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Hardcover, 480 pages, 8.5 x 10.5 in., Color photographs and illustrations.

As a result of working on numerous Southern Pacific passenger car volumes over the years, the authors discovered many interesting photographs and documents relating to the Overland Limited, San Francisco Overland Limited, and San Francisco Overland. As this is a favorite SP passenger train of the authors, we believe it will be useful to share these photos and documentary findings through this publication.

The main focus of this volume will be on the San Francisco Overland (Limited) for the years 1946 through 1963. They have included limited coverage of the predecessor trains from 1869 to 1899 and select coverage of the Overland Limited and San Francisco Overland Limited for the periods 1899 through 1945.

Also included are select photos of other Overland Route passenger trains, plus appendices of historical dates, car assignments, consists, painting guide and bibliography for more information.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Acknowledgements and Foreword, pp. 6–10
• The Early Years, 1869 to 1898, pp. 11–14
• The Wood Car Era, 1899 to 1909, pp. 15–30
• The Heavyweight Steel Car Era, 1910 to 1945, pp. 31–84
• The Post-War Era, 1946 to 1963, pp. 85–214
• The Transition of the San Francisco Overland to Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray Colors, pp. 215–242
• End of Through San Francisco-Chicago Service by the San Francisco Overland, pp. 243–363
• Other Select Overland Route Trains, pp. 364–464
• Appendix A: Significant Historical Dates for both the Overland Limited and San Franciso Overland Limited and other Overland Route Trains, pp. 465–472
• Appendix B: Various Car Assignments and Train Consists, pp. 473–475
• Appendix C: Painting of the Cars, pp. 476–477.Bibliography, pp. 478–480. Features: New Hardcover Jeffrey Alan Cauthen and Donald M. Munger Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society 2024

The San Luis Valley is an interesting little short line located in southern Colorado and overlooked by rail enthusiasts on their way to the narrow gauge railroads. The chapters include a discussion of the geography, history of ownership and the challenges of the future.The Greeley Branch of the Union Pacific chapters include data such as mileages, some color pictures of Union Pacific steam, and some B&W images of depots.The Arkansas Valley Railway was a branch of the Kansas Pacific Railroad and connected Kit Carson, Colorado with Las Animas, Colorado.

This is a very lonely area on the high plains of eastern Colorado.In this title are detailed three unusual "Colorado Railroads Without Mountains."The 15-mile San Luis Central has faithfully served a rich agricultural district in the San Luis Valley for over a century, owning only three locomotives during its lifetime.

Having outlived many more famous lines, its full history is presented here for the first time by John Gruber and John Ryan.Union Pacific's Greeley branch tapped a rich sugar beet growing area, and its fortunes rose and fell along with the once important Colorado sugar industry.

Historian Kenton Forrest gives a complete account of the railroad line and the area it served for many years.The Arkansas Valley Railway is famous for being the first Colorado railroad abandonment. Author Robert W.

McLeod provides a detailed history of the important role it played at the dawn of the railroad era in the West.Contents:About the Authors, p. 4, San Luis Central, pp. 5–88,The San Luis Valley, The Sugar Beet Factory, The Railroad, The McLean Era, The Burkhardt Era, The Water Problem, Index.

Greeley East: The History of the Greeley Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad, pp. 89–138,The Branch Lines History, Passenger Trains on the Greeley Branch, Historical Notes on the Greeley Branch, Abandonment of the Branch, What If?, People Along the Branch Line, Bibliography, Notes, Index.

Arkansas Valley Railway, pp. 139–201,Thunder on the Prairie, Then a Whistle on the Wind, the Complete Story of the Life and Times of a Branch Line of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. Bibliography and References, pp. 202–207,Index, pp. 208–210.Colorado Railroad Museum, hardbound, 220 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.75 in., extensive text, Color and B&W photography.Features: New Hardcover John Gruber and John Ryan; Kenton Forrest; Robert W.

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Discover the fascinating history of the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad with the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book. This comprehensive Volume 4 by Jerry DeVos dives deep into the equipment manufacturers and their pivotal roles in the railroad's legacy.

