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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

Missouri-Kansas-Texas in Color V. 2
By Daryl McGee
A look back at the years when Katy’s very existence was threatened and the road struggled on with old or rebuilt power. 128 pages, Hardcover.

Missouri-Kansas-Texas in Color V. 3
By Daryl McGee
The mid-1970s brought a new look to Miss Katy beyond green paint. Run-through trains, coal trains, new (and used) power. 128 pages, Hardcover.

Missouri Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment
By James Kinkaid
The varied roster of the MoPac is examined in more than 300 vintage color photos of passenger cars, revenue freight cars, trucks and MofW cars. 128 pages, Hardcover.

Missouri Pacific in Color V. 1; The Era of the EAGLES
By Jim Boyd
A look back at the end of steam through the first generation of diesels to the system renumbering of 1962. Texas & Pacific too! 128 pages, Hardcover.

Missouri Pacific in Color V. 2; Screamin' Eagles
By Jim Boyd
The chop-nose era from 1960 to the UP merger, with a review of motive power changes, pre-Amtrak passenger service and the 1974 renumbering and paint scheme change. 128 pages, Hardcover.

Missouri Pacific Lines Freight Train Services & Equipment
By Patrick C. Dorin
Author Patrick C. Dorin examines the diverse freight operations and equipment of the Missouri Pacific Lines from the Great Depression through to “MoPac’s” merger into the Union Pacific System in 1982. From coal and iron ore to perishables and piggyback, Missouri Pacific Lines Freight Train Services and Equipment covers both high-profile and relatively unheralded aspects of this important railroad’s freight operations. 144 pages, 250 B&W and Color photos, freight equipment rosters, selected locomotive diagrams, schedules and advertisements.

Missouri Pacific Power In Color: Diesels 1948-1982
By Greg Stout
Featuring Alco freight and passenger cab units, road switchers, EMD freight and passenger cab units, yard power, first and second generation roadswitchers; Baldwin Lima Hamilton yard power; General Electric road units! Spanning from the late 1940s thru the early 1980s! 128 pages, Hardcover.

Missouri Pacific Through Passenger Service In Color
By Greg Stout
The post war passenger service of the MoPac is examined across its far-reaching system as well as the road it absorbed to reach the Windy City, the Chicago & Eastern Illinois. 128 pages, Hardcover.

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.

Monon in Color V. 2
By James Lewnard
Renewing Volume 1's exploration of the Monon from the Barriger years (1947-52) through the L&N merger in 1971, Volume 2 features diesel units, passenger car and train operations, and an extended piece on the modern freight car fleet! There is also a retelling of the Monon’s last day of independent operation from the dispatchers’ perspectives. Photos of over 25 unique Monon depots are also included! 128 pages, Hardcover.

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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