE color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Nickel Plate Road FREIGHT CAR RED 1938-1950s color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Nickel Plate Road FREIGHT CAR RED 1938-1950s color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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This ALL-COLOR book from Robert P. Olmsted features 75 color photographs of Nickel Plate steam-powered freights taken during 1957 and 1958 at Calumet Yard in Chicago, Hammond, Indiana, Bellevue, Ohio, and a number of other locations in between. You'll get plenty of steam action, lots of smoke, freight cars, semaphore signals, detail photographs and beautiful mid-western vistas captured on Kodachrome more than 50 years ago!The S-2 Berkshires held down fast freight assignments on the NKP's Chicago and Fort Wayne Divisions right up to the end of steam and these Lima 2-8-4's built during World War II made for one of the most exciting shows in the Midwest at the time.Excellent color reproduction!The Railroad Press, softcover, 48 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 75 Color photographs.

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• New Softcover Robert P. Olmstead The Railroad Press

Night Blue Ink is a highly transparent deep blue-black ink used for deep shadow washes on blue and dark surfaces, panel lining, and adding cool night-tone depth to scale models. 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: AK11228.

Introducing the Estes Nike Smoke Model Rocket

The Estes Nike Smoke Model Rocket is a thrilling bring-back of the original Estes classic. This intermediate-level rocket is designed for enthusiasts aged 10 and up, providing a perfect balance of challenge and excitement for aspiring rocketeers! With its sleek and authentic design, the Nike Smoke replicates the iconic NASA Nike Smoke sounding rocket used in atmospheric research.

Authentic Design and High Performance

When powered by a recommended C6-5 engine, this rocket can achieve a projected maximum altitude of 650 feet, offering spectacular launches that will leave you wanting more!

Reliable Recovery System

Safety and recovery are paramount in the design of the Nike Smoke! It features a 15-inch parachute recovery system, ensuring a smooth and gentle descent back to Earth. This dependable recovery system not only protects the rocket from damage but also allows for multiple launches and landings! The parachute ensures that your rocket returns safely after each flight, making it possible to enjoy numerous launches with minimal wear and tear!

Educational and Fun

Whether you're a seasoned rocketeer or an aspiring beginner looking to advance your skills, the Estes Nike Smoke Model Rocket ensures endless fun and educational value! The process of assembling and launching this model provides hands-on learning about rocketry principles, aerodynamics, and the engineering behind successful flights. It's a perfect project for individuals or groups, such as scout troops or school science clubs, fostering teamwork and a love for science and technology!

Relive the Nostalgia

Relive the nostalgia and experience the thrill of rocketry with the Estes Nike Smoke! This rocket brings back the beloved original Estes Nike Smoke, allowing both veteran rocketeers and new enthusiasts to appreciate its historical significance and impressive performance. The Nike Smoke combines the charm of classic rocketry with modern materials and design improvements, ensuring that every launch is both safe and spectacular!

The Estes Nike Smoke Model Rocket is more than just a model; it's an experience that bridges the past and present of rocketry! Perfect for hobbyists, educators, and anyone with a passion for exploration, this rocket offers a unique blend of fun, education, and nostalgia. Grab your Estes Nike Smoke today and start your journey into the exciting world of model rocketry!

• Norfolk & Western BLUE color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Norfolk & Western BLUE color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Norfolk & Western LATE PASSENGER CAR MAROON color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Norfolk & Western LATE PASSENGER CAR MAROON color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.

The Norfolk & Western's minuscule switcher fleet grew with the 1964 expansion, which included the Nickel Plate Road, the Wabash, and other railroads. Join us with a look at N&W's switchers and slugs, the E-units, and F-units acquired through the 1964 growth, and the electrics of the former Virginian Railway.

Contents:

• New
• Hardcover
• Stephen M. Timko
• Morning Sun Books

The final volume in this series features over 335 full color images of Norfolk & Western's second-generation road-switchers and newer locomotives! Coverage includes former Nickel Plate GP30s, the lone GP35 and ALCO C-420, ex-Wabash U25Bs, GP35s, and C-424s, as well as N&W-ordered power from the 1960s onward.

