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America's Fighting Railroads : A World War II Pictorial History Subtitled: A World War II Pictorial Memoir. This magnificent memoir is filled with photographs of various types of locomotives hauling military movements and wartime freight in the US, plus passenger trains turned troop carriers. Highly recommended. Sftbd., 8 1/2x 11, 142 pgs., 200 b&w ill.
America's Fighting Railroads : A World War II Pictorial History 		American Passenger Train ~ Before the jetliner connected both coasts in a matter of hours, the train embodied the zenith of passenger travel. This sprawling photographic history rambles though two centuries of passenger trains, presenting a wealth of archival imagery and modern and period color photographs that depicts everything from East Coast steam operations in the 1830s to modern Amtrak and high-speed inter-city services. The variety featured ranges from the swank Santa Fe Super Chief that connected Chicago and Los Angeles to the no-frills, single-car Zephyrette that ran daily between Oakland and Salt Lake City. From the New York Central's famous 20th Century Limited to the Eastern Illinois Railroad 's obscure Meadowlark, the plethora of railroads and regions featured is staggering. And because passenger trains were the most important public relations tool of any railroad, special focus is given to the locomotives, customer service and passenger amenities offered by passenger railway operations. Hdbd., 10 x 10, 156 pgs., 75 b&w and 100 color ill.
The American Passenger Train 		 
 Appalachian Coal Hauler : The Innerstate Railroad's Mine Runs and Coal Trains Subtitled: The Interstate Railroads Mine Rums & Coal Trains. The author completes the story of the Interstate Railroad that he began in his first book in 1994. This volume details the coal mines, tipples, and switching operations - including coal trains and mine runs - that formed the backbone of this line's traffic. The Interstate connected with the Norfolk & Western, Southern, Louisville & Nashville, and Clinchfield. It funneled numerous Appalachian coal mine branches to these lines. Wolfe uses firsthand accounts and material taken from his father whom was an Interstate brakeman and conductor from 1937 to 1978. Hdbd., 8 1/2 x 11, 160 pgs., 175 b&w and color ill.
Appalachian Coal Hauler : The Innerstate Railroad's Mine Runs and Coal Trains
Chesapeake & Ohio's Pere Marquettes: America's First Post-War Streamliners~C&O's subsidiary Pere Marquette Railway was used by C&O's pro-passenger Chairman, Robert R. Young, as a test bed for his ideas on how to cure the passenger train problem in America. He ordered two diesel-powered 7-car lightweight trains that went into service in mid-1946 on the Detroit-Grand rapids corridor. Over the next year they reversed the passenger losses on this line and actually built up traffic. The trains were the first to emerge all-new from the clogged car builder's shops after WWII. The new trains were of latest design and the on-board services were superb for a coach operation with hostesses, on-board passenger representatives, tickets delivered on the train, credit cards, no-tipping, etc. Many of these things were later tried on C&O's mainline trains, and the equipment showed the way for the huge re-equipping of the name trains on the old C&O in 1950. Eventually affected by the continued erosion of passenger traffic, the trains experienced a slow decline, but lasted as a shadow of themselves down to Amtrak on May 1, 1971. The story is told in great detail from original documents and illustrated with great photos, many of them from C&O official files.Paperback - 8-1/2' x 11' - 80 pages - 130 color & b/w
Chesapeake & Ohio's Pere Marquettes: America's First Post-War Streamliners 		Chessie : The Railroad Kitten ~ A wonderfully nostalgic tribute to the lovable kitten that became one of the best-remembered company symbols of all time. She was featured on the sleek passenger trains that ran from Washington to Cincinatti, and on freight cars in mile-long trains, she helped sell war bonds, and finally was modernized to form the logo for the new Chessie System paint scheme in 1972. Purrr-fect for every train enthusiast! Sftbd., 8 1/2x 11, 64 pgs., 70 b&w ill., 12 color.
Chessie : The Railroad Kitten 		Classic American Streamliners ~ Gorgeous archival photographs combine with original brochures, time tables and menus to illustrate the great story of the streamlined trains that reigned supreme from the 1930s through the 1950s. Union Pacifics City of Salina, Santa Fes Chiefs and Rock Islands Rockets are among the many streamliners featured. Filled with everything pertaining to streamlined trains including their development, rolling stock, motive power, designs, operations, and appointments. Fabulous! Hdbd., 10x 10, 160 pgs., 50 b&w ill., 150 color.
Classic American Streamliners
Classic Steam Trains of the South ~ Tillotson examines the steam trains of the Southeastern US in nostalgic photos of the era 1930-1950, illustrating operations on many of the South's premier railroads including Southern, Seaboard, Atlantic Coast Line, Louisville & Nashville, Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac, and many others. A delightful and nostalgic look back at the last two decades of steam operations in the South. Detailed captions provide information and background data on all train types. Hdbd., 8 1/2 x 11, 128 pgs., 200 b&w & color ill.
