Arcadia Books

From the always enlightening Arcadia Publishing comes a wide assortment of books focusing on some of the most popular railroad lines from across the United States! From the East Coast, to the West Coast, to the Midwest, and everywhere in between, these pictorial histories from the Images of Rail series are sure to educate and delight any rail enthusiast. 128 pages, 200+ photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

The Oregonian Railway Austin. Lost in the discussion of narrow gauge railroads is the Pacific Northwest’s Oregonian Railway, which between 1877 and 1893, developed an extensive narrow gauge line and had far-reaching aspirations. #R10256

$2195 Each

Boston & Maine in the 19th Century − Heald. All the romance of early railroading in New England pervades this pictorial history of the Boston & Maine, beginning in the 1830s with an 8-mile line that just kept growing to more than 2,324 miles of track. #R01300 Whitewater Valley Railroad Parker & Clem. A historic line in southeastern Indiana, the Whitewater Valley Railroad first ran in 1867 – linking the towns in that region to Cincinnati over the former towpath to the Whitewater Canal. #R10254

Boston & Maine in the 20th Century – Heald. In the 20th century, train stations became the center of the community. Boston & Maine ultimately controlled more than 2,000 stations in northern New England, detailed here through more than 200 rare images and historical narrative. #R01301

Reading Trains and Trolleys Smith. This book documents the railroads and trolleys of Reading, Pennsylvania, with images of the railroads that served the city, such as the Philadelphia & Reading Railway, the Mount Penn Gravity Railroad, and the Reading Traction Company. #R01357

Chicago and the Illinois Central Railroad − Downey. This pictorial history presents the Illinois Central Railroad from the late 1800s to 1960. You’ll view steam and diesel locomotives; freight and named passengers trains. #R02362

Mattoon and Charleston Area Railroads − Sanders. This photo-history examines the role of railroads in the development of Mattoon and Charleston – twin cities located in east-central Illinois – from the early 20th century through the phase-out of steam locomotives following WWII and the consolidation of railroads in the 1960s. #R02487

Nebraska's Cowboy Rail Line Terry. Through rare archival images, this book examines Nebraska's Cowboy Line, which covered more than 400 miles across the northern portion of the state. #R03788 New York, Susquehana & Western Railroad in New Jersey – Kaminski. This photo-history examines the New York, Susquehanna and Western in New Jersey, from the 1890s through the development of innovative passenger and freight services. #R37015

Railroads of Nevada County Brandon. Nevada County, with its roots dating back to 1865 when the Central Pacific entered, expanded its own narrow-gauge railroad and then helped service the gold rush. #405162 The Cheyenne Depot – Page. Twenty years after Cheyenne was founded by Union Pacific, the city had outgrown its three-room depot and began to lobby for a grander new building. Union Pacific agreed, and in 1886, construction began on the lavish three-story passenger depot. #410122

Wilmington and Western Railroad − Vazquez. This photo-essay examines the history of the Wilmington & Western Railroad – from its 1867 charter to move goods between the mills along the Red Clay Creek and the Port of Wilmington through its transition to a Baltimore & Ohio branch line. #R02492

Steamtown National Historic Site – Azzarelli. In 1984, the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad yard became the home to a millionaire’s train collection. Nine years later, the Steamtown National Historic Site opened its doors to welcome over 100,000 visitors annually. #410120 Union Station in Washington, D.C. − Cooper. Initially designed in 1907 to be a monumental gateway to the nation’s capital, you'll view the evolution of D.C.'s Union Station over the past century, the trains and operations of the railroads that used it, and more. #R37105

Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station – Morrison. Read all about Grand Central Terminal, the world-famous landmark located in the heart of Manhattan. Filled with photos and detailed accounts of its history and construction. #407138

Railroad Depots of Northwest Pennsylvania – West. From 1860 until the decline of the railroads nearly 100 years later, Pennsylvania led the nation in railroad miles. The northwest corner of the state was home to the Pennsylvania oil rush in the late 19th century, coal mines, timber forests, and stone quarries. #410121

Detroit’s Michigan Central Station – Kavanaugh. In 1913, the Michigan Central Station opened its majestic entrances to the people of Detroit. Designed by the same architectural firms that created Grand Central Station in NYC, the Michigan station was a marvel of grandeur and comfort. #R01319

Central Illinois Train Depots Dyrek. From the mid-1800s to the early 1960s, the most integral place for Central Illinois communities was the train depot. These buildings, home to wooden benches and telegraph equipment, were the gateway to the rest of the world. #410123