Books, Maps and Atlases

Black and white photographs with captions of these three classes of B&M Pacifics. Includes roster and scrap dates. Excellent photo reproduction printed on glossy paper. Perfect for the modeler.

Bob's Photo, softcover, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

This is the story of the Dolly Varden Mine and the Dolly Varden Mines Railway, 18 miles of improbable narrow gauge iron reaching north from the little community of Alice Arm to this rich silver property, now a legend in the annals of mining in British Columbia. In the years between 1916 and 1922, the Dolly Varden Mine was both the brightest hope and the greatest disappointment of the mining industry of Northwest Canada.

Benchmark Publications, hardcover with dust jacket, 184 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1.5 in., B&W photographs and illustrations.

8.5 x 11 Softcover, 116 pages

The 2026 O Scale Trains Annual celebrates the art of 1:48 model railroading — including a special look at the legendary New York Society of Model Engineers as it marks its 100th anniversary. Inside you’ll also find visits to beautifully crafted layouts, step-by-step how-to features on kitbashing and scratchbuilding, and a showcase of the latest products to enhance your railroad.

Whether you’re building, operating, or just looking for inspiration, this year’s edition is packed with ideas to take your modeling to the next level. Table of

Contents:

• 2026 Product Showcase Our listing of exciting products for your O scale model railroad empire, including locomotives, freight cars, structures, decals, scenery items, detail parts, and more. Starting Over with a Shelf Layout LEX PARKER
• MMR — A fresh start in a compact space: follow the design and construction of a shelf layout that delivers realistic operation and satisfying scenes in a limited footprint. Scratchbuilt Hood Diesel from Sheet Styrene BILL YANCEY
• MMR — Based on a rebuilt Canadian Pacific GP20C-ECO, you can build a unique diesel hood unit from the ground up using sheet styrene and detail parts. 100 Years: New York Society of Model Engineers ROBERT LAVEZZI — Celebrate a century of O scale excellence with a look inside the New York Society of Model Engineers, one of the nation’s oldest and most influential model railroad clubs. Build a Small Scrapyard GEORGE RILEY — Using off-the-shelf components and proven scenery techniques to create a compact, detailed scrapyard scene that adds realism and operational interest to your layout. Finishing a 3rd Rail Burlington SD9 SANTIAGO PINEDA — Transform an unpainted 3rd Rail model into a late-era Burlington SD9 with custom paint, detailing, and finishing techniques that capture prototype-specific features. Scratchbuild an Enclosed Water Tank BRUCE J. MOHN — Based on an East Broad Top prototype, create a distinctive enclosed water tank with scratchbuilding techniques that combine styrene, texture, and weathering. Modern Narrow Gauge: The Amargosa & Badwater EKKEHARD K. WENZ — Explore a modern narrow-gauge concept set in the Nevada desert, blending imaginative operations, contemporary themes, and compact design into a unique O scale layout. The Real Atomic Car JOHN SETHIAN — Kitbashing a Louisville & Nashville heavyweight Pullman modified to discreetly carry nuclear materials from Oak Ridge
• Tenn., to government facilities across the country. Intro to 3D Modeling DAVE JACOBS — Learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing by designing and producing a narrow-gauge Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes flanger, includes scale drawings. Hamilton Broom Company THOMAS YORKE — Build a weathered industrial structure full of character using styrene techniques that convincingly replicate wood, age, and patchwork repairs. Portfolio: The Art of 1:48 Modeling ERIK C. LINDGREN — A visual showcase of standout O scale modeling, highlighting craftsmanship, creativity, and the artistry that defines 1:48 scale railroading.

  Edited by Otto M. Vondrak

Magazine, pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs and illustrations. From the editors of Passenger Train Journal, the 2024 Passenger Train Annual covers your favorite trains from yesterday and today, including: 75 Years of Budd's Rail Diesel Car This extended cover feature looks back at Budd's pioneering self-propelled stainless-steel passenger cars that were introduced in 1949 — from origins and owners to survivors still in service today.

An Amtrak ACS-64 Album A photographic survey of Amtrak's current generation of Northeast Corridor electric locomotives, with more than a few colorful surprises. Don't Count on the Zephyr Being Late, the twilight of Burlington Route's shovel-nosed Zephyrs, the Budd-built streamliners that helped usher in the lightweight era of passenger cars.

