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Title/Description
Publisher
Retail Price
Our Price
101 Classic Toy Trains; Best of the Postwar Years
By Roger Carp
This book surveys the most collectible toy train accessories, locomotives, and rolling stock. 127 pages, Color, Softcover.
Kalm
$24.95
$18.95
1950s Freight Car Color Guide Volume 1: Box Cars
By James Kinkaid and Ken Donnelly
The 1950s are arguably the classic era for freight cars, pre-dating the mergers that would erase many venerable roads and leave us with new names such as Penn Central, Seaboard Coast Lines, and Erie-Lackawanna. In the 1950s, "boxcar red" was everywhere, but colorful new paint schemes were arriving and turning heads. It was the final decade of friction bearings and roofwalks, and the ultimate years of stock cars, ice-bunker refrigerator cars, and even the XM 40' boxcar! 128 pages, Hardcover.

MS
$69.95
$53.95
A Golden Decade of Trains The 1950’s In Colo
By Robert R. Malinoski
Just the name Malinoski is indicative of masterful, expert camera work as exhibited in national rail magazines for more than fifty years. Now here is his choice, top-drawer color artistry on over fifty different roads during the decade when the best of steam and early diesels worked hand-in-hand. 128 pages, Color, Hardcover.
MS
$45.00
$33.00
After Promontory, 150 years of Transcontinental Railroading
Celebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States, After Promontory: One Hundred and Fifty Years of Transcontinental Railroadingprofiles the history and heritage of this historic event. Starting with the original Union Pacific—Central Pacific lines that met at Promontory Summit, Utah, in 1869, the book expands the narrative by considering all of the transcontinental routes in the United States and examining their impact on building this great nation. Exquisitely illustrated with full color photographs, After Promontory divides the western United States into three regions—central, southern, and northern—and offers a deep look at the transcontinental routes of each one. Renowned railroad historians Maury Klein, Keith Bryant, and Don Hofsommer offer their perspectives on these regions along with contributors H. Roger Grant and Rob Krebs. 319 pages, B&W/Color, Hardcover.
IUP
$60.00
$50.95
Akron, Canton & Youngstown and Akron & Barberton Belt In Color
By Robert E. Lucas and the AC&Y Historical Society
The history and operations of the Akron Canton & Youngstown RR and the Akron & Barberton Belt Line are examined mostly in color in this 128-page hardcover book. Equipment and facilities are also included. 128 pages, Color, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Alaska Railroad In Color Volume 1: Decades of Transition
By Kevin J. Holland
An introduction to the Alaska Railroad in all its scenic glory from the 1960s-80s. It combines a capsule history and tour of the line with profiles of the diesel locomotives and rolling stock that kept this unique railroad moving. 128 pages, Color, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Alco Locomotives
By Brian Solomon
Once the second-largest steam locomotive builder in the U.S., American Locomotive Company (Alco) produced 75,000 locomotives, among them such famous examples as the 4-6-4 Hudsons and 4-8-4 Niagaras built for the New York Central, and the 4-6-6-4 Challengers and 4-8-8-4 Big Boys built for the Union Pacific. Alco Locomotives is the first book to tell the full story of this company central to American railroad history—and beloved by railfans for its rich heritage and its underdog appeal. Noted rail historian Brian Solomon looks back at the founding of Schenectady Locomotive Works in 1848 and proceeds to cover that company’s merger with several smaller locomotive builders in 1901 to form Alco. Solomon describes the locomotives that made Alco’s name around the world, from the standard designs like Mikados, Atlantics, and Mallets to the more powerful and flashy post–World War I models. His detailed, richly illustrated narrative re-creates the drama of a tough, ambitious company in the American tradition—rising again and again to the demands of an ever-changing industry and economy. Hardcover, 176 pages, B&W & Color.
Vgrp
$32.50
Alco Official Color Photography
By Walter A. Appel
Find out how your favorite Alco looked when it was brand new. 128 pages of company photos of new Alcos from the early 1950s till 1968, posed right outside the shops and out on the road.
MS
$49.95
$36.95

Alco Treasury
By Steve Barry & Otto M. Vondrak
While the American Locomotive Company (Alco) ceased domestic production in 1969, many of their designs continue to enjoy productive careers to this day. These classic diesels have developed their own loyal fan following from coast to coast. Throttle up and enjoy this exciting collection of Alco articles from the pages of Railfan & Railroad. The glory days are gone, and their ranks diminished, but a half-century after Alco called it quits, their locomotives labor on. It’s a testament to the rugged nature of the machines and to the dedication of the keepers of the faith that maintain and operate these Alco survivors.

  • Introduction by Greg McDonnell
  • Winner by a Nose
  • EMD Guts for Alco Glory
  • When Alcos Came from GE: Part 1
  • When Alcos Came from GE: Part 2
  • The Elusive Hammerhead
  • Plaster City Alcos
  • Second-Hand, First Hand
  • From Cartier to Cohocton: The Gang of Eight
  • Genesee Valley Transportation
  • Burlington Northern's Alco Accumulation
  • Conrail Alcos of Conway
  • Alco Inspiration

95 pages, Color and B&W, Softcover.

Wrvr
$24.95
$19.95
Algoma Central In Color
By Stephen M. Timko
Headquartered at Sault Ste. Marie, this colorful all-EMD railroad extended directly north from the Great Lakes into the wilderness of Ontario. Although most famous for its passenger trains through the beautiful Agawa Canyon, the road was also a heavy duty freight hauler carrying lumber, mining, and steel products. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Along the Old West Shore; Weehawken to Buffalo
By John M. Ham w/Gene Dauner and Jerry Clearwater
The New York, West Shore & Buffalo Rwy. A pictorial review of the nearly 500 mile Rr that stretched across New York State from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. NYC-the west shore. 311 pages, B&W and Color, Hardcover.

Cent

$60.00
$47.95
American Flyer 2017 Pocket Price Guide 1946-2017
Kalm
$15.99
$13.95
American Steam Locomotives, Design and Development 1880 to 1960
By William L. Withuhn
For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental role in putting the United States on the world stage. While the steam locomotive's basic principle of operation is simple, designers and engineers honed these concepts into 100-mph passenger trains and 600-ton behemoths capable of hauling mile-long freight at incredible speeds. American Steam Locomotives is a thorough and engaging history of the invention that captured public imagination like no other, and the people who brought it to life. 451 pages, B&W, Hardcover.
IUP
$40.00
$32.95
Amtrak Across America
By Robert J. Yanosey
A state-by-state all-color look at Amtrak operations from inception to present day. 96 pages, All Color, Softcover.
MS
$39.95
$31.95
Amtrak Power in Color V. 1
By Stephen M. Timko
The A, B, Cs of how and why Amtrak was formed and a photo review of its early diesel units as well as modern replacement power. Includes original Amtrak #1—499, switchers, road-switchers, E’s and F’s and more. Part one of a three part series. 128 pages, Color.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Amtrak Power in Color V. 2
By Stephen M. Timko
Diesels #500-upward are the subject of this the second volume in a three book series. Volume 2 covers models SDP40F, P32-8, GP38H-3, MP15, SW1500, SSB1200, SW1001, GP17, CF7, MP14B/MP21B, GP40, P30CH, SW1000R, P32ACDM, GP38, SW8,. GP7, GP9, P40(DC), F59PHI, and S2. 128 pages, Color.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Amtrak Power in Color V. 3
By Stephen M. Timko
Volume 3 wraps up the Amtrak Power series by covering the electric fleet, from the historic GG-1’s to the little known Amtrak E44’s, and many others between such as the AEM-7’s, and the HHP8’s. Coverage includes RDC’s and SPV-2000’s, Turbos, Acela trains, and Metroliners. The book concludes with Cabbage Cars, Demonstrators and Trial units and Miscellaneous equipment. 128 pages, Color.
MS
$59.95
$45.95

Amtrak Thru the Rockies 
By Jeff Simley
Amtrak's route west of Denver through the Rocky Mountains is one of the great train rides of the world. Join us as we catch glimpses of the CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR journeying through spectacular mountains. You'll see many hard-to-reach, remote locations such as Gore Canyon and the Tunnel District! 96 pages, All Color, Softcover.