Measuring at 8.5 x 11 in.ches, this book is an essential piece for both casual readers and dedicated collectors. Its detailed illustrations and insightful text provide a captivating journey through the world of narrow-gauge railroads in Maine, making it a valuable addition to any library.

This book is in new condition, ensuring that every detail is crisp and engaging for readers. Compatible with any railroad enthusiast's collection, the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book serves as an excellent reference for modelers and historians alike.

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SKU: SRRL4-JD. Ideal for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for hobbyists, it enhances appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship involved in railroad design. Shipping options are available, ensuring that your copy arrives promptly and safely, ready to enrich your library of railway literature.

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Explore the fascinating history of the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad with the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book - Volume 5 by Jerry DeVos. This book delves into the railroad's unique journey and the towns it influenced, especially focusing on the Town of Farmington.

This comprehensive volume spans over 200 pages, filled with stunning photographs and detailed narratives. It captures the essence of the narrow gauge railroads that shaped Maine's transportation landscape.

With dimensions of 8.5 x 11 in.ches, it is an impressive addition to any collection. Its hardcover format ensures durability, making it an ideal reference for both casual readers and serious railroad historians.

First published by Stonybrook Press, this Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book showcases rare insights into the railroad era, making it a collectible gem for pastime enthusiasts. The book's condition is pristine, reflecting its quality and care in production.

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The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad Book Discover the captivating history detailed in The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book. This volume, focusing on the towns of Freeman, Salem, and Strong, dives deep into the world of narrow gauge railroads in Maine.

With historical photos and thorough narratives, this book serves as a vital resource for enthusiasts and historians alike. Features and Specifications SKU Recommended Use This volume is ideal for both casual readers interested in Maine's history and serious collectors of railroad books.

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Explore the fascinating connections between towns and railroads with The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book. Whether you’re expanding your knowledge or deepening your collection, this book is an excellent choice.

Contents:

• Scale: This book explores the scale of narrow gauge railroads, specifically those related to the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad.
• Era: It covers the era when these railroads played a significant role in local industries, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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• Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 8.5 in.ches, making it a substantial addition to any collection.
• Compatibility: Perfect for collectors of railroad memorabilia and those interested in the unique narrative of Maine's rail history.
• Collectible Value: This book is a rare find for rail enthusiasts and offers great value due to its detailed exploration of the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad.
• SKU: SRRL-6-2023

Delve into the captivating history of the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad with The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book, Volume 7. This installment focuses on the towns of Kingfield, Carrabassett, and Bigelow, providing rich narratives and detailed accounts of the railroad's impact on these communities.

This book measures approximately 8.5 x 11 in.ches, making it a substantial addition to any railroad enthusiast’s collection. Printed on high-quality paper, it ensures durability for years of enjoyment. The book features numerous photographs and illustrations that showcase the rich history of these towns and their railroads.

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With a recommended use for educational purposes, this book serves as an excellent resource for model train builders and historians focusing on Maine's railroad history. Its collectible value is bolstered by its limited availability; not many publications cover this niche.

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Four Ways West, hardcover, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., all color photographs.

5 x 11 in., Color and B&W photographs (about 90% color). There are some really good photos in this book, in my opinion. I admit I am biased towards first-generation diesel locomotives, early paints scheme and passenger trains. This book features these subjects in sunny California!

Contents:

• Santa Fe in the Golden State in the 1960s, pp. 4–5
• First District San Bernardino to Barstow, pp. 6–28
• Second District San Bernardino to Los Angeles via Pasadena, pp. 29–43
• Third District San Bernardino to Los Angeles via Riverside pp. 44, 60
• Fourth District Fullerton to San Diego and National City, pp. 61–68, 70-77
• Fallbrook District, pg. 69
• Needles District Needles to Barstow, pp. 78–80
• Los Angeles Division Branch Lines, pp. 81–89,1965 Trip to Barstow, pp. 90–93
• Valley Division Barstow-Bakersfield-Fresno-Stockton-Richmond-Oakland, pp. 94–128

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This new Volume on Santa Fe's modern box cars starts where John Dobyne's Santa Fe Railway Rolling Stock Reference Series Volume 4 Santa Fe Boxcars 1869-1953 left off. Beginning with the 500 cars Bx-66 Class cars of 1954 - one of the last classes of box cars to come lettered from the builders with name train slogans on the car sides - it completes the story of box car development up to the BNSF merger of 1995.