Chicago and Boston Commuters: 1970s-1990s Recalling bygone days of commuter train operations during a period of transition from private railroads to public transit agencies. Table of Contents: 75 Years of Budd's RDC by Kevin McKinney - A success on branch line and main line.

Riding RDCs in Anthracite Country by Alex Mayes - Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern's excursion trio. Michigan Central Station Reborn by Kevin McKinney - New life for a Detroit landmark. The Many Faces of Amtrak’s ACS-64 Fleet by Gary Pancavage - A gallery of today’s Northeast Corridor workhorses.

Shovelnose Twilight by Jonathan J. Boyle, Sr. - Recalling the final years of the original Zephyrs. Commuter Snapshots by Carl Graves - Visits to Chicago and Boston in the 1970s and '80s.

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Magazine, pages, Color photographs and illustrations. What a time to be a modeler, especially in On30! Now there's even more value to the On30 Annual, delivering amazing models, layouts, and building projects in O scale for 2022.

Now in its 17th year of providing modeling fun and accessible narrow gauge for everyone, here is just a sampling of things you'll find in the all-new 2022 On30 Annual: Home for a Modular Build, An EBT No. 11 2-6-2, Blue Sky: A Building Diorama, Adapting Military Figures, Expert Weathering, Dead Rail Charger, Mesa Rojo Layout, Tank car Conversion, And Much, Much More!

Now in its sixth year, the HOn3 Annual 2014 from White River Productions is packed with 116 pages dedicated to great HO scale narrow gauge model railroading! From exciting layout tours, to in-depth construction articles, there's something for everyone.

Here's a preview of what's inside: Prototype history of the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina (The Tweetsie) by noted historian Johnny Graybeal HOn3 Tweetsie club layout at East Tennessee State University Scratchbuilt Steel Trestle by Sam Swanson 2 Great MOW Projects: An HOn3 track cleaning car and a Track Inspection car Vance Jct. "T-Track" Module Scratchbuilt brass combine Lightner Creek Trestle diorama by Ken Patterson Compact Water Tanks Two Stations by Bob Bennett Innovative Module Leg Design Installing and Operating the new Sergent Sharon scale couplers Scratchbuild 2 Coal Sheds Narrow Gauge BIllboard reefers And much more! White River Productions, softcover, Features: New Softcover various White River Productions

A Railroad Life: On the Road with Mike Bednar Volume 4 features 196 color photos and two maps. This volume includes Mike's complete articles from issues 2 through 13 of Trains & Railroads of the Past Magazine. Many of the photos that had been printed in black and white in the magazine appear in full color in this book, and the color has been upgraded to today's standards.

You will see the outsides of towers, the insides of towers, road power, yard power, track layouts, signals, structures, crews and almost anything that you can think of relating to railroading. And you will see diesels belonging to the Lehigh Valley, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Lehigh & New England, Conrail, Reading & Northern, and more! Alcos? You bet! Baldwins? Yup, got them, too. From the cab, in the cab, from a bridge, trackside, through the mountains, in the yards, along the river, through the snow - you'll see these classic diesels from every angle. Mike Bednar's "A Railroad Life" series presents one of the most comprehensive narratives of the people, equipment, and operations associated with railroading in Anthracite Country and the Cement Belt.

This hardcover publication provides first-hand knowledge of what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, supplemented with 196 vintage color photos. Mike Bednar has had quite a railroad career, working in many capacities for Lehigh Valley, Conrail, and Reading & Northern. He knows railroading inside and out, from dispatching, to running big trains over Penobscot Mountain, and everything in between. He was blessed with the ability to recall nearly every detail and his gifts of storytelling and humor show in his personable writing style. When you read Mike's articles, you'll feel like you are in the cab with him or in the tower sitting next to the dispatcher.

Contents: (page 1 starts in volume 1)
The Lehigh Valley's Escape Route, pp. 388-397,
25 Miles from Home, pp. 398-407,
The Legend of the Mustang, pp. 408-415,
You Can Never Go "Home" Again, pp. 416-421,
Off the Beaten Path, pp. 422-429,
Slatington Train Wreck, pp. 430-437,
The Mountain Cut Off, pp. 438-447,
The Railroad of My Youth, pp. 448-461,
Alco Hall of Fame, pp. 462-471,
The Clown That Completes the Circus, pp. 472-481,
The Coat of Many Colors, pp. 482-495,
From Clunkers to Saviors, pp. 496-507,
A Railroad Life Album, pp. 508.

