Books, Maps and Atlases

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• 2022

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Softcover, 100 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., B&W illustrations and statistics.

This is a complete catalog published in 1932. This company made many locomotives for underground mines and that is the majority of the locomotives presented in the catalog. They did make a few larger locomotives for standard gauge switching service for electrified lines.

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Softcover, 86 pages standard portrait format, B&W photographs and illustrations.

This volume contains a variety of advertisements and brochures for the Plymouth Locomotive Works. Included are: Plymouth Mine-O-Motives: Bulletins MM-1A Model FMD-00 5 and 6 ton, Bulletin MM-4 6 and 7 ton, Bulletin MM-5 Model FMD-24, Plymouth Torqo-motive - Hydraulic Torque-Converter Drive DDT 4 wheel engines, Plymouth Bulletin J-53 Hydraulic Torque Converter J and JW series Gasoline of Diesel Locos, MDT 4 and 6 wheel locomotives.

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Signature Press, hardcover with dust jacket, 256 pages, 8.

5 in. x 11 in x 1 in., 466 photographs, 41 drawings and graphics, roster, index. The last period of American Car & Foundry manufacturing of box cars was the years 1960 to 1981, and this volume provides both the history and extensive color photography, along with details of car design and construction in this period.

Many colorful paint schemes were in use by railroads and lessors, large and small, and they are shown here, including many Incentive Per Diem schemes. A complete production roster of the box cars built is also provided. Coverage includes 40-foot as well as 50-foot inside-post cars, 50-foot outside-post cars, and 60-foot inside- and outside-post cars.

Many of these 60-foot cars were built for auto parts service. Author Kaminski is an acknowledged authority on freight car history and has extensively researched AC&F records to write this account. Any modeler of the 1960s and '70s, or freight car fan, will want this book.

Contents:

• Preface
• Introduction, pp. 7–10
• History and Evolution of Box Cars, pp. 11–48,40-foot and 50-foot Inside-Post Box Cars, pp. 49–92,50-foot Outside-Post Box Cars, pp. 93–166,60-foot Inside-Post Box Cars, pp. 167–213,60-foot Outside-Post Box Cars, pp. 214–230
• Complete Box Car Production List, pp. 231–242
• Appendix, pg. 243
• Index, pp. 244–246
• About the Author, pg. 247. Features: New Hardcover Edward S. Kaminski Signature Press

Lower price!This book completes the discussion of Rio Grande diesel locomotives from vols. 1 and 2 (out-of-print). Included are details of Rio Grande steel cabooses, non-Zephyr lightweight passenger cars, new and secondhand diesels since 1983, and a complete list of all Rio Grande diesels sold for further service.

Contents:

• Ch. 1: Rio Grande in the Diesel Era, pp. 3–5
• Ch. 2: Steel Cabooses, pp. 6–27
• Ch. 3: Stream styled Passenger Cars, pp. 28–35
• Ch. 4: Non-Zephyr Lightweight Cars, pp. 36–51
• Ch. 5: Renewing the Ski Train, pp. 52–59
• Ch. 6: Clearing Wrecks and Fighting Snow, pp. 60–69
• Ch. 7: East to Kansas, pp. 70–77
• Ch. 8: Former Conrail GP40s, pp. 78–85
• Ch. 9: The SD50s, pp. 86–93
• Ch. 10: The Last GP Units, pp. 94–99
• Ch. 11: Closing Out the Roster, pp. 100–112.Shade Tree Books, softcover, 112 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 193 B&W photographs and drawings. Features: New Softcover Joseph A. Strapac Shade Tree Books

Softcover, 48 pages, Color and B&W photographs and illustrations (about 50/50 of each).

As a railroad engineer, I'm interested on the rail I'm operating on. This is a unique, interesting book.A Short History of Rail Testing, pp. 6–19,The Beginning of Ultrasonic Rail Inspection, pp. 20–25,Late Modern Era of Santa Fe Rail Testing, 1974-1991, pp. 26–39,The End of the Program - Final Thoughts, pp.

40–41,Figures and Photos - Rail, Steel and Defects, pp. 42–45,Ultrasonics Explained, pp. 46–48.Roster of Santa Fe Detector Cars, inside back cover.

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• New Softcover W. Brock Lowman Santa Fe Railway H&M Society 2023

This book continues the work of the late Robert E. Pounds and William W. Childers in documenting Santa Fe Railway depots. It contains a route-by-route and station-by station look at the depots of the Eastern Lines Grand Division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway system.

Using a format developed by John McCall for the listing of stations and the arrangement of accompanying data, that has been used in four previous books on Santa Fe depots. The Eastern Lines of the Santa Fe covered by this book ran from Chicago on the east end to Boise City, Oklahoma on the far west.

Lines also ran from Ottawa, Kansas to Tulsa, Oklahoma, from Superior, Nebraska through Wichita to Wellington, Kansas and from Newton to Arkansas City, Kansas, and Purcell, Oklahoma. The Santa Fe had depots or towers at more than 620 stations in this territory ranging from small one-room wood frame boxes to large masonry edifices with more than 20 rooms.

Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, hardcover, 208 pages, 568 photographs, and index.

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• New Hardcover Robert D. Walz Santa Fe Railway H&M Society

At first glance, this is an album of the photography of the late Gerry Salsig. But is more than that. It is a labor of love, written by a friend who grew up with the photographer - a testimony of an eye witness and his friends as they made a journey typical of that made by many of us who, while growing up, became fascinated with the railroad known as The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe.

Not only does this book describe the innocence of several friends from the East Bay area of San Francisco as they began to explore their railroad world and experience the sights, sounds and people connected with it, but the author, Patrick D. Flynn - who later became a dispatcher employed by the Santa Fe - adds considerable depth from an insider's point of view as to how Santa Fe operated the west end of the Second District of the Valley Division.

This division was operated under time table and train-orders over a three-decade period beginning in the mid-1960s and on into the mid-1980s.

Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, softcover, 192 pages with 231 photographs and Illustrations. Detailed map of the Middle Division at its peak in 1965.

This is another wonderful book about the Santa Fe Railway published by the Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society. There are historical photographs in black & white, color photographs of the more recent times, extensive text, track diagrams of important yards and junctions for both the historian and model railroader.

Includes lists of passenger trains operated, passenger cars to be switched in and out, lists of freight trains operated for various eras, steam and diesel locomotive assignments, water service and dimensions and many maps.

This book tells the story of the aptly named Santa Fe's Middle Division. Because of frequent boundary changes, it is difficult to define precisely what was included in the Middle Division, so the author included all the territory covered by the Middle Division of the Santa Fe at some point in its history.

This division covered the middle part of Kansas, and, until it merged with much of the Oklahoma Division, was all in Kansas (except for a mere 1.9 miles in Nebraska). It was also the heart of America's "Wheat Belt," and the revenue from its traffic furnished much of the capital for the expansion of the Santa Fe.

In addition to freight traffic, the Middle Division saw all the main line through passenger trains, including those between the eastern end of the system and the West Coast, between the eastern end of the system and Colorado, and between the eastern end of the system and Texas.

The Middle Division also had an extensive network of branch lines. The author covers all this and more. This book continues the history of Santa Fe divisions published by the Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society.

Prior to this volume there were four division histories covering: the Colorado Division, the Denver District (The Joint Line), the Los Angeles Division and the Illinois Division.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 6–8
• The Beginnings and Growth: 1870-1905, pp. 9–42
• Consolidation Through the Roaring Twenties: 1905-1930, pp. 43–86
• The Depression and WWII: 1930-1946, pp. 87–118
• Post-War to Amtrak: 1946-1971, pp. 119–154
• The Latter Day Santa Fe: 1971-1995, pp. 155–182
• Appendices, pp. 183–189
• Bibliography, pp. 190–192.

A must for Santa Fe Railway enthusiasts, author Pelouze has done an outstanding job of collecting, illustrating and researching each of the hundreds of trademarks used by the Santa Fe. Chapters cover the July 1901 trademark and those preceding it as well as trademarks used in advertising, on rolling stock, locomotives, trucks, semi-trailers and buses.

Also included are details on menus, structures, dinnerware and uniforms. SFRH&MS, soft bound, 84 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., B&W photographs and illustrations. Publisher: Santa Fe Railway H&MS

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, hardcover, 336 pages (116 pages in color), 11 x 8.5 x 1.5 in., 659 black & white and 242 color images.

For over 90 years the names of the Santa Fe Railway and Fred Harvey were synonymous passenger train and hospitality of the finest quality. After the partnership adopted the persona of the of the Native American cultures of the Southwest, their services were carried on with a style that became legendary.

In this Volume Number 3 in the Santa Fe Railway Passenger Car Reference Series, noted Santa Fe authority John B. McCall not only details the dining and beverage service cars once owned by Santa Fe, but also explores that unique partnership between Santa Fe and Fred Harvey, first begun in 1876 with a Harvey Lunchroom, expanded to Harvey resort hotels after the turn of the 20th century, thence to luxury transcontinental train service culminating in the lightweight extra-fare Super Chief of 1937.

Richly illustrated with hundreds of photographs and period menus and ephemera, many in color, Dining and Beverage Service Cars of she Santa Fe - Featuring Service by Fred Harvey - seeks to distill within the covers of one Volume the very essence of what made Santa Fe a great railroad.

Contents:

• Foreword and Introduction, pp. 7–21: HEAVYWEIGHT CARS: Composite and Buffet Library Cars, pp. 24–62
• Dining Cars, pp. 63–108
• Lounge Cars, pp. 109–132
• Parlor Cars, pp. 133–150
• Cafe Observation Cars, pp. 151–177
• LIGHTWEIGHT CARS Baggage Lounge Cars, pp. 180–185
• Dining Cars, pp. 186–214
• Lounge and Parlor Observation Cars, pp. 215–267
• SERVICE BY FRED HARVEY..with Service by Fred Harvey, pp. 268–310
• Epilogue, p. 311
• Appendix: Selected China and Silver Patterns, pp. 312–331
• Santa Fe Passenger Car External Paint Schemes, pp. 332–333
• Pullman Sleeping Cars Owned (1/2 interest) to January, 1889. Publisher: Santa Fe Railway H&MS

On January 4th, 1937, Harry J. Briscoe stepped off the Santa Fe train from Amarillo, onto the soil of Slaton, Texas, a division headquarters point in the southern Panhandle, to begin his first year of service in what was to become a 45 year career with the Santa Fe Railway.

Beginning work as stenographer then on to a transportation clerk, Briscoe worked a number of positions, from Assistant Train Master to Superintendent, before finishing his career at Topeka, Kansas, in 1982 as General Manager of the Eastern Lines.

During his career, he served the Santa Fe at such outposts as: Oklahoma City; Chicago; Amarillo, Texas; Waynoka, Oklahoma; La Junta, Colorado; Wellington, Kansas; Emporia, Kansas; and San Bernardino, California.

Along the way he encountered many interesting characters - from the track walkers on districts under his supervision, to legendary Santa Fe presidents like Fred Gurley and John Reed, movie stars like Errol Flynn, mid-western politicians and small-town newspapermen who went on to be national legends in themselves.

Briscoe relates stories about them all. Watching the Trains Go By is, then, an insiders look at the people, life and times of a great transportation system in an era when Ship and Travel by Rail meant Santa Fe All the Way.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, soft bound, 160 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., 196 illustrations, index. Publisher: Santa Fe Railway H&MS

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, spiral bound, 320 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., 759 images, rosters.

Rolling Stock Reference Series Volume Seven: by noted freight car authority Richard Hendrickson.

Contents:

• Ch. 1: Introduction and Historical Background, pp. 9–14
• Ch. 2: Early Flat Cars and Gondolas Built Before 1902, pp. 15–20
• Ch. 3: Flat Cars 1902-1944, pp. 21–44
• Ch. 4: Post-World-War-II Flats Cars, pp. 45–52
• Ch. 5: Flat Cars Built or Modified for Special Service, pp. 53–96
• Ch. 6: Logging Cars, pp. 97–104
• Ch. 7: General Service Drop Bottom Gondolas 1902-1930, pp. 105–128
• Ch. 8: General Service Drop Gondolas 1931-1959, pp. 129–136
• Ch. 9: Mill Gondolas 1902-1944, pp. 137–154
• Ch. 10: Postwar Mill Gondolas, pp. 155–168
• Ch. 11: Sulphur Gondolas, pp. 169–174
• Ch. 12: Gondolas Built or Modified for Special Service, pp. 175–198
• Ch. 13: Ballast Gondolas and Hoppers, pp. 199–220
• Ch. 14: Ore Cars, pp. 221–234
• Ch. 15: Cross Hoppers, pp. 235–254
• Ch. 16: Covered Hoppers 1936-1952, pp. 255–272
• Ch. 17: Covered Hoppers 1954-1959, pp. 273–288
• Ch. 18: Air Dump Cars, pp. 289–295
• Ch. 19: Painting and Lettering, pp. 296–313, Rosters, pp. 314–320.

