Trolleys & Streetcars / Subways STREETCAR BOOKS San Francisco’s Magnificent Streetcars
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New Jersey’s Trolley Heritage
Springirth. Covering a timeline dating back over a century, this photographic exploration provides images and details on the famous trolley system in New Jersey, which began operations in 1889. Learn all about the early units in Atlantic City (including the streamlined “Brilliners” known as the Miss American Fleet) in addition to the Short Fast Line, Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore, and Newark’s modern subway system. 128 pages, 228 photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #409803 $21.95
Detroit’s Streetcar Heritage
Springirth. A pictorial history on Detroit's streetcar system, this title shows how the once popular transportation method evolved from the first electric street railway in 1892 to today's modernized QLINE streetcar on Woodward Avenue. Explore the city's busy streetcar era plus scenes of the PCC cars in Mexico City, and more! 128 pages, 226 B&W photos, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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Trolley & Streetcar DVDs Philadelphia Trolleys 1955
Springirth. With the advent of the electric streetcar in 1888, the popularity and influence of San Francisco's cable cars was undeniable. Featuring over 200 photographs, explore the rebirth of the classic that made the city famous. 128 pages, 227 color photos, 8¼"x 10½", softcover.
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Railroads
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Cincinnati Streetcar Heritage
Springirth. Cincinnati's first electric streetcar began service in 1888. Learn more about the heritage of streetcars in this busy Ohio city in this image-rich essay containing documents and details on the Cincinnati Bell Connector. 128 pages, 220 color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #405644 $28.95
Trolleys of Pennsylvania
Springirth. Though cable cars are more often associated with San Francisco, Chicago boasted the world’s most elaborate system for more than a quarter of a century. Written by Greg Borzo, an expert on Windy City transit, this fascinating book explores Chicago’s complex network. 192 pages, 92 color photos, 7½"x 9", softcover. #402061 $25.95
Riding Denver’s Rails
A Mile High Streetcar History
Pharris. In 1872, Denver invited a new transportation method – one of the nation’s largest streetcar systems! From horsecars to electric trolleys, this photo-history tours the Mile High City’s transit past and present. Also, view images of the last streetcars pulled from service as well as today’s growing light rail. 144 pages, 80 B&W photos, 6"x 9", softcover. #405645 $19.95
When these pictures were made around 1955, it is probable that the city of Philadelphia had more trolleys running to more destinations and with greater frequency than any other city in the United States. From such a wide array of choices, this picture covers eight of the most interesting and scenic lines. 48 minutes. #RV3135 $29.95
New York’s Last Trolleys
This feature looks at the New York’s last four trolley lines in 1956, including three Brooklyn lines and the Queensborough Bridge Railway, the latter which travels from Queens Plaza on Long Island to the underground terminal in New York City. 45 minutes. #RV3121 $39.95
The North Shore Brought to Life
Starting on the Chicago Loop and traveling to Milwaukee on one of the world's best known interurbans, you'll view streamlined articulated Electroliners, Silverliners and freights as well as plenty of standard heavyweight Greenliners. Every significant point on the line is covered both from the motorman's seat and via trackside run-bys. Color, 50 minutes. #RV3116 $29.95
Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin
America in the 1950s comes to life in this portrait of a well-loved interurban line linking the bustle of Chicago with the quiet of the Illinois prairie towns. Two major lines are covered almost in their entirety, from trackside and from the cab. See trains dating back to the early 1900s burn up the Illinois countryside. 48 minutes. #410218 $29.95
Railway Cable Car Model
This Railway Cable Car is handcrafted in fine detail, and the frame is handmade of iron with an impressive level of craftsmanship. It includes a seating compartment, authentic decals, wheels, and a headlight. A wonderful gift for the collector and enthusiast! 10½"x 6½". #408708 $69.95
Tracks of the New York City Subway – 2021
Dougherty. This beautifully illustrated title covers recent capital improvements, signal changes, and track/ signal renewal projects. Every station, track, and yard lead are shown, along with their respective track numbers. Also included are maps of Grand Central, the Park Avenue tunnels and Penn Station. 160 pages, color maps, 11"x 8½", spiral bound. #409366 $54.95
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