This is the story of the U.S. Army's 60-centimeter (1 foot, 11-5/8) gauge trench railways in France in World War One.

Heavily illustrated, with 214 photographs, scale drawings of the equipment, and locomotive rosters.

First published in 1990, this reprint edition is in response to numerous requests for a reissue.

Contents:
Ch. 1: The War, pp. 2-5;
Ch. 2: The Engineers, pp. 6-25;
Ch. 3: The Railways, pp. 26-85;
Ch. 4: The Equipment, pp. 86-133;
Ch. 5: After the Armistice, pp. 134-141;
Epilogue, pp. 142-145;
Appendices: Rosters and Disposition of Locomotives, pp. 146-161;
Locomotives in Military Use Postwar, pp. 162-183;
Notes, References, Maps, Index, pp. 184-203.

Benchmark Publications, hardcover with dust jacket, 212 pages, 8.5 x 11.25 x .75 in., B&W photographs, rosters, maps.

Find out why model railroading is such a popular hobby. No prior hobby experience is necessary.

Schedule:
How to build the table;
Easy methods for laying track;
Building structures and scenery;
Wiring techniques;

Kalmbach Publishing, 60 minutes plus 15 minutes bonus video, color with stereo sound.

Learn about the Rio Grande Southern's Galloping Geese from those early days in 1931 to the end of passenger service in 1951. Journey through the memories of those who rode these unique vehicles over Lizard Head Pass and the trestles of Ophir Loop.

Robert "Bob" LeMassena remembers "Well, I held my breath for most of it.."

Cornelius Hauck recalls "Riding a Galloping Goose was an interesting, slow motion experience.."

William "Bill" Kratville mentions, "The scenery aspect of the Rio Grande Southern was spectacular.."

Richard "Dick" Kindig thinks back, "Their track wasn't very good and the Goose itself wasn't very sprung.."

Produced by Richard W. Luckin. Copyright 2009 CRM.

Colorado Railroad Museum, B&W and Color, 27 minutes.

George Povall, softcover, 80 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., color photographs, map with train movements and timetable reproductions printed on high-quality paper.

The I&M Rail Link, a significant midwestern regional railroad, spanned over 1,300 miles of track during its operation. With a fleet of 118 locomotives, it managed 29 scheduled trains along with several additional daily services under a haulage agreement with Union Pacific.

The I&M's locomotives were distinguished by their elegant royal blue bodies, white nose stripes, black roofs, and a striking hint of red, reminiscent of its sister road, Montana Rail Link. This railroad was active for just over five years, from April 1997 to July 2002, before its acquisition by Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern, which subsequently rebranded it as Iowa, Chicago & Eastern.

Notable Iowa native photographer Randy J. Williams expertly documented the I&M's operations during this period through his exceptional photography. This book features an impressive collection of over 140 color photographs, showcasing nearly every engine type in dynamic action scenes.

It also includes a curated selection of 16 prime roster photos to further enhance its visual appeal. Additional content encompasses a comprehensive roster list, train schedules, a detailed train activity map, and a mile-by-mile listing of all points across the I&M Rail Link’s six subdivisions.

The I&M Rail Link was recognized as a 'Midwest Powerhouse' by Trains Magazine on the cover of their September 2000 issue. Today, this vital trackage serves as a crucial link connecting Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern in the merger that formed CPKC.

Contents:

• Comprehensive 80-page softcover by George Povall
• Features over 140 vibrant color photographs of I&M Rail Link locomotives
• Includes a detailed roster list, train schedules, and activity maps
• Captures the essence of the I&M Rail Link's operational years from 1997 to 2002
• Recognized by Trains Magazine as a 'Midwest Powerhouse'

Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 112 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., mostly B&W with some Color photographs.

Working with resin, white metal and photo etched parts. Scratchbuilding and detailing tips. Finishing techniques.

Using detail sets. Simple display bases.

Kalmbach Publishing, softcover, 88 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x.25 in., Color and B&W photographs and illustrations.

Whether you want to build the best out-of-the-box truck you can, or the hottest custom-painted, hammered-down slammer, you'll find it all in this book.

