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Chicago & North Western Passenger Trains of the

400 Fleet – Photo Archive Kelly. Filled with rare archival photographs, this photo-history takes you to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois to view Chicago and North Western’s eet of classy, high-speed “400” streamliners that brought passengers to and from Chicago. 128 pages, 121 B&W photographs, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R03356 Reg: $29.95 $22.45 Great Northern Railway

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Route of the Empire Builder Kelly. The Great Northern Railway mainline stretched 1,700 miles from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Seattle, Washington. 128 pages, 20 color and 175 B&W illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover. #R10699 Reg: $36.95 $27.45

Union Pacific

America’s Premier Railroad for Over 150 Years Kelly. Founded in 1862, the Union Paci c Railroad originally carried passengers and freight until 1971 when it became a freight-only carrier operating 8,600 locomotives over 32,000 route-miles in 23 states west of Chicago and New Orleans. 126 pages, 8½"x11", softcover. #406833 Reg: $36.95 $27.45 Steam Locomotives of the B&O Railroad

Photo Archive Tschudy. The Baltimore and Ohio was America’s first railroad, paving the way for the creation of the Northeast. Examine steam engines that served this pioneer. 128 pages, 10¼"x 8½", 121 B&W photographs, softcover. #R03178 Reg: $29.95 $22.45

Denver & Rio Grande Locomotives

Photo Archive Kelly. Explore D&RGW steam and diesel locomotives through the years – among them, 2-8-0 Consolidations, 2-8-2 Mikados, 0-6-0s, 4-6-0s, 4-8-4 Northerns, and 2-8-8-2 Mallets. 128 pages, B&W and color photos, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R10171 Reg: $29.95 $22.45

Amtrak Across America

An Illustrated History Fostik. With over 28 million passengers a year, Amtrak is an important transportation method in America. This second edition covers past and present pro les, along with helpful information on current routes for anyone interested in riding. 144 pages, color photos, 8½"x10¾", softcover. #404881 Reg: $34.95 $25.95

Railroad Freight Car Slogans & Heralds

Kelly. This heavily illustrated volume examines the slogans and iconic trademarks that em-blazoned freight cars following WWII, when American railroads rst used rolling stock to enhance their public image and to advertise passenger and freight services. 128 pages, 70 B&W and 60 color photos, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R10058 Reg: $32.95 $24.45

Milwaukee Road Depots

1856-1954 Photo Archive Tschudy. Built across 13 states, Milwaukee Road’s two-story country depots were designed with the belief that good housing for agents would ensure quality, lifelong employees. 128 pages, 120 B&W photographs, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R03094 Reg: $29.95 $22.45

Burlington Zephyrs Photo Archive

America's Distinctive Trains Kelly. This fascinating pictorial o ers a historic look at the Burlington's streamlined Zephyr eet through crisp period photos, descriptive captions and nostalgic memorabilia that showcase these highspeed trains and their pristine equipment in a variety of settings. 126 pages, 120+ B&W photos and illustrations, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R03200 Reg: $39.95 $29.95 Yellow Coach Buses

1923-1943 Photo Archive Luke. Established in 1923 as a subsidiary of Yellow Cab Company, Yellow Coach was one of the most important names in the history and development of bus transportation in America. 128 pages, B&W photos, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #405932 Reg: $29.95 $22.45

Chicago Stations & Trains

Photo Archive Kelly. In this photo-essay, you’ll view rare, historic photos of Dearborn Station, Grand Central Station, and Union Station as well as legendary trains such as the Super Chief, Capitol Limited, 20th Century Limited, Broadway Limited, California Zephyr, Hiawatha and 400. 128 pages, 122 B&W photographs and illustrations, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R10106 Reg: $34.95 $25.95 The California Zephyr

An Entertaining History of America's Most Celebrated Train Route Kelly. Taking its rst journey from San Francisco to Chicago on March 20, 1949, the California Zephyr was immediately a sensation with its scenic views through the Feather River Canyon and Rocky Mountains. 126 pages, 100+ color photos, 8½"x11", softcover. #402723 Reg: $36.95 $27.45 Order Today at 800-261-5922 or www.HistoricRail.com

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