Books, Maps and Atlases

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 book begins with passenger diesel power (E-units, PA's, Erie-builts). In between the various diesel models are 24 color pages of steam locomotives in service. The second title of Morning Sun Books' detailed exploration of New York Central's diesel, electric and fleet steam locomotives. Like the first volume, this title also explains how these locomotives fit into NYC's changing operations.

As in volume 1, the evolution from first generation to second generation power is amply illustrated. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., Color photographs.

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.

A look back at the end of steam through the first-generation of diesels to the system renumbering of 1962. Texas & Pacific too!

Contents:

• Emery in Texas, 1945, pp. 6–27
• Diesels and Eagles, pp. 28–83
• The Texas & Pacific, pp. 84–99
• Jenks Blue, pp. 100–128.

Photographs are taken from all over the Milwaukee Road's geographic area. The dates range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Locomotives are seen in fresh paint, worn-out paint, Armour Yellow paint, as-delivered paint - a resource for the model railroader and railfan alike!This title is a colorful complement to the Milwaukee Road Power in Color series.

Roster and action views of this fallen flag's switchers, road-switchers, freight, and passenger power in yard, branch line and mainline service. Softcover, 96 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25, Color images with captions.

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• New Softcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books

A look at the first half of the Erie Lackawanna's diesel locomotive roster. #B-21 through #2586. Switchers, first and second-generation road-switchers through the Century C424s, U25Bs and GP35s. Includes the E-8 and PA units. Units are seen in pre-merger and merger colors. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.Volume 2 covers the second six-year period after the Conrail split date. Scenes from around the former Conrail system under the new owners in 2005-2010 are featured. Also illustrated are two chapters covering 2011 and beyond, as well as former Conrail equipment and structures.

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• New Hardcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books

Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions. The penultimate volume in the series presents the work of talented photographers around the former Penn Central portion of Conrail in the 1990-1994 period. Coverage includes former Penn Central locomotives, equipment, and structures still in use during this period.

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• New Hardcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books

Volume 3 takes a look at former Penn Central territory under the control of Conrail between 1985 to 1989. Former PC motive power, equipment, and structures are featured, along with freight operations. Brief coverage is given to non-Conrail passenger operations on former PC territory, as well. Over 335 full-color photographs.Hardcover, 128 pages, standard portrait format, Color photographs.

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• New Hardcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books 2020

This title explores the legacy of the iconic Lehigh Valley Railroad as it was gradually absorbed into a multi-state transportation entity. From 1976-1986, the assets, signs, and symbols of the old corporation faded away and Conrail emerged.Hardcover, 128 pages, standard portrait format, Color photographs.

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• New Hardcover Robert F. Wilt Morning Sun Books 2020

After some background in Penn Central electric freight operations, this book looks at Conrail electric and diesel freights in the electrified territory. The author, a former PC-CR employee gives a detailed explanation of the rationale behind the scenes. 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.

Chicago & North Western 1963-1995 Power in Color Volume 1 introduces us to the General Motors switchers and first-generation road-switchers of the road. From the SW1 to the SW1500, MP15DCs, including the rare SW600s.

The SD7s, SD9s and SD18s will be on parade, as well as hundreds of GP7s and GP9s. Join us in this first installment of a multi-Volume documentation of the C&NW locomotive fleet.

Contents:

• Foreword, p. 3
• SW1, pp. 4–8
• SW600, p. 9
• SW8, pp. 10–11
• SW900, p. 12
• NW2, pp. 13–21
• TR2A/TR2B, pp. 22–30
• SW9, p. 31
• SW1200, pp. 32–33
• SW1500, p. 34
• MP15DC, pp. 35–39
• GP7, pp. 40–59
• GP7R, pp. 60–74
• GP9, pp. 75–90
• GP9M, p. 91
• GP9R, pp. 92–105
• GP18, pp. 106–108
• HE15, p. 109
• SD7/SD7R, pp. 110–111
• SD9, pp. 112–119
• SD18R, pp. 120–128.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.