This was the colorful Shock Control and Super Shock Control era. Topeka shops installed a 10-inch travel 'Shock Control' sliding center sill under frame in a Bx-66 Class box car in June 1958. Numbered, 10001 and re-classed as a Bx-77 with a new Indian red and black paint scheme with a large Santa Fe herald and new advertising slogan 'DF with Shock Control' splashed across the car side, this car ushered in a new era in box car construction.

From then on, nearly all new classes of Santa Fe box cars were fitted with either a Shock Control, or a Super Shock Control under frame, introduced in 1961. The last box cars built new for Santa Fe were 200 XF food loading car in Class Bx-211 out-shopped at Santa Fe's Topeka shops in 1981.

During this period a number of older classes were rebuilt, often to ease a box car shortage at the time, and others bought used from leasing companies. And over the years many specialized cars were built for and assigned to shippers, especially automobile and appliance manufacturers and breweries, and others were designated for food loading, flour loading and other specialized lading, like such as Perlite.

Because the appearance of new rolling stock delivered to Santa Fe from the car builders often varied widely from standard Santa Fe painting and lettering practice, a painting and lettering reference by class or groups of similar classes for cars in as-delivered livery, is included in the appendix, along with representative photographs in color.

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, 288 pages, 11x8½ coil bound, 317 black & white and 74 color photographs, 75 diagrams, appendix, roster.

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This follow-up to their informative work on Santa Fes Los Angeles Division covers the structures between Barstow and San Francisco, California. Features: New Hardcover Lee Gustafson and Phil Serpico Omni Publications

Santa Fe Railway Historical & MS, hardcover with jacket, 256 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., 369 photographs (26 in color), 41 diagrams, 6 maps, Notes, Bibliography and Index.

This book brings to print the late Robert Pounds' work on the Gulf Lines depots. Published in the same style as his Western Lines Depots book of 1984, it includes sections on Station Name Sources, a basic history of 'The GC,' Depot Construction and Evolution, Depot Operations and Services, and is then broken into chapters on the Main Line, covering the 1st District of the Galveston Division, 1st and 2nd Districts of the Southern Division, and 1st and 2nd Districts of the Northern Division.

The Galveston Division sections covers the Galveston Terminal, Houston, Matagorda, Garwood, Bonus, Hall and Nash Dome Districts and the Texas City Terminal Railway Co. The Southern Division section covers the Lampasas, Sweetwater, San Saba, San Angelo, Paint Rock, Sterling City, Dublin, Menard, and Waco Districts.

The Beaumont Division section covers the Somerville, Conroe, San Augustine, Longview, Port Bolivar, Silsbee, Saratoga, Grigsby, Oakdale and Ore City Districts. The Northern Division section covers the Pauls Valley, Dallas, Paris, Sherman, Honey Grove, Weatherford, Cresson, Ringling, Sulphur, Lindsay and Ada Districts.

Contents:

• Introduction, Abbreviations, Station Name Sources
• The GC, pp. 1–4
• Depot Construction and Evolution, pp. 5–12
• Depot Operations and Services, pp. 13–24
• The Main Line, pp. 25–86
• The Galveston Division, pp. 87–106
• The Southern Division, pp. 107–142
• The Beaumont Division, pp. 143–178
• The Northern Division, pp. 179–208
• Depot Color Gallery, pp. 209–220
• Depot Diagram Gallery, pp. 221–234
• Notes, Bibliography, Index, pp. 235–240. Publisher: Santa Fe Railway H&MS

This book continues the work of the late Robert E. Pounds and William W. Childers in documenting Santa Fe Railway depots. It contains a route-by-route and station-by station look at the depots of the Eastern Lines Grand Division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway system.

Using a format developed by John McCall for the listing of stations and the arrangement of accompanying data, that has been used in four previous books on Santa Fe depots. The Eastern Lines of the Santa Fe covered by this book ran from Chicago on the east end to Boise City, Oklahoma on the far west.

