The Railroad Night Scene

The Railroad Night Scene is an all color book comprising a selection of more than 180 of the favorite railroad night photographs taken by two of America's most experienced night photographers. Preston Cook, the author of three best selling railroad history/photo books, teams up with Jim Boyd, Editor of Railfan & Railroad Magazine, to provide a spectacular display of steam locomotives & first & second generation diesels spanning the three decades from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Covering most of the major railroads, many short lines and selected steam excursion specials, The Railroad Night Scene provides a dramatic look at railroading after dark. A photo trip to major passenger terminals, small town stations, mainlines & engine facilities across the United States & Canada, a glimpse of railroads at work at night.

The book includes, a section with suggestions on equipment selection, a detailed technical description with expert tips on how to make your own night photographs, diagrams and detailed photo captions that discuss the techniques employed in taking the pictures. Old Line Graphics, hardcover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs.