Books, Maps and Atlases

South Platte Press, softcover, 104 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.25 in, B&W photographs, statistics, timetable reproductions.

The Wymore Story is a classic account of Burlington Route Railroad operations in the southeast Nebraska region. Focusing on what was once the Wymore Division, headquartered at Wymore, Nebraska, it's a story of vintage steam locomotives, Zephyr passenger trains, and branch line motor cars.

Each operating subdivision is covered with details about passenger and freight traffic, motive power and facilities. However, this new edition also features a total revision of the text and layout. More historic photographs have been added, plus additional material which updates the story through both the Burlington Northern and BNSF eras.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 3–6
• Subdivisions of the Wymore Division, pp. 7–30
• Officers, Facilities and Motive Power, pp. 31–50
• The Wonderful Days of the Wymore Division, pp. 51–66
• Burlington Northern 1970-1995, pp. 67–78
• Branch Line Finale, pp. 79–82
• Burlington Northern Santa Fe, pp. 83–88
• Epilogue, pp. 89–91
• Wymore Division Statistics, p. 92
• Wymore Division Timetable, pp. 93–104.

South Platte Press, softcover, 56 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.25 in., B&W and Color photographs (mostly color).

This is a mostly-color pictorial of the last seven years of the railroad town of Wymore, Nebraska, once an important division point on the Burlington Railroad. The final decline of rail service to Wymore is documented from the viewpoint of a local freight that operated from Lincoln to Wymore, and those BNSF employees who operated the trains.

This book serves as a sequel to Burlington Route: The Wymore Story, published by South Platte Press, which told of Wymore's rich Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail history. Last Train to Wymore is an informative account of the end of a railroad town and a poignant look at the demise of the once-common local freight train.

Contents:

• Introduction, p. 5
• The Wymore Local, pp. 6–8
• Route of the Wymore Local, pp. 9–17
• Motive Power of the Wymore Local, pp. 18–27
• Union Pacific Bids Farewell, pp. 28–38
• Last Train Out, pp. 39–45
• A New Day, pp. 46–51
• Motive Power on the Beatrice Subdivision Today, pp. 52–54
• Beatrice Area Railroad Enthusiasts-Additional Reading, pp. 55–56.

This book features the best of the author's photography taken on the Union Pacific and Rock Island (via trackage rights) during the diesel era in the Topeka, Kansas, vicinity from the mid-1960s through the contemporary era. It includes coverage of passenger and freight train action in the vicinity of the Union Pacific Topeka depot, which served as an active passenger station until 1971.

It is today a major rail museum known as the Great Overland Station. This study in black and white, of which the author is noted for his many books in this format, looks back at almost 50 years of change that have taken place along UP rails through Topeka. Includes a number of shots looking down at the power and trains.

Includes F-units and early U-boats to distributed power coal trains. South Platte Press, softcover, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., sharp B&W photographs printed on high-quality coated paper.

Robert Olmsted, well-known railroad photographer and prolific Publisher//of railroad books, has teamed up with South Platte Press to publish a pictorial about Don Ball Curve, located in Roberts hometown of Lawrence, Kansas. Informally named for another master of railroad photography and book publishing, the curve is located along the Kansas City-Denver main line of the Union Pacific.

Using Robert's own excellent black & white photography, the book is devoted to the Union Pacific and Rock Island trains (the latter using trackage rights) that have rolled through Don Ball Curve between 1948 and 2007. It can also serve as a guide for railfans interested in visiting Lawrence and the Curve with its current high Volume of train traffic.

Most photographs are from the 1950s and 60s. There is as much Rock Island as Union Pacific subjects in the selection of photographs-especially a number of RI 4-8-4s. Plus see Wabash Es on The City of St. Louis, detouring Burlington Es, and the last page is the observation car of RIs Texas Rocket in 1948.

South Platte Press, softcover, 48 pages., 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., B&W photographs with captions.

Softcover, 48 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)

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Softcover, 60 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)

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Softcover, 46 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)

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Softcover, 188 pages, standard portrait format. B&W images and illustrations.

This titles reproduces a Beyer-Garratt catalog from 1947. The catalog begins with a brief overview of the company and the design of the Beyer-Garratt Articulated locomotive. The catalog then looks at the locomotives built by the company and the railroads that used them with photographs and specifications for the engines.

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• SilverLake Images
• SilverLake Images

The printing quality of this reprint is no different from the original.

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• Flat Car Loading Practices (85 pages) by Patrick C. Wider: The article contains 46 diagrams that show how many types of loads are restrained and tied down to flat cars. Also included are 126 photos of flat cars with all types of loads such as various steel products including pipe, auto frames, road construction and farm machinery, transformers and circuit breakers, boilers and vessels, rolling stock underframes, trucks and wheels, forging presses, locomotives, damaged freight cars, street cars and busses, lumber products, stone, containers, military equipment, and trailers on flat cars. Captions describe the flat cars photographed including the cars' histories (car number series, builder, and build date). Additional text details the A.A.R. rules for securing the various commodities. This article was several years in the making!GATC 2,600 Cu. Ft. Airslide Covered Hopper Cars (Part 2) (28 pages) by Ed Hawkins. The article is the 2nd in a series, which covers cars from 1954-1959 built and owned by General American (GACX reporting marks) and leased to railroads during this time period. There are also a few examples of cars originally leased by railroads and then purchased by the railroad. The article contains 49 page-width photographs, two diagrams, and two comprehensive tables.RP CYC Publishing
• SilverLake Images reprint, softcover, 112 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in
• B&W photographs and illustrations. Features: New Softcover SilverLake Images SilverLake Images

Signature Press, hardcover with jacket, 480 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1.75 in., 682 photographs (77 in color), 68 maps and graphics, station list, bibliography, index.

