Morning Sun Books

This final volume covers switchers and electric motive power of the New Haven, from the smallest GE 44-tonners to the Alco, Lima, and EMD Sw12100s (and others)! Electric coverage includes early electrics, the "Virginians", "Jets", and post-New Haven electric operations by Penn Central.Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, standard portrait size, Color Photographs.

Features:

• New Hardcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books

Volume 3 illustrates the New Haven's fascinating self-propelled passenger equipment, both electric and diesel, as well as the Mack railbus models. The RDCs, the diverse fleet of electric MU equipment, and the DOT Turbo era on New Haven are all featured!Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Hardcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books

This volume highlights General Electric six-axle locomotives inherited from predecessor roads such as Chesapeake & Ohio, Seaboard Coast Line, and Louisville & Nashville. This volume presents many photographs of unusual equipment, it features four- and six-axle road slugs built by CSX from older power hulks, various rebuilds of older power like the GP40-3 and SD40-3, plus road slugs running deep in the wild coalfields of West Virginia!Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Hardcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books

The Santa Fe Power In Color book is a captivating visual tribute to the Alco, Baldwin, and Fairbanks-Morse locomotives that powered the iconic Santa Fe Railway. This first volume details these engineering marvels, highlighted with stunning color photography that captures the essence of an era.

Dimensions: The book measures 8.5 x 11 in.ches, providing ample space for crisp images and informative text. This Santa Fe Power In Color book covers various models, including miscellaneous builders and slugs, making it ideal for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

The book is in excellent condition, showcasing both the beauty and power of these locomotives through detailed imagery. Whether you are a model train hobbyist or a history buff, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding Santa Fe’s mechanical legacy.

SKU: MSB-SFPICV1. This collectible title is particularly compatible with hobbyists who appreciate railway history and the model railroad community. The rich content is perfect for display or as a reference guide.

Transport yourself back to the Golden Age of Railroading with insights into the design and operational history of these powerful machines. The Santa Fe Power In Color book is not just a book; it’s a collection of memories preserved in print.

Recommended Use: Ideal for casual readers, model train enthusiasts, and dedicated collectors. This book is perfect for both personal enjoyment and educational purposes. Shipping: Each order will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery.

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The San Francisco peninsula in the last days of Fairbanks Morse. The last stand for covered wagons - SP's FP7s in Amtrak service in the Bay Area and the story behind SP's Daylight diesels. Morning Sun Books, hardcover, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all-Color photographs.

The "New River Train" is an annual excursion operated every October by the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society in cooperation with CSX Transportation and Amtrak between Huntington and Hinton, W.Va., including the remote and scenic New River Gorge. The excursion - operated every year except nine since 1966 - celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016.

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

Late steam and the first and second generation diesel fleet are examined with detailed description by noted diesel expert Jerry A. Pinkepank, author of the well know Diesel Spotter's Guide series from Kalmbach. This volume covers steam, electric, and diesel up to number 4940. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

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

Conrail's Western Region was initially comprised of three former NYC divisions (Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago) and one PRR (Fort Wayne). Follow the early efforts to maintain operation while rehabilitation was taking place and watch in the 1980s as Conrail operations began to really take off.

The early years include many photographs of locomotives of predecessor railroads stenciled with "CR". Pool power and early Amtrak add interest to this title.

Contents:

• The Four Divisions Comprising Conrail's Western Region, pp. 4–5
• Part 1: The Early Years 1976-1979: Trackside on the Cleveland Division, pp. 6–11
• Trackside on the Toledo Division, pp. 12–19
• Toledo Division Branch Lines in Michigan, pp. 20–48
• The Air Line, pp. 49–57
• Trackside on the Chicago Division, pp. 58–64
• Trackside on the Ft. Wayne Division, pp. 65–79
• Part 2: Conrail Keeps it Moving on the Western Region 1980-1990: Trackside on the Michigan Branch, pp. 80–84
• Trackside on Conrail's Elkhart-Toledo Main Line, pp. 85–101
• Trackside Around Toledo, pp. 102–117
• Trackside Eastward on the Toledo and Cleveland Divisions, pp. 118–128.

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

Pittsburgh's South Hills and West End districts, as well as Washington, Pa., are featured in this look at the once extensive Pittsburgh Railways and Port Authority Transit trolley lines that served these areas.