Lines also ran from Ottawa, Kansas to Tulsa, Oklahoma, from Superior, Nebraska through Wichita to Wellington, Kansas and from Newton to Arkansas City, Kansas, and Purcell, Oklahoma. The Santa Fe had depots or towers at more than 620 stations in this territory ranging from small one-room wood frame boxes to large masonry edifices with more than 20 rooms.

Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, hardcover, 208 pages, 568 photographs, and index.

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This volume on Santa Fe's hoppers and gondolas covers everything in the Ga class that Santa Fe owned from 1960 to the BNSF merger in 1995. On the Santa Fe, that includes hoppers, covered hoppers and gondolas.

Slater's book picks up where Richard Hendrickson left off in his excellent book, Santa Fe Open-Top Cars: Flat, Gondola and Hopper Cars 1902-1959, Rolling Stock Reverence Series volume seven. Also included are two cars, one gondola, and one ore car, that were listed in the Hendrickson book but not shown, the Ga-76 class 65-foot mill gondola and the Ga-107 class Hurley ore car.

This book features 107 car classes with roster and painting and lettering guide. A must have for either the modeler or transportation historian.

Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, 256 pages with a coil last-flat binding, standard horizontal format, 8.5 x 11.5 x 1.25 in., Color images throughout.

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As of 1969 the most mileage that Santa Fe had in any one state was in Texas with over 3500 route miles. So large was the Santa Fe system in Texas that the company continued to maintain two subsidiary companies within its boundaries as late as 1965, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe in the east and the Panhandle and Santa Fe in the west.

Chapters included are Construction and Development of the Santa Fe in Texas, Termination Dates of Principal Santa Fe Passenger Trains in Texas, Santa Fe in the Lone Star State 1949-1969, Santa Fe Passenger Equipment, Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Stations and a map of Santa Fe Lines in Texas. Four Ways West Publications, hardcover, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs.

Softcover, 184 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., over 190 photographs and maps, 13 tables, appendices, bibliography, and index.

This small volume is designed to be of interest to several audiences. For the Santa Fe history buff, it tells the story of an important chapter in Santa Fe history. For the Santa Fe modeler it provides information critical for those wanting to model the Santa Fe in World War II.

For the military historian it provides a case study of how one railroad contributed to the Allied victory in World War II. The story of the Santa Fe in World War II includes Santa Fe served military installations, government installations and construction projects, industries that produce material for the military, and industries that support military production.

The book then moves on to focus on the Santa Fe itself. It first examines the impact of the war on company assets such as personnel, equipment, and infrastructure explaining how the Santa Fe overcame personnel and equipment shortages and bottlenecks caused by its infrastructure. The book then moves on to Santa Fe's traffic and operations.

It examines the traffic challenges the Santa Fe overcame. It discusses the Santa Fe passenger train traffic which increased 12 fold over the prewar level and Santa Fe freight trains which quadrupled over prewar. Next it discusses the three types of military trains, the mixed troop train, passenger troop trains and hospital trains, and finally special trains are examined.

How I wish this detailed look at Santa Fe Railway's Live Stock service was done about other railroads which operated in Santa Fe's territory. Much research went into this book with equipment rosters, many pictures in Black and White and Color, facility locations and capacity, and modeler's notes plus more.

Included are interior photographs of a drover's car from 1931.Before The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe drove its first spike, it was understood that the shipping of live stock would be critical to its success. One of the first actions was to intercept the Chisholm Trail, 65 miles south of Abilene near Newton, Kansas where over 40,000 head were shipped in 1871.

By the end of the 1872 the majority of the rail cars owned by Santa Fe were stock cars. As the Santa Fe continued to expand west, it loaded more cattle at Great Bend and Dodge City, Kansas and Granada, Colorado. In 1884, Santa Fe shipped 800,000 head of cattle from Dodge City alone.The railroad maintained a Live Stock Department catering to cattlemen, ranchers and packers.

But live animals were troublesome to ship. Damage and Loss claims were higher than any other commodity, and government regulations were more extensive. The shipping of live stock peaked in the 1920s, but by 1930 things had begun to change. Trucks proved to be more convenient and often faster transportation for small shippers and for short distances.

