Santa Fe Railway Passenger Car Reference Series -- vol. 2. This is the work of esteemed Santa Fe historian John McCall, who has an extensive history of Santa Fe titles to his credit. With 284 pp., 28 of which are full color, and comprehensive appendices, this book is a must-have.

Chapters include 19th Century wood cars that survived through 1902, first-generation wood 20th century wood cars, steel under-frame/wood body cars, all steel cars, lightweight cars, cars converted to chair car, and Hi-Level cars. There are two color sections, one with photographs of the heavyweight cars, one with the streamlined cars.

Contents:
Ch. 1: The Context, pp. 9-22;
Ch. 2: 19th Century Wood Coaches and Chair Cars, pp. 23-56;
Ch. 3: 1901-1907 first-generation 20th Century Cars Wood Construction, pp. 57-74;
Ch. 4: 1909-1912 Steel Under frame/Wood Body 70 ft. Coaches, Smokers and Chair Cars, pp. 75-98;
Ch. 5: 1913-1917 All Steel first-generation 70 ft. Coaches, Smokers and Chair Cars, pp. 99-118;
Ch. 6: 1924-1930 All Steel 70 ft. Cars: The Later Heavyweight Cars, pp. 119-154;
Ch. 7: Later Conversion to Chair Car from Other Car Types, pp. 155-164;
Ch. 8: Heavyweight Chair Car Color Gallery, pp. 165-180;
Ch. 9: Pre-war Lightweight Chair Cars, pp. 181-226;
Ch. 10: Post-war Lightweight Chair Cars, pp. 227-268;
Ch. 11: Hi-Level Chair Cars, pp. 269-278;
Appendices, pp. 279-284.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, spiral bound, heavy plastic cover, 284 pages, 12 x 8.5 x 2 in. SFRH065
Price: 48.95 USD

Santa Fe Dining and Berverage Service Cars.

For over 90 years the names of the Santa Fe Railway and Fred Harvey were synonymous passenger train and hospitality of the finest quality. After the partnership adopted the persona of the of the Native American cultures of the Southwest, their services were carried on with a style that became legendary. In this volume Number 3 in the Santa Fe Railway Passenger Car Reference Series, noted Santa Fe authority John B. McCall not only details the dining and beverage service cars once owned by Santa Fe, but also explores that unique partnership between Santa Fe and Fred Harvey, first begun in 1876 with a Harvey Lunchroom, expanded to Harvey resort hotels after the turn of the 20th century, thence to luxury transcontinental train service culminating in the lightweight extra-fare Super Chief of 1937.

Richly illustrated with hundreds of photographs and period menus and ephemera, many in color, Dining and Beverage Service Cars of she Santa Fe - Featuring Service by Fred Harvey - seeks to distill within the covers of one volume the very essence of what made Santa Fe a great railroad.

Contents:
Foreword and Introduction, pp. 7-21:

HEAVYWEIGHT CARS:

Composite and Buffet Library Cars, pp. 24-62;
Dining Cars, pp. 63-108;
Lounge Cars, pp. 109-132;
Parlor Cars, pp. 133-150;
Cafe Observation Cars, pp. 151-177;

LIGHTWEIGHT CARS

Baggage Lounge Cars, pp. 180-185;
Dining Cars, pp. 186-214;
Lounge and Parlor Observation Cars, pp. 215-267;

SERVICE BY FRED HARVEY

...with Service by Fred Harvey, pp. 268-310;

Epilogue, pg. 311;
Appendix:
Selected China and Silver Patterns, pp. 312-331;
Santa Fe Passenger Car External Paint Schemes, pp. 332-333;
Pullman Sleeping Cars Owned (1/2 interest) to January, 1889.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, hard cover, 336 pages (116 pages in color), 11 x 8.5 x 1.5 in., 659 black & white and 242 color images. SFRH080
Price: 69.95 USD

The Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society is pleased to offer this expanded second edition of Ellington's long out-of-print book.

The book features detailed photographs and architectural drawings of the Santa Fe depots in the following states. Colorado: Palmer Lake;
Illinois: East Ft. Madison and Laura;
Iowa: Fort Madison;
Kansas: Ada, Alexander, Barnard, Bonner Springs, Burlingame, Cambridge, Climax, Coats, Cummings, Eudora, Garfield, Hunter, Lebo, Lincoln, Mayfield, Morris, Norwich, Oak Hill, Offerle, Olpe, Osborne, Oxford, Pauline, Spearville, Sun City, and Webber;
Missouri: Hardin, Norborne, and Wyaconda;
Mew Mexico: Rowe, Yeso, and Wagon Mound;
Oklahoma: Hulah, Medford, Stratford;
Texas: Black, Farmersville, Midlothian, Rule, San Augustine. It also has numerous other details for the Santa Fe depot modeler.

Signed by the author!

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, spiral binding, 132 pages, 9 x 16 x .75 in., profusely illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings. The reprint is the same size as the original with additional depots added. SFRH104
Price: 31.95 USD

Volume Six in the Santa Fe Rolling Stock Reference Series.

Mechanical Refrigerator Cars and Insulated Refrigerator Cars of the Santa Fe Railway 1949-1988.

