Books, Maps and Atlases

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, hardcover with jacket, 406 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 1.5 in., 459 photographs (41 in color), 101 drawings, 58 maps and ephemera, Appendix (including Glossary of Santa Fe Lightweight Sleeping Car Names and Reservation Cipher Code), Bibliography.

Sleeping Cars of the Santa Fe is the final installment in the SFH&MS Passenger Car Reference Series. A comprehensive overview of Santa Fe sleeping cars from the wood car era through the heavy-weights to the end of the lightweight era.

Contents:

• Wooden Sleeping Cars, Wooden Sleepers Acquired from the Pecos Valley and Northeastern, Wooden Emigrant Sleeping Cars, Wooden All-Section Tourist Sleepers, Wooden Sleeping Car Assignments, pp. 1–59
• Heavyweight Sleeping Cars, Heavyweight Cars Purchased for Work Service Only, Heavyweight Cars purchased for Business or Special Purpose Use, Foreign-Line and Pullman-Owned Heavyweight Sleepers used on AT&SF Scheduled Trains, 1950-1959, pp. 60–181
• Lightweight Sleeping Cars, Lightweight Sleeping Cars Not Built, Lightweight Sleeping Car Assignments, Foreign Road Sleepers on the Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sleepers on Foreign Roads, pp. 182–367
• Dormitory Cars, pp. 368–382
• Appendix, Glossary of Santa Fe Lightweight Sleeping Car Names, Reservation Cipher Code, pp. 383–392
• Sleeping Car Color Gallery, pp. 393–403
• Bibliography, pp. 404–406.

SFRH&MS, spiral binding, 88 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., 152 black & white and 29 Color photographs, 24 diagrams.

An illustrated guide to the painting, lettering, and detailing of Santa Fe steam locomotives-all eras-with hints on paint mixing, and weathering tips.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 7–8
• Painting Prior to the Modern 1900 Renumbering, pp. 9–11
• Transition Painting Following the 1900 Renumbering, pp. 12–13
• Painting & Lettering 1910 through 1929, pp. 14–23
• Modern Painting & Lettering 1930-1950, pp. 24–39
• Details, Modifications & Unusual Items, pp. 40–69
• Color Gallery, pp. 70–83
• The 1950s and the end of Santa Fe steam, pp. 84–86
• Epilogue, pp. 87–88.

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

The mid-1970s brought a new look to Miss Katy beyond green paint. Run-through trains, coal trains, new (and used) power.

Contents:

• Introduction, p. 4
• M-K-T Green and Yellow Roster, p. 4
• M-K-T Final Roster Summary, p. 4-5
• Katy F Units in Action, pp. 6–13
• 1973-1978, pp. 14–33
• 1978-1980, A Day at Parsons, pp. 34–47
• BN Checks Out the Katy, pp. 48–65
• Enid and the Oklahoma Kansas and Texas, pp. 66–79
• 1981-1983, A New Decade and New Traffic, pp. 80–89
• 1984-1986, pp. 90–95
• Texas Time: Let's Head South for a While, pp. 96–111
• 1987-1988, The Last Two Years, pp. 112–128.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., Color photographs with captions. Freight cars across North America featuring (just to name a few) Canadian Pacific, Chesapeake & Ohio, New York Central, Pennsylvania Railroad, Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and many roads in between-an immense variety of mid-20th Century freight cars.

Features:

• New Hardcover James Kinkaid and Ken Donnelly Morning Sun Books 2023

Softcover, 162 pages, standard portrait format, 190 photographs with 39 in Color, 31 maps, 68 drawings and illustrations including plans of vinegar and pickle cars. This second edition includes 22 additional pages of material including photos of early Chicago and outside of Chicago pickle-making.

Here is a book featuring a once-upon-a-time source of traffic for America's railroads. If these products move on the rails today, they are packaged in glass and boxed and move in trailers or containers.

This title features both pickle and vinegar companies which of course can be related to each other. The major players in the industry, their history, operations and freight cars are detailed. Special attention is given to Michigan and Wisconsin, with charts of where cucumbers were grown, cities with pickle and vinegar factories and their relationship to Chicago-at one time the leading maker of pickles and vinegar.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. IV-V, Early Chicago Pickle Industry, pp. 1–26, Pickle Industry Outside of Chicago, pp. 27–42, The Manufacture of Pickles, pp. 43–64, Pickle Transport, pp. 65–90, Vinegar History and Manufacturer's, pp. 91–110, More Vinegar Manufacturers, pp. 111–118, Vinegar Transport, pp. 119–142, Charts, Tables and Plans, pp. 143–162. The author has written articles on pickle and vinegar cars and operations for several model railroad magazines and presented numerous clinics on pickle and vinegar operations.

Softcover, 325 pages, standard portrait format, 280 photographs (46 in Color), 128 maps, and 20 illustrations.

This is not a picture book, but a history book that includes many photographs. This book traces the history of the railroads that formed the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal from the LaSalle & Chicago Railroad projected in 1867 to the Chicago & Great Western, which together with the Chicago & Calumet Terminal formed the Chicago Terminal Transfer, which became the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal.

The Baltimore & Ohio is followed from its entry into Chicago in 1873 to the formation of CSX in 1980. The author had access to a wide variety of materials from the Baltimore & Ohio HS, Soo Line Historical & Technical Society, Chicago & North Western HS and much more. Unlike most railroads, the B&OCT was not built from point A to point B and considered complete.

It evolved slowly, adding and subtracting trackage as it was needed. Each of the lines making up the B&OCT was documented along with the reasons they were built and, in some cases, not built. Except for minor changes, the line was complete by 1900, but lurking in the future was its second receivership.

After a bidding war between Hill for the Burlington and Harriman for the B&O, it emerged as the B&OCT in 1910. Maps are an important part to any history and this book includes 128 maps. There are 78 pages of color photographs and 325 pages of text. Photographers include Burt Mall, Phil Weibler and John Szwajkart, all well-known Chicago-area railroad photographers.

Chapter 16 recounts two inspection trips taken in 1952 and 1955 that includes the original agendas provided by the railroad with photos added to illustrate what they might have seen. Chapter 17 includes a General Outline of the B&OCT from 1935, with maps of every segment circa 1966. The 1956 B&O Training Manual is reproduced.

It shows all the tracks and industries served with miles from Grand Central and the car capacity of sidings and yards. Finally there is a locomotive roster, a diesel roster, bibliography and index, 323 pages in total. Whether you are interested in Chicago railroads, Chicago history or a B&O aficionado, this book is must-have reading.