In the end, Santa Fe loaded just 62 cars of stock in 1972, the last year of live stock operations. But for over a century, live stock, birds, fish, and a myriad of other animals went on Santa Fe - all the way.Painstakingly researched and liberally illustrated, this is the story of Santa Fe's live stock operations, from its history, to equipment, to infrastructure-such as stock yards and feeding stations required to maintain the business.

Along the way this volume touches on the rules and regulations governing the traffic, rodeo and circus trains, Railway Express shipping, as well as modeling this fascinating part of Santa Fe's legacy. This book combines features of both the rolling stock reference series and the commodity series.

Contents:

• A History of Live Stock and the Santa Fe, pp. 7–8
• Operations, pp. 9–14
• The Rules, pp. 15–34
• Damage Claims, pp. 35–52
• Santa Fe Stock Car Overview, pp. 53–58
• Various Classes of Santa Fe Stock Cars, pp. 59–140
• Cleaning and Bedding, pp. 141–146
• Drover Cars, pp. 147–156
• Not Just for Live Stock, pp. 157–170
• Horses
• Railway Express and Other Critters, pp. 171–190
• Company Stock Yards on the Santa Fe, pp. 191–214
• Santa Fe Breeding Stations, pp. 215–230
• Union Stock Yards, pp. 231–238
• Modeler's Notes, pp. 239–245
• Appendix, pp. 246–253
• Bibliography, pp. 254–256Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, softcover, 256 pages, standard landscape format, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., over 300 Black and White photographs and diagrams and over 140 Color photographs, appendix, roster, plus modelers notes.

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  Stephen Sandifer
  Santa Fe Railway H&M Society

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, hardcover with jacket, 11 x 8.5 x 1 in., color, B&W photographs and illustrations.

The AT&SF Railway and it predecessor companies was active in Southern California for 116 years. Much has been written about the Santa Fe in this region of mountains, dessert and sea, its vast orange groves and perpetual spring.

Under the all-encompassing title of Santa Fe's Los Angeles Division, this Volume was conceived to augment these works by tracing the long and involved operating history of the Santa Fe Railway as it first helped to create Southern California, then later adapted to cope with its explosive growth.

Accompanying the text are over 1000 photographs - 288 in color - timetables and other ephemera, and over 60 maps, many of which are rendered in the author's unique 'bird's eye view' style. With Los Angeles as a destination of significance from the beginning, author Signor has been able to draw from a wealth of historic material on the subject, preserved by the railway itself, official repositories, interested employees and other individuals which include photographs, first hand experiences of employees and the day-to-day paperwork that documented how the Santa Fe Railway operated in all its distinctive aspects in Southern California.

Contents:

• Introduction, Acknowledgements, pp. 6–10
• Beginnings 1879-1900, pp. 11–70
• Expansion 1900-1929, pp. 71–160
• Challenges of the 'Thirties and 'Forties, pp. 161–326
• Postwar Expansion, pp. 327–546
• The Modern Era, pp. 547–574
• Epilogue, Bibliography, Index, pp. 575–584. This is a very high-quality publication comparable to the Signature Press titles on Southern Pacific divisions.

Lee Berglund was a prolific photographer from Larned, Kansas, who documented the Santa Fe on the Great Plains encompassing Kansas, eastern Colorado - as far west as Trinidad and Denver - western Oklahoma, and northwest Texas as far south as Slaton. We see, through Lee's lens, the history of the Santa Fe's last 30 years in this territory at the heart of the Santa Fe.

During Lee's active years - 1964 to 1995 - the railroad experienced great changes. In 1964 Santa Fe's famous passenger service was in its final years, the all-purpose boxcar dominated freight trains, First-Generation diesel locomotives - although downgraded to secondary service - could still be seen and second-generation units were new and pulled the highest priority trains.

The familiar way car was in regular use. The small town depot was very much in evidence and a dense web of branch lines characterized the Santa Fe on the Great Plains. Over the next 30 years, all this would change; successive generations of motive power would invade the area, the way car would fade into history, many branch lines would be abandoned or sold to short line operators, agencies were closed as Santa Fe centralized freight offices and so went the depots.

