Exploring the Chicago & North Western in Iowa and Illinois with Randy J. Williams Vol. 1.
By James E. Lewnard
Growing up Lisbon, Iowa, Randy Williams was fascinated with trains. After watching and photographing the Chicago & North Western in his home town, Randy secured a job with the railroad. Working as an engineer, Randy ran trains on the Iowa Division and the coal lines in Wyoming. Randy never lost his love for railroads. He diligently traveled around the country photographing railroad operations. Though the generous cooperation of his family, we can explore with Randy C&NW’s train operations in Iowa and Illinois during the 1970s and 1980s. 

The book includes many photographs of mainline train operations between Cedar Rapids and Clinton, as well as trains running on the West Chicago to Chicago mainline. Included are Falcon TOFC trains, coal trains, long manifests, and a special section covering commuter trains with E units and F units. There is even a visit to the Oelwein Diesel Shops. An interesting book and a MUST for any CNW fan.

The Iowa Division;  Clinton, Iowa, Division point & Yards;  Iowa branch lines & Oelwin Loco shops;  West Chicago to Chicago;;  Proviso Yard;  Roster Shots in Iowa.

86 pages, All Color Photos, Softcover.

Green Mountain
By Scott Foens
This book tells the story of Iowas’s worst rail disaster — the March 21, 1910, derailment of Rock Island passenger train near the small town of Green Mountain killing 54 and injuring about 40.
The wreck captured nationwide attention, leading to a state inquest into the disaster that resulted in a series of shocking conclusions. The book tells what happened and why and also pays tribute to the lives lost. 160 pages, 40 B&W Photos, Softcover.

Minneapolis Northfield & Southern Equipment Color Guide
By William M. Sampson
Explore the Minneapolis Northfield & Southern Railroad (MN&S), a small but significant railway serving central and southern Minnesota. This comprehensive guide offers detailed insights into the MN&S's equipment, including locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, maintenance vehicles, and more. Drawing from authentic MN&S records and resources from the Soo Line Historical and Technical Society (SLHTS), this book features over 700 visual references, including more than 600+ color photographs, 35+ graphics, 20+ logos, and 15+ charts, alongside detailed rosters. Spanning 234 pages in a beautifully crafted hardcover book, this is an essential title for railroad enthusiasts and historians alike.

The Century Series: A Portrait of Alco Diesel Power
By By Tom Carver
The American Locomotive Company (Alco) had a long history of manufacturing steam and diesel locomotives in America, Canada, and around the globe through subsidiaries or licensees. Alco had developed a strong reputation in the 1940s and 1950s with its successful road switchers, but as railroads competed to carry more tonnage at faster speeds, the market demanded more horsepower. The “Century” series was introduced in 1963, remaining in production until Alco closed its famed Schenectady, N.Y., plant to domestic production in 1969. The Century name celebrated the corporate history of Alco and its predecessors manufacturing locomotives for 100-plus years. The product of decades of research by Tom Carver and edited and designed by Dale Sanders, this new book contains more than 300 beautifully reproduced color images, representing some of the best selections from a number of railroad photographers and historical archives. An informative text, paired with detailed photo captions, supports photos and diagrams of each of the ten Century series models. Presented together for the first time in our premium 256-page railroad book format, these images will surely delight aficionados of the second generation of Alco’s diesel locomotives on the railways of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Showcased in their elements from gritty industrial scenes to beautiful vistas along the rails of their owners, all models from the Century 415 to the Hydraulic 643 are thoughtfully portrayed for each of the 43 original purchasing railroads. 256 pages, Color Photos, Horizontal Hardcover.

The Last Three Decades of the Chicago & North Western
By Jeremy F. Plant & Jeffrey G. Plant
Immerse yourself in the final, transformative years of one of America’s most iconic railroads with the photography of prolific authors by Jeremy F. Plant and Jeffrey G. Plant. This full-color photo book is a visual celebration of the Chicago & North Western Railway's rich history during its last 25 years of operation. Through stunning photographs and insightful commentary, the book captures the railroad's evolution from a struggling 1970s regional railroad through its eventual merger into Union Pacific. The images vividly depict the C&NW’s diverse locomotives, bustling freight yards, scenic routes, and the dedicated people who kept the railroad alive. From the dramatic challenges of the 1970s to the modernization efforts of the 1980s and its final days in the 1990s, this book provides a compelling photographic narrative of resilience, innovation, and change. Perfect for railfans, historians, and photography enthusiasts, The Last Three Decades of the Chicago & North Western offers an unforgettable journey through a pivotal chapter of American railroading history. Whether you’re reminiscing about the iconic yellow-and-green locomotives or discovering this era for the first time, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. 80 pages, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11" Softcover.

The Santa Fe Railway in Nebraska, 1970-1996 (Revised Edition)
By Richard C. Kistler with R.L. Schmeling & M.M. Bartles
The Santa Fe served only one location in Nebraska, Superior. This state-line town funneled gain via the SF to ports on the Gulf of Mexico. This book recounts the last quarter century of SF in Nebraska before it became today’s BNSF system.
64 pages, 90 Color and B&W Illustrations, Softcover.

W. R. McKeen and Union Pacific Motor Cars
By James L. Ehernberger and Marc A. Entze
During the twentieth century, the Union Pacific Railroad gained worldwide renown for the development and operation of high output locomotives powered by steam, gas-electric, and the internal combustion engine. What is less commonly known is that the railroad embraced the internal combustion engine shortly after the turn of the century—just 36 years after the driving of the Golden Spike—in the form of the gasoline-powered passenger motor car. Although overshadowed by later advance-ments, the passenger motor car, of which many design elements would later be adapted to the railroad’s famous Streamliners, were the inaugural application of internal combustion technology on the Union Pacific. The culmination of decades of research, this liberally-illustrated volume seeks to tell the definitive story of these unique entires to Union Pacific’s nationwide fleet. With multiple maps, illustrations and photographs, many in color will be of great interest to both Union Pacific historians, as well as anyone interested in Union Pacific Motor Car history. 248 pages, Hardcover.