This new Volume on Santa Fe's modern box cars starts where John Dobyne's Santa Fe Railway Rolling Stock Reference Series Volume 4 Santa Fe Boxcars 1869-1953 left off. Beginning with the 500 cars Bx-66 Class cars of 1954 - one of the last classes of box cars to come lettered from the builders with name train slogans on the car sides - it completes the story of box car development up to the BNSF merger of 1995.

This was the colorful Shock Control and Super Shock Control era. Topeka shops installed a 10-inch travel 'Shock Control' sliding center sill under frame in a Bx-66 Class box car in June 1958. Numbered, 10001 and re-classed as a Bx-77 with a new Indian red and black paint scheme with a large Santa Fe herald and new advertising slogan 'DF with Shock Control' splashed across the car side, this car ushered in a new era in box car construction.

From then on, nearly all new classes of Santa Fe box cars were fitted with either a Shock Control, or a Super Shock Control under frame, introduced in 1961. The last box cars built new for Santa Fe were 200 XF food loading car in Class Bx-211 out-shopped at Santa Fe's Topeka shops in 1981.

During this period a number of older classes were rebuilt, often to ease a box car shortage at the time, and others bought used from leasing companies. And over the years many specialized cars were built for and assigned to shippers, especially automobile and appliance manufacturers and breweries, and others were designated for food loading, flour loading and other specialized lading, like such as Perlite.

Because the appearance of new rolling stock delivered to Santa Fe from the car builders often varied widely from standard Santa Fe painting and lettering practice, a painting and lettering reference by class or groups of similar classes for cars in as-delivered livery, is included in the appendix, along with representative photographs in color.

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, 288 pages, 11x8½ coil bound, 317 black & white and 74 color photographs, 75 diagrams, appendix, roster.

RD Publications, hardcover with jacket, 232 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.75 in., B&W photographs plus 11 color pages of photographs, map and paintings by Ted Rose, Jan Rons and John Coker.

This Third Edition of the Chili Line includes 16 new pages, featuring photographs and information that have come to light since the book was first published in 1996. One of the D&RGW's most beloved branches, the 100-mile-plus Santa Fe Branch connected the New Mexico capital to the Rio Grande's San Juan Extension at Antonito, Colorado, from 1881 until 1941.

The book also includes more than 50 pages of historic photographs and maps of the D&RGW line from Antonito to Chama, New Mexico. That 64-mile line survives, and now operates as the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Contents:

• Ch. 1: Santa Fe The City Different, pp. 6–21
• Ch. 2: A New Beginning-Iron Rails to the City, pp. 22–63
• Ch. 3: Heading North to Antonito, pp. 64–72
• Ch. 4: Espanola in the Tewa Basin, pp. 73–98
• Ch. 5: Embudo, pp. 99–122
• Ch. 6: Tres Piedras, pp. 123–133
• Ch. 7: Antonito, pp. 134–154
• Ch. 8: Antonito to Chama, pp. 155–176
• Ch. 9: Cumbres, pp. 177–198
• Ch. 10: Chama: A Busy Division Point, pp. 199–215
• Ch. 11: Addendum, Another Trip North on the Chili Line, pp. 216–231.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, spiral bound with plastic cover, 158 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.75 in., B&W photographs and illustrations.

Santa Fe Rolling Stock Reference Series Volume 3 Please Note: The production of the title incurred 'splotches' on the printing of the plastic cover. It is found on all copies. Volume 3 in the Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society's Rolling Stock Reference Series covers Furniture and Automobile Box Cars.

The author, the late Richard Hendrickson, well-known to most Santa Fe fans as Mr. Freight Car, was a frequent contributor to the Warbonnet, and its predecessors as well as co-author of Volume Two in this series, Refrigerator Cars: Ice Bunker Cars, 1884-1953.