GPs, U-Boats, Centuries, and other models are featured. Illinois Terminal's rare SD39s also appear!Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.

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• New Hardcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books

Withers Publishing, hardcover with jacket, 256 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.75 in., B&W and Color photographs, roster.

This book covers second-generation diesel power that was on the roster from September 1955 through December 1982 and provides an overview of this power during the Norfolk & Western's last years of existence.

The term second-generation is used to denote locomotives built from the early 1960s onward. Second-generation locomotives began, in the case of Electro-Motive Division, with the introduction of the GP20 model; with General Electric, the introduction of the U25B; and ALCO's introduction of the Century series of locomotives.

Exceptions to this guideline are the chapters on switchers and slugs. Most, but not all, photographs are limited to the time period covered. Includes roster, dispositions, lettering diagrams and color photo section.

Contents:

• Motive Power History, pp. 6–14
• Switchers, pp. 15–43
• B-B EMD Road-Switchers, pp. 44–84
• C-C EMD Road-Switchers, pp. 85–134
• B-B General Electric Road-Switchers, pp. 135–153
• C-C General Electric Road-Switchers, pp. 154–172
• B-B ALCO Road-Switchers, pp. 173–186
• C-C ALCO Road-Switchers, pp. 187–198
• C-C Slugs, pp. 199–207
• Passenger Locomotives (F40PH), p. 208
• Norfolk & Western in Color: Paint Schemes, pp. 225–248
• Dispositions, pp. 249–256.

Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., all Color photographs.

Travel back to see the genesis of the fabled Norfolk Southern Heritage units that roamed far and wide in 2012 and 2013. See what the designers and painters based their work on and how they interpreted it against images of the original vintage diesel units.

Contents:

• Introduction, the Norfolk Southern Railway, pp. 3–4
• Photographing the Heritage Fleet, p. 6
• Office Car Special F Units, pp. 7–10
• Spencer Celebration, pp. 11–13
• Central of Georgia, pp. 14–16
• Conrail, pp. 17–21
• Erie, pp. 22–25
• Illinois Terminal, pp. 26–32
• Interstate, pp. 33–36
• Jersey Central, pp. 37–42
• Lackawanna, pp. 43–47
• Lehigh Valley, pp. 48–52
• Monongahela, pp. 53–57
• New York Central, pp. 58–63
• Nickel Plate, pp. 64–71
• Norfolk & Western, 72-77
• Norfolk Southern, pp. 78–83
• Penn Central, pp. 84–87
• Pennsylvania Railroad, pp. 88–93
• Reading, pp. 94–101
• Savannah & Atlanta, pp. 102–108
• Southern Railway, pp. 109–112
• Virginian, pp. 113–119
• Wabash, pp. 120–125
• Honoring the Veterans, pp. 126–127
• Farewell, p. 128.

This publication features the outstanding photography of Brandon Townley. This 80 page book contains 100 hundred modern images of NS trains in action. There is a great mixture of Heritage Units, NS B&W units, and Business Train Specials. Outer Station Project, hardcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in., high quality 100 lb Sterling Gloss Paper, 83 full color images.

Withers Publishing, softcover, 176 pages, 6 x 9 x.5 in., color photographs, roster and data.

This edition of the Norfolk Southern Locomotive Directory covers all of the roster changes for the years 2019-2020. Illustrated with Color photographs.

Withers Publishing, softcover, 160 pages, 6 x 9 in., color photographs, roster and data.

This edition of the Norfolk Southern Locomotive Directory covers all of the roster changes illustrated with Color photographs.

Contents:

• Year 2020 Highlights, 2020 Roster Additions, p. 4, Year 2020 Roster Deletions, p. 5, N-S Roster Summary, p. 6, Norfolk-Southern Roster, pp. 7–129, Year 2020 Retirements, pp. 130–142, Various appendices of technical roster data, pp. 143–149, Abbreviations, p. 150, N-S Trains in Action, pp. 151–160.

Softcover, 169 pages, 6 x 9 in., 150 Color photographs.

Since 1998, Withers Publishing has been producing the most comprehensive directory of Norfolk Southern's varied locomotive fleet. In this edition, they continue a unit-by-unit listing the carrier's active roster of locomotives as of December 31, 2023.

Contents:

• Year 2022-2034 Highlights, Roster Additions, Roster Deletions, Roster Summary, pp. 4–6, Norfolk Southern Roster, 7-135, Appendices regarding various appliances on locomotives, pp. 136–168.

Outer Station Project, hardcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., Color photographs and roster information.

An all-color look at the beautiful Norfolk Southern Heritage Fleet. Most pages have only 1-2 photographs per page. Limited captions.

This new edition features a new cover and a new foreword detailing recent events regarding the Canteen. Just 10 days after Pearl Harbor, the residents of North Platte, Neb., learned that their own Company D, Nebraska National Guard, which had been training in Arkansas, was going to pass through the city en route to the West Coast.

About 500 family members and friends hurried to the Union Pacific Railroad station with cookies, candy, cakes and cigarettes. After a long wait, a troop train rumbled into the station - with a unit from the Kansas National Guard. The residents were disappointed until someone in the crowd said, Well, what are we waiting for "Welcome to our city, sons, and here's a little something for you." They then passed out to these boys the gifts they had arranged for their own.

This was the beginning of the North Platte Canteen. Every day, from 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers, sailors and marines visited the North Platte Canteen in the Union Pacific station. During a 10-minute stop, they were supplied with coffee, sandwiches and cigarettes, given a handful of current magazines and sent on their way, warmed not only by the hot coffee but by the smiles and friendly greetings of the busy canteen workers.

North Platte Canteen highlights what still persists as one of the most endearing examples of gratitude expressed toward those who have served in Americas defense. There are few train pictures in this book, it is mostly about the people of the time and shows the locals and the troops getting together for a short time during World War Two.

South Platte Press, softcover, 36 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., B&W photographs.

Northeast Railroads Set #1 6 bottles (Airbrush-ready) tcps-11005 SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

The Northeast Railroads Set #1 consists of six airbrush-ready acrylic paints designed specifically for detailed model railroad applications. This special order paint set combines a unique formula optimized for smooth airbrush application, ensuring vivid and accurate colors for your railroad models.

• Acrylic "hot" paint formula with a base blend of acetone and other media
• Airbrush-ready, thin consistency not recommended for brush painting
• Compatible with Tru-Color Thinner and Rejuvenator for maintaining ideal paint viscosity
• Soft plastic bottles that allow easy solvent refilling to restore original paint consistency
• Ships via Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, UPS Ground, or other surface package mail depending on order weight

Compared to many industry-standard railroad paints, this airbrush-ready formula stands out by offering a balanced mixture that is less fume-intensive than older Floquil paints while maintaining robust coverage and color fidelity. Unlike traditional thicker paints, its thin consistency is designed exclusively for airbrush use, allowing for smooth, professional finishes without clogging.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

This paint set leverages Tru-Color’s innovative acrylic "hot" paint formula with a solvent base that enhances drying time and pigment dispersion. The thin viscosity is engineered to work seamlessly with airbrushes, producing clean lines and vivid colors that resist fading. Additionally, the ability to replenish evaporated solvents using Tru-Color’s proprietary thinner or rejuvenator ensures long-lasting paint usability and consistent results. The delivery in soft plastic bottles makes solvent adjustments straightforward, a feature that many competing paint lines do not offer.

Special order processing guarantees that these paints are freshly prepared and shipped within 4-8 days, catering to enthusiasts who demand top performance and authenticity in their railroad modeling projects.

• Northern Pacific 1947 Passenger DARK GREEN (pre-Loewy) color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 1 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
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• Northern Pacific 1947 Passenger DARK GREEN (pre-Loewy) color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 2 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
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• Northern Pacific 1947 Passenger LIGHT GREEN (pre-Loewy) color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Northern Pacific 1947 Passenger LIGHT GREEN (pre-Loewy) color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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In some instances, there is the original depot and its replacement. A number of these depots still exist and these are indicated by a date. The depots are grouped by state.

The presentation is like looking through a book on a computer. The CD-ROM works in PCs & Macs and is self-starting. The images can be printed out.

Prairie Works, Photo CD-ROM Book.