Contents:

• Early History, pp. 1–18
• The Chicago Great Western Railroad, pp. 19–36
• Suburban Service, pp. 37–50
• The Chicago & Northern Pacific Railroad, pp. 51–70
• Expansion, pp. 71–91
• The Chicago Central Railroad, pp. 92–109
• The World's Fair City, pp. 110–130
• The Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad, pp. 131–145
• Prosperity, pp. 146–168
• Improvements, pp. 169–183
• The Fight for Control, pp. 184–196
• The Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal, pp. 197–218
• The Chicago Plan, pp. 219–240
• Forest Hill and Barr Yard, 241-257
• Final Chapter, pp. 258–276
• Inspection Trips, pp. 277–294
• Information
• Bibliography and Index, pp. 295–323. Features: New Softcover David J. Lieder Sooauthor Publishing

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

P70s and their variations! P82s KPs .. and more! This book is a must for all modelers and fans of Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains! Cars are shown in several different paint, striping and lettering schemes. A complete roster and index accompany crisp clear black and white photographs. These vintage photographs are run large so you can see all of the details!

This is the first book in a series of PRR passenger equipment.

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

As with many other Bobs Photo books, this one is a collection of black & white photographs with extensive captions. Here the subject matter is the first-generation diesels of the Central Vermont and Grand Trunk Railways (both once Canadian National subsidiaries).

The photographs are clear and printed on high-quality enameled paper. Modelers with find these photographs helpful.

Contents:

• 1. CV map
• 2. Introduction
• 3. CV and GT ALCO Switchers
• 4. ALCO Switcher Roster
• 5. CV and GT EMD Switchers
• 6. EMD Switcher Roster
• 7. CNR Units on the CV and GT
• 8. CV and GT RS-3 Units
• 9. RS-3 Roster
• 10. RS-11 Units
• 11. GT Freight GP9 Units
• 12. GT Passenger GP9 Units
• 13. CV Freight GP9 Units
• 14. CV Passenger GP9 Units
• 15. CV and GT GP9 Roster
• Index.

Contents:
Gallery: LAUPT in 1958, pp. 2-3,
The Mail Bag, pp. 4-5,
The San Jose Roundhouse, pp. 6-17,
From the Archives: Salt Lake Division Assignment Clerks/Telegraphers, pp. 18-27,
Gallery: Steam Generators, pg. 28,
Southern Pacific Co. and SUNSET magazine, pp. 29-32,
Bad Day at Clotho (grade crossing derailment), pg. 33,
SP No. 1, C.P. Huntington, photos, blueprint diagams, lettering, pp. 34-47.

By Tim Stockwell with Aaron Keller and John Sesonske

Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company
ISBN: TBA
Pages: ~80
Format: 8.5"x11" softcover

Since the railroad era began, New York State's Capital Region has been an area of convergence -- most famously for the New York Central, Delaware & Hudson, and the Boston & Maine. However, from the 1960s through the 1990s, this area underwent a lot of change. Mergers and abandonments left the Capital Region railroad scene scaled back at the end of this era. Author Tim Stockwell -- who was a child in the 1980s and 1990s -- witnessed a lot of this change but had not yet picked up a camera. Through the lenses of photographers like Jim Connor, Jeff Plant, Jeremy Plant, John Sesonske, Gordy Smith, and Jack Wright, Tim takes us on a journey through the Capital Region, with special attention paid to lines that no longer exist.

Volume 2 starts in Albany, then takes a geographical tour south and west of the city.

Withers Publishing, softcover, 248 pages, 6 x 9 x.5 in., Color photographs with text and captions. Published in 2008.

When it first appeared in 1967, the Diesel Spotters Guide by Jerry A. Pinkepank brought much-needed organization to the sport of diesel spotting in North America. Subsequent guides have covered the evolution of the diesel-electric, including Diesel Eras' the Contemporary Diesel Spotters Guide, 2000 edition.

Now, more than 40 years after the original guide was published, authors Louis A. Marre and Paul K. Withers have teamed again to update The Contemporary Diesel Spotters Guide, putting a Diesel Era spin on the newest edition.

The year 2008 edition will help you identify diesel locomotives from such spotting features as hood shape, truck type, and the location and number of fans, louvers, and doors. Printed in standard 6 x 9 size for easy carrying in the field, this 248-page book contains more than 500 Color photographs.

It is a must for railfan and model railroader libraries alike.

Contents:

• Acknowledgments, Foreword, Preface, pp. 2–5
• Electromotive Diesel Inc., EMD, EMC: pp. 5–132
• General Electric, pp. 133–221
• MLW and Bombardier, pp. 222–231
• Morrison-Knudsen Co., MK Rail, pp. 232–240
• Alstom, p. 241
• National Railway Equipment, pp. 242–244
• Appendix A, General Dimensions, Generator/Traction Motor Type, Page Index: pp. 245–248.

Hardcover, pages, Color photographs and roster data. There are all-new photographs in this second edition. None are duplicated from the first edition.

This second edition is a comprehensive roster of Amtrak's passenger cars and motive power, fully illustrated with a mixture of lineside scenes and roster views. Roster information is presented in a spreadsheet format with introductory text, grouped by major categories such as steam-heated cars, Heritage fleet, Amfleet, Superliners, diesel locomotives, and electric locomotives.

Additions from the first edition:Expanded coverage: 1971-2022,All new photos, none from the first edition,Extensively updated rosters and compact tables,The most complete record of Amtrak equipment,More than 660 all-color photos.

Features: New Hardcover Elbert Simon, David C. Warner, Kevin EuDaly White River Productions 2023

Volume 4: 4-8-4s of the UP (800-819). This series of books covers all classes of steam locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pages in 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and is a softcover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs.Supporting technical data is included for the time the photograph was taken.

The books present a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.Photographs were taken by noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J.

Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others. Union Pacific HS, softcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Softcover James L. Ehernberger Collection Union Pacific HS

Volume 38 covers the Big Boys, #4000 through #4024. This series of books covers all classes of steam locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pages in 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and is a softcover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photograph was taken.

The books present a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives. Photographs were taken by noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J.

Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others. Union Pacific HS, softcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Softcover James L. Ehernberger Collection Union Pacific HS

Volume 31: 2-8-2 Mikado (MacArthur) Class UP 2280-2320, UP 2480-2499 (USRA). This series of books covers all classes of steam locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pages in 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and is a softcover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs.Supporting technical data is included for the time the photograph was taken.

The books present a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.Photographs were taken by noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J.

Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others. Union Pacific HS, softcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Softcover James L. Ehernberger Collection Union Pacific HS

Volume 32: 2-8-2 Mikado (MacArthur) Class OSL 2504-2532, OSL 2535-2554 (USRA). This series of books covers all classes of steam locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pages in 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and is a softcover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs.Supporting technical data is included for the time the photograph was taken.

The books present a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.Photographs were taken by noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J.

Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others. Union Pacific HS, softcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Softcover James L. Ehernberger Collection Union Pacific HS

Volume 26: 2-8-0 Class OSL 600-622, OWR&N 700-768. This series of books covers all classes of steam locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pages in 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and is a softcover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs.Supporting technical data is included for the time the photograph was taken.

The books present a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.Photographs were taken by noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J.

Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others. Union Pacific HS, softcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Softcover James L. Ehernberger Collection Union Pacific HS

Volume 24: 2-8-0 Class UP 400-498. This series of books covers all classes of steam locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pages in 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and is a softcover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs.Supporting technical data is included for the time the photograph was taken.

The books present a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.Photographs were taken by noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J.

Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others. Union Pacific HS, softcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Softcover James L. Ehernberger Collection Union Pacific HS

Volume 16: 2-10-2 Class UP 5500-5524 & LA&SL 5525-5529. This series of books covers all classes of steam locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pages in 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and is a softcover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs.Supporting technical data is included for the time the photograph was taken.

The books present a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.Photographs were taken by noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J.

Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others. Union Pacific HS, softcover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

Features:

• New Softcover James L. Ehernberger Collection Union Pacific HS

Excellent color reproduction coupled with expert commentary. This is book is 'how it was'.A Railroad Life: On the Road with Mike Bednar features the first 24 episodes of Mike Bednar's famous railroad stories from TRP Magazine (The Railroad Press), richly illustrated with vintage photography.This beautiful 128-page hardcover book includes upgraded photos and even more color!

Mike describes railroad operations with incredible detail and you'll enjoy his unique personality and wit!Learn first-hand what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960s, 70s and 80s!

Contents:

• From the Hokendauqua Dispatcher...A Tale of White Elephants, pp. 4–11
• From the Hokendauqua Dispatcher...Pop and the Plank, pp. 12–14
• Hellllloooo Hokendauqua!, pp. 15–16
• Apples and ALCO's, pp. 17–19
• Big Smoke in the Steel Yard - The Grinder, pp. 20–26,"Towerboy!" or "Where's the Saucer?", pp. 27–30
• Bethlehem Tower, pp. 31–33
• Lehigh Valley's High-hooded ALCO RS-11's, pp. 34–37
• GE's Slippin' in the Rain, pp. 38–41
• The Fleet, pp. 42–45
• Baldwins
• Moo Cows and the 5 Pound Bag - Richards Yard, pp. 46–48
• Catty's Hoods, pp. 49–51
• Tiger Paws, pp. 52–55
• Creosote and Honeysuckle, pp. 56–59
• AW-1 The CNJ's Last Hot-Shot Freight in Pennsylvania, pp. 60–73
• The Winter View, pp. 74–77
• An ALCO High! The Mile-a-Minute Local, pp. 78–83
• The Great 1955 Flood, pp. 84–91
• The Fox, pp. 92–99
• Uphill 5 Miles
• Both Ways, pp. 100–105
• The Rockies and the Plains, pp. 106–111
• The Shnappy Motor, pp. 112–117
• Ghosts - The "12 O'clock High" Syndrome, pp. 118–123
• Lehigh Valley's Hazelton Man, pp. 124–128.White River Productions, hardcover, 128 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in
• Color photographs and extensive captions. Features: New Hardcover Mike Bednar The Railroad Press

The Garbely Publishing Company, spiral-bound softcover, 242 pages, 6 x 9 in.

, B&W.The Union Pacific Railroad's dining cars were renowned for their service and food quality. The UP's well-trained chefs and waiters provided some of the world's finest cuisine while rolling along the eastern seaboard's steel highways. The procedures and, more importantly, the recipes used to provide that service were compiled into a single volume for the staff's reference and guidance on board the train.This exact reprint of the UP's Dining Car Cookbook and Service Instructions dates from circa 1955, after the Milwaukee Road began handling UP trains between Chicago and Omaha.

It is reproduced from an original copy in The Garbely Publishing Company's collection, which includes updates through the end of UP passenger service in 1971. From uniquely exotic 1950s recipes to those that are familiar to the modern reader, this book contains hundreds of recipes that were originally prepared aboard a UP dining car, including sauces, salads, sandwiches, entrees, sides, and desserts.Simplicity was key aboard a rolling kitchen with limited space and ingredients, and the UP's signature dishes were designed to provide the flavor of a five-star restaurant with limited expense, time, and effort - all traits that translate well to home cooking!

With many of the recipes written for cooking in bulk for a train full of passengers, this book also makes the perfect companion to any event from an upscale dinner party to a backyard barbecue. This historic book is a must-have for both the avid culinary historian and the casual railroad enthusiast.

Features:

• New Spiral-bound softcover Union Pacific Railroad The Garbely Publishing Company 2024

Softcover, 80 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., Color and B&W photographs. This is the third in a series of titles covering the Susquehanna from the 1940s through 1990s. This book features over 150 previously unpublished B&W and Color photographs covering the railroad's west end. Coverage includes both freight and passenger operations from the railroad's earliest diesel operations through its rebirth in the 1980s as a regional carrier.

This book includes rare photographic coverage of the NYS&W main line from Butler to Sparta, NJ (out of service in 1971 and reactivated in 1986), the western end of the main line from Sparta to Hainesburg (abandoned in 1962), and the Hanford Branch from Beaver Lake to Hanford (abandoned in 1957).

Features:

• New Softcover Rudy Garbely The Garbely Publishing Company 2023

Hardcover, 272 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., 300 B&W and Color photographs and illustrations.In the fifth installment of Steve Goen's "Passenger Trains of Texas" series we take a look at the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (Katy) Railroad. This book is much larger than Steve's previous titles, a whopping 272 pages, featuring almost 300 B&W and Color photographs.Thirteen chapters are dedicated to Katy passenger operations in Texas.

