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Fairs and Railroads
By Thornton Waite
World's Fairs and expositions have been held in the United States many times int he past 140 years. The fairs served several purposes.  They were used by the cities in which they were held to promote the local economy, by national industries to show off their technical prowess, and by the public from all over the nation to have a good time and learn about their nation and the world. The railroads were once an important and essential part of these fairs, transporting the majority of the visitors to and from them, and using the fairs as a public relation opportunity to show the visitors that the railroads were using the latest technology and that they were a benefit to the country.  The first fairs in the United States focused on the modern technologies used by the railroads, but as time passed the railroads, used the fairs to both promote travel on their lines and to show off their heritage and history. This book tells of the participation of the railroads at the larger world's fairs and railroad expositions in the United States, describing how the railroads addressed the transportation of large numbers of people to the fairs and describing the exhibits they had on the fairgrounds. 213 pages, B&W, A Few Color Photos, Softcover.
Cent
$29.95
$23.95
Fifty Years of Amtrak Train
By Bruce Goldberg & David C. Warner
Marking Amtrak’s 50th anniversary, this all-new book presents a thorough summary of every Amtrak route since 1971, featuring detailed tables, surveying train schedules, and station stops at ten-year intervals. Also included are comprehensive lists of train names, stations, through-car operations, and various service curtailments and restoration. More than 400 color photographs highlight Amtrak’s operations in every U.S. state and Canadian province ever served by the company. It’s a history of Amtrak like no other! 256 pages, Color and B&W, Detailed Route MapHorzontal Format, Hardcover.
Wrvr
$79.95
$63.95
Fifty Years of North American Railroads. V. 2 - The Central Mid-West
By Joe Blackwell
Following the success of our title “50 Years of North American Railroads—Volume 1” our new Second Volume is ready. This 160 page, All Color title features the many railroads fanning out from Chicago to Kansas City and the Mid-West. Not only are the major roads featured, such as CB&Q, GM&O, Santa Fe, IC, ICG, Rock Island, MP, NS, UP, Wabash, N&W, C&EI, CN and KCS, but there are many area short lines included. Don’t miss this fantastic book which includes photos by many famous photographers. 160 pages, Color Photos, A Territory Map of Illinois Missouri & Iowa - Covered in Book, Hardcover.
4ways
$69.95
$53.95
Florida East Coast Railway In Color
By Bill McBride
The Florida East Coast Railway has long held the interest of railfans and casual observers alike because of their clean locomotives and immaculate right-of-way. Running fast long trains through a wet, palm-treed landscape makes for an exciting encounter with one of the country's premier regional railroads. Florida East Coast Railway in Color covers this road from its transition from steam to diesel up until its present-day, much heralded return to its heritage "Champion" paint. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Four Tracks Through the Mohawk Valley Along the Scenic Water level Route Between Albany and Buffalo
By John M. Ham
Over the past two decades, author John Ham has produced several books about the New York Central Railroad in New York State. His most recent publication was the book about the Central's Main Line entitled From Grand Central to Albany. This title continues the tour of the New York Central main line, continuing west from Albany and Schenect­ady along the scenic Mohawk River Valley to Syracuse and on through the fertile farmlands of central New York to Rochester and finally, Buffalo. The focus of this book is on the New York Central's "Glory Years" using a multitude of fine steam and early diesel photographs taken along the Water Level Route by some of the most noted rail photographers of the 20th Century. Using their original negatives and prints, they have been graciously loaned to the author by dif­ferent Historical Societies and collectors. 384 pages, 750+ Photos, Hardcover
$89.95
$71.95

ForestRails: Georgia-Pacific's Railroads
by Russell Tedder
ForestRails is a story of railroads and the role they played in the growth of Georgia-Pacific, a major forest products company. From the early beginnings, railroads have been absolutely essential in the delivery of raw materials and shipment of finished products of the forests. Such was the case with Georgia-Pacific’s railroads. Just as man does not live on bread alone, railroads could not survive without freight to haul. Thus it is necessary for this story to also tell the parallel stories of G-P’s acquisitions that included the railroads. Georgia-Pacific aptly described itself as the growth company over the years. Beginning in 1927 as a small lumber dealer, the company grew in the last half of the 20th century to become one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of forest products. Georgia-Pacific’s phenomenal growth was mainly through acquisitions of existing companies which included extensive railroad logging and short line railroad operations. By 1900 lumbermen had recognized the efficiency of a steel wheel on a steel rail and the number of logging railroads grew rapidly. The coming of the railroads freed lumbermen from being tied to the river banks and dependency on weather conditions. Railroad logging could be operated year round with little or no interruptions from the weather. Railroads also made large areas of timber accessible that could not have been logged before. G-P’s acquisitions have included 16 common-carrier short line railroads and five major private logging operations. Each short line was a separate subsidiary company of Georgia-Pacific. Although governed by boards of directors, the short lines were separately operated at arms-length due to government regulations. The author does not purport to analyze the financial and economic aspects of the Georgia-Pacific railroads. Although the railroads were profitable, it would be impossible to quantify the precise economic benefit of the railroads to G-P from financial statements alone. Instead, the operational characteristics of the railroads and, more importantly, their vital support of the logistics processes of the company’s mills, plants, and distribution systems are explored in depth. To be included in this story, a railroad must have been owned or operated by G-P at some time during its existence. The history of each railroad is then told from its beginning. Certain unique and creative arrangements for preserving rail service at mills on non-company railroads are also discussed. This story is an important part of American business history. Color and B&W, 464 pages, Hardcover.