Tools-Adhesives-Scratch building-Kit bashing-Conversions-Detailing-Airbrushing-Decals-Weathering Ch. 1: The Case for Styrene, 40 Years Later!, pp. 3–5; Ch. 2: Equipping the Styrene Workshop, pp. 6–11; Ch. 3: Working With Styrene Sheet and Strip, pp. 12–17; Ch. 4: Scratch building Basic Boxes, pp. 18–26; Ch.

5: Working With Styrene Kits, pp. 27–32; Ch. 6: Kit bashing and Conversions, pp. 33–44; Ch. 7: Detailing Techniques, pp. 45–56; Ch. 8: Basic Painting and Finishing, pp. 57–67; Ch. 9: Advanced Finishing Techniques, pp. 68–75; Ch. 10: Scratch Building Projects and Techniques, pp. 76–87; Sources and Index, pp.

88–89. Evergreen Scale Models, softcover, 88 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., color and B&W photographs and illustrations.

The end of the industrial steam age in North America resulted in many steam locomotives being relegated to parks or museums. However, during the regular use of steam, there were many instances in which steam engines became "lost locomotives," often by either sinking into deep bodies of water by accident or by being intentionally abandoned in place.

Many of these stories of lost locomotives now range from fact to urban myth.This book examines some of the best known cases of forlorn or abandoned steam engines that have been recorded over the past century. It includes an extensive appendix section detailing known or rumored lost locomotives.South Platte Press, softcover, 102 pages, 54 B&W illustrations and photographs.

Features:

• New Softcover Thornton Waite South Platte Press

White River Productions, softcover, 98 pages, standard landscape book 10 x 8 in., Color photographs and text.

By Stephen M. Priest

After collecting all that rolling stock over the years, it's time to build a layout and add those structures! The author is an MMR (master model railroader) and the photos are high-quality printed on quality paper.

I especially like the HO scale model of the M-K-T depot at Boonville, Missouri which is a Spanish-style structure. There are many good ideas here. Structures are a key part of your model railroad, providing visual interest as well as backdrop for your layout.

The Structure Handbook for Model Railroaders offers modelers new skills, tips, and tricks that can be applied to the construction, finishing, and placement of structures in any scale.

Contents:

• Introduction, 5-9, Tools and Materials, pp. 10–19, Planning and purchasing, pp. 20–25, Basic Construction, pp. 26–31, Advanced Construction, pp. 32–43, Kitbashing and Kit-mingling, pp. 44–47, Scratchbuilding, pp. 48–59, Signs and Detail Parts, pp. 60–73, Modeling the Interior, pp. 74–77, Painting and Weathering, pp. 78–83, Lighting, pp. 84–89, Planting the Structure, pp. 90–91, Photographic Structures, pp. 92–98.

Detailed photographs and diagrams show how to turn a basic HO train set into a complete 4 x 8 layout in eight easy steps!. Includes instructions on constructing bench work, laying track, constructing scenery, and more. Saddle-stitched softcover; 8.25 x 10.75 in.; 96 pp.; 60 Color photographs; 120 B&W photographs.

Plans include some very early wooden cars from the Civil War era (St. Paul & Pacific, Pennsylvania Railroad, and others) up to the larger wooden cars of the 1890s. Pullman and other heavyweight steel cars including some later modernized are also included.The steel car plans include most of the common Pullman steel heavyweight cars such as the 8-1-2 and 12-1 sleepers.

These plans have been taken from past articles in Railroad Model Craftsman and are reproduced in HO scale. 104 plans total with photographs and captions.Carstens Publications, softcover, 106 pages, 12 x 9 x .25 in., B&W photographs and plans.

Features:

• New Softcover Hal Carstens Carstens Publications

Paul Mallery's advanced electrical handbook. Walk around, DCC, relays, transistors, signaling cab & command control, trouble shooting, etc. Chapters continue from Volume 1.