Through Lee's lens, we see all these changes, beginning with Lee's home turf, the Great Bend District, followed by a look at Santa Fe branch line railroading, Great Plains style. And in the final four chapters we focus primarily on Santa Fe's mainlines on the Great Plains. All in all, Lee Berglund, through his photographic efforts in the Great Plains, has contributed much to the canon of the Santa Fe.

This Volume is a tribute to Lee and his work. Santa Fe Railway H&MS, softcover, 152 pages, 12 x 8.5 x .5 in., 276 Color photographs, full color map and timetable reproductions.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, spiral bound, 320 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., 759 images, rosters.

Rolling Stock Reference Series Volume Seven: by noted freight car authority Richard Hendrickson.

Contents:

• Ch. 1: Introduction and Historical Background, pp. 9–14
• Ch. 2: Early Flat Cars and Gondolas Built Before 1902, pp. 15–20
• Ch. 3: Flat Cars 1902-1944, pp. 21–44
• Ch. 4: Post-World-War-II Flats Cars, pp. 45–52
• Ch. 5: Flat Cars Built or Modified for Special Service, pp. 53–96
• Ch. 6: Logging Cars, pp. 97–104
• Ch. 7: General Service Drop Bottom Gondolas 1902-1930, pp. 105–128
• Ch. 8: General Service Drop Gondolas 1931-1959, pp. 129–136
• Ch. 9: Mill Gondolas 1902-1944, pp. 137–154
• Ch. 10: Postwar Mill Gondolas, pp. 155–168
• Ch. 11: Sulphur Gondolas, pp. 169–174
• Ch. 12: Gondolas Built or Modified for Special Service, pp. 175–198
• Ch. 13: Ballast Gondolas and Hoppers, pp. 199–220
• Ch. 14: Ore Cars, pp. 221–234
• Ch. 15: Cross Hoppers, pp. 235–254
• Ch. 16: Covered Hoppers 1936-1952, pp. 255–272
• Ch. 17: Covered Hoppers 1954-1959, pp. 273–288
• Ch. 18: Air Dump Cars, pp. 289–295
• Ch. 19: Painting and Lettering, pp. 296–313, Rosters, pp. 314–320.

Hardcover, 756 pages, 11 x 9 in., contains 543 black and white photographs, 283 color images, and 16 maps.

This is a huge, great book. Many non-Santa Fe rail enthusiasts may want a copy of this book! The Santa Fe Railway is well remembered for its passenger trains. Indeed, articles on these trains and their operations written by many different authors with contributions by even more individuals, have appeared many times for over nearly a half century in the publications of the Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society and its predecessors under the names of the High Iron, Santa Fe Modeler, The Santa Fe Route, and The Warbonnet.

Compilers Michael W. Flick, an acknowledged expert on Santa Fe passenger trains, and John R. Signor, long time editor of The Warbonnet, have brought to this compendium not only articles of their own, but have gathered together dozens published as far back as the early 1970s. Many required updating. Corrections were made as needed.

Color images were added if available, some original articles were produced when only black and white was suitable for publishing, though some of the source images had actually been in color. For some articles, additional material was added, and some original material was created to fill some gaps for specific trains and operations for which nothing had been written prior to this compendium.

While this compendium is by no means a complete, or comprehensive review of all Santa Fe passenger trains, it does place within one cover the board scope of Santa Fe passenger train articles published by the SFRH&MS and predecessors, in a convenient and accessible single volume.

Contents:

• Preface
• Introduction, pp. 5–9
• Dearborn Station, pp. 10–27
• California Limited, pp. 28–51
• Trains 3 and 4, pp. 52–71
• Santa Fe de-Luxe, pp. 72–103
• The Navajo, pp. 104–111
• The Scout, pp. 112–123
• The Fast Mail Express, pp. 124–147
• The Chief, pp. 148–176
• The Grand Canyon, pp. 177–205
• Super Chief, pp. 206–270
• El Capitan, pp. 271–292
• San Franciso Chief, pp. 293–310
• Texas Express, 311-318
• The Ranger, pp. 319–323
• Kansas Citian-Chicagoan, pp. 324–334
• Texas Chief, pp. 335–354Red Express, pp. 355–369
• Kansas City Chief, pp. 370–380
• Oil Flyer, pp. 381–390
• Streamliner to Tulsa, pp. 391–402
• A Survey of Denver Service, pp. 403–410
• California Special, pp. 411–428
• The Pecos Chief, pp. 429–434
• El Paso-Denver Service, pp. 435–437
• El Pasoan, pp. 438–442
• Grand Canyon Service, pp. 443–457
• Peavine Passenger Service, pp. 458–469
• San Bernardino Locals, pp. 470–479
• San Diegans, pp. 480–503
• Saint & Angel, pp. 504–507
• Golden Gates, pp. 508–529
• Valley Flyer, pp. 530–533
• LaGrande Station, pp. 534–550
• LAUPT, pp. 551–571
• Appendix A, pp. 572–576.