Standard cars, PCCs, and LRVs are all highlighted in this decades long coverage of Pittsburgh's rail transit.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 3–4
• West Park, pp. 4–9
• Carnegie, pp. 10–14
• Heidelberg, pp. 15–16
• Crafton - Ingram, pp. 17–25
• Library, pp. 26–38
• Drake, pp. 39–47
• Mt. Lebanon, pp. 48–52
• Brookline, pp. 53–56
• Mt. Washington, pp. 57–63
• Dormont, pp. 64–65
• Mt. Lebanon - Beechview, pp. 66–71
• Knoxville, pp. 72–77
• Carrick Via Tunnel, pp. 78–79
• Arlington, pp. 80–84
• Beltzhoover, pp. 85–93
• Carson Street, pp. 94–95
• Carrick, pp. 96–102
• Washington, PA, pp. 103–105
• PAT's Colorful PCC's, pp. 106–109
• Odds and Ends, 110-116
• The LRV Era, pp. 117–128.

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

A geographic tour of the fabled Boston & Maine Railroad during the Guilford years. Follow the troubled years after 1983 that saw labor disputes, varied paint schemes, and a wild array of diesel power in New England.

Contents:

• The B&M Under Guilford, pp. 4–5
• Bibliography, p. 6
• The Beginning, pp. 6–8
• A Tour of the B&M Beginning at Rotterdam Junction and Ending at Rigby Yard, pp. 9–121
• Pan Am, pp. 122–127
• Farewell, p. 128.

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

In 1976 Congress imposed opposing goals for Conrail to be profitable but get its freight off the Northeast Corridor. Integrating Penn Central's existing freight electric operations into its overall operating plan proved difficult as Amtrak attempted to restore high speed passenger service and rebuild the NEC.

Photographer Ralph Curcio was out on the NEC in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey creating a fabulous chronological record that tells the story of how Conrail finally removed its through freight traffic and ceased electric freight operation altogether.

Contents:

• Conrail Under Pennsy Wires, pp. 3–5
• Ralph Curcio, Photographer, p. 6
• Thoughts on Conrail Freight Electrification, p. 7
• New York Division Track Charts, pp. 8–9
• Winter 1976, pp. 10–15
• Spring 1976, pp. 16–17
• Summer 1976, pp. 18–25
• Fall 1976, pp. 26–29
• Winter 1977, pp. 30–35
• Spring 1977, pp. 36–47
• Summer 1977, pp. 48–51
• Fall 1977, pp. 52–55
• Winter 1978, pp. 56–65
• Spring 1978, pp. 66–77
• Summer 1978, pp. 78–81
• Fall 1978, pp. 82–91
• Spring 1979, pp. 92–101
• Winter 1980, pp. 102–105
• Spring 1980, pp. 106–109
• Summer 1980, pp. 110–113
• Fall 1980, pp. 114–117
• 1981, pp. 118–121
• 1982, pp. 122–123
• 1983 and Beyond, pp. 124–128.

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.

The Steel City was an operating museum of trolley cars when our photographers captured its essence in the 1960s. Join us in the days when the town was still bustling and much different than today. NORTH SIDE Troy Hill, pp. 6–8; Perrysville, pp. 9–11; West View, pp. 12–16; Emsworth, pp. 17–24; Bellevue, pp.

25–29; Manchester, pg. 30; Fineview, pp. 31–40; EAST END Homestead, pp. 41–49; McKeesport, pp. 50–63; Trafford, pp. 64–65; East Pittsburgh, pp. 66–78; Braddock, pp. 79–86; Highland Park, pp. 87–93; East Liberty, pp. 94–117; Aspinwall, pg. 118-124: A Brief Glimpse of the Standard Car Era, pp. 125–128.

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

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

A coast-to-coast sampling of freight yards, engine terminals, roundhouses, shops, and lineside structures. Coverage of rural stations is continued from Volume 1, with emphasis on those in Ontario.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 3–7
• Behind the Scenes (Facilities and Structures), pp. 8–51
• Along the Line (Grain elevators, water tanks and other structures), pp. 52–85
• Stations, pp. 86–128.

