David J. Lieder

Softcover, 302 pages, 11 x 8.

5 in., B&W and Color images, maps and diagrams, locomotive rosters. The author has produced another excellent title on Chicago area railroads. This is not a picture book even though there are many pictures included. This is a history book with illustrations.

Contents:

• Introduction
• AcknowledgementsThe Chicago & Southern Railroad, pp. 1–12
• The Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad, pp. 13–30
• The Chicago & Western Indiana Belt Line, pp. 31–48
• The Chicago & Western Indiana Depot, pp. 49–64
• Santa Fe and Stickney, pp. 65–80
• C&WI Improvements, pp. 81–96
• Track Elevation Plans, pp. 97–110
• Clearing Yard, pp. 111–128
• Track Elevation Begins, pp. 129–150
• New Depot Proposals, pp. 151–164
• Clearing Yard Purchased, pp. 165–180
• More Depot Plans, pp. 181–198
• Post Depression Years, pp. 199–220
• Later Years, pp. 221–232
• The Belt Gets Its Independence, pp. 233–244
• Belt Revival, pp. 245–250
• Motive Power, pp. 251–268
• Suburban Service, pp. 269–284,1958 Excursion Trip, pp. 285–296
• Bibliography
• Index and Station Map, pp. 297–302.Includes C&WI and Belt Railway Steam and Diesel rosters, new caboose roster

Softcover, 182 pages, B&W and Color (10%) historical and contemporary images, maps, table data.

This nifty historical work is about a short line railroad that has operated in northern Wisconsin for many years. The MT&W served the logging industry and connected with the Milwaukee Road and Soo Line railroads north of Merrill, Wisconsin. As an historical work, most photographs are in black & white.

Most of the contemporary photographs are in color. This is not a pictorial, but a book with extensive text augmented with photographs to tell the story.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Forword
• Acknowledgements
• Dedication, pg. IV-William H. Bradley before Tomahawk, pp. 1–10
• The Founding of Tomahawk, pp. 11–22
• Bradley Starts to Develop Tomahawk, 23-40
• Bradley Build East, pp. 41–62
• Tomahawk After Bradley, pp. 63–82
• The MT&W After Bradley, pp. 83–94
• The Pulp Era Becomes Dominant, pp. 95–112
• The MT&W is Sold, pp. 113–126
• The Milwaukee Road at Tomahawk, pp. 127–136
• Mergers and Acquisitions, pp. 137–152
• MT&W Equipment and Facilities, pp. 153–180
• Bibliography and Index, pp. 181–182. Features: New Softcover David J. Leider and Charles H. Stats David J. Leider 2025

Softcover, 325 pages, standard portrait format, 280 photographs (46 in Color), 128 maps, and 20 illustrations.

This is not a picture book, but a history book that includes many photographs. This book traces the history of the railroads that formed the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal from the LaSalle & Chicago Railroad projected in 1867 to the Chicago & Great Western, which together with the Chicago & Calumet Terminal formed the Chicago Terminal Transfer, which became the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal.

The Baltimore & Ohio is followed from its entry into Chicago in 1873 to the formation of CSX in 1980. The author had access to a wide variety of materials from the Baltimore & Ohio HS, Soo Line Historical & Technical Society, Chicago & North Western HS and much more. Unlike most railroads, the B&OCT was not built from point A to point B and considered complete.

It evolved slowly, adding and subtracting trackage as it was needed. Each of the lines making up the B&OCT was documented along with the reasons they were built and, in some cases, not built. Except for minor changes, the line was complete by 1900, but lurking in the future was its second receivership.

After a bidding war between Hill for the Burlington and Harriman for the B&O, it emerged as the B&OCT in 1910. Maps are an important part to any history and this book includes 128 maps. There are 78 pages of color photographs and 325 pages of text. Photographers include Burt Mall, Phil Weibler and John Szwajkart, all well-known Chicago-area railroad photographers.

Chapter 16 recounts two inspection trips taken in 1952 and 1955 that includes the original agendas provided by the railroad with photos added to illustrate what they might have seen. Chapter 17 includes a General Outline of the B&OCT from 1935, with maps of every segment circa 1966. The 1956 B&O Training Manual is reproduced.

It shows all the tracks and industries served with miles from Grand Central and the car capacity of sidings and yards. Finally there is a locomotive roster, a diesel roster, bibliography and index, 323 pages in total. Whether you are interested in Chicago railroads, Chicago history or a B&O aficionado, this book is must-have reading.