Contents:

• Ch. 11: Wiring, pp. 101–116
• Ch. 12: Panels, pp. 117–122
• Ch. 13: Switch Machines and Special Controls, pp. 123–133
• Ch. 14: Relays and Their Circuits, pp. 134–137
• Ch. 15: Track Circuits
• Signaling
• Interlocking, pp. 138–162
• Ch. 16: Transistor Throttles, pp. 163–171
• Ch. 17: Advanced Cab Control, pp. 172–177
• Ch. 18: Command and Computer Cab Control, pp. 178–187
• Ch. 19: Lighting and Sound, pp. 188–191
• Ch. 20: Electrified Railroads, pg. 192
• Ch. 21: Telephones, pg. 192
• Ch. 22: Trouble Shooting, pp. 195–196
• Ch. 23: Radio and Television Interference, pg. 197
• Ch. 24: Integrated Circuits, pp. 198–206
• Alphabetical Index, pp. 207–208.Carstens Publications, softcover, 114 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in
• B&W photographs and illustrations. Features: New Softcover Paul Mallery Carstens Publications

This is an excellent introduction to Track Design. Point-to-Point Layouts, Continuous Running, Out-and-Back Layouts, Terminal Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Corridor Railroads, Multi-track main lines, Combining Various Designs, Layouts for Odd Shapes, and Layouts on a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood.This really isn't the complete book on the subject but all ideas and plans are welcome in the design of a model railroad.

From the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman.Carstens Publications, softcover, 72 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., B&W photographs, illustrations and plans.

Features:

• New Softcover various authors Carstens Publications

The 2020 Passenger Train Annual is a spectacular journey covering your favorite trains from the past and present. Get on board today and enjoy: AmtrakÆs Midwestern DNA, The Streamliners of 1950, Glasgow Central Station, Western Canada in 1972' Conway Scenic Railroad, and many more! White River Productions, softcover, 96 pages, standard portrait format 8 x 10 in., Color photographs and illustrations.

The 2015 HOn3 Annual from White River Productions is 116 pages dedicated to HO scale narrow gauge model railroading! Inside you'll find scratch building projects explained step-by-step, great model railroad photography techniques, model detailing tips from the experts, beautiful narrow gauge layout tours, exciting prototype history from coast to coast, and much, much more.

Here's a preview of what's inside: The San Juan SilvertonHOn3 MOW equipment Gilpin engine house Neon and building sign making Scratchbuilt structure tips Adding sound to a reefer Eastern 3 foot-gauge, modeling and prototype information Modeling mines And much more! White River Productions, softcover, Features: New Softcover Stephen M.

Priest White River Productions

South Platte Press for R&I Press, softcover, 138 pages, 8.5 x 11. 25 in., 230 color photographs.

This book has quite a selection of early airlines and airliners including famous, infamous and little-known ones. The first picture is of an Air West F-27 at San Diego in Pacific Airlines paint. The book includes Braniff's Great Pumpkin landing at LAX, Lockheed Electras in various paint schemes plus a couple of photographs of Zia Airlines which lasted a few years flying around New Mexico.

Longtime railroad historian and South Platte Press author I.E. Quastler turns to his other major transportation interest, airlines, for this fascinating look at the more unique aspects of commercial aviation.

The aircraft photographed by the author for this book, starting in 1969, range from commuter airliners at unusual locations to jumbo jets in flight. The topics also range from airlines and services that lasted only a few months, to those of long standing which may be unfamiliar to many readers.

Short essays describe the content and setting of each photograph. This book is being made available to South Platte Press for distribution by R&I Press.

Contents:

• Some of My Earliest Airline Photographs, pp. 1–26
• Early and Mid-1970s, pp. 27–56
• The Late 1970s, pp. 57–74
• Overseas Adventures, pp. 75–94
• Into the 1980s and 1990s, pp. 95–130
• Some Former Students, pp. 131–134
• Index, pp. 135–138.

Weekend Chief Publishing, hardcover with jacket, 138 pages., 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., B&W photographs with color ephemera section.

This book is about the formation of Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. (forerunner to TWA), the emergence of air travel in the United States, and for a while, the blending of air service with the dominant mode of the time, rail travel.

More about the airline than the coordinated rail service, this book provides great insight into the early days of passenger aviation. Numerous photographs accompany the text. Most photographs are of the airline's equipment and personnel but also rail accommodations are presented.

Includes a 6-page color section of ephemera relating to this service.

Contents:

• Ch. 1. Gestation, p. 2-17
• Ch. 2. Shopping List, p. 18-33
• Ch. 3. A Period for Planning, p. 34-61
• Ch. 4. Takeoff, p. 62-91
• Ch. 5. Setback, p. 92-107
• Ch. 6. Comes the Revolution, p. 108-119
• Epilogue, p. 120-125
• Ephemera, p. 126-131
• Index, p. 132-133
• Photo Index, p. 134
• Acknowledgments and Bibliography, p. 135-136
• Fleet List, p. 138.