Chapters include the Oleander, Katy Limited, the Waco to Stamford motorcar, the Wichita Falls to Woodward, Oklahoma line, the Belton line, the Stamford to Rotan branch, the Mineola mixed train, the Bluebonnet to San Antonio, the Houston Bluebonnet, the Henrietta Sub to Wichita Falls, the Katy Flyer, the Texas Special, and ending with a chapter featuring the San Antonio passenger station.Included are timetables, menus, and vintage advertising illustrations.

Contents:

• The Katy in Texas: The Early Years, pp. 6–11
• MKT Trains 25-26 "Oleander" (Houston-Galveston), pp. 12–18
• MKT Trains 3-4 "Katy Limited" (Kansas City-San Antonio), pg. 19
• MKT Trains 35-36 (Waco-Stamford), pp. 20–47
• MKT Trains 53-54 (Wichita Falls-Woodward), pp. 48–65
• MKT Trains 54-55 (Temple-Belton), pp. 66–68
• MKT Trains 56-57 (Stamford-Rotan), pp. 69–73
• MKT Trains 53-54 (Greenville-Mineola), pp. 74–87
• MKT Trains 7-8 "Bluebonnet" (Kansas City-San Antonio), pp. 88–107
• MKT Trains 21-22 "Houston Bluebonnet" Dennison-Fort Worth-Houston), pp 108-135
• MKT Trains 11-12 (Denison-Wichita Falls), pp. 136–169
• MKT Trains 5-6 "Katy Flyer" (Kansas City-Dallas-San Antonio), pp. 170–188
• MKT Trains 1-2 "Texas Special" (Kansas City-Dallas-San Antonio), pp. 189–266
• San Antonio Depot: Katy's Crown Jewel, pp. 267–272

Steve Goen's second book on Texas passenger train service features the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific. In this book he features the operations of 14 different Rock Island passenger trains that once operated in the Lone Star State. The Rock Island had three major routes that crossed Texas. The Golden State Route cut across the most northern part of Texas at about a 45 degree angle on its way from Chicago to Arizona and California.

The Choctaw Route also crossed the most northern part of Texas on its way from Memphis to a connection with itself at Tucumcari, New Mexico. The last route, the Twin Star Route, ran north to south entering Texas from Oklahoma and connecting Fort Worth, Dallas and Houston. This was the most prominent Rock Island route serving Texas.

Chapters include the Graham Branch, the ACR Line, and trains such as the Short Line Flyer, Arizona Limited, Texas Rocket, Choctaw Rocket, Memphis-Californian, Oklahoma Rocket, Fort Worth to El Reno RDCs (rail diesel cars), Choctaw Rockette (an RDC run), Twin Star Rocket, Imperial, Cherokee and the Golden State.

The most prominent Rock Island train serving Texas was named for Minnesota, the "North Star State", and Texas, the "Lone Star State", as the Twin Star Rocket. This train was one of the most glamorous passenger trains to have ever crossed the Mid-West. Operating daily between Minneapolis and Houston, the Twin Star was one of the most famous, yet little known streamliners that served Texas.

The chapter on the Twin Star Rocket alone includes 51 extremely rare B&W and Color photographs between the trains' premiere in January 1945 and its final run in September 1966.

Contents:

• The Rock Island in Texas
• The Early Years, pp. 6–9
• CRI&G Trains 741-742 (Bridgeport to Graham), pp. 10–19
• CRI&G Trains 551-552 (Amarillo to Liberal
• KS), pp. 20–21
• Burlington-Rock Island Trains 817-718 (Short Line Flyer
• Dallas-Houston), pp. 22–23
• CRI&P Trains 29-30 (Arizona Limited
• Chicago-Dalhart-Phoenix), pp. 24–25
• B-RI Trains 17-18 (Texas Rocket), pp. 26–49
• CRI&P Trains 51-52 (Choctaw Rocket
• Memphis-Amarillo), pp. 50–59
• CRI&P Trains 111-112 (Memphis-Californian
• Memphis-Tucumcari
• NM), pp. 60–65
• CRI&P Trains 509-510 (Oklahoma Rocket
• Dallas-Kansas City), pp. 66–71
• CRI&P Trains 27-28 (Fort Worth-Enid-Kansas City), pp. 72–79
• CRI&P Trains 23-23 (Choctaw Rockette
• Memphis-Amarillo), pp. 80–83
• CRI&P Trains 17-18 (Twin Star Rocket
• Minneapolis-Houston), pp 84-121
• CRI&P Trains 39-40 (Imperial
• Chicago-Dalhart-Los Angeles), pp. 122–123
• CRI&P Trains 21-22 (Cherokee
• Memphis-Amarillo-Tucumcari), pp 124-137
• CRI&P Trains 3-4 (Golden State
• Chicago-Dalhart-Los Angeles), pp. 138–148. Hardcover, 148 pages, standard portrait format, 8 x 10 in
• B&W and Color photographs and illustrations, maps, timetable and advertising reproductions. Features: New Hardcover Steve Allen Goen Texas Zephyr Publishing

Steve Goen has been the author of a number of popular railroad book titles focusing on Texas and the Southwest published by Four Ways West Publications. Steve is now publishing his own titles, and this is the first of them about railroad passenger service in Texas. The second title he is working on is on the Rock Island in Texas which should be available soon.

Cotton Belt's passenger service ended long before the beginning of Amtrak in 1971. The Cotton Belt didn't have the presence in Texas that its parent, the Southern Pacific, or other prominent Texas-serving railroads such as the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific did. This book fills a need for readers who want to know more about this lesser-known passenger service.

This title covers the history of the passenger service from an era of B&W photography and very little color photography as the trains stopped running many years before Amtrak. There are color photographs, but they are only about 10% of the photo selection, though. Many trains were of a branch line nature and 'doodlebugs' are quite prominently featured.

Maps and Timetable reproductions are in color as they were back in the day. There are some schedules presented as well as some press articles to complete the book.