Featuring the history, operations, illustrated roster, painting & lettering on Santa Fes MTC and Insulated Refrigerator Cars.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, spiral bound, 192 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., 275 black & white and 77 color photographs, 39 diagrams. SFRH103
Price: 42.95 USD

Santa Fe Open-Top Cars: Flat, Gondola and Hopper Cars 1902-1959

Rolling Stock Reference Series Seven: Santa Fe Open-Top Cars, 1902-1959 by noted freight car authority Richard Hendrickson.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Introduction and Historical Background, pp. 9-14;
Ch. 2: Early Flat Cars and Gondolas Built Before 1902, pp. 15-20;
Ch. 3: Flat Cars 1902-1944, pp. 21-44;
Ch. 4: Post-World-War-II Flats Cars, pp. 45-52;
Ch. 5: Flat Cars Built or Modified for Special Service, pp. 53-96;
Ch. 6: Logging Cars, pp. 97-104;
Ch. 7: General Service Drop Bottom Gondolas 1902-1930, pp. 105-128;
Ch. 8: General Service Drop Gondolas 1931-1959, pp. 129-136;
Ch. 9: Mill Gondolas 1902-1944, pp. 137-154;
Ch. 10: Postwar Mill Gondolas, pp. 155-168;
Ch. 11: Sulphur Gondolas, pp. 169-174;
Ch. 12: Gondolas Built or Modified for Special Service, pp. 175-198;
Ch. 13: Ballast Gondolas and Hoppers, pp. 199-220;
Ch. 14: Ore Cars, pp. 221-234;
Ch. 15: Cross Hoppers, pp. 235-254;
Ch. 16: Covered Hoppers 1936-1952, pp. 255-272;
Ch. 17: Covered Hoppers 1954-1959, pp. 273-288;
Ch. 18: Air Dump Cars, pp. 289-295;
Ch. 19: Painting and Lettering, pp. 296-313, Rosters, pp. 314-320.

Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, spiral bound, 320 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in., 759 images, rosters. SFRH134
Price: 43.95 USD

Santa Fe Railway Steam Locomotive Painting, Lettering and Detail Guide for Model Railroader's.

An illustrated guide to the painting, lettering, and detailing of Santa Fe steam locomotives-all eras-with hints on paint mixing, and weathering tips.

Contents:
Introduction, pp. 7-8;
Ch. 1: Painting Prior to the Modern 1900 Renumbering, pp. 9-11;
Ch. 2: Transition Painting Following the 1900 Renumbering, pp. 12-13;
Ch. 3: Painting & Lettering 1910 through 1929, pp. 14-23;
Ch. 4: Modern Painting & Lettering 1930-1950, pp. 24-39;
Ch. 5: Details, Modifications & Unusual Items, pp. 40-69;
Ch. 6: Color Gallery, pp. 70-83;
Ch. 7: The 1950s and the end of Santa Fe steam, pp. 84-86;
Epilogue, pp. 87-88.

SFRH&MS, spiral binding, 88 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in., 152 black & white and 29 color photographs, 24 diagrams. SFRH109
Price: 31.95 USD

Santa Fe's Colorado Division Speedway: A History of the Legendary Mainline Between Dodge City, Kansas and La Junta, Colorado.

On May 17, 1937, the Santa Fe Railway inaugurated a new high-speed diesel-powered luxury train —The Super Chief. It was scheduled to cover the 202 miles between Dodge City, Kansas, and La Junta, Colorado, at an average speed of 87.2 miles per hour. On February 20, 1938, the schedules of virtually all of the passenger trains were speeded up on this stretch of track on the northern passenger mainline, which quickly became known as the “Speedway. ”

The Speedway was at various times a major part of a division and at times a division in itself. Author Walz explores the history of how the Santa Fe built through this country, of how it served the towns and industries along its lines and how it operated the railroad from the 1870s through 1996. It includes a town-by-own discription of the line with detailed information on terminals like La Junta and Dodge City. But first and foremost, this is a study of the passenger trains —especially in the period from 1938 through 1971 —when Santa Fe routinely operated them over the Speedway at some of the highest sustained speeds on the system.

Twenty-five years in the making, the book is richly illustrated with period views, including the work of pioneer action photographer Otto Perry. This, then, is not only a study of the Santa Fe Railway in the high plains of western Kansas and eastern Colorado, but an economic and cultural history of the region as well.

Contents:
The Formative Years: 1872 to 1907, pp. 5-8;
Arkansas River Division First and Second Districts: 1907-1931, pp. 9-28;
Colorado Division First District: 1931-1938, pp. 29-64;
The Speedway Comes of Age: 1938-1971, pp. 65-94;
The Final Santa Fe Years: 1971-1996, pp. 143-157;
Bibliography, pp. 158-160

Santa Fe Railway H&MS, soft cover, 160 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in., 150 photos, 18 in color, maps, timetable reproductions and bibliography. SFRH240
Price: 31.95 USD

The One-Spot Twins.

The Story of the Pioneers That Assured the Success of the Transition from Steam to Diesel-Electric Locomotives on the Santa Fe Railway.

Written in large part by a man who lived with, and on, the One-Spot Twins through their entire early Super Chief service, this is also the story of early multiple unit road Diesel development on the Santa Fe as it really happened.

Chapters cover: The origins of the Diesel Electric Locomotive, Early Developments at Winton and EMC, The men behind the dream, The One-Spot Twins as built, Early Testing, The First Super Chief, Making the Twins Work - the Maintainers, The Engineers, The lightweight Super Chief, Rebuilding, and later service history.

SFRH&MS, soft cover, 128 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in., profusely illustrated, one color plate, Bibliography, and Maintainers Roster. SFRH102
Price: 27.95 USD