Contents:

• Preface, pp. 7–10
• Historical Background, pp. 11–18
• Early Santa Fe Furniture Cars: Classes Fe-A through Fe-I, pp. 19–26
• The First Steel Underframe Cars: Classes Fe-J through Fe-O, pp. 27–36
• Composite Cars of the 1920's: Classes Fe-P through Fe-U, pp. 37–48
• Rebuilt Steel Auto Cars of the 1930's: Classes Fe-5 through Fe-20, pp. 49–80
• Auto Cars of the World War II Period: Classes Fe-21 through Fe-25, pp. 81–100
• New Steel Auto Cars of the 1940's and 1950's: Classes Fe-21 through Fe-25, pp. 101–118
• Double Door Cars of the Modern Era: Classes Fe-31 through Fe-42, pp. 119–136
• Painting and Lettering, pp. 137–144
• All-time Roster of Santa Fe Furniture and Automobile Cars, pp. 145–147
• Class Slogan Assignments, pp. 148–150
• Selected Fe-Class General Arrangement and Lettering Drawings, pp. 151–155.

Volume Six in the Santa Fe Rolling Stock Reference Series. Featuring the history, operations, illustrated roster, painting and lettering on Santa Fe's MTC and Insulated Refrigerator Cars.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, spiral bound, 192 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., 275 black & white and 77 Color photographs, 39 diagrams.

RD Publications, hardcover with jacket, 91 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., color and B&W photographs with text.

The ninth book from R.D. Publications provides nearly all color coverage of the Rio Grande Southern, one of Colorado's legendary narrow gauge lines.

In partnership with VIA Rail Canada and the VIA Historical Association, Rapido Trains is pleased to present the ultimate book on the history of VIA Rail Canada: People Moving People! Written by the acclaimed author Kevin J. Holland, People Moving People chronicles VIA Rail Canada's formation, history, operations and equipment over the more than four decades since the organization's creation in the mid-1970s.Featuring a foreword by the Right Honorable David Collenette, this 288-page tome also includes over 500 full-color photos and diagrams.

People Moving People offers an unprecedented look at a company that has defied the odds to survive and thrive as Canadian embrace this greener mode of travel.

This is an industry reference guide for accepted practices and new products, though published more than 30 years ago, it still has useful information regarding the construction and maintenance of railroad track and right-of-way. The book includes advertisements by equipment and service providers.Designed for the reader to obtain a comprehensive background of accepted practices of railroad track.

The book covers design, construction, maintenance and inspection of railroad track in North America. The information has been arranged to facilitate the reader's search for specific material. The 37 chapters are organized into cohesive, inter-related sections. Cross-references in text are made from other chapters where appropriate.Compiled and edited in cooperation with the Association of American Railroads and the American Railway Engineers Association Advisory Committee.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 3–6
• Index of Advertiseres, pp. 7–10
• Roadway, pp. 11–92
• Ballast, pp. 93–118
• Ties, pp. 119–150
• Rail, pp. 151–216
• Fasteners, pp. 217–248
• Special Trackwork, pp. 249–292
• Equipment, pp. 293–328
• Track Renewal, pp. 329–348
• General (Geometry Cars
• Transit Track
• Snow and Ice Removal
• Research
• Safety), pp. 349–398
• Glossary, pp. 399–428
• Buyer's Guide
• Advertisers, pp. 429–450
• Track Contractor's Directory, pp. 451–459.Simmons-Boardman, hardcover, 459 pages, standard 8 x 10 portrait format, printed on heavy stock paper.Features: New Hardcover various authors Simmons-Boardman

Now in its Tenth Edition, the Single Car Air Brake Test Procedures manual contains flowcharts depicting the procedures for the current Code of Air Brake System Tests for Freight Equipment: Standard S-486 effective August 8, 2018. The book is divided into two sections: Test Procedure Flowcharts and Job Aids.

The Test Procedures Flowchart section is derived from the current S-486. It contains test information as well as a troubleshooting guide. The Job Aid section contains additional inspection, adjustment and testing information for the components found on a freight car. The Job Aids were derived from procedures supplied by product manufacturers along with additional AAR rules and was designed to offer that extra bit of guidance when you just might need it most.