In Chessie System in Color Volume 2 will cover the west end of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in southern Indiana and Ohio. Each chapter follow B&O's lines out of Cincinnati and several secondary lines in this region during the colorful years between 1977 and 1988.

Contents:

• New
• Hardcover
• Brad McClelland
• Morning Sun Books

Hardcover, 128 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., all color photography. This volume continues the examination of the locomotive roster of this Canadian transcontinental railroad that also reaches into the depths of the United States. Coverage focuses on modern six-axle road power constructed by EMD/GMD, GE, and Montreal, as well as Progress Rail.

Enjoy nearly 300 full-color photographs, from the early SD40s to the big SD90Mac and SD90Mac-H locomotives!

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• New Hardcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books 2023

Softcover, 96 pages, 11 x 8.

5 in., all color photographs. Here is a fascinating selection of photos of the Route of the Minuteman that dates from the last of steam to the Guilford era. Included are switchers, road-switchers, passenger units, covered wagons, and modern road power. Cabooses, passenger trains, and RDCs each populate a chapter, as does photos of trains, freight equipment, structures, and miscellaneous equipment and scenes.

A must-have for Boston & Maine fans!

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• New Softcover Stephen M. Timko Morning Sun Books 2023

There are many steam locomotives and early diesels pictured in this book. These are not grungy, tired engines here. It looks like the B&O applied good maintenance practices even as the engines were soon to be retired. Some engines here were freshly shopped and painted and have glossy black paint. Inside are many sharp, high quality photographs of the steam to diesel locomotive transition era.

The end of B&O steam operations and the classic diesel era right up to Chessie System merger are all illustrated by the best work of master photographer Robert F. Collins. Morning Sun Books, softcover, 96 pages, 10 x 8 x .25 in., Color photographs with captions.

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

Classic steam locomotives and classic diesels in delivery paint and an American classic railroad - the late, great B&O. The last of steam crosses paths with the diesel cab units that took over their role.

The first volume in a series which will cover the entire B&O diesel roster.

Contents:

• Steam Locomotives, pp. 4–30
• Motor Coaches, p. 31
• Rubber-Tired Diesel Tractor, p. 32
• Motor Cars, p. 33
• Electric Locomotives, pp. 34–35
• Gas-Mechanical Locomotive, p. 36
• Tugboats, p. 37
• Early EMC/EMD Models (AA, EA, E6, E7, E8, E9), pp. 38–90
• F Units (FT, F3, F7, FP7), pp. 91–123
• Baldwin RF16A, pp. 123–124
• ALCO FA2 and FB2, pp. 125–128.

The early photographs in this book date to the 1940s and 1950s, a time of profound transformations in American society, a time witness to economic depression, war, and emergence into relative prosperity. For the Railfan, it was perhaps the best of times and worst of times. Old steam was passing away making way for new diesel.

Diversity was commonplace with 5 major diesel locomotive builders offering different looking and different sounding products. The B&O participated in this diversity and flux until 40 years after the end of WWII, the B&O disappeared into the CSX amalgam. The photographs in this Volume help illuminate what was unfortunately the regress of the nation's first railroad.

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

Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., all Color photographs.The story of Chicago's status as the hub of America's national passenger train network continues, with this study of the early days of Amtrak operations (1971-1990)! The era began with a medley of mixed equipment and ever-changing schedules and ended with the uniformity we now see.

This volume captures that time and place, focusing primarily on the 1970s and early 1980s with 280 outstanding color images, both exterior and interior views, of these trains and their operations!

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• New Hardcover Bob Schmidt Morning Sun Books 2023

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

Master photographer Emery Gulash visited the Overland Route many times during the 15 years following the demise of steam while the UP was searching for the?perfect diesel? combination to handle its fast-moving freight.