Withers Publishing, hardcover with jacket, 176 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., B&W and Color photographs, roster.

This volume is the second of several that will document the history of Union Pacific's fleet of diesel and turbine locomotives, from 1934 to today's roster. Although the current roster has been covered in two earlier works, the six-decade period that leads up to today can be split into two distinct eras.

The first, the Classic Era, covers in two volumes the unit-by-unit roster from 1934, with the arrival of the first Streamliners, to 1982, when Union Pacific embarked on the first of its major mergers. Follow-on volumes will cover the Merger Era, from 1982 through UP's acquisition of the C&NW, to the 1996 merger with Southern Pacific.

Classic Era Volume Two begins with the 1000-series switchers and continues numerically upward with the road numbers to the end. Included between the two Volumes is a full chronology of the development of Union Pacific's diesel locomotive fleet, and a listing of all locomotive models and their quantities up to 1982, including retirements and dispositions to that date.

Contents:

• Union Pacific Diesel Locomotive Paint Schemes, pp. 5–16
• Locomotive Roster 1932-1982, p. 18
• Motive Power Summary, 18-151
• Additional Reading, p. 152
• Diesels and Turbines in Color (22-page color photo section), pp. 153–176.

Withers Publishing, hardcover with jacket, 224 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.75 in., B&W photographs, bibliography and index.

This Volume is the first of several that will document the history of Union Pacific's fleet of diesel and turbine locomotives, from 1934 to today's roster. Although the current roster has been covered in two earlier works, the six-decade period that leads up to today can be split into two distinct eras.

The first, the Classic Era, covers in two Volumes the unit-by-unit roster from 1934, with the arrival of the first Streamliners, to 1982, when Union Pacific embarked on the first of its major mergers. Follow-on Volumes will cover the Merger Era, from 1982 through UPs acquisition of the C&NW, to the 1996 merger with Southern Pacific.

Classic Era Volume One covers the roster up to and including all of the 900-series passenger locomotives. Included between the two Volumes is a full chronology of the development of Union Pacific's diesel locomotive fleet, and a listing of all locomotive models and their quantities up to 1982, including retirements and dispositions to that date.

Contents:

• A History of Union Pacific Dieselization, pp. 5–45
• Locomotive Roster, p. 46
• Motive Power Summary, pp. 47–142
• Streamliners and Cities Passenger-train Motive Power 1934 to 1946, pp. 143–160
• Passenger-train Motive Power August 1946 to March 1948, pp. 161–173
• Jointly Owned Passenger Power, March 1948 to December 1948, pp. 174–177
• Passenger-train Motive Power During and After 1948, pp. 178–203
• Appendix A: Locomotive Model Quantities in the Classic Era 1934-1982, pp. 204–207
• Appendix B: Chronology of Motive Power 1934-1982, by Year, pp. 208–221
• Additional Reading, pp. 222–224.

Withers Publishing and John D. Hahn, Jr., are proud to present a series of books that cover the diesel fleet of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Each book pictorially covers particular groups of PRR locomotives including complete roster data and specifications of each model featured. A four-color laminated cover will feature an original painting, specially commissioned for each book.

The first book in this series covers PRR's ALCO RS models-the RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-11, RSD-5, RSD-7, RSD-12, and RSD-15. Each model is covered in a series of photographs illustrating the various options, modifications, and lettering schemes carried by these Schenectady products. Withers Publishing, softcover, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., 60 pages, 134 B&W photographs.

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.

Withers Publishing, hardcover with jacket, 268 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., B&W and Color photographs, roster, bibliography.

While there have been many books on this subject, none have covered the Milwaukee Road diesel fleet in the detail and number of photographs presented in these two 268 pages, vertical-format hardcover books (Volume 1 is out-of-print).

The author has scoured the country, reviewing the negative and slide collections, to bring the best black and white and color diesel locomotive photographs to the Milwaukee Road enthusiast to be found between two covers.