Softcover, 172 pages, vertical format for pockets, B&W illustrations.

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Originally published in 1925, this book breaks down the basics of American locomotives into 200 different topics ranging from the physics of motion to the operation of individual parts, including their construction and operation. Graphically illustrated to provide further description. This is a real how to book.

Simmons-Boardman, softcover, 291 pages, 4.5 x 7.5 in., B&W illustrations.

Spiral bound, 88 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., B&W illustrations.

This book is based on the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 215, and AAR Manuals applicable to trainyard inspections i.e. Rules of Interchange and the loading of freight cars. It includes the general areas an inspector should be considering when inspecting a car.

Visual pictures of wheel defects; an explanation of the defect; gages used in measuring wheel defects, with pictures showing their application, provides a good basis for wheel inspection. What to look for when inspecting roller bearings, axles, couplers, side frames and bolsters is also discussed. Various types of hitches with a list of their inspection points are shown.

Brake systems and bad order tags are included. Safety is emphasized throughout the manual as a proper part of the job.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 1–2
• Freight Car Inspector Guidelines, pp. 3–6
• Basic Wheel Geometrics, pp. 7–14
• Defects of the Suspension System, pp. 15–24
• Defective Axles, pp. 25–32
• Defective Truck
• Side Frame and Springs, pp. 33–38
• Defective Carbodies, pp. 39–46
• Bad Order Cards, pp. 47–50
• Open-Top Loads (TOFC/COFC), pp. 51–60
• Air Brake System, pp. 61–66
• Safety Inspection, pp. 67–70
• Air Brake System, pp. 71–72
• Glossary, pp. 73–75. Features: New Softcover Simmons-Boardman

Rising fuel prices are affecting all industries, but the railroads have been hard hit. Dr. Paul Rhine's book, Fuel Saving Techniques for Railroads, is full of tips, practices, and procedures aimed at helping your line become as energy efficient as possible.

Just a few of the topics covered include:
drawbar force,
tractive effort,
train drag,
locomotive power needs,
track and equipment engineering,
plus tips on how to make up the most efficient train.

Some basic formulas are included in a notes section to help your controllers put together the most efficient train possible.

Simmons-Boardman Books, softcover, 174 pages, 6 x 9 x .5 in., B&W illustrations.

Here's diagrams, data, and rules which apply to rail car hand brakes. Contains the specific sections of the Interchange Rules, Code of Federal Regulations for Railroad Safety Appliance Standards and the AAR Open Top Loading Rules which pertain to handbrakes.

Contents:

• Introduction
• History
• Brake Terms, pp. 1–4
• Hand Brake Illustrations, pp. 5–20
• Safety Tips, pp. 21–23
• AAR Interchange Rules, pp. 24–40
• AAR Open Top Loading Rules, pp. 41–42
• Code of Federal Regulations, pp. 43–56.
• Simmons-Boardman, paperback, 60 pages, standard small format 8.5 x 5.5 in., diagrams, tables, text.

Softcover, 43 pages, 6 x 9 in. B&W Illustrations.

Includes an 12 x 24 in. detail chart of a balanced compound locomotive (2-6-2 Prairie, no tender) with over 200 labeled parts. This is a basic description of construction and operation of the steam locomotive in layman terms.

Guide to Freight Car Trucks is an in-depth look at freight car truck maintenance covering some of today's most commonly used trucks. You'll get a comprehensive overview of AAR-approved maintenance procedures to help your shop keep this vital component operating safely and efficiently. It's ideal for mechanical maintenance personnel, foremen or others responsible for servicing and maintaining freight car trucks.

Contents:

• History of the Freight Car Truck
• Wheels
• Axles
• Plain Bearing Trucks
• Roller Bearings
• Roller Bearing Adapters
• Barber Side Frame
• ASF Ride Control Side Frame
• National C-1 Side Frame
• Barber S2 Bolster
• ASF Ride Control Bolster
• National C-1 Truck Bolster
• National Super C-1 Wedgelock Bolster
• National Super C-1 Wedgelock Side Frame
• Main Load Coil Springs
• Side Springs and Friction Castings
• Body Centre Plates
• Side Bearings
• Centre Plate Extension Pads
• Frame Brace Truck
• National Swing Motion Truck
• National Unitruck II
• Barber Swing Motion Caboose Truck
• Buckeye XC-R Truck.

