Train Books Timber Titans
Conrail and Its Predecessors
Baldwin's Articulated Logging Locomotives
Hansen, Hauff, & Sanders. Between 1909 and 1937, the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, produced 44 specialized locomotives that were either built for, or later transitioned to, the rigors of hauling raw logs on railroads where the grades were steep and the curves many. While all of these locomotives were built as articulated they varied greatly in design and appearance. 256 pages, 455 photos, 11"x 8½", hardcover. #410089 $79.95
Solomon. From bankruptcies to sudden profit, examine the establishment of Conrail and the troubles it encountered along the way. It includes summaries on the Pennsylvania, New York Central, and other Conrail forerunners; the changing markets of the 1960s and 1970s; the production of Conrail in 1976; its success in the 1980s; and routes and maps. 208 pages, 275 photos, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover. #408855 $27.95
Rio Grande – Jewel of the Wasatch
Milk Trains and Traffic
Conway. This third volume examines the Denver & Rio Grande Western and explores the origins and demise of the D&RGW's Utah Division between Grand Junction, Colorado, and Ogden, Utah. 800 pages, 12"x 9", hardcover. #408664 $79.95
Wilson. Milk was once a main commodity for the railroads, and before refrigeration became mainstream, fast delivery was essential. Learn how these creameries functioned, how dairy products were processed, and how everything evolved over time. You can examine the different aspects of milk and dairy traffic through this detailed title. 96 pages, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover. #409150 $21.95
Shortlines of Northern California
Shaw. Examine all of Northern California’s beautiful shortlines in these two expansive volumes! Through neverbefore-published images as well as new railroad maps created specifically for these wonderful books, enjoy chapter upon chapter of shortline history in the lavish Northern California region. 160 pages, 300+ B&W and color photos, $ 8½"x 11", hardcover. 69.95 each
Trains
Union Pacific’s Big Boys The Complete Story from History to Restoration
Volume One #406343 Volume Two #407964
Wrinn. This illustrated title covers the 25 famous 4-8-8-4 steam locomotives. Offering historical information on the early 1940s production, you'll discover how they were constructed and used. Also included, is a study on the restoration of No. 4014, beginning when it was recovered in 2013 to its restoration and tour across the U.S. in 2019. 224 pages, 175 photos, 11"x 8½", softcover. #409556 $29.95
Giants of Railroading
Billingsley. Learn the vast history of two true giants of American railroading and explore their fascinating operations and routes. 96 pages, 6½"x 9¼", 180 illustra$ tions, softcover. 24.95 each
BNSF Railway – With numerous
locomotives pulling mile-and-a-halflong freight trains, the BNSF is covered in this title that explores not just the motive power but also the loads and the places they travel through. #409449 Union Pacific Railroad – The Union Pacific services Americans from the Great Lakes and the Deep South to the Pacific coast. This title showcases a selection of the scenes and variety that the UP has to offer. #409448
Guide to North American Diesel Locomotives
Wilson. Perhaps the most comprehensive diesel locomotive guide ever published, this book – featuring 400 time-spanning photos – follows the progression of diesel engines from the 1930s to today. Readers will get an all-time roster for more than 100 major railroads in North America in addition to seeing spotting features and operating characteristics for them all! 350 pages, 400 color and B&W photos, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover. #409631 $27.95
American Passenger Trains
WWII to Amtrak
Bobbers
North America's Four-Wheeled Cabooses
Neubaum. These small cabooses were built from shortly after the Civil War until the mid-1910s, when state laws heavily restricted their use. Still, these cars remained in service on a number of Class 1 and short line railroads until the late 1960s, and many survive today in preservation. Included are photos of bobbers on 130 different railroads. 140 pages, photos throughout, 8½"x 11", softcover. #410090 $39.95
Dorin. This lavishly illustrated book examines passenger trains throughout America from the 1940s through the 1960s, showing you the transition from steam to diesel motive power, electrified trains and operations, interior views of luxurious Great Northern passenger cars, corridor and short distance passenger service, long-distance trains, schedules, and more. 128 pages, 215 B&W and 28 color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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