Contents:

• The Cotton Belt in Texas: The Early Years, pp. 6–9
• Trains 611-612 and 711-712, pp. 10–23
• Trains 3-4, pp. 24–29
• Trains 551-552, pp. 30–35
• Trains 603-604, pp. 36–43
• Trains 401-402, pp. 44–59
• Trains 101-102, pp. 60–71
• Trains 1-2 (Lone Star), pp. 72–93
• Trains 5-6 (Morning Star), pp. 94–102
• Trains 217-218, pp. 103–107
• Trains 7-8, pp. 108–121
• Trains 107-108, pp. 122–135
• Trains 615-616, pp. 136–144. Hardcover, 144 pages, standard portrait format, 8 x 10 in
• B&W and Color photographs and illustrations. Features: New Hardcover Steve Allen Goen Texas Zephyr Publishing

Expect that the titles from this publisher will have minor cosmetic flaws. Books may have some scuffing on the dust jackets, minor tears in the jackets and small bumps on the corners. This is a small budget operation. You are not buying the books for their appearance, but for the information. Using a dust jacket cover will help their appearance.

Delve into the captivating history of the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad with The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book, Volume 7. This installment focuses on the towns of Kingfield, Carrabassett, and Bigelow, providing rich narratives and detailed accounts of the railroad's impact on these communities.

This book measures approximately 8.5 x 11 in., making it a substantial addition to any railroad enthusiast’s collection. Printed on high-quality paper, it ensures durability for years of enjoyment. The book features numerous photographs and illustrations that showcase the rich history of these towns and their railroads.

The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book is suitable for both casual readers and serious historians interested in narrow-gauge railroads. The content is meticulously researched, making it a dependable reference for collectors and hobbyists alike.

With a recommended use for educational purposes, this book serves as an excellent resource for model train builders and historians focusing on Maine's railroad history. Its collectible value is bolstered by its limited availability; not many publications cover this niche.

This volume is part of a broader series published by Stonybrook Press, known for its dedication to railroad literature since 1998. The book ships securely within 1-2 business days, ensuring it arrives in pristine condition to your doorstep.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your library or searching for a gift for the railroad enthusiast in your life, The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad book is a treasure to behold.

Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society, hardcover with jacket, 254 pages, 9 x 11.5 x.75 in., B&W photographs, roster, index.

Southern California's history and economic development were closely aligned with the Pacific Electric Railway, organized 1901-1902 by Henry Huntington and carried on by a new corporation after 1911 of the same name, owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad.

This book addresses the period from 1911 to 1953 of the "new" Pacific Electric Railway that operated electric-powered passenger and freight trains in southern California. The co-authors had access to extensive photograph files illustrating Pacific Electric cars and their operating environment and selected the best for use in this book.

Two major goals of this book is to illustrate all of the major classes of cars and locomotives operated by the Pacific Electric after 1911 and to provide detailed, informative picture captions that can both stand on their own and also provide the seeds for future research.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 1–23
• Deluxe Cars and Wood City Cars, pp. 24–41
• Early Steel City Cars, pp. 42–55
• 500 Class Suburban Cars, pp. 56–63
• 600 Class Steel City Cars, pp. 64–81
• 800 Class Wood Interurban Cars, pp. 82–89
• 950 Class Wood Interurban Cars, pp. 90–97
• 1000 Class Wood Interurban Cars, pp. 98–109
• 1100 Class Steel Interurban Cars, pp. 110–117
• 1200 Class Steel Interurban Cars, pp. 118–137
• 1300 Class Combination Cars (Wood and Steel), pp. 138–147
• 138-147
• 1400 Class Box-Motor and RPO Cars (Wood and Steel), pp. 148–165
• 1500-1600 Class Power Cars and Locomotives (Wood and Steel), pp. 166–189
• 1700 Class Service Cars, pp. 190–201
• 300 Class "Blimp" Interurban Cars, pp. 202–211
• 400 Class "Blimp" Interurban Cars, pp. 212–223
• 450 Class "Blimp" Interuban Cars, pp. 224–229
• 496 Class "Blimp" Combination Cars, pp. 230–235
• 5000 Class PCC Suburban Cars, pp. 236–244
• Index, pp. 245–254.

Softcover, 120 pages, B&W photographs with extensive captioning. Color covers only.

Pennsylvania Railroad's New York Division consisted of the area east of Newark, New Jersey. This book is a collection of photos taken mostly by Ed Kaspriske and his friends who used to hang out together and photograph trains.

The book is printed on quality, coated paper. Expect to see GG1's, MU cars, Sharknoses and other passenger locomotives. There is a section on stations.

Contents:

• Softcover
• Gerard Bernet
• Steel Road Press

This title is published by Shade Tree Books but apparently the Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society is selling the first copies. This is both an historical account with many Black and White photographs and a pictorial with many large Black and White and Color photographs.

All eras of the Southern Pacific are presented in color: steam locomotives, early diesels, later diesels, MetroLink, and Consolidated Rock Products which is part of the Other Railroads in the Valley chapter.

There are some track diagrams, depot plans (though very small, each one fills a page), and tables of customers and other data. Overall this is a very detailed work. Located north of the Los Angeles basin, the San Fernando Valley was home to a portion of both the San Joaquin main line and the Coast main line, and the entire Burbank Branch.

The author traces the history of Southern Pacific in the area from the 1850s when it just an idea, the construction of both main lines and the branch line, the operational history of the railroad, and the end of the Southern Pacific in 1996.

Iconic locations such as Glendale station, Burbank Junction, and the three tunnels in Chatsworth through Santa Susana Pass were the stomping grounds of both famous and unknown photographers. Many of the photographs are published for the first time.

The steam era covers little 4-4-0s to massive cab-forwards. The diesel era covers the freight and passenger locomotives that dieselized the railroad to the end of the Southern Pacific with SD70Ms and AC4400s.

One chapter is dedicated to other railroads in the valley including Amtrak, Metrolink, quarry railroads and two monorails. Included are thirty-two pages of full-color photography from Daylight locomotives to the last days of scarlet and gray.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 6–13
• 1850-1876, pp. 14–31
• 1876-1893, pp. 32–61
• 1894-1910, pp. 62–95
• 1911-1919, pp. 96–127
• 1920-1945, pp. 128–181
• 1946-1959, pp. 182–221
• 1960-1971, pp. 222–271
• 1971-1996, pp. 272–301
• Other Railroads in the Valley, pp. 302–329
• Anecdotes, pp. 331–351
• Railroading in Color Photography, pp. 352–383
• Appendix A: Stations, pp. 384–403
• Appendix B: Depots, pp. 404–421
• Appendix C: Special Instructions, pp. 422–425
• Appendix D: Passenger Train Service Detail, pp. 426–433
• End Notes, pp. 434–445
• Bibliography, pp. 446–450
• Glossary, pp. 451–453
• Index, pp. 454–480. Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society, 480 pages, 11 x 9 x.75 in., Black and White and Color Photographs and illustrations.