   

• Softcover, 328 pages, large format, B&W illustrations.

With intermodal container freight increasing, keeping double stack container cars operating safely and efficiently is a growing concern to railroads keeping customers and manufacturers happy with service is a large part of that concern. Don't add to the backlog of container freight by not inspecting cars on your line thoroughly.

The Double Stack Container Car Manual, will help guide freight car inspectors through the major inspection issues regarding double stack container cars. This handy reference incorporates the latest applicable AAR rules along with information from component manufacturers to provide a practical tool for use by car inspectors.

Topics covered include: ' Car Types ' Car bodies ' Side Bearings ' Hitches ' Container Securement ' Trucks ' Drawbar Connectors ' Breakout Protection Structure ' Slack Adjusters ' Brake Valve Arrangement ' Empty/Load Valves ' Articulated Connectors The Railway Educational Bureau, spiral bound, 76 pages, 4.5 x 9 x .5 in., B&W illustrations.

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You will gain comprehensive insight into specialized technical and operating issues associated with light and interurban railways with Al Fazio's invaluable book. It closely examines the relationship between transportation and the economics of transit-oriented development (TOD) in a modern urban environment.

This must-have book will appeal to transportation professionals in planning, operations, civil engineering, signaling, and vehicle engineering as well as undergraduate and graduate students looking to enter these fields.Light rail transit employs a full range of technologies where "out of the box" solutions simply don't work like they do for rapid transit.

Significant differences in railcar configuration and capabilities exist. Operating practices are spread over a wide continuum. Allow Fazio to lead you through the thoughtful, expert service planning and applications engineering required. Simply put, you'll benefit immensely from exploring New Jersey's decades of light rail experience.Softcover, 136 pages, standard vertical format, Color photographs and illustrations.

Features:

• New Softcover Simmons-Boardman

Softcover, 116 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .75 in., B&W diagrams and illustrations with text.

Contents:

• System Dynamics
• Type E Couplers
• Type E/F Couplers
• Type F Couplers
• Uncoupling Levers
• Yokes
• Draft Gears
• Cushioning Devices
• Hydra-Cushion Center-of-Car
• Slackless Drawbar
• National Castings Articulated Connection
• ASF Articulated Connectors
• Spherical Articulated Coupling (SAC-1)

If you are curious about the history of Amtrak, it's special status as a quasi-government corporation and its potential, this softcover book will provide the reader with the items of the ongoing public policies and debate regarding interstate rail passenger service in the United States. The conflicting roles of Amtrak as a business responding to market demand and a public entity dependent on political support are chronicled in academic detail and stylish prose by a 40-year rail industry veteran who has drafted rail policy positions as a senior industry official, implemented them as a White House appointed federal regulator, written about them as a journalist and critiqued them as a rail labor-union officer.

This is Frank N. Wilner's sixth book, which Dan Weikel of the Los Angeles Times terms ''more than the story of a train wreck [explaining] how to tap Amtrak's potential at a time in the nation's history when passenger railroading is becoming increasingly necessary.''

Contents:

• Who Shot the Passenger Train? pp. 1–14
• Railpax is Born, pp. 15–32
• Out of the Station - Barely, pp. 33–42
• Woe Be the Equipment and Track, pp. 43–52
• Novus Ordo, pp. 53–66
• The Saga of Amtrak's Common Stock, pp. 67–70
• Mail and Express, pp. 71–80
• High-Speed Rail, pp. 81–96
• The Northeast Corridor, pp. 97–106
• Privatization. 107-122
• Labor Relations, pp. 123–128
• Modern Amtrak, pp. 129–140
• Conclusion, pp. 141–144
• Afterword by Anthony Perl, pp. 145–148
• Amtrak Presidents, pp. 149–152
• Federal Statutes Mentioned, pp. 153–154
• Endnotes, pp. 155–200
• Index, pp. 200–212. Simmons-Boardman, softcover, 238 pages, small format 6 x 9, text, pictures of Amtrak presidents. Features: New Softcover Frank N. Wilner Simmons-Boardman