While many segments of the vast Southern Pacific have attracted wide attention over the years, the lines of the SP in Nevada and Utah have remained largely a mystery. The stretch from Sparks, Nevada, to Ogden, Utah, was for many years known as the Salt Lake Division.

This Volume is an attempt to trace the long and colorful history of the Southern Pacific Railroad through Nevada and Utah, starting with the pioneer Central Pacific in the 1860s, and continuing on with the vibrant Harriman years after 1900, through Depression and War, and on into the modern era.

Over the years, terminals and railroad towns were built, and many later faded into history. Engineering and operating challenges were overcome. Throughout, the traffic, trains and people of the Salt Lake Division continued to change, and all left their mark in some way in the shifting sands and wind-blown passes of this lonely land.

This Volume is by noted Southern Pacific authority John Signor. As with all his SP historical works, the coverage is thorough and detailed, with many specifics drawn from operating personnel. Signor has created an original oil painting for the dust jacket and frontispiece, as shown at left.

Table of Contents: Introduction, pp. 6–7, Acknowledgments, pp. 8–10, Ch. 1: Pioneer, 1863-1900 pp. 11–66, Ch. 2: Coming of Age, 1900-1929, pp. 67–196, Ch. 3: The Late Steam Era, 1930-1955 pp. 197–340, Ch. 4: The Diesel Age, 1955-1981, pp. 341–432, Ch.5: The Final SP Years, pp. 433–447, Epilogue p. 448, Appendix: Salt Lake Division Place Names, pp. 449–463, Bibliography, pp. 464–466, Index, pp. 467–480.

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The Great Northern Railway was among Americas most distinctive and noteworthy railroads. Though its most spectacular scenery was in the western half of the line, called Lines West, there was a very busy network of trackage, and considerably more traffic, in the Lines East, essentially including the states of North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and extensions into Wisconsin, Iowa, and Manitoba.This book presents the history, operational characteristics, and equipment which lay at the heart of GN Lines East, with an emphasis on the latter 40 years of Great Northern's history.

Both passenger and freight operations were complex and interesting, as was the motive power. An extensive photographic presentation of steam and diesel locomotives, along with passenger and Freight and Passenger Equipment , is at the heart of this edition.This book, the first edition of which was published in 1989, is a companion to Charles R.

Wood's Great Northern Lines West. But this new edition contains far more than did the first edition. Photographic reproduction is greatly improved with better paper and printing. The text has been revised, corrected and expanded where needed, and the book is now 70 pages longer. Also, the book now contains an outstanding collection of 621 photographs (54 of them in color),fully 231 of the photographs here are new or enlarged from the previous versions.The most distinctive addition to the book is an entirely new chapter on Great Northern Freight and Passenger Equipment , by experts Richard H.

Hendrickson and Staffan Ehnbom. Starting about 1910 and extending to 1970, coverage is included for all types of freight cars. This chapter alone contains 142 new photographs, along with a few from the previous edition. There is no comparable resource anywhere for detailed coverage of GN freight cars over this span of time.Author Patrick Dorin has 15 previous railroad books to his credit, he welcomed the chance to improve and expand this one.

Noted railroad artist J. Craig Thorpe has created a painting of the Stone Arch Bridge between Minneapolis and St. Paul to enhance the dust jacket. This new edition is a fitting companion to Great Northern Lines West and completes the detailed story of the Great Northern Railway.Table of

Contents:

• Preface
• Acknowledgments and Dedication 1. Lines East 2. Lines East Passenger Service 3. Great Northern Passenger Equipment 4. The Streamlined Empire Builder 5. Freight Goes Great When It Goes Great Northern. 6. Great Northern Freight and Passenger Equipment by Richard H. Hendrickson and Staffan Ehnbom 7. The Missabe Division 8. Great Northern Steam Power 9. Great Northern Diesel Power 10. What Made Great Northern Great' Bibliography
• Appendix A: Lines East main line Profiles
• Appendix B: Lines East Major Facilities
• Appendix C: GN Business Cars,1950-1970 by Jim Ruffing
• Appendix D: Passenger Equipment, 1940-1970. Index.Signature Press, hardcover with jacket, 304 pages, 8.5 x 11.75 x 1.75 in
• B&W and Color photographs and illustrations.Features: New Hardcover Patrick C. Dorin Signature Press

The basic story of the Overseas Railway to Key West, an extension of the Florida East Coast Railway, has been told before, from the early dream of Henry Flagler, to completion of railroad construction near the end of Flagler's life, to destruction of the extension in the devastating Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.

But there is much more to tell. The core of this book is the collection of photographs made by William Asa Glass, one of the construction engineers on the project. His views, many never duplicated elsewhere, show both the engineering and human sides of the great project in a unique way. Supplementing it are the recollections of many who were there.

In combination, it makes a vivid and engrossing story, rich in unfamiliar details. Also included here is a retrospective of the route today.Henry M. Flagler conceived the idea of a railway to Key West at least as early as 1895, and after a number of setbacks, the Overseas Railway was completed in 1912.

It then served to take tourists to and from the Florida Keys, particularly Key West, as well as to transport freight and passengers en route to and from Havana, Cuba by ship. It was effectively destroyed in the cataclysmic Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, and its route was sold to become part of Florida's Overseas Highway.

The coverage includes a number of views of hurricane damage as well as the construction process, along with the working environment of an engineer on this project. An epilogue provides a brief tour of the route today, with the remnants of nearly all the original Flagler bridges still standing, often alongside today's Overseas Highway.The book's 166 photographs, few ever published, 129 of them by Bill Glass or from his collection, together with 24 views (18 in color) of the route today, along with maps, artwork, and a bibliography and index, make this book unusually complete.