Classic Steam Trains of the South 		Dining on the Shore Line Route : New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad~History and recipes of New Haven Railroad's fabulous Dining Car Department from its earliest years until 1969. The people, trains, cars, china, silverware, menus, advertising, and recipes of this fine service are detailed in this fascinating and well researched work. New Haven was justifiably famous for its fine food on its great fleet of trains. Included are many actual recipes that show the variety of the line's food, served for so many years to so many travelers in the Northeastern U. S.Paperback - 8-1/2' x 11' - 112 pages - 3 color, 200 b/w
Dining on the Shore Line Route : New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad 		Empire Of The North-DVD ~ The James Hill and Ralph Budd stories are revealed with a wealth of history, maps, and film. See the great trains from the 1950s into the 1970s, with freight and passenger cars rolling along tracks all over the western states and into Chicago. Covers the first 1934 Zephyrs up to the Twin Cities Zephyr, plus Empire Builder, Northwest Limited and many others.
Empire Of The North-DVD
Great Book of Trains ~ This illustrated volume -- full of technical details on more than 300 of the world's greatest locomotives -- is sure to please even the most knowledgeable railfans.Tracing the development of railpower around the world, the book begins with the age of steam, describing a host of passenger locomotives that powered the world's first great railway boom, before going on to describe the most significant locomotives developed during the 150-plus years that followed -- each illustrated with a selection of archival photography and specially commissioned color drawings. From early pioneers of the 1830s to 20th century giants like Union Pacific's Challenger, the book provides full descriptions of every locomotive featured, along with fascinating facts and anecdotes. A text of great historical and technical value, the book also examines more efficient forms of railpower developed in the 1990s and looks ahead to the future of railroading. Hardbound, 8 1/2' x 11 3/4', 416 pages, 450 b&w and color ill.
Great Book of Trains 		Great Northern Railway Ore Docks of Lake Superior Photo Archive~The Great Northern Iron Ore Docks were the largest iron ore docks in the world. Now railfans and history buffs can see how these ore docks were constructed and operated through the historic photographs and illustrations in this book. Detailed photos show these fascinating docks in operation (trains loading ships) as well as accurate drawings made from original Great Northern blueprints, - perfect for railroad modelers! The majority of the photos cover the 1920s-1970s, which includes the Golden Age of railroading. These docks and the stories they contain are a unique piece of Americana. The remaining docks are falling apart and partially stripped. But through this book, railfans, modelers and history buffs can continue to appreciate the Great Northern Iron Ore Docks.Paperback, 10-1/4 x 8-1/2, 128 pp, 120 b/w
Great Northern Railway Ore Docks of Lake Superior Photo Archive 		Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World ~ Whether you're a steam buff or your interest lies in the modern railways of today, you'll treasure this incredibly compact volume filled with over 150 interestingly written chronological entries, from the 1830s to the present day. This highly illustrated reference contains technical specs, design development and service information, plus a complete history of international passenger and freight locomotive evolution. Sftbd., 4 3/4'x 8 3/4', 480 pgs., 350+ color ill.
Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World
North American Railyards ~ Railroad classification yards are sprawling, multi-acre facilities featuring miles of complex track and 'sidings' where rolling stock is dropped off, sorted, and otherwise switched from train to train before being sent off to its next destination. With the glory days of train passenger service and thus railroad terminals long gone, classification yards have become the focus of modern railroad operations.This comprehensive, illustrated guide is the definitive reference to major North American railyards - more than 70 in all. Over the past 13 years the author has visited each yard gathering brief histories, operating data, information on unique characteristics, and photographs. In the relatively few cases in which yards have been downsized or closed, the author includes the most recent information.Hardcover - 8-1/4' x 10-5/8' - 240 pages - 200 color, 50 b/w, 20 diagrams
North American Railyards 		Railroad Signaling ~ This complete and illustrated guide to railroad signaling in the U.S. simplifies and presents the utterly bewildering array of mechanisms, procedures, and rules that have evolved since the 1830s to promote safety, impose control, and disseminate information on America's railways. In addition to providing a brief history of North American signaling from the nineteenth century onward, Brian Solomon provides photos of equipment and explanations of not only how it works, but how it is used and what it all means. Solomon also explains how trains on the same route are given 'precedence' or placed in pecking orders and how routes are broken down into digestible segments called 'blocks' that help dictate the speed and manner in which a train is driven. The result is a fascinating look at the development of communication on the rails, from the days when slips of paper describing an engineer's track orders were held on a metal hook for him to grab on the fly, to today, when instructions are transmitted via computer. Major manufacturers of signaling equipment are represented.Hardcover - 8-1/4' x 10-5/8' - 160 pages - 140 color, 15 b/w
Railroad Signaling 		Shay Logging Locomotive at Cass, West Virginia, 1901-1960 ~ Here's the complete history of every geared steam locomotive used by lumber companies that operated the logging railroad out of Cass, WV. It is said to be one of the largest lumbering operations in West Virginia and the eastern part of the U.S. It included the West Virginia Spruce Lumber Co., West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co., and the Mower Lumber Co. Details include data of all of the Shays and on one Climax used by these companies while lumbering the great hardwood forests of Pocahontas County, WV. Hdbd., 8 1/2 x 11, 112 pgs., 100 b&w ill.
Shay Logging Locomotive at Cass, West Virginia, 1901-1960
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