MS
$39.95
$31.95
Ann Arbor Best of Emery Gulash
By Stephen M. Timko
Master photographer Emery Gulash lived close to the fabled Ann Arbor Railroad and covered its operations intensely during the diesel era. This book travels the “Annie” from Toledo to Frankfort and has extensive coverage of the Lake Michigan carferries. 96 pages, All Color, Softcover.
MS
$39.95
$31.95
Ann Arbor Railroad in Color
By Robert I. Warrick
The Ann Arbor Railroad was as much a steamship line as a railroad; this text rich volume follows Michigan’s most distinctive railroad from beginning to end with stunning photographs that will surprise readers. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Anthracite Railroads & Minin in Color V. 2
By Chuck Yungkurth
An all-color look at the intimate relationship between the anthracite coal industry and the D&H, EL, R&N and other area roads. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Appalachian Coal Mines & Raiilroads in Color V. 1
By Stephen M. Timko
Those who know, know that Everett Young is the man to go to for heavy-duty coal railroading. Join him for a look at the hollows and mountains of Kentucky where the coal was abundant and rare power everywhere. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Appalachian Coal Mines and Railroads V. 2
By Stephen M. Timko
Noted Appalachian-area photographer Everett Young provides coverage of coal mining in the Old Dominion State—officially known as the Commonwealth of Virginia. Featured are the western Virginia coal mines and railroad operations of CSX and Norfolk Southern and their predecessor roads—the Louisville & Nashville, Clinchfield, C&O, N&W, Southern, Interstate and the Haysi Railroad. Over 270 never published photos are included. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Appalachian Coal Mines and Railroads In Color Volume 3
By Stephen M. Timko
A detailed visit to the Mountain State reviewing the trains and coal mining facilities through the camera lens of noted photographer Everett N. Young. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Arizona - New Mexico Railroad Maps
Handy guide to today's railroads in 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.

Class Ones: • BNSF Railway • Union Pacific
Shortlines: • Apache Railway • Arizona & California • Arizona Eastern • BHP Copper • Clarkdale Arizona Central • Copper Basin • Magma Arizona • Southwestern • Texas & New Mexico

Tourist Lines: Grand Canyon

Other Features:
• Detailed maps arranged by subdivision
• Station index
• Mainline radio frequencies
• Detector, crossover and tunnel locations
• Major highways shown for reference
• Centerspread locator map is keyed to page numbers of detail maps
• Printed on heavy ivory-colored stock for reduced glare and increased durability in the field
2020 edition
38 pages, Saddle Stitched, Softcover.

SONRISA
$11.50
$8.95
Atlantic Coast Line Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment
By Paul Faulk
The Atlantic Coast Line's flamboyant purple, silver and gold trim stood out in a sea of boxcar red and hopper black. Study its passenger and freight roster through hundreds of vintage photos in this 128-page all color book. Hardcover.
MS
$54.95
$41.95
Auto Rack Color Guide Volume 1: ACL-KCS
By James Kinkaid and Jim Eager
Trace the modern auto rack car from inception to today on roads ranging from ACL to KCS through the products of a number of manufacturers. All versions from the late 1950s to today are illustrated in rare color views. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Auto Rack Color Guide Volume 2: LN-WRWK
By James Kinkaid and Jim Eager
Morning Sun continues its in-depth look at auto racks, illustrating those used by Louisville and Nashville to the Warwick Railroad. Included are rare color photos of some seldom seen racks and cars. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$69.95
$53.95
Auto-Train in Color
By George W. Hamlin
Auto-Train In Color includes both the earlier red, white, & purple private-enterprise version commencing in the early 1970s as well as the more recent Amtrak operation. The equipment, facilities, and operations of both are featured, both trackside and onboard as they carry passengers and their automobiles between Virginia and Florida. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$69.95
$53.95

 

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