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Laminated cover, coil bound, 398 coated pages.

The 1950 System-wide Employee Time Tables for all active divisions of the Santa Fe Railway is bound together in this title. The effective date is April 2, 1950, when many divisions issued new time tables.

Divisions are listed in Grand Division order and the complete time table is presented - including blanks where blanks were found in the original. This ensures that you will see them as the appeared to the original user.The complete timetable is presented including covers, maps, special instruction and other data.

Many passenger trains and motor cars were still running and it is interesting to see their times over the districts.Features: New Softcover Santa Fe Railway Santa Fe Railway H&M Society

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, spiral bound softcover, 240 pages, B&W and Color photographs, illustrations and plans. Printed on heavy, glossy paper stock.

This 240 page book provides an in-depth look at the humble beginnings, development, and modifications to the many paint schemes worn by Santa Fe's diesel fleet, ranging from the first locomotives delivered in 1934 to the last SD75M to arrive on the property in 1995.

This book features many never-before-published images covering most types of Santa Fe motive power. Included are 274 color and 80 black and white photographs, 76 renderings, three painting timelines, and image and drawing indices.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 6–8
• Basic Black, Before the Zebra Stripes, pp. 9–11
• Solid Sill Stripes, pp. 12–21
• Tiger Stripes, p. 22
• Interim Stripes, Pre-Zebra, pp. 23–27
• Zebra Stripes, pp. 28–63
• Paint Designed for Speed, pp. 64–67
• The Unmistakable Warbonnet, pp. 68–140
• Pre-1960 Blue and Yellow Freight Schemes, pp 141-155
• 1960 Paint Redesign, Pinstripe, pp. 156–176
• Warbonnets of a Different Color, the Yellowbonnet, pp. 177–217
• Colorful Kodachromes, pp. 218–225
• Bicenntennials, pp. 226–233
• Colorful Case Studies, pp. 234–235
• Paint Timelines, pp. 236–237
• DuPont Paint Schemes, p. 238
• Image Index, p. 239
• Drawing Index, p. 240.

This Santa Fe Painting and Lettering Guide, vol. 10 of the Rolling Stock Reference Series, builds on the work of the late Richard Hendrickson and others as to the painting and lettering of Santa Fe Freight, passenger and maintenance of way equipment.

The original work, first published in 1990, and reprinted with additions and clarifications in 1991 and 1998, has been reorganized into a somewhat chronological format beginning in approximately 1910, and includes new information to bring it up to the date of the BNSF merger in 1996.

Softcover, 112 pages, coil bound, color photographs throughout.

Introduction, pp. 6–8,
Heavyweight Passenger Equipment 1910-1960, pp. 9–16,
Lightweight Passenger Equipment 1936-1996, pp. 17–22,
Freight Service Equipment 1910-1939, pp. 23–34,
Freight Service Equipment 1940-1947, pp. 35–44,
Freight Service Equipment 1947-1958, pp. 45–59,
Freight Service Equipment 1958-1980, pp. 60–83,
Freight Service Equipment 1980-1996, pp. 84–95,
Maintenance of Way Equipment 1910-1996, 96-101,
Tabular Data, pp. 102–111.

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This is the first of two volumes the author has written. This book covers the history and operations of what was the classic Plains Division, with 788.1 miles of main and branch line extending from the yard at Waynoka, Oklahoma, to the east end of Clovis, New Mexico, via Amarillo, Texas. It also covers the Borger, Buffalo, Clinton, Dumas, Shattuck and Skellytown Districts. The second volume will cover the Panhandle Division.