Anyone interested in railroad history or Florida history will enjoy this book, but particularly for those whose enthusiasm is railroad construction, the Florida East Coast Railway, or the Florida Keys, this is a satisfying complement to other books on the topic, and a fascinating history in its own right.Signature Press, hardcover with jacket, 156 pages, standard portrait book 8 x 10 in., 166 photographs (18 in color), maps, artwork and drawings, bibliography, index.

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The Magor Car Corporation, located in northern New Jersey at Clifton, was a significant railcar builder throughout much of the twentieth century. It had its origins in a partnership founded in 1899 by Basil Magor and Robert Wonham, which led in 1902 to a manufacturing operation called the Wonham-Magor Engineering Works.

In the first part of the century, Magor concentrated on export railcars, aided by its proximity to the port of New York. Basil's brother, Robert Magor, also became associated with the company, and in 1910 it became the Magor Car Company. It was incorporated in 1917 as the Magor Car Corporation, among its major stockholders was J.P.

Morgan.In 1914, Magor's first freight cars for revenue use on an American railroad were built, and such sales grew steadily thereafter, though export cars continued as the company's mainstay for some years. In 1918, Magor was among the many firms which built cars for the United States Railroad Administration as part of its effort to construct 100,000 standard freight cars.

During World Wars I and II as well as during the Korean conflict, Magor was called on for thousands of export cars for military needs and was also a principal builder of cars for Europe under the Marshall Plan. In 1959, Magor built its first aluminum-bodied covered hopper cars, which were also the first to be placed in U.S. revenue service and went on to build more than 5000 aluminum cars.Magor's sale in 1964 to Fruehauf Corporation marked many changes in its activities, among which was the dissolution of the joint sales operation with National Steel Car Corp. of Canada, an arrangement in effect since Basil Magor founded that firm in 1911.

Declining railcar sales during the 1960s led to Magor's closure in 1973. Magor was an important builder of American freight cars, though not one of the larger builders. Its history is a significant part of United States railroad history.Car builder historian Ed Kaminski, author of American Car & Foundry Company, has assembled a broad and intriguing perspective on this New Jersey company's history, spanning its lifetime,1899-1973.

In addition to several hundred photographs, nearly all of them never before published, advertising materials and catalog information make this a fascinating presentation.Table of

Contents:

• Preface and Acknowledgments
• Introduction (by Richard Hendrickson)
• Ch. 1: The History of Magor Car Corporation
• Ch. 2: Export Railcars
• Ch. 3: Domestic Railcars
• Ch. 4: Dump Cars
• Ch. 5: Associated Railcar Parts
• Ch. 6: Complete Production List, 1925 to 1968
• Ch. 7: Selected Drawings
• Index. 237 photographs, extensive catalog pages, drawings and graphics, index.Signature Press, hardcover with jacket, 200 pages, 8.5 x 11.75 x .75 in
• B&W photographs and illustrations. One color reproduction of an advertisement. Features: New Hardcover Edward S. Kaminski Signature Press

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

Softcover, 72 pages, 103 Color photographs excluding front back covers and table of contents.

This book documents the changes on the Santa Fe from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, a period of significant change on the Santa Fe as it faced competition from the interstate highway system, jet travel, and changes in transportation tastes.Santa Fe responded with intermodal service, the fastest freight train, more powerful locomotives, and new signal and telecommunications systems while maintaining its hallmark passenger service and creative marketing.

The pictures presented in this title were taken by a career railroader proud to restore The Chief name to the public eye.

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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.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & MS, hardcover with jacket, 256 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., 369 photographs (26 in color), 41 diagrams, 6 maps, Notes, Bibliography and Index.

This book brings to print the late Robert Pounds' work on the Gulf Lines depots. Published in the same style as his Western Lines Depots book of 1984, it includes sections on Station Name Sources, a basic history of 'The GC,' Depot Construction and Evolution, Depot Operations and Services, and is then broken into chapters on the Main Line, covering the 1st District of the Galveston Division, 1st and 2nd Districts of the Southern Division, and 1st and 2nd Districts of the Northern Division.

The Galveston Division sections covers the Galveston Terminal, Houston, Matagorda, Garwood, Bonus, Hall and Nash Dome Districts and the Texas City Terminal Railway Co. The Southern Division section covers the Lampasas, Sweetwater, San Saba, San Angelo, Paint Rock, Sterling City, Dublin, Menard, and Waco Districts.

The Beaumont Division section covers the Somerville, Conroe, San Augustine, Longview, Port Bolivar, Silsbee, Saratoga, Grigsby, Oakdale and Ore City Districts. The Northern Division section covers the Pauls Valley, Dallas, Paris, Sherman, Honey Grove, Weatherford, Cresson, Ringling, Sulphur, Lindsay and Ada Districts.

Contents:

• Introduction, Abbreviations, Station Name Sources
• The GC, pp. 1–4
• Depot Construction and Evolution, pp. 5–12
• Depot Operations and Services, pp. 13–24
• The Main Line, pp. 25–86
• The Galveston Division, pp. 87–106
• The Southern Division, pp. 107–142
• The Beaumont Division, pp. 143–178
• The Northern Division, pp. 179–208
• Depot Color Gallery, pp. 209–220
• Depot Diagram Gallery, pp. 221–234
• Notes, Bibliography, Index, pp. 235–240. Publisher: Santa Fe Railway H&MS

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, hardcover with jacket, 344 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 1.5 in., 313 black & white and 39 color photographs, 36 maps and diagrams, richly illustrated, index.

The dream of promoter Arthur Edward Stilwell, the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway never made it to Kansas City and never made connections with the Oriental trade. Financed without the aide of Wall Street 'money trusts', the railroad was constructed in many disconnected sections in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and the states of Sinaloa and Chihuahua in Mexico.

Attempts to link the already-built line from the Mexican seaport of Topolobampo, Sinaloa, and the rest of the system were halted by the formidable Sierra Madre and revolutionary activities in Mexico. And in the United States, progress was slow, due to lack of funds.

In fact, Stilwell lost control of the railway in 1912 and it was in the hands of receivers more than once. Were it not for the discovery of oil in west Texas in the 1920s, the KCM&O might not have survived to the Depression.

As it was, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway bought it in 1928, completed some of the lines in Texas, and waited for improving business conditions that never came. Authors Pounds and McCall cover the story of the Orient in rich detail- of the birth, growth tribulations and, finally, the denouement of Arthur Stilwell's grand idea - the Orient Railway - which for over sixty years after remained a quaint, backwater operation of the great Santa Fe Railway system.. a railroad that, as the old cowboy said, 'didn't start nowheres, didn't end up nowheres and there weren't nothing in between.'

Contents:

• Introduction, Preface, Stilwell Comes to Kansas City, pp. 5–14
• The Orient is Born, pp. 15–22
• Building the Orient, The First Ten Years, pp. 23–110
• Building the Orient, Through Revolution and Bankruptcy, pp. 111–190
• Federal Control and Texas Oil, pp. 191–236
• Kemper Finds a Buyer, pp. 237–276
• Epilogue, pp. 277–282
• A Look Back, pp. 283–284
• Station List, pp. 285–298
• Rosters, pp. 299–340
• Index, pp. 341–344.

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, softcover, 160 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., 150 photographs, 18 in color, maps, timetable reproductions and bibliography.

Santa Fe's Colorado Division Speedway: A History of the Legendary Mainline Between Dodge City, Kansas and La Junta, Colorado. On May 17, 1937, the Santa Fe Railway inaugurated a new high-speed diesel-powered luxury train.

The Super Chief. It was scheduled to cover the 202 miles between Dodge City, Kansas, and La Junta, Colorado, at an average speed of 87.2 miles per hour. On February 20, 1938, the schedules of virtually all of the passenger trains were speeded up on this stretch of track on the northern passenger mainline, which quickly became known as the 'Speedway.' The Speedway was at various times a major part of a division and at times a division in itself.

Author Walz explores the history of how the Santa Fe built through this country, of how it served the towns and industries along its lines and how it operated the railroad from the 1870s through 1996. It includes a town-by-own description of the line with detailed information on terminals like La Junta and Dodge City.

But first and foremost, this is a study of the passenger trains especially in the period from 1938 through 1971'when Santa Fe routinely operated them over the Speedway at some of the highest sustained speeds on the system.

Twenty-five years in the making, the book is richly illustrated with period views, including the work of pioneer action photographer Otto Perry. This, then, is not only a study of the Santa Fe Railway in the high plains of western Kansas and eastern Colorado, but an economic and cultural history of the region as well.

Contents:

• The Formative Years: 1872 to 1907, pp. 5–8
• Arkansas River Division First and Second Districts: 1907-1931, pp. 9–28
• Colorado Division First District: 1931-1938, pp. 29–64
• The Speedway Comes of Age: 1938-1971, pp. 65–94
• The Final Santa Fe Years: 1971-1996, pp. 143–157
• Bibliography, pp. 158–160 Publisher: Santa Fe Railway H&MS

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, spiral bound softcover, 240 pages, B&W and Color photographs, illustrations and plans. Printed on heavy, glossy paper stock.

This 240 page book provides an in-depth look at the humble beginnings, development, and modifications to the many paint schemes worn by Santa Fe's diesel fleet, ranging from the first locomotives delivered in 1934 to the last SD75M to arrive on the property in 1995.

This book features many never-before-published images covering most types of Santa Fe motive power. Included are 274 color and 80 black and white photographs, 76 renderings, three painting timelines, and image and drawing indices.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 6–8
• Basic Black, Before the Zebra Stripes, pp. 9–11
• Solid Sill Stripes, pp. 12–21
• Tiger Stripes, p. 22
• Interim Stripes, Pre-Zebra, pp. 23–27
• Zebra Stripes, pp. 28–63
• Paint Designed for Speed, pp. 64–67
• The Unmistakable Warbonnet, pp. 68–140
• Pre-1960 Blue and Yellow Freight Schemes, pp 141-155
• 1960 Paint Redesign, Pinstripe, pp. 156–176
• Warbonnets of a Different Color, the Yellowbonnet, pp. 177–217
• Colorful Kodachromes, pp. 218–225
• Bicenntennials, pp. 226–233
• Colorful Case Studies, pp. 234–235
• Paint Timelines, pp. 236–237
• DuPont Paint Schemes, p. 238
• Image Index, p. 239
• Drawing Index, p. 240.

How I wish this detailed look at Santa Fe Railway's Live Stock service was done about other railroads which operated in Santa Fe's territory. Much research went into this book with equipment rosters, many pictures in Black and White and Color, facility locations and capacity, and modeler's notes plus more.

Included are interior photographs of a drover's car from 1931.Before The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe drove its first spike, it was understood that the shipping of live stock would be critical to its success. One of the first actions was to intercept the Chisholm Trail, 65 miles south of Abilene near Newton, Kansas where over 40,000 head were shipped in 1871.

By the end of the 1872 the majority of the rail cars owned by Santa Fe were stock cars. As the Santa Fe continued to expand west, it loaded more cattle at Great Bend and Dodge City, Kansas and Granada, Colorado. In 1884, Santa Fe shipped 800,000 head of cattle from Dodge City alone.The railroad maintained a Live Stock Department catering to cattlemen, ranchers and packers.

But live animals were troublesome to ship. Damage and Loss claims were higher than any other commodity, and government regulations were more extensive. The shipping of live stock peaked in the 1920s, but by 1930 things had begun to change. Trucks proved to be more convenient and often faster transportation for small shippers and for short distances.