Golden West Books, hardcover with jacket, 299 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., 320 illustrations, color plates, rosters, bibliography and index.

The Northern Pacific Railway entered the diesel era with a large fleet of modern steam locomotives, but gradually and then more rapidly, made the transition to diesel-electric motive power. Covering in detail, all of the NP's diesels: the first-generation switchers, the early road units, and the postwar road-switchers.

The more powerful and technologically advanced second-generation units such as U25C, the U28C, the SD-45, and the U33C units are presented. Of the many books Golden Spike stocks, I read this one from cover to cover.

It is an excellent book not only for the Northern Pacific, but for what the railroad mechanical departments experienced in selecting models from the many-at the time-diesel builders. It was especially humorous to read about the 'new' Baldwin road switcher that as the paint wore away revealed factory demonstrator colors!

Contents:

• Preface, pp. 6–10
• The Northern Pacific Before 1945, pp. 11–26
• The Diesels Appear: 1938-1945, pp. 27–54
• First of the Mainline Diesels, pp. 55–78
• Northern Pacific Railway History: 1945-1960, pp. 79–112
• The Post-War Road Diesels, pp. 113–144
• The Post-War Switchers and Road-Switchers, 145-178
• Northern Pacific Railway History: 1960-1970, pp. 179–210
• Second-Generation Diesels on the Northern Pacific, 211-228
• The RDC's, pp. 229–240
• Epilogue, pp. 241–246
• Appendices: Explanatory Notes, pp. 249–250
• Northern Pacific Railway Trackage by Division (July 1947), pp. 251–253
• Numerical Locomotive Rosters, June 1945, January 1955 and January 1964, pp. 254–256
• Locomotive Data by Class, pp. 257–277
• Northern Pacific Diesel Locomotive Painting and Lettering Practice: 1938-1970, pp. 278–286
• Locomotive Diagrams, pp. 287–292
• Bibliographic Notes, pp. 293–295
• Acknowledgments, p. 296
• Index, pp. 297–299.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 240 pages, 11 x 9 in., Color and B&W photographs (about a 60% color) and roster statistics.

Northern Pacific Railway purchased its first diesel locomotives in 1938. Over the next 30 years the fleet continued to grow, culminating in more than 700 units from four different builders. This special two-volume set documents the entire NP fleet leading up to the March 1970 Burlington Northern merger.

This volume includes all models except the EMD F-units presented in volume 2. If you are modeling Northern Pacific diesel locomotives, this certainly will be a helpful book.

Contents:

• Introduction Chapter 1: Switchers EMC/EMD GE Alco Baldwin Electric Trailers Chapter 2: Roadswitchers EMD GP7/GP9 Convertible Fuel Tanks GP7/GP9 Flangers Exhausting Equipment Alco RS-3 Flangers - Baldwin Chapter 3: High Horsepower The Race for Horsepower EMD GE Locotrol Journal Box Number Plates Chapter 4: Diesel Motorcars EMD Budd Numerical Roster Shop Switchers

Hardcover with dust jacket, 224 pages, 11 x 9 in., Color and B&W photographs (about 60% Color) and roster statistics.

Northern Pacific Railway purchased its first diesel locomotives in 1938. Over the next 30 years the fleet continued to grow, culminating in more than 700 units from four different builders. This special two-volume set documents the entire NP fleet leading up to the March 1970 Burlington Northern merger.

This volume includes coverage of the sizable fleet of EMD F-series locomotives, from the first FT to the last F9. If you are modeling Northern Pacific diesel locomotives, this certainly will be a helpful book.