In late 1907, Santa Fe opened the Belen Cut Off and the bulk of transcontinental freight traffic was soon routed over the new Southern Mainline. Initially grain was the primary on line source of revenue, but soon oil was discovered in Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle and Santa Fe built branch lines to reach this new traffic. Not known for its passenger traffic, the last passenger train was discontinued on the division in 1971. On the other hand, the Plains Division saw increasing volumes of freight traffic over the years. In the late 1970s, traffic had grown to an average of 26 trains daily on the mainline. After 1985 intermodal traffic increased to the point that within a few years over 90 trains passing over the division in a 24-hour day was not uncommon.

The story of the Plains Division is told by a veteran railroader who, with camera in hand, retired with over 45 years of service on the Santa Fe.

SFRH&MS, spiral binding, 88 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., 152 black & white and 29 Color photographs, 24 diagrams.

An illustrated guide to the painting, lettering, and detailing of Santa Fe steam locomotives-all eras-with hints on paint mixing, and weathering tips.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 7–8
• Painting Prior to the Modern 1900 Renumbering, pp. 9–11
• Transition Painting Following the 1900 Renumbering, pp. 12–13
• Painting & Lettering 1910 through 1929, pp. 14–23
• Modern Painting & Lettering 1930-1950, pp. 24–39
• Details, Modifications & Unusual Items, pp. 40–69
• Color Gallery, pp. 70–83
• The 1950s and the end of Santa Fe steam, pp. 84–86
• Epilogue, pp. 87–88.

At the end of the steam locomotive age, the Santa Fe Railway was among the foremost of American railroads that responded generously to requests for steam locomotives to be placed on display in city parks and museums. Renowned steam locomotive historian Lloyd E. Stagner documents the service history and current locations of all 51 AT&SF steam locomotives on display or held for future exhibition.

Noted railroad preservation writer Bob Yarger then comments on what action can and must be taken in order to assure the future survival of these treasured artifacts of Americas rail heritage. Filled with 62 photographs and illustrations, this book is a call to action for railroad enthusiasts and history preservationists everywhere.

South Platte Press, softcover, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., B&W photographs of locomotives in service and on display.

• Santa Fe RED color — part of the Tru-Color Paint line for general hobby use
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• Solvent-based acrylic (pigment thinned in acetone) — strong adhesion to metal, plastic, and primed surfaces
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• Santa Fe RED 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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The DVD version is the only version of this title Arizona Hobbies could obtain.This is a CD-ROM copy of the book of the same title which catalogs the known steam locomotives operated by one particular railroad business enterprise over the course of its corporate existence, commonly known as the Santa Fe Railway.

It is the first of two volumes, addressing the locomotive wheel arrangements used on the Santa Fe beginning in the 19th Century.In effect, this publication is a database - a formal collection of tables, summarizing and cross-referencing the more than three thousand steam locomotives owned and operated by the Santa Fe between 1869 and 1983.

These tabulations are the result of dozens of man-years of labor, beginning with the efforts of anonymous clerks in the offices of forgotten locomotive manufacturers and railroad corporations. Eventually Professor Sylvan R.

Wood, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Stillwater, Oklahoma created a locomotive roster database for the Santa Fe.Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, 590 pages on CD-ROM, 492 photographs, tables, folio drawings.

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• Santa Fe TARPAN GRAY 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

• Santa Fe TARPAN GRAY 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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At first glance, this is an album of the photography of the late Gerry Salsig. But is more than that. It is a labor of love, written by a friend who grew up with the photographer - a testimony of an eye witness and his friends as they made a journey typical of that made by many of us who, while growing up, became fascinated with the railroad known as The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe.

Not only does this book describe the innocence of several friends from the East Bay area of San Francisco as they began to explore their railroad world and experience the sights, sounds and people connected with it, but the author, Patrick D. Flynn - who later became a dispatcher employed by the Santa Fe - adds considerable depth from an insider's point of view as to how Santa Fe operated the west end of the Second District of the Valley Division.

This division was operated under time table and train-orders over a three-decade period beginning in the mid-1960s and on into the mid-1980s.

• Santa Fe YELLOW 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