In the end, Santa Fe loaded just 62 cars of stock in 1972, the last year of live stock operations. But for over a century, live stock, birds, fish, and a myriad of other animals went on Santa Fe - all the way.Painstakingly researched and liberally illustrated, this is the story of Santa Fe's live stock operations, from its history, to equipment, to infrastructure-such as stock yards and feeding stations required to maintain the business.

Along the way this volume touches on the rules and regulations governing the traffic, rodeo and circus trains, Railway Express shipping, as well as modeling this fascinating part of Santa Fe's legacy. This book combines features of both the rolling stock reference series and the commodity series.

Contents:

• A History of Live Stock and the Santa Fe, pp. 7–8
• Operations, pp. 9–14
• The Rules, pp. 15–34
• Damage Claims, pp. 35–52
• Santa Fe Stock Car Overview, pp. 53–58
• Various Classes of Santa Fe Stock Cars, pp. 59–140
• Cleaning and Bedding, pp. 141–146
• Drover Cars, pp. 147–156
• Not Just for Live Stock, pp. 157–170
• Horses
• Railway Express and Other Critters, pp. 171–190
• Company Stock Yards on the Santa Fe, pp. 191–214
• Santa Fe Breeding Stations, pp. 215–230
• Union Stock Yards, pp. 231–238
• Modeler's Notes, pp. 239–245
• Appendix, pp. 246–253
• Bibliography, pp. 254–256Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society, softcover, 256 pages, standard landscape format, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., over 300 Black and White photographs and diagrams and over 140 Color photographs, appendix, roster, plus modelers notes.

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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.

The tenth book from R.D. Publications continues the publisher's coverage of narrow gauge railroads in Colorado and New Mexico. The book tells the story of the narrow gauge routes of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad from Durango, Colorado, to Chama, New Mexico, and on to Antonito, Alamosa, and Salida Colorado.

RD Publications, hardcover with jacket, 176 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., B&W photographs and text.

The Railway Labor Act is one of a kind. In fact, it is a common toast to suggest that one live long enough to understand the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Railroad journalist, economist, former rail regulator, and rail-labor expert Frank N. Wilner offers a straight-forward and very readable history, evolution, description, justification and critique of the RLA in this book.Understanding the Railway Labor Act is aimed at two audiences.

One is those seeking to learn more about rail labor history, the mechanics of rail labor law, and how railroads and their multiple unions bargain collectively under the RLA's provisions. The second intended audience is those familiar with the RLA, but seeking a reference work providing greater detail of the law's provisions and how they impact negotiations at the national and local levels.Included are separate chapters that discuss labor protection in the railroad industry, secondary boycotts, and the crew-consist dispute - how many crew members are required to operate freight and passenger trains, which, for decades, has flared, simmered and flared again.

Also explained and analyzed are interest-based bargaining, alternatives to the RLA, and congressional intervention in railroad labor disputes.Wilner, the author of four other educational books on railroad economics and regulation, includes hundreds of endnotes, which cite congressional action, court decisions and news accounts.

Railway Age magazine once described Wilner as the only individual who has viewed the railroad industry as a carrier official, a labor official, a regulator and a journalist.Included in the book are essays in defense of the Railway Labor Act, written by veteran practitioners: Former CSX chief labor negotiator Ken Peifer, United Transportation Union General Counsel Clint Miller, arbitrator Frank Quinn, and National Mediation Board member Harry Hoglander.

Also, Larry Kaufman, a former senior executive at the Association of American Railroads, Burlington Northern, and Southern Pacific, provides an introduction.

Contents:

• Preface
• Introduction
• Labor Law Takes Shape, pp. 1–6
• Organize!, pp. 7–24
• Can't We All Just Get Along?, pp. 25–40
• Federal Control of Railroads, pp. 41–52
• The Railway Labor Act of 1926, pp. 53–76
• Experience Under the RLA, pp. 77–84
• The Crew-Consist Controversy, pp. 85–112
• Job and Income Protection, pp. 113–136
• Secondary Boycotts, pp. 137–146
• Alternatives to the Railway Labor Act, pp. 147–162
• Siren Song of Merger, pp. 163–172
• Essays in Defense of the RLA, pp. 173–194
• End notes, pp. 195–264.Simmons-Boardman, softcover, 286 pages, small format 6 x 9, all text. Features: New Softcover Frank N. Wilner Simmons-Boardman

The basic fundamental facts about steam locomotive theory and operation are presented in a straight forward manner. The book contains certain fundamental facts regarding locomotive theory and operation. It attempts to teach an understanding of the formulas used in steam locomotive operation. If you are restoring a steam locomotive or interested in the Steam Era, this is a outstanding book to have in your library.

Originally published in 1942, this book has helped thousands of railroaders with questions about steam locomotives. The author, Ralph P. Johnson, M.E., Chief Engineer for the Baldwin Locomotive Works, has meticulously collected the information in this book from several sources and presented them in a concise manner.

It covers practically every technical issue related to steam locomotives including a discourse on types of fuels, evaporation, tractive force, tonnage rating, acceleration, calculating the feasible economic life of steam locomotives, and much, much more. Chapters: 1. Locomotive Classification, pp. 1–4; 2.

Locomotive Fuels, pp. 5–20; 3. Combustion, pp. 21–33; 4. Front Ends (Nozzles, Stacks, etc.), pp. 34–49; 5. Locomotive Cinders, pp. 50–56; 6. Water and Boiler Use, pp. 57–75; 7. Evaporation, pp. 76–119; 8. Superheat, pp. 120–126; 9. Steam Utilization, pp. 127–136; 10. Tractive Force, pp. 137–171; 11. Horsepower, pp.