Softcover, 64 pages, 8.

5 x 11 in., Color photographs and illustrations.The story of Santa Fe's branch line to Superior, Nebraska.Introduction, 5-6,Santa Fe at Superior, Nebraska, pp. 7–26,Gateway to the South, pp. 27–32,AT&SF / C&NW Rail Traffic, pp. 33–34,The Early BN-AT&SF Years, pp. 35–46,The Great Plains Railway, pp. 47–54,Santa Fe to BNSF, 55-58,Epilogue, 59-60,Bibliography, pg.

61,Index, pp. 62–63,About the Authors, pg. 64.

Features:

• New softcover Richard C. Kistler with Richard L. Schmeling and Michael M. Bartels South Platte Press 2024

Coil Bound, 86 pages, opens to 8.5 x 11 in., B&W maps, index.Sonrisa Railroad Maps are laid out like a railroad employee timetable. Narrow to fit in a pocket and with a heavier paper cover for protection.

The center fold will present an overall map of the state(s). Includes short lines and major highways to find railroad lines and locations. These maps are updated periodically.Concise, clear maps of today's railroading presented by subdivision for ease in following your favorite line.

These pocket-sized references include station index, locations of detectors, crossovers and tunnels, and major rivers and highways. Soft cover with saddle-stitched binding (except California and Illinois, which are coil bound) Features: New Coil Bound David J.

Cooley Sonrisa Publications 2022

Coil Bound, 72 pages, opens to 8.5 x 11 in., B&W maps, index.Sonrisa Railroad Maps are laid out like a railroad employee timetable. Narrow to fit in a pocket and with a heavier paper cover for protection.

The center fold will present an overall map of the state(s). Includes short lines and major highways to find railroad lines and locations. These maps are updated periodically.Concise, clear maps of today's railroading presented by subdivision for ease in following your favorite line.

These pocket-sized references include station index, locations of detectors, crossovers and tunnels, and major rivers and highways. Soft cover with saddle-stitched binding (except California and Illinois, which are coil bound) Features: New Coil Bound David J.

Cooley Sonrisa Publications 2022

This long-awaited book from noted Southern Pacific locomotive authority Bob Church covers all the ten-coupled types, from El Gubernator of the 1880s and the Texas & New Orleans 2-10-0s, to all the 2-10-2s and 4-10-2s. Extensive research has yielded the full details about SP's experiments with valve gear on 2-10-2 number 3769, and equally full details about the design and construction of the three-cylinder locomotives with Gresley valve gear in the SP Class 4-10-2s.

Typical of Church's in-depth information, it has many unpublished photographs, some in color, and includes line profiles, maps, and locomotive/tender plans in its 24 chapters, and also features a chapter on tenders by Arnold Menke. Exhaustive information on history, operations and maintenance is also presented.

No SP fan should be without this book. Signature Press, hardcover with jacket, 534 pages, 795 B&W and color photographs, maps and graphics, bibliography, index.

Features:

• New Hardcover Robert J. Church Signature Press

The practice of painting advertisements on the freight cars of shippers and car owners' dates well back into the 19th century. But in the 1920s, leasing companies realized they could contract with shippers to pass back usage payments beyond some agreed minimum.This led to an explosion of car leasing and, as this book amply demonstrates, a corresponding explosion of billboard decoration of refrigerator cars.

Railroad objections, especially to the usage payment rebates, led to hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission, which, taking effect in 1937, banned most of the leasing practices which had generated the car leasing bonanza. After World War II, a restrained billboard style made a modest comeback.Car-side advertising was only a detail of that ICC decision.

But because it was the basis for a remarkable diversity of refrigerator car paint schemes in the era, the photographs of these cars have long held an interest for historians, railfans, and Model Railroader's.Thoroughly documented here are hundreds of these paint schemes, together with details of the leasing companies and car builders associated with the individual cars.

More than 440 photographs, most previously unpublished, enrich this book. Even a modest amount of color information was available and is included.The authors, both recognized authorities on railroad freight car history, have done a superb job of collecting and organizing the information presented here.

The book is sure to appeal to modelers and to many who are interested in railroad history.

Contents:

• Foreword, acknowledgments, pp. 5–8
• Ch. 1: Historical Background, pp. 9–18
• Ch. 2: Early Billboard Refrigerator Cars, pp. 19–34
• Ch. 3: Billboard Reefers of the 1920s and 1930s: Meat Packers, pp. 35–46
• Ch. 4: North American Despatch, pp. 47–72
• Ch. 5: North Western Refrigerator and Western Refrigerator Lines, pp. 73–92
• Ch. 6: Merchants Despatch Transportation Company and Northern Refrigerator Car Company, pp. 93–122
• Ch. 7: General American Refrigerator Express, pp. 123–134
• Ch. 8: Union Refrigerator Transit Lines, pp. 135–156
• Ch. 9: Quaker City Refrigerator Express, pp. 157–166
• Ch. 10: Other Owners and Leasing Companies, pp. 167–180
• Ch. 11: End of an Era, pp. 181–186
• Ch. 12: Postwar Renaissance, pp. 187–199
• Color Gallery, pp. 200–206
• Appendix 1: Historical Color Renditions, pp. 207–208
• Appendix 2: Summary of ICC Ruling, pp. 209–212
• Bibliography
• Index, pp. 213–222.Signature Press, hardcover with jacket, 222 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in. 443 photographs, some color information, appendices, bibliography, index. Features: New Hardcover Richard H. Hendrickson and Edward S. Kaminski Signature Press

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, softcover, 160 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., 240 black & white and 10 color photographs, 9 timetable reproductions, 21 maps, 17 diagrams, Modeler's Notebook, Bibliography.

More than 25 years have passed since Jared Harper's pioneer work on Raton Pass was first published. This is a second edition of this important work, not only to bring it up to date, and to take advantage of recent trends in photo restoration and printing technology, but to expand on the original with the considerable amount of material that has come to light on the subject in the intervening years, especially on the coal mining industry that surrounded the pass from the beginning through the middle 1950s.

As the highest point on the vast Santa Fe Railway system, and possessing one of the steepest main line grades in the United States, Raton Pass attracted pioneer railroad photographers like Otto C. Perry, Richard Kindig, Jackson Thode, Les Logue, Clayton Tinkham, Joe Schick, and Preston George who documented the parade of trains over Raton Mountain in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.