The Grand Trunk (New England Lines) of the Canadian National System were an almost forgotten piece of American railroading. Extending from Portland, Maine through New Hampshire to Canada, the late steam, diesel operations of Grand Trunk are examined in full color through the camera of one of its long-time employees.

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

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.

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

This book is a history of those New Jersey streetcars that existed during the era of color photography. Unfortunately by that time most of the lines had been abandoned. The earliest color photo presented is from 1941 and the latest is from 2001.

Text, maps, color reproductions of advertising, postcards and company heralds complete the coverage.

Contents:

• Atlantic City & Shore Railroad, pp. 4–19
• Atlantic City Transportation Co., 20-43
• Five Mile Beach Electric Railway, pp. 44–53
• NJ Transit, pp. 54–128.

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

Follow the struggle of the New Haven out on the road during the 1950s as it makes a valiant effort to modernize its operations while enduring onerous financial burdens and dubious management.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 3–7
• Steam and M.U.T.'s, pp. 8–29
• Electrics, pp. 30–51
• Diesel-Electric Switchers and Road-Switchers, pp. 52–59
• Road Diesels, pp. 60–105
• The Railroad Adapts, pp. 106–116
• Wrecks, pp. 117–123
• Stations, pp. 124–128.

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

The chop-nose era from 1960 to the UP merger, with a review of motive power changes, pre-Amtrak Passenger Service and the 1974 renumbering and paint scheme change.

Contents:

• The Low-Nose Era (includes 4 pp. of T&P blue & gray)
• The Supporting Cast (various MP switch engines, 4-stacked Geeps, re-engined ALCOs, T&P diamonds)
• The Chicago & Eastern Illinois (including Alton & Southern)
• The MoPac Before Amtrak (remaining Passenger Service)
• The Last Decade in Blue (includes the Bicentennial train with T&P 610, former Rock Island Geeps, Crab Orchard and Egyptian interchange with steam, locos painted in UP Armour yellow and lettered MP)
• Rosters and Maps.

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

Volume 2 of the all-color examination of Baldwin customers continues with roads like the New York Central and Pennsylvania.

A road-by-road analysis of the Baldwin purchases by American and foreign railroads. Author Jim Boyd looks back at the railroad reasoning for purchasing Baldwin diesels in the late 1940s and early 1950s is augmented by more than 250 vintage Color photographs of switchers, Road-Switchers and cab units.

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

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

The Union Pacific Company is proud of its railroad and saw the color photograph as the best way to show the world the scope and efficiency of its operation as well as the beauty of its territory served in the American West.

It was prolific in its advertising and generous in its distribution of the all-color calendars to on-line customers and stations. Likewise the calendars could be found far away and made the Armour yellow train of the Union Pacific familiar artwork adorning the offices of shippers from Philadelphia to Pensacola.

Many of these treasured efforts are contained in this 128-page book.

Contents:

• Steam, pp. 4–11
• Dome Liners, pp. 12–27
• Freight Cab Units, pp. 28–34
• The Geep Arrives, pp. 35–41
• Second-Generation Road-Switchers, pp. 42–55
• Double Diesels, pp. 56–75
• C-C Rider, pp. 76–85
• Diesel Switchers, pp. 86–91
• Gas Turbines, pp. 92–101
• Structures, pp. 102–103
• Special Events, Trains and Mergers, pp. 104–115
• Trains, Trains, Trains, pp. 116–127
• Into the Future, p. 128.

Wayne Sherman started as a brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad based out of the Washington, DC's Benning Yard in 1955 and was soon working all over the Chesapeake Region. His duties assigned him to York, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Baltimore, Maryland; and Enola Yard, Pennsylvania. Unlike most of his fellow employees, Wayne took his camera along and shares these photographs and his colorful anecdotes with us in this all-color book.

The book begins in Washington, DC and works west to Chicago. Along the way are pictures of passenger pool power (ACL, SAL), the Talgo train, steam locomotives and anything else that showed up on the Pennsy. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

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

This all-color photographic perspective of a Division Engineer of the Rio Grande during the 1950s and 60s, both in his work and hobby. This book is organized geographically beginning in Denver and working west to Salt Lake City and then up the Craig, Colorado branch.