Contents:

• Early History, pp. 1–18
• The Chicago Great Western Railroad, pp. 19–36
• Suburban Service, pp. 37–50
• The Chicago & Northern Pacific Railroad, pp. 51–70
• Expansion, pp. 71–91
• The Chicago Central Railroad, pp. 92–109
• The World's Fair City, pp. 110–130
• The Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad, pp. 131–145
• Prosperity, pp. 146–168
• Improvements, pp. 169–183
• The Fight for Control, pp. 184–196
• The Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal, pp. 197–218
• The Chicago Plan, pp. 219–240
• Forest Hill and Barr Yard, 241-257
• Final Chapter, pp. 258–276
• Inspection Trips, pp. 277–294
• Information
• Bibliography and Index, pp. 295–323. Features: New Softcover David J. Lieder Sooauthor Publishing

Softcover, 162 pages, standard portrait format, 190 photographs with 39 in Color, 31 maps, 68 drawings and illustrations including plans of vinegar and pickle cars. This second edition includes 22 additional pages of material including photos of early Chicago and outside of Chicago pickle-making.

Here is a book featuring a once-upon-a-time source of traffic for America's railroads. If these products move on the rails today, they are packaged in glass and boxed and move in trailers or containers.

This title features both pickle and vinegar companies which of course can be related to each other. The major players in the industry, their history, operations and freight cars are detailed. Special attention is given to Michigan and Wisconsin, with charts of where cucumbers were grown, cities with pickle and vinegar factories and their relationship to Chicago-at one time the leading maker of pickles and vinegar.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. IV-V, Early Chicago Pickle Industry, pp. 1–26, Pickle Industry Outside of Chicago, pp. 27–42, The Manufacture of Pickles, pp. 43–64, Pickle Transport, pp. 65–90, Vinegar History and Manufacturer's, pp. 91–110, More Vinegar Manufacturers, pp. 111–118, Vinegar Transport, pp. 119–142, Charts, Tables and Plans, pp. 143–162. The author has written articles on pickle and vinegar cars and operations for several model railroad magazines and presented numerous clinics on pickle and vinegar operations.

To many, the far eastern end of the Wisconsin Central is somewhat of a mystery. This book documents building to Chicago and the men who did it. Telling this story must include what was happening not only in Milwaukee and Chicago, but also in the great banking centers of New York and Boston. It took money to build a railroad, how it was financed was just as important as the actual construction.

Of course, the story did not end after the final spike was driven. The author has attempted to show the various factors that affected the Chicago extension, both internal and external. How it entered Chicago, the problems it faced and how they were resolved is a fascinating story of turn of the century railroading The influence of the Northern Pacific was always present.

In fact, the WC was originally conceived as a link for NP traffic to the east. This would come to fruition once the Chicago extension was completed. The signing of the lease to the NP came with high expectations for the future. However, they were short-lived and the financial collapse of the NP not only pulled the WC down with it, but also the Chicago terminals.

It would take six years before the WC lines emerged from bankruptcy and were united. With new management and under the skillful hand of President Whitcomb the railroad enjoyed nearly a decade of prosperity before being swallowed by a Canadian Road, the Canadian Pacific. The book is divided into two parts.

Chapters 1-11 concentrate on the railroad, from its inception to its lease to the Soo Line (Canadian Pacific) in 1909. The final two chapters profile the railroad facilities for each town served, including bridges and milk stops. A short history is included for each, along with what traffic was generated.

Some of the maps are copies of original plat maps drawn when the railroad was built. Other maps are from journals and newspapers and have not been seen in over 100 years.

Contents:

• The Wisconsin Central in 1883, pp. 1–7
• The Way to Chicago, pp. 8–29
• Chicago, pp. 30–41
• Building the Railroad, pp. 42–60
• The Early Years in Illinois, pp. 61–82
• A Bright Future with the Northern Pacific, pp. 83–102
• Boom Times, pp. 103–125
• Dark Clouds on the Horizon, pp. 126–142
• Receivership, pp. 143–159
• Reorganization, pp. 160–170
• The Wisconsin Central of 1899, pp. 171–194
• The Towns in Cook County, pp. 195–220
• The Towns in Lake County, pp. 221–266
• Index, pp. 267–271. Hardcover, 270 pages, 90 B&W photographs, 49 maps