172–179; 12. Resistance, pp. 180–209; 13. Tonnage Rating, pp. 210–217 ; 14. Curves, pp. 218–238; 15. Valve Gears and Valve Setting, pp. 239–251; 16. Counterbalancing, pp. 252–279; 17. Acceleration, pp. 280–287; 18. Torque Diagrams, pp. 288–294; 19. Distribution of Locomotive Weight, pp. 295–317; 20. Braking, pp.

318–343; 21. Locomotive Testing, pp. 344–392; 22. Dynamometer Cars, pp. 393–404; 23. High Speed Trains, pp. 405–418; 24. Streamlined and Lightweight Trains, pp. 419–435; 25. Motive Power for High Speed Service, pp. 436–456; 26. Motive Power for Switching Service, pp. 457–477; 27. The Relation of Locomotive Operating Expense to Net Operating Income, pp.

478–491; 28. Locomotive Repair Costs, pp. 492–520; 29. Economic Life, pp. 521–540; Appendix A: Locomotive Testing Apparatus, pp. 541–546; Appendix B: Derivation of Economic Life Formula, pp. 547–553; Appendix C: Typical Locomotive Dimensions, pp. 555; Index, pp. 556–564. Simmons-Boardman Books, softcover, 564 pages, 6 x 9.5 x 2 in., B&W illustrations.

In the late 1880s, the railroad industry became conscious of the need for pooling their hard won knowledge and experience to produce the best possible set of operating rules, to be made available to all roads. Much of this knowledge had arisen out of accidents which had resulted from inadequate rules.

First published in 1904, the author was a Chief Dispatcher for the Western Pacific Railroad at Sacramento, California and a consultant to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. In this Fifth Edition, it has been the aim to set forth clearly the basic principles underlying the rules, and to show how the rules of various roads differ from the Standard Code and from each other.

Sections include: ' The Standard Code ' Operating Rules ' Block Signal Rules ' Interlocking Rules ' Signals and Their Use ' Superiority of Trains ' Train Movements ' Forms of Train Orders ' Centralized Traffic Control ' Special instructions to both Operators and Train Dispatchers Simmons-Boardman Books, softcover, 459 pages, 5 x 7.5 x 1 in., illustrations.

Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Books

Spiral bound, 204 pages, 5.5 x 7 x.5 in., B&W illustrations and text.

Contents include: Alternators, Generators, Traction Motors, Switches, Fans, Receptacles, Batteries, Tests, and more.

Gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of railroad track technology. Dr. Kerr takes you on a journey spanning several centuries to explain how railway track has evolved into what it is today. This book presents the knowledge needed for rational design and maintenance of passenger, freight, and transit track. It will become a must-have tool for establishing modern and future track maintenance and safety standards.

Amply illustrated, this book includes drawings, charts, equations, and photographs depicting various concepts presented throughout. Learn How to:- Assess track response to thermal and train loads (including track buckling and track dynamics),
Analyze various track components using simple methods,
Show how ballast, subgrade, and rail properties contribute to the response and wear of track,
Solve practical railway engineering problems related to track design, construction, and maintenance.

Who this Book is for: Track Engineers, Roadmasters, Supervisors, Track inspectors, Track managers, Armed forces, Derailment investigators, Designers of track components and machinery, Federal and state departments of transportation, Engineering lecturers.

Hardcover, 392 pages, smaller vertical format, B&W illustrations and charts.

The Railway Educational Bureau, spiral bound, 140 pages, 6 x 9 x.5 in., B&W illustrations.

Have you ever wondered about the history and development of the diesel engine' Do you need an easy-to-understand book, showing the workings of the diesel engine' This book is a must for anyone needing to understand the following: - Two-stroke and four-stroke engine cycles - Engine construction and timing - Fuel injection, air induction, lubricating oil, and engine cooling systems - How to calculate diesel engine power - Principles of ignition and combustion of fuel - And much more!

Contents:

• Ch. 1: History and Development of the Diesel, pp. 1–10
• Ch. 2: Mechanical Power, pp. 11–14
• Ch. 3: Comparing Four-Stroke-Cycle and Two-Stroke-Cycle Engines, pp. 15–28
• Ch. 4: Forces in the Engine Cylinder, pp. 29–34
• Ch. 5: Production of Power, pp. 35–36
• Ch. 6: Calculating Diesel Engine Power, pp. 37–42
• Ch. 7: Comparing Different Engines, pp. 43–50
• Ch. 8: Engine Construction, pp. 51–56
• Ch. 9: Engine Timing, pp. 57–68
• Ch. 10: Principles of Ignition and Combustion of Fuel Within the Engine Cylinder, pp. 69–76
• Ch. 11: Fuel Injection Systems, pp. 77–84
• Ch. 12: Air Induction Systems, pp. 85–96
• Ch. 13: Lubricating Oil Systems, pp. 97–102
• Ch. 14: Engine Cooling Systems, pp. 103–106
• Ch. 15: Speed Control, 107-112
• Glossary, pp. 113–131. Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Books

The most extensive work on freight car air brakes from the Railway Education Bureau.Learn about all the components found on freight car air brake systems in their newest addition to the Freight Car Maintenance Series.Each chapter provides the necessary information to help quickly inspect appropriate components and offers tips on adjustment and repairs.

Safety awareness is stressed at the end of each chapter to help create a "heads up" attitude on the shop floor.Includes information on products from many suppliers including WABCO, Ellcon-National, Thrall, Westinghouse, and TTX/Misner.Topics covered include:Hoses,Cocks,Brake shoes,Brake pipes,Fittings,Levers,Safety supports,End cocks,Reservoirs,Control valves,Auxiliary brake pipe reduction devices,Retaining valves,Truck mounted brake systems,Plus more.Softcover, 188 pages, large format, B&W illustrations.

