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Minnesota Railroad Maps
Handy guide to today's railroads in Minnesota noted for clarity, accuracy and ease of use. Designed for quick reference in the field in a narrow format that fits in your pocket or camera bag. Each page highlights a separate subdivision and follows the line throughout its length, crossing state boundaries as necessary. Abandoned or unused routes are also shown in relation to current routes as space allows.
• Detailed maps arranged by subdivision
• Class Ones: BNSF Railway • Canadian National • Canadian Pacific • Union Pacific
• Shortlines: LTV Steel Mining • Minnesota Commercial • Minnesota, Dakota & Western • Minnesota Northern • Minnesota Prairie Line • Minnesota Southern • Northern Lines • Northern Plains • Northshore Mining • Otter Tail Valley • Progressive Rail • Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern • St. Croix Valley • Twin Cities & Western
• Tourist: North Shore Scenic
• Station index
• Mainline radio frequencies
• Detector and tunnel locations
• Major highways shown for reference
• Centerspread locator map keyed to page numbers of detail maps
• Printed on heavy ivory-colored stock for reduced glare and increased durability
• 2016 edition
• 54 pages, approx. 4.25 x 11 inches, saddle-stitched

Model Railroaders Guide to Steel Mills
By Bernard Kempinski
The Model Railroader’s Guide to Steel Mills makes modeling this archetypical American industry possible for the average modeler. Author and expert Bernard Kempinski explains the industrial process and the massive complex built around steel production. The reader will better understand how to create a realistic mill area and set up its rail operations. Chapters are included for steelmaking, steel mill railroads, steel mill track planning, and modeling tips.

Model Realistic Freight Car Loads
By Keith M. Kohlmann
This book will guide you in making your models more realistic by following prototype practice in securing loads and operating them. Included are a lot of photos of real loads, drawings showing how real railroads secure them to cars, and several modeled examples with tips on making model loads as realistic as possible.
You’ll get a variety of types of loads, including:

• Farm machinery and heavy equipment.
• Steel and metal products.
• Buses, trucks, cars, and other vehicle loads.
• Forest products and building materials.
• And much more!
  108 pages, Mostly Color, Softcover.

Montana Railroad Maps
Handy guide to today's railroads in Washington and Northern Idaho noted for clarity, accuracy and ease of use. Designed for quick reference in the field in a narrow format that fits in your pocket or camera bag. Each page highlights a separate subdivision and follows the line throughout its length, crossing state boundaries as necessary. Abandoned or unused routes are also shown in relation to current routes as space allows.
• Detailed maps arranged by subdivision
• Class Ones: Union Pacific • BNSF Railway
• Shortlines: Butte, Anaconda & Pacific • Central Montana • Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western • Mission Mountain
• Station index
• Mainline radio frequencies
• Detector, crossover and tunnel locations
• Major highways shown for reference
• Centerspread locator map keyed to page numbers of detail maps
• Printed on heavy ivory-colored stock for reduced glare and increased durability
• 2017 edition
• 38 pages, approx. 4.25 x 11 inches, Softcover

More Chicago Great Western in Minnesota
By John C. Luecke
This 208 page pictorial covers the history of the Chicago Great Western during its later years in Minnesota.
An in-depth study of this beloved Granger road, this book includes information and
a wealth of photographs covering the road’s mainline, branchlines, depots, terminals, iron mining operations and day to day struggle to survive. The book also features a collection of never before published construction photographs of the Winona & Southwestern and the Winona Bridge Company. If you are a CGW fan, a student of railroading in Minnesota or one who naturally roots for the underdog, this book is a must! 208 pages, with 400+ B&W photographs and 15 maps. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

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