Wrvr
$79.95
$62.95
Freight Car Color Portfolio Book #1: ACL-GN, the Work of Paul C. Winters 1960-1980
By Robert J. Yanosey
Paul Winters took color slides of well-weathered old workhorses as well as gaudy-painted new freight cars. Discover what was going on in the freight yards during this 20 year review of reporting marks ACL-GN. 96 pages, All Color, Softcover.
MS
$39.95
$31.95
Freight Car Color Portfolio Book #2: GNW-PC, The Work of Paul C. Winters 1960-1980
By Robert J. Yanosey
Vintage Freight Cars is a digital compendium of rare color slides not used in MSB's Color Guides, including roads never covered. You'll find Class-One road cars resold, experimentals, demonstrators, and one-of-a kinds. Special flatcar loads, detail shots, unusual weathering, and unique angles round out the series -- all the work of pioneer rolling stock color photographer Paul C. Winters, whose images have appeared in over 60 MSB Color Guides. A treasure chest of projects for the model railroader and a unique look at the rolling stock for the prototype historian. 96 pages, All Color, Softcover.
MS
$39.95
$31.95
Freight Car Color Portfolio Book #3: P&E-YW, The Work of Paul C. Winters 1960-1980
By Robert J. Yanosey
The final portion of freight car aficionado Paul Winters’ work mostly around Columbus. Many rare roads and types of cars plus the every day stuff from 40-50 years ago.  96 pages, All Color, Softcover.
MS
$39.95
$31.95
Freight Car Color Portfolio Book #5: CSXT-NS, Emery Gulash’s 1980-2000 Photography
By Robert J. Yanosey
This volume covers the 1980-2000 cars of CSXT, CUVA, CV, CYDX, DEEX, DJJX, DLRX, DME, DOWX, DTI, DTTX, DUPX, EAGX, EJ&E, ELTX, ETTX, FCEN, FLIX, FRDX, FTTX, FURX, GACX, GATX, GNRR, GPSX, GRPX, GTW, GVSR, HCGX, HLMX, HOKX, HS, HTTX, HZGX, IBT, IC, IHB, IPWX, JAIX, KCLX, KCS, L&N, LW, MCHX, MDW, MELX, MILW, MP, MS, N&W, NAHX, NOKX, NS and more.  96 pages, All Color, Softcover.
MS
$39.95
$31.95
Freight Car Color Portfolio, Book #6: NS-YKR, The Work of Emery Gulash’s 1980-2000 Photography
By Robert J. Yanosey
The final installment in this series chronicling the revenue equipment of dozens of companies 1980 - 2000. Features NS, N&W, NYC(CR), ONT, OTTX, P&LE, PC, PHD, PLCX, PROX, PTLX, RBOX, RGCX, SBD, SCL, SOO, SOU, SP, SPSX, TTLX, TPIX, UCEX, WC, WSTX, WW, YKR and more! 96 pages, All Color, Softcover.
MS
$39.95
$31.95
Frisco In Color V. 2
By Greg Stout
Author Greg Stout takes the reader on a tour of the colorful Frisco that offered E8’s with race horse names and squadrons of F-units and FA’s handling the freight.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Frisco/Katy Color Guide to Freight Equipment
By Nicholas Molo
The varied freight rosters of the St.Louis - San Francisco Railway (Frisco) and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (Katy) are reviewed in full color in more than 300 photographs. There's even a handful of passenger cars used jointly by these fallen flags.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
Frisco Power In Color Diesels: 1940-1980
By Greg Stout
The internal combustion era, from the smallest 44-ton "critters" to the largest six-axle SD40 and SD45 units is illustrated in full color in this new hardcover book. Images of every type of diesel operated by the late, great Frisco is included. 128 pages, Hardcover.
MS
$59.95
$45.95
From Grand Central to Albany New York Central’s Water Level Route
By John Ham w/Rail Historians Roger Liller & E.C.Dauner
Over the years numerous books have been produced depicting trains along the old New York Central Main Line between New York City and Albany.  Early ones deal mainly with locomotives and equipment roster shots with some fine scenic views tossed in here and there. More recent publications deal with modern day diesel and electric trains.  Other books have focused on the Penn Central, Conrail, Amtrak and MTA years. This volume focuses on the Central's "Glory Years" using a multitude of magnificent steam and early diesel photos taken along the Water Level Route by some of the most noted rail photographers of the 20th Century.  Many of the images have not previously been published. 
This volume contains not only superb New York Central photos, but images of connecting railroads and industries of all sorts that were served by the Central in one capacity of another.  There are even little known mining railroads included in this volume.  Over 650 images cover this trip up the scenic Hudson Valley. 336 pages, 650 Photos, Hardcover
Dbtk
$79.95
$64.95

From Main Lines to Logging Lines : West Coast Steam Railroading in the 1950s
By Charles H. Givens
What heady times existed for the railfan in the early 1950s. Steam was still king (although diesels were making their presence felt), short lines abounded, and there were still important logging lines feeding the Northwest mainlines. Even the SP narrow gauge was busy. Come ride with us now as we share Charles Givens’s 1950s pilgrimage to these citadels of steam railroading, from the mighty SP and Santa Fe to the always-runner-up WP, to the Georgia Pacific and the Arcata and Mad River, and many other stops that help us realize what railroading was like to the young fan of the day. Were that we could have been there with him. 128 pages, 223 Color photos, 10 B&W photos, Hardcover.

SPH&TS
$55.00
$47.50

 

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