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• New Softcover Simmons-Boardman

This historical book covers steam locomotive maintenance, from theories of combustion and firing to valves and valve gears, this volume revives the mechanics and operations of the by-gone steam locomotive. Richly illustrated and large print make this a valuable addition to any collection.

Contents:

• Practical Locomotive Firing, pp. 7–30
• Combustion and Firing, pp. 31–48
• Locomotive Boilers, pp. 49–88
• Lifting Injectors, pp. 89–110
• The Locomotive, pp. 111–150
• Locomotive Valves, pp. 151–180
• The Walschaert Valve Gear, pp. 181–206
• The Baker Valve Gear, pp. 207–234
• The Young Valve Gear, pp. 235–266
• Correct Valve Setting, pp. 267–292
• Locomotive Superheaters, pp. 293–333.Simmons-Boardman, hardcover, 333 pages, small format 6 x 9 in
• B&W illustrations with text. Features: New Hardcover D. C. Buell Simmons-Boardman

As a career railroader, this book truly gives the basic foundation for being a safe trainman. Safe work practices can never be over-emphasized.This updated book is a reference for new employees to learn the basics of being a Brakeman or Switchman quickly. Updated as of 2008, with input from the BNSF Railway, this book reflects modern safety practices.Outlined are the basic responsibilities of brakemen and switchmen by keeping safety in the forefront of their duties.

It is an excellent training guide for new employees.

Contents:

• Introduction (general responsibilities, apparel, awareness), pp. 3–11
• Railroad Engines and Cars (diagrams of components, car types), pp. 12–20
• Communications (radio, hand/lantern, fusees, whistle/horn signals), pp. 21–28
• Getting On and Off Equipment, pp. 29–36
• Track Switches (components, lining, derails), pp. 37–46
• Coupling and Uncoupling Equipment, pp. 47–53
• Air Hoses, pp. 54–61
• Air Brakes and Hand Brakes, pp. 62–72
• Additional Information (more safety information), pp. 73–82.
• Simmons-Boardman, 82 pages, spiral bound, 8.5 x 4.5 in. format, many diagrams supplemented by text.

Spiral bound, heavy paper, 116 pages, 5 x 7 in., 60+ B&W illustrations and descriptive text.

This easy-to-follow guide has been designed as a job aid for mechanical department staff performing locomotive mechanical scheduled maintenance work on General Motors SD and GP locomotives.

The book is arranged to present a bottom to top inspection order. Starting at the wheels, it carries on through the bottom inspection of trucks, underframe, and air dryer. The top inspection begins with truck center plate lubrication, completes work on the engine, filter maintenance, exhaust system, carbody and finishes with the running work and air brake test.

Contents:
Wheel Defects and Gauging, pp. 7–21,
Truck Component Defects, pp. 22–29,
Truck Assemblies, pp. 30–40,
Underframe, pp. 41–62,
Air Dryer Inspection, pp. 63–65,
Truck Center Plate Lubrication, p. 66,
Engine Checks, pp. 67–69,
Filter Maintenance, pp. 70–83,
Exhaust System, pp. 84–86,
Engine Room Checks, pp. 87–93,
Car Body, pp. 94–98,
Running Work, pp. 99–109,
Air Brake Test, pp. 110–114.

This book focuses on one class of locomotives which seemed to fit the successor of Penn Central and other eastern United States carriers well, the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors model SD40 and SD40-2s. Excellent for pulling heavy freight trains around Horseshoe Curve or running along the Water Level Route to Buffalo, this book uses excellent photographs and photographic reproduction to tell their story.

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, softcover, 48 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., all Color photographs with roster and mechanical detail specifications.

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, softcover, 48 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.25 in., all Color photographs.

In this book, you'll see some of the most spectacular, and rare, shots of the Reading, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and CNJ Railroads as they ran through Schuylkill and Carbon counties. These pictures are truly amazing to say the least.

The great color reproduction on glossy paper makes this softcover book a great reference for modeling.

Contents:

• Introduction, p. 2
• acknowledgments, p. 3
• Central New Jersey, pp. 4–11
• Lehigh Valley, pp. 12–19
• Pennsylvania Railroad, pp. 20–27
• Reading Company, pp. 28–46
• Anthracite-Who, What, Where, Why and When, pp. 47
• Bibliography, pp. 48.

This Volume is a follow-on to Volume 1, Locomotives of the D&RGW and RGS. This Volume contains all new photographs of D&RGW locomotives of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. As in Volume 1, this Volume is designed to be a reference for the modeler and historian interested in Colorado Narrow Gauge Locomotives.

In addition to the photographs this Volume contains additional information from D&RGW sources on the roster and disposition of the narrow gauge locomotives. Large-format photographs are great for the modeler! R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 192 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in., large-format B&W photographs (limited captions: date, location, photographer).

Publisher: R/Robb Ltd

Old Line Graphics, hardcover, 176 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., B&W and Color photographs with text and maps.

Includes rosters, paint diagram for ALCOs RS-3, index.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 4–5
• Pre-Interstate, pp. 6–16
• Interstate History, pp. 17–67
• Legal Battles with the L&N and N&W, pp. 68–74
• A Personal Recollection, pp. 75–92
• Motive Power, pp. 93–115
• Freight Operations, pp. 116–139
• Passenger Operations, pp. 140–145
• Rolling Stock, pp. 146–155
• Financial History, pp. 156–158
• Personnel, pp. 159–167
• Employee Timetable, pp. 168–173
• Index, pp. 174–176.

Old Line Graphics, hardcover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., Color photographs, text, color maps.

A color photograph tour of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad from Cumberland, Maryland to Chicago featuring first and second-generation diesels in B&O, Chessie and WM colors.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 4–5
• Pittsburgh Division, pp. 6–66
• Akron-Chicago Division, pp. 67–121
• Chicago Terminal, pp. 122–128.