Volume 2 will cover the following: Late Six-axle Road-Switchers (SD45, SDL39, SD40-2, U33C. U36C, U30C); Freight Cab units (FT, F3. F7, F9, CFA/B16-4); Passenger Cab Units (DL109, E6, E7, E9, FP7, Erie-built, FP45s); and Rebuilds (GP20, SD10, Slugs).

Contents:

• Milwaukee Road Diesel Color Schemes, pp. 4–15
• Late Six-Axle Road Power, pp. 16–53
• Freight Cab Units, pp. 54–121
• Passenger Cab Units, pp. 122–191
• Milwaukee Builts and Rebuilds, pp. 192–217
• Milwaukee Diesels in Color, pp. 218–256
• Appendix A: Delivery of Diesels in Chronological Order, pp. 257–260
• Appendix B: Milwaukee Road Freight and Passenger Pools, pp. 261–262
• Bibliography, p. 264
• Volume 1 Corrections, p. 264.

Withers Publishing, softcover, 120 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.25 in., 37 color and 293 B&W photographs, advertisement reproductions, drawings.

The American Locomotive Company's introduction to the diesel locomotive came from the industry practice of commercial steam locomotive builders supplying car bodies to electric locomotive builders, such as General Electric Co. and Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co.

In 1927, GE decided to bring all of its locomotive work in-house and build complete locomotives at its Erie, Pa., plant. This ended GE's commercial partnership with ALCO, which had been in effect for approximately 30 years.

As a result, if ALCO were to remain in the diesel locomotive building business, it would have to do so at its own manufacturing facilities at Schenectady, N.Y. The first step taken by most builders of then-new diesel-Electric Locomotive was to acquire an existing company that produced diesel engines.

ALCO acquired the McIntosh & Seymour Corp. in 1928 and by 1930, was offering a line of 300- and 600-horsepower locomotives. This line soon developed into what is known today as the High Hood or HH series of locomotives.

Between 1932 and 1940, ALCO built 176 HH units, ranging from 600 to 1,000 horsepower, for a wide cross-section of America's railroads. Even today, some 60 years later, a handful of the units remains in service at industrial operations across the country.

Contents:

• Preface, Introduction, pp. 4–8
• Early Locomotive Production, pp. 9–11
• Demonstrators, pp. 12–14
• Production Begins, pp. 15–42
• The Model 538 Engine, pp. 43–76
• Secondhand Owners, pp. 77–89
• Under Construction, pp. 90–97
• Prime Mover, pp. 98–103
• Trucks, pp. 104–112
• Spotting Features, pp. 113–114
• Appendix A: Guide to Major Purchasers, p. 115
• Appendix B: Dispositions, p. 116
• Appendix C: Surviving High Hoods, p. 117
• Appendix D: Owners and Basic Equipment, pp. 118–120
• High Hoods in Color, pp. 121–124
• Index, 125-128.

Withers Publishing, hardcover, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., maps and all color photographs.

This title is by the author who at one time published his own books under the name of Great Northern Pacific Publications who specialized in Burlington Northern and BNSF Railway titles. This title is all color photographs with more extensive text and maps than most Morning Sun titles.

I prefer reading in addition to the photographs. This book is a little bit of a freight car color guide as there are many individual photographs of freight cars. The photos are not large-format, most pages will have small photographs often 4.5 x 2 in.ches in size.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 5–6
• Merger, New Timetables, New Routes, New Infrastructure, Capital Improvements, Spin-offs, Performance Highlights from 1995-1998, pp. 7–44
• Growth in a Weak Economy, Integrating Operations, Guaranteed On-Time Intermodal Service, Performance Highlights from 1999-2001
• Prosperity in a Weak Economy, Operating Divisions Reduced, Continued Intermodal Growth, New Logistics Facilities, Performance Highlights, 2002-2005
• The Proposed Combination of BNSF Railway and Canadian National Railway, pp. 93–98
• Appendix A: BNSF Timetable No. 1, Effective August 1, 1996, ATSF and BN Timetables Consolidated, pp. 99–101
• Appendix B: BNSF Interchanges with Short-Line Railways, pp. 102–105
• Appendix C: BNSF Timetable No. 2, Effective April 1, 1998 (Reorganized into 8 Service Regions), pp. 106–109
• Appendix D: BNSF Division Timetables as Reorganized into Three Regions, Effective January 20, 2002, pp. 110–125
• Bibliography, pp. 126–128.