Raton was also noted for operating many more passenger trains and streamliners than freight trains, as an easier grade, via Amarillo, Texas, and Belen, New Mexico, was used by the majority of freight trains.

Triple headers of steam engines were not uncommon. Freights usually had three or four engines on each train, a double header on the front end, and one or two pushers at the rear. Today the railroad is owned by the State of New Mexico and faces an uncertain future, but the history an operation of Santa Fe's line over Raton Mountain remains, and is indeed the stuff that legends are made of.

Contents:

• Preface to the Second Edition and Foreword, pp. 5–12
• On the Road to Santa Fe, pp. 13–30
• Steam Era Operations, pp. 31–92
• Raton Terminal, pp. 93–106
• Trinidad Terminal, pp. 107–118
• The Diesel Age, pp. 119–134
• Epilogue, pp. 135–136
• Modeler's Notebook (Structure plans and detail photographs), pp. 137–157
• List of Stations on Raton Pass from 1878 to 1996, p. 158
• Bibliography, pp. 159–160. Publisher: Santa Fe Railway H&MS

This volume on Santa Fe's hoppers and gondolas covers everything in the Ga class that Santa Fe owned from 1960 to the BNSF merger in 1995. On the Santa Fe, that includes hoppers, covered hoppers and gondolas.

Slater's book picks up where Richard Hendrickson left off in his excellent book, Santa Fe Open-Top Cars: Flat, Gondola and Hopper Cars 1902-1959, Rolling Stock Reverence Series volume seven. Also included are two cars, one gondola, and one ore car, that were listed in the Hendrickson book but not shown, the Ga-76 class 65-foot mill gondola and the Ga-107 class Hurley ore car.

This book features 107 car classes with roster and painting and lettering guide. A must have for either the modeler or transportation historian.

Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, 256 pages with a coil last-flat binding, standard horizontal format, 8.5 x 11.5 x 1.25 in., Color images throughout.

Features: New
Spiral Bound
Charles Slater
Santa Fe Railway H&M Society

This is a railroad industry general reference textbook. This is not a model railroad signaling guide. This book is intended for use by railroad industry professionals but rail enthusiasts who want more information about railroad signalling by railroads in North America will find this interesting. Familiarity with electrical terms will be helpful.This is the book for you if you strive for railway signaling knowledge.

Your Guide to Railway Signals is an excellent guide for training signal personnel especially railway cross-function managers, supervisors, and support personnel. Signal personnel and management can use this book as an information packed off-the-shelf reference guide. High-quality graphics and diagrams have been used throughout.

Complies with all standards and commonly used practices.Includes chapters on Track Circuits, Basic Crossings, Gate Crossings, Microprocessor-Based Crossings, Switch Circuit Controller (SCC) and Electric Locks, Switch Machines, Relay-Based and Processor-Based CTC, and Testing Locking Circuits.

Contents:

• Definitions (railroad and electrical terminology), pp. 5–52
• Introduction to Signalling (explanation of terms such as derails, interlocking limits, etc.), pp. 53–86
• Track Circuits (coded DC track circuits
• AC-DC track circuits, ballast resistance, etc.), pp. 87–112
• Basic Crossings (lighting, bell, inspection frequency, etc.), pp. 113–150
• Gate Crossings (gate mechanism, control circuits, mechanical), pp. 151–186
• Microprocessor-Based Crossings (track and AC signals, overlapping crossings, relay vs. solid state, etc.) , pp. 187–216
• Switch Circuit Controller (SCC) and Electric Locks (physical description, wiring methods, electric switch lock), pp. 217–236
• Switch Machines (mechanical features, operation, cross-overs, etc.), pp. 237–274
• Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - Relay Based, pp. 275–300
• Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) - Processor Based, pp. 301–336
• Testing Locking Circuits (approach locking, traffic locking, route locking, etc), pp. 337–360
• Index, pp. 361–370.Simmons-Boardman, softcover, 370 pages, standard portrait format 11 x 8.5 in
• B&W illustrations. Features: New Softcover Frederick J. Aubertin Simmons-Boardman

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, softcover, 72 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.25 in., B&W photographs, illustrations, maps, diagrams and locomotive roster data.

The story of the rail operations out of Cleveland Union Terminal in Railroading's Golden Age The author has always thought that Cleveland Union Terminal had one of the most sophisticated railroad, interurban and rapid transit operations in the United States, and maybe the world.

In this book you will see why he thinks this way.

Contents:

• Foreword, p. 4
• Introduction, p. 5
• Two Brothers and an Idea, pp. 6–7
• Operations Start, pp. 8–11
• The Electrification, pp. 12–21
• Diesel Days, pp. 22–38
• Local Electric Operation Survived, pp. 39–49
• CUT Electrics Find a New Life in New York, pp. 50–53
• CUT Rat Pack, pp. 54–67
• Appendix, pp. 68–71
• Bibliography, p. 72.

Omni Publications, hardcover with color jacket, 296 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.75 in., over 500 B&W and Color photographs and illustrations.

An historical account of the iconic T&T (1907-1940), the epitome of desert railroading. This line was originally built by Francis Marion Smith of the famed Twenty Mule Team operations to haul his wealth of borax from the depths of Death Valley, California.

It also served as a connecting line to the gold and silver mines of southern Nevada and in later times thrived as a shipper of talc and clay. Included in this title is information about other Death Valley railroads including the 'baby gauge' railroads at Ryan, as well as the Bullfrog Goldfield; Las Vegas & Tonopah; Tecopa, Borate & Dagget; and the Ludlow & Southern.

Within the 296 pages are nearly 500 B&W photographs and illustrations, timetables and maps. 60 color pages of ephemera and a comprehensive locomotive, rolling stock and station name roster.

Contents:

• Foreword and Acknowledgements, pp. 7–8
• Smith, Borax and Friends, pp. 9–26
• The Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad, pp. 27–196
• A Tale of Two Ryans, pp. 197–249
• Appendix, pp. 250–285
• Bibliography, pp. 286–288
• Index, pp. 289–296. This would make a very interesting model railroad. Printed on high-quality paper stock.

A rare view of the locomotive fleet of one of US Steel's major short line railroads. Nearly 300 photos of single locomotives switching industries to five-unit ore, coal, and coke drags. The Union Railroad served multiple mills in the Monongahela Valley and our photographers were there to record the activity.