Contents:

• Denver, pp. 8–11
• The Joint Line, pp. 12–29
• Alamosa-Antonito, pp. 30–33
• The Royal Gorge Route, pp. 34–61
• Glenwood Springs, pp. 62–71
• Grand Junction, pp. 72–89
• Price River Canyon, pp. 90–97
• The Moffat Line, pp. 98–128.

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

View the freight, passenger and non-revenue equipment of the Erie Railroad and Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad through more than 300 Color photographs. Examine the many workaday freight and commuter cars as well as the passenger cars of the through trains of these two roads.

Contents:

• ERIE RAILROAD: Car Department Station Symbols, p. 3
• Passenger Train Equipment, pp. 4–24
• Freight Train Equipment, pp. 25–49
• Non-Revenue Equipment, pp. 50–62
• LACKAWANNA RAILROAD: All classes of freight cars plus Marine Equipment, Non-Revenue, Snow Fighting Equipment, Cabooses, etc., pp. 63–128.

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

This book exhibits the steam to diesel transition on the Eastern District of the UP through more than 260 vivid Color photographs. Former UP employee Lou Schmitz was there shooting everything from 4-8-8-4s to F3s to Centennials.

Contents:

• The 1950s Nebraska Division, pp. 8–63
• The 1950s Kansas Division, pp. 64–69
• The 1950s Wyoming Division, pp. 70–93
• The 1960s Diesel Age, pp. 94–128. Lots of steam, turbines, exotic and first-generation diesels.

Ride behind steam, diesel and the incomparable GG1 as Bill Volkmer takes you on a first hand tour of the eastern end of the Pennsy. Stop with him at Northumberland as he relates tales of maintaining the roads storied steam collection during its 'forgotten' period. All illustrated with over 200 vintage Color photographs.

Mostly Electrics and Steam with some Diesels, most very clean! Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

This second Pennsylvania Railroad Color Guide by noted PRR rolling stock historian Ian S. Fischer, features the early 1960s photography of Paul Winters around Columbus, Ohio in beautiful color. See former N&W hoppers now PRR class H2A, round-roof K9 stock cars which were converted from automobile cars, unusual M of W equipment and much more.

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

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

Authored in cooperation with The New Haven Railroad Historical and Technical Association. Ranging from Railfan photographs, taken as early as 1949, to the company archives as professionals were used to record new and rebuilt equipment arriving during the 1950s, this book is a must for the NH fan.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 3–9
• Box Cars, pp. 10–28
• Hopper Cars, pp. 29–31
• Covered Hoppers, pp. 32–34
• Gondolas, pp. 35–37
• Flat Cars, pp. 38–47
• Office Cars, pp. 48–50
• Stillwell, p. 51
• Parlor Cars, pp. 52–59
• Diners/Grill Cars, pp. 60–64
• Head End Cars, pp. 65–69
• Baggage Cars, pp. 70–71
• Combines, pp. 72–73
• Coaches, pp. 74–86
• Work Equipment and Caboose Roster, p. 87
• Cabooses, pp. 87–99
• Hi Rail, pp. 100–101
• Derricks, pp. 102–107
• Miscellaneous, pp. 108–128.

The personal photography of noted traction authority Gordon E. Lloyd takes the reader on a tour of the Illinois Terminal from 1952 up to the Norfolk & Western takeover. Includes not only some great scenes of IT Passenger Service but also diesels, cabooses, PCC cars and work equipment. Includes an Historical Overview, Passenger Operations, Freight Operations, Smaller Operations, Significant Events, List of Abandonments and Rosters of Equipment.

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

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

Lines East is thoroughly traveled thru the medium of over 200 vintage photographs of steam and first-generation diesels. The CB&Q in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin is given a guided tour by CB&Q Historical Society newsletter editor Mike Spoor in this 128-page hardcover book.

Streamliners pulled by Es, Motor Cars, First-Generation freight units and some color steam shots (not excursions) pulling freight are found in this title.

Contents:

• Assignment of Locomotives and Motor Cars as of June 1, 1954. Chicago Area, pp. 8–47
• Aurora to Twin Cities, pp. 48–59
• Aurora to Galesburg, pp. 60–85
• Galesburg to Paducah, pp. 86–95
• Burlington to St. Louis and St. Joseph, pp. 96–109
• Burlington to Pacific Junction, pp. 110–128.