Old Line Graphics, hardcover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., Color photographs, maps, list of stations, grade profile.

Color photographs with extended captions with one or two photographs per page.

Contents:

• Introduction, pp. 4–8
• The Thunder Fades, pp. 9–18
• the Terminals, pp. 19–42
• The Main Line: Freight Operations, pp. 43–82
• Passenger Service, pp. 83–123
• Epilogue, pp. 124–128.

NorthWest Short Line, hardcover with jacket, 308 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., B&W photographs, maps and illustrations.

Logging Railroads in Skagit County: The First Comprehensive History of the Logging Railroads in Skagit County, Washington State, USA by Dennis Blake Thompson. This book is packed full of striking black and white photographs of early country logging camps, unique engines and the men who worked-and occasionally died-operating the huge machines.

Author Dennis Thompson spent more than 10 years painstakingly researching the fascinating and colorful early logging operations in Washington State's Skagit County. The result, 308 pages with 411 photographs and dozens of drawings, is an incredible portrayal of an important early industry in a rugged and untamed land.

Through a combination of personal experience, countless interviews, and scores of hours pouring over historical archives, Dennis presents a complete and very interesting account and a well-chronicled period of our history.

From the small operations that probably would have faded from memory forever to the area giants such as English Logging Company and Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills, you'll get complete details: How, why, where and when they started, what kind of equipment they used, what areas they worked, and ultimately what became of them.

Backing up the concise, interesting, and often amusing text are some outstanding photographs that complete the story. From life in a logging camp to the perils of a locomotive wreck, you'll see it all.

The first printing of this book sold out quickly after readers discovered exactly how interesting and unique this work truly is. This printing features the same high-quality 80# acid-free glossy stock and is hardcovered with a dust jacket.

Contents:

• English Lumber Company, pp. 1–50
• Scott Paper Company and Early Hamilton Loggers, pp. 51–96
• Heislers at Birdsview, pp. 97–112
• Salt Water and Inclines, pp. 113–126
• Rails From the North, pp. 127–142
• Steam Dummies and Disconnects, pp. 143–178
• The Heyday of Big Lake, pp. 179–190
• The Devil's Lake by Rail, pp. 191–198
• And Behind Every Tree: A Thumbnail Sketch of Thirty-eight Logging Railroads, pp. 199–242
• Appendices: List of Logging Railroads in Skagit County
• Blackman Locomotive and Car Patent Drawings
• Skagit Steel and Iron Works
• Scale Drawings of Pilchuck Creek Bridge, Fordson Locomotive Conversion, Sessoms Lowering System
• Rosters of Locomotives
• Foldout Map: English Lumber Company all-time railroad grades
• Logging Railroads of Skagit County, Map of abandoned railroads.

Softcover, 92 pages, coated paper.

General diagrams in HO scale. Larger motors are fold-out diagrams. Includes basic specifications, some roster information, B&W and Color photographs. About 15% of the photographs are in color.Railroads presented: Boston & Maine, Milwaukee Road, Illinois Terminal, Great Northern, Pennsylvania Railroad, New Haven, New York Central, Norfolk & Western.

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• New Softcover NJ International NJ International 1987

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

A wonderful chronological look at Western Pacific's motive power development from the end of steam to the UP merger. Lots of great action!

Contents:

• The Era of Steam, pp. 6–23
• The California Zephyr, pp. 24–47
• Zephyr-izing the Fleet, pp. 48–87
• It Ain't Easy Being Green, pp. 88–113
• The Subsidiaries, pp. 114–128.

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

Here is a detailed look at Union Pacific's switcher, slug, and turbine fleet. Explore the "Veranda" turbines, rebuilt SW10's, "Y-series" units, Control Car Remote Control Locomotives, Shop and Tie Plant switchers and more.

Contents:

• Switchers, pp. 4–83
• Slugs, pp. 84–97
• Turbines, pp. 98–128.

Straight from the Union Pacific Museum Archives, this book illustrates the very best camera work of UP company photographers. Many of these photographs have remained unseen for over 50 years. The railroads photographic staff sought unusual scenic locations for remarkable views of the earliest UP stream-liners, the oldest and newest steam locomotives and the modern look of handsome diesel and gas-turbine cabs.

The horizontal format combined with large images (usually one per page) of steam, turbines and passenger units make this a great book especially for the model railroader. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

The Southern Railway system was a relatively unknown carrier until the 1960s when its management style and business objectives dramatically shifted course. One of the first major railroads to dieselize, its quiet business methods were transformed into the benchmark railroad of the 1960s. The author, a former Southern employee, relates the story of this remarkable railroad through the medium of more that 200 vintage Color photographs.

This is a photo tour of the railroad from Washington, DC to New Orleans and other routes. More shots of scenes than 3/4 wedge roster shots, but some roster shots are included. The last page includes Southern's lone EMD NW5. Morning Sun Books, hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all Color photographs with captions.

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.

A look back at the years when Katy's very existence was threatened and the road struggled on with old or rebuilt power. 2 pages of steam, many F-units, early Geeps and outside-braced cabooses.

Contents:

• Miss Katy in Her Red Dress, p. 3
• A Brief History, pp. 4–6
• 1945-1955, pp. 7–12
• 1958-1962, pp. 13–28
• 1963-1967, pp. 29–46
• 1968-1969, pp. 47–85
• 1970-1972, pp. 86–115
• 1973-1974, pp. 116–126
• Coming Attractions (next book), pp. 127–128.

Lehigh Valley Volume IV explores the final two years of operation of the independent railroad corporation before its inclusion into the Conrail System Plan. Striving for image improvements, the Lehigh Valley purchased new locomotives from General Electric to maintain faster inter-modal schedules. The modernized fleet of boldly repainted equipment made a prominent statement!

Morning Sun Books, softcover, 96 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., Color photographs.