Contents:

• Introduction Chapter 1: EMD FT 6000-Series 5400-Series Increased Air Radiation FT Minutiae Chapter 2: EMD F3A/F3B 6000-Series Freight 6500-Series Passenger Chapter 3: EMD F5A 6000-Series Freight 6500-Series Passenger Chapter 4: EMD F7A/F7B/FP7 6000-Series Freight 6500-Series Passenger 6600-Series Passenger Chapter 5: EMD F9A/F9B 7000-Series Freight 6700-Series Passenger Numerical Roster

• Northern Pacific FREIGHT CAR BROWN 1930-1945 color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Northern Pacific FREIGHT CAR BROWN 1930-1945 color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 2 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
• Solvent-based acrylic (pigment thinned in acetone) — strong adhesion to metal, plastic, and primed surfaces
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• Northern Pacific MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY ORANGE color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 1 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
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• Dries to a smooth, durable finish ideal for decal application
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• Northern Pacific MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY ORANGE color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 2 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
• Solvent-based acrylic (pigment thinned in acetone) — strong adhesion to metal, plastic, and primed surfaces
• Dries to a smooth, durable finish ideal for decal application
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• Northern Pacific NCL DARK GREEN (1952 Loewy) color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 1 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
• Solvent-based acrylic (pigment thinned in acetone) — strong adhesion to metal, plastic, and primed surfaces
• Dries to a smooth, durable finish ideal for decal application
• If paint thickens over time, restore with Tru-Color Rejuvenator or Thinner

• Northern Pacific NCL DARK GREEN (1952 Loewy) color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 2 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
• Solvent-based acrylic (pigment thinned in acetone) — strong adhesion to metal, plastic, and primed surfaces
• Dries to a smooth, durable finish ideal for decal application
• If paint thickens over time, restore with Tru-Color Rejuvenator or Thinner
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• Northern Pacific NCL LIGHT GREEN (1952 Loewy) color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 1 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
• Solvent-based acrylic (pigment thinned in acetone) — strong adhesion to metal, plastic, and primed surfaces
• Dries to a smooth, durable finish ideal for decal application
• If paint thickens over time, restore with Tru-Color Rejuvenator or Thinner

• Northern Pacific NCL LIGHT GREEN (1952 Loewy) color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
• 2 oz bottle, pre-thinned and airbrush-ready right out of the bottle
• Solvent-based acrylic (pigment thinned in acetone) — strong adhesion to metal, plastic, and primed surfaces
• Dries to a smooth, durable finish ideal for decal application
• If paint thickens over time, restore with Tru-Color Rejuvenator or Thinner
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Golden West Books, hardcover with jacket, 226 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., more than 235 illustrations, maps, diagrams and locomotive rosters.

This book tells the fascinating story of the development and operation of the Northern Pacific's most powerful and advanced steam locomotives. Making extensive use of the corporate records of the railroad, as well as interviews with former Mechanical Department employees, the authors document the life of the Northern Pacific's trend-setting 4-8-4, 2-8-8-4 and 4-6-6-4 steam locomotives.

Several of the country's finest railroad photographers-Ronald Nixon, Warren McGee, Phil Hastings and Henry R. Griffiths, Jr., to name a few-contributed photographs for this book. Other illustrations came from private and public collections, including those of the Burlington Northern Railroad, Inc., the inheritor of Northern Pacific's legacy.

This is a book which will appeal to rail enthusiasts, railroad historians, students of locomotive technology and anyone whose pulse quickens at the sight and sound of a giant steam locomotive.

Contents:

• Preface, pp. 6–10
• The Northern Pacific Before 1925, pp. 11–28
• The Route of the Northern Pacific, pp. 29–46
• Northern Pacific Railway History: 1925-1945, pp. 47–76
• The Quest for More Horsepower: 1926-1930 (The Northern and Yellowstone), pp. 77–106
• Modern Passenger Locomotives-The 4-8-4s-Classes A-1 to A-5, pp. 107–150
• Modern Freight Locomotives: Classes Z-6, Z-7 and Z-8, pp. 151–188
• Epilogue, pp. 189–190
• Appendix, pp. 191–192
• Explanatory Notes, pp. 193–194
• Northern Pacific Trackage by State or Province, pp. 195–197
• Summary Roster of Northern Pacific Steam Locomotives, pp. 198–199
• Northern Pacific Railway Numerical Locomotive Roster, pp. 200–202
• Locomotive Roster by Class, pp. 203–207
• Northern Pacific Locomotive Painting and Lettering Practice 1925-1945, pp. 208–209
• Northern Pacific Locomotive Profiles, pp. 210–213
• Bibliographical Notes, pp. 214–218
• Acknowledgments, pp. 219–220
• Index, pp. 221–226.