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

Auto-Liner, hardcover, 144 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in.

, B&W photographs.The story of Union Pacific's Challenger 4-6-6-4 steam locomotives from development to their final years. Illustrated with B&W photographs and extensive text.

Contents:

• The First Challengers
• Union Pacific Influence
• Passenger Assigned
• Modifications 3900-3939 Early Series
• Operations 3900-3939 Early Series
• Jabelmann Power
• Extra 3950 West
• War-Time Duplicates
• Last Steam Design
• Modifications Later Series
• Operations Later Series. Features: New Hardcover William Kratville Kratville Publications 1980

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

Black and White photographs from the Bob's Photo collection printed on high-quality glossy paper.

Contents:

• Class EL-3A (1-D-1), pp. 4–13
• Class EL-2B (B-B+B-B), pp. 14–25
• Class EL-C (C-C), pp. 26–30
• Diesel-Electric, pp. 31–45
• Electric-conveyor Cars, pp. 46–47
• Index, p. 48.

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

This book is based on the collection of negatives or prints owned by Robert A. Liljestrand. Text and captions were written by David R.

Sweetland. This is not a complete list of all passenger cars owned by the New Haven, but a sampling of their equipment.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 4–5
• Wooden Coaches, pp. 6–9
• Steel Coaches, pp. 10–19
• Club Cars, p. 20
• Parlor Cars, pp. 21–24
• Sleepers, pp. 25–27
• Wooden Diners, pp. 28–29
• Heavyweight Diners, pp. 30–31
• Lightweight Diners, p. 32
• Grill Cars, pp. 33–35
• Combines, p. 36
• Observations, p. 37
• Business Cars, p. 39
• RPO-Baggage Cars, pp. 40–41
• Baggage Cars, pp. 42–44
• Work Cars, pp. 45–47.

Softcover, 144 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., all color photograpsh.

Railroads of the Hudson River Valley is Bill Mc Bride's first book but railfans will recognize his name from photo credits and articles he has had published in Trains, Railfan & Railroad, TRP, Railpace, The Short Line and Railroads Illustrated. His photographs have also graced the pages of other authors books when they required high quality photographs.

In Railroads of the Hudson River Valley the author takes you on a scenic tour of one of the most beautiful and famous river valleys in the country. Railroads line both banks of the river and during the past twenty-nine years Bill Mc Bride has climbed mountains, hills, rocks and trees to get spectacular scenic photographs of various railroad trains, both freight and passenger, that called the valley home.

The intrepid photographer has also waded into the river and walked out onto frozen ice shelves to further his documentation of the railroads. In addition to the 244 color photographs, you will find an account of a 1927 train wreck at Iona Island that claimed four lives, stories about the history and origin of Iona Island, Bear Mountain State Park, Bannermans Island and Dicks Castle.

Also covered is the history of a very ambitious railroad that was started but never built. The author tells his story of the Railroads of the Hudson River Valley in a first-person narrative that shares his adventures and misadventures in making so many unique photographs. The reader will get the sense that they are sitting with the author as he goes through his photographic collection.

Many of the photographs presented in the book cannot be taken today for various reasons ranging from trees that have grown, buildings that have been constructed and 911 restrictions. Tom Nemeth, the editor and publisher of Railpace Magazine, did the layout and editing for the book. The book was printed by GRIT Printing of Montoursville, Pa. who are responsible for the outstanding quality of photographs in Railpace.2009 celebrates the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s first voyage on the river that would eventually be named for him and Railroads of the Hudson River Valley fits deliciously into that celebration!

Features:

• New Softcover Bill McBride Bill McBride 2008

by Paul Strubeck

Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company
Released: August 11, 2026
ISBN: 979-8-9946504-5-5
Pages: 176
Format: 8.5"x11" limited edition hardcover

Industry City, Volume 1: Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal and New York Dock Railway is a richly detailed exploration of the last independent rail-marine operations on New York City’s waterfront. Drawing on years of research and the collections of noted historians Jay Bendersky, Philip Goldstein, and the late Benjamin Schaeffer, this volume chronicles the intertwined histories of the Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal (BEDT) and the New York Dock Railway (NYD), two railroad operations that defined industrial Brooklyn From the bustling Kent Avenue yards and Pidgeon Street terminal to the piers of Red Hook and the warehouses of Fulton Terminal.

Through detailed histories, photographs, maps, and rosters, Industry City, Vol. 1 immerses readers in the last bits of industrial railroading from just before and throughout Conrail merger days, which changed the railroad scene in New York Harbor overnight. The 1970s merger that united BEDT and NYD under one banner produced the landmark “New York Dock Agreement,” a defining labor decision still cited today. This first volume in the Industry City series sets the stage for future books exploring other New York short lines — including New York Cross Harbor, the South Brooklyn Railway, Long Island Rail Road, and other New York City railroad operations — while preserving the legacy of an era when railroads, tugboats, and warehouses worked side by side to keep America’s largest city moving.

8.5 x 11 Softcover, 116 pages

Do you enjoy model railroading and On30 or narrow gauge? Then we invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of narrow-gauge railroading with the all-new 2026 On30 Annual. This year marks the 21st issue of providing you modeling fun & accessible narrow gauge in O scale, featuring amazing models, layouts, and building projects.

Here is just a sampling of the articles you’ll find inside: Edited by Chris Lane

Contents:

• A New Rustic Buff & Old Gothic
• Tale of Two Structures
• Franck Combes’ Latest Layout: The Viva Zapata
• Swamp Scenery
• Second Chance: A Complete Scene in a Tiny Space
• Railtruck Repair
• Littlefield Builds Some Locos
• Trains & Boats in On30
• & Much, Much More!

Softcover, 112 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., B&W and Color photographs and illustrations.

Discover the history of a pioneer HO scale manufacturer in The Penn Line Story: A History and Collector's Guide. Researched and documented by Garrett L. Stauffer, son of one of Penn Line's founders, this new book presents a wealth of information, facts, and colorful illustrations for the collector and hobbyist alike.

Launched after World War II, Penn Line helped establish the popularity of HO scale model trains. The company offered craftsman-level kits for several steam locomotive prototypes in the early 1950s, and by the 1960s was producing a line of fully assembled plastic trains.

In fact, many Penn Line models remain on the market today. Get on board with this fun hobby history!

Contents:

• New
• Softcover
• Garrett L. Stauffer
• White River Productions
• 2022

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.