Contents:

• Historical Review of the Union Pacific Overland Route, p. 5
• Omaha and Lines West, pp. 6–19
• Kearney, Nebraska, pp. 19–30
• North Platte, Nebraska, Milepost 284, pp. 30–51
• Cheyenne, Wyoming, pp. 52–98
• On the Road to Ogden, p. 99
• The Train Stations of Ogden, pp. 99–107
• The reenactment of the Golden Spike at Promontory, pp. 108–109
• South to Salt Lake City and into Nevada, pp. 110–119
• photographs from the Las Vegas Area, pp. 120–127
• Coming to a Close, p. 128.

From high in the Alleghenies just east of Pittsburgh to the western road interchanges in Chicago and St. Louis, the operations of the troubled Penn Central are scrutinized in full color. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

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.

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.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions.

Look back on the fabled West Shore of the New York Central System when it was a major commuter railroad operating with ALCO's and Baldwin's serving the northeast edge of New Jersey. After years of scaling back its facilities, the line emerged as a major freight route for Penn Central, Conrail, and now CSX.

Contents:

• New
• Hardcover
• Walter E. Zullig, Jr.
• Morning Sun Books

Softcover, pages, Proving the Susquehanna had a busy commuter service, author Al Holtz caught every detail of the operation prior to the severe cutbacks of the 1960s. "Suzy-Q" was operating a modern service at the time, using new silver coaches and RDCs.

The year 1961 saw an about face with the new coaches sold off to Saudi Arabia and the RDCs to CNJ. The highlight of the 1960s passenger service became the BUTLER DAY EXPRESS while freight service gained three new EMD GP18s.

Features: New Softcover Al Holtz Morning Sun Books

Softcover, pages, Proving the Susquehanna had a busy commuter service, author Al Holtz caught every detail of the operation prior to the severe cutbacks of the 1960s. "Suzy-Q" was operating a modern service at the time, using new silver coaches and RDCs.

The year 1961 saw an about face with the new coaches sold off to Saudi Arabia and the RDCs to CNJ. The highlight of the 1960s passenger service became the BUTLER DAY EXPRESS while freight service gained three new EMD GP18s.

Features: New Softcover Al Holtz Morning Sun Books

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.

The Illinois Railway Museum was founded in 1953 and grew into the largest railway museum in North America! It has over 450 pieces of rolling stock housed across 17 buildings on a 272-acre campus, including a 5-mile demonstration railway. This title features a roster of its most significant locomotives, as well as electric, passenger, freight, and non-revenue cars!Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, standard portrait size, Color Photographs.

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• New Hardcover Aaron Isaacs Morning Sun Books

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

The motive power and phosphate operations in the Bone Valley of Florida are explained in detail by diesel authority Jerry Pinkepank in this concluding Volume to the series. SBD System, CSX, shortlines! Emery Gulash's Color Photography of the Bone Valley.

Contents:

• Map of the Bone Valley, pp. 4–5
• Introduction, pp. 6–7
• Emery Gulash's 1982 Bone Valley Trip, pp. 8–69
• Earlier Bone Valley Trips, pp. 70–80
• The Author's April, 1983 Visit, pp. 81–89
• Emery's Few 1986-1988 Trips, pp. 90–91
• The Ports, pp. 92–119
• Tropicana, pp. 120–128.

Visit the trolley systems of Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Nelson, Regina, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Victoria and Winnipeg in more than 250 rare Color photographs. Author Halperin gives detailed accounts of these long forgotten systems. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

The Santa Fe's route to the San Francisco Bay area - the Valley Division - was the furthest extremity of the sprawling system. The 300 miles of main line north of Bakersfield saw GP30s, GP35s as well as the new War Bonnets in the final two decades of the Santa Fe Railway. Morning Sun Books, softcover, 96 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., all-color photographs.

Color coverage of private freight car ownership continues through reporting marks GROX to NYMX. Covered hoppers, open hoppers, insulated boxcars, and flatcars dominate but there are oddities like hog cars, log cars, and container gondolas, too. Many interesting loads hold the reader's interest also in the more than 300 photographs of this book.

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