Chard Walker's Cajon: Rail Passage to the Pacific.

Completion of a rail route over Cajon Pass, by the California Southern Railroad, was accomplished in November, 1885. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe had backed construction of the California Southern, and by 1906 would absorb it into the Santa Fe. Meanwhile, in 1905 the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad began using the pass under trackage rights, the SPLA&SL would later become part of the Union Pacific system.

The ruling grade of 2.2 percent on the west side of the pass (originally 3 percent) required helper locomotives from the beginning, usually they were turned at Summit. Even the east side, with a ruling grade of 1.6 percent, can be an operating challenge. In 1967, Southern Pacific completed its own route over Cajon Pass, also with a ruling grade of 2.2 percent.

The construction and particularly the operation of this line are presented in some detail in this book. Included are chapters on weather, runaways, helper operations, and life at Summit, together with a foreword by Don Sims. Numerous recollections by railroaders and railfans who were there further enrich the book. Supplementing the text are 11 fine maps by John Signor, and some 334 photographs (25 in color). A bibliography and index round out this volume.

The result is an atmospheric and quite complete look at one of the busiest and most dramatic railroad passes in America, from an author well suited to tell the story. Railroad history buffs generally, and Santa Fe fans in particular, will be sure to enjoy this book.

The author, a legendary operator for years at the Summit depot at the top of Cajon Pass, has drawn upon original railroad records, his own extensive experiences, and the recollections of old-timers to create this interesting railroad narrative. Long out-of-print, the return of this classic railroad account is welcome to historians and fans of Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and especially Santa Fe.

Signature Press, hard cover with jacket, 256 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., 334 photographs (25 in color), 14 maps and graphics, index. SP001
Price: 50.95 USD

Railroading In The Rockies Half a Century Ago Colorado Rail Annual No. 18.

Contents:
Eastward Ho: A Tale of Two Young Californians' Journey to Colorado by Ted Wurm. Bob Gray and Ted Wurm headed to Colorado in 1939 to see railroading in Colorado, pp. 9-95.

Westward Ho: A Record of a Coloradoan's Rail Photo Safari Across the Rockies by John W. Maxwell. Great b&w photographs of Rio Grande standard and narrow gauge, Union Pacific mainline and branch line action, pp. 96-146.

On Line: Three Years in a Santa Fe Business Car by Edward Mahoney. At the young age of 17 Edward Mahoney began his Santa Fe Railway career as a secretary for a division superintendent. He traveled on-line in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico in the years 1919-1922, pp. 146-221.

Colorado Railroad Museum, hard cover with jacket, 221 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., b&w photographs and timetable supplements. CRM2771
Price: 33.95 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

Mountain Mainlines of the West by Ronald C. Hill.

A beautiful presentation of black and white photographs of contemporary railroading in the west, from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains. Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe, Rio Grande, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific are included in this tour.

Colorado Railroad Museum, soft cover, 64 pages, 9.5 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs. CRM2760
Price: 7.50 USD

Railroads of Arizona Vol. 5: Santa Fe to Phoenix.

This is the fifth volume in David Myrick's acclaimed series of books about Arizona railroading. It is a history of efforts to construct a north-south railroad connecting Phoenix with the Santa Fe main line in northern Arizona, as well as the operations of that and connected lines, such as the route to California with a Colorado River bridge at Parker. The various mining roads tributary to the Peavine, as the Santa Fe line was known, are also here, along with the rich mining history and associated railroads of the area around Prescott, Arizona.

Prescott, capital of Arizona Territory, had no railroad until 1887, despite active mining in the nearby Bradshaw Mountains and the tantalizing completion of the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad across northern Arizona in 1881, only fifty miles to the north. Emergence of a railroad to Prescott was to be an important factor in the development of central Arizona. Prescott's first railroad, the Prescott & Arizona Central, only lasted six years, and was succeeded by the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix (the Peavine), a road which eventually became part of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Later construction of the Parker line, a direct route from the Phoenix area to Southern California, is also described.

The history of these and associated railroads, such as the Bradshaw Mountain Railroad, is presented in this book, from early construction and operation through a rugged and arid territory, to the coming of modernization in the twentieth century. During much of this history, railroads were powered by steam locomotives, and both passenger and freight operations are described here. In addition, the book features numerous images of mines, mills, and mining camps throughout the books territory. Enthusiasts of mining history will also find much to enjoy in this book. The distinguished Western historian David F. Myrick, as in his previous books, brings meticulous research, numerous fine maps, and a superb collection of rare and historic photographs to this new volume of the Arizona series. As always, his writing is authoritative, clear and readable. Railroad artist John Winfield provided a dust jacket painting of a Santa Fe perishable freight train crossing Hell Canyon, north of Prescott, in the early 1950s. This book is a fitting companion to Volume 4, The Santa Fe Route, and is sure to take its place in libraries of railroad and Western history.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments;
1. Prescott--Before the First Railroad;
2. Prescott and Arizona Central Railway Company;
3. Phoenix Looks to the North;
4. Construction of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway;
5. Operation of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway;
6. Prescott and Eastern Railroad Company;
7. The Bradshaw Mountain Railroad to Poland;
8. The Bradshaw Mountain Railroad to Crown King;
9. The Hackberry Railroad;
10. Arizona and California Railway;
11. The California Southern Railroad;
12. The Congress Mines Railroad;
13. Arizona & California Railroad Company;
Appendix: The Arizona Central Railroads.
This volume contains 261 photographs, 29 maps, bibliography, index.

Signature Press, hard cover with color dust jacket, 280 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .75 in., b&w and color photographs and illustrations. SP056
Price: 55.95 USD

Route 66 Railway: The Story of Route 66 and the Santa Fe Railway in the American Southwest.

Route 66 Railway explores the relationship between Route 66 and the Santa Fe/BNSF Railway in the Southwest United States. For 80 years and over 800 miles, the road and railroad have been constant companions through New Mexico, Arizona and California. Filled with spectacular photography and engaging text, this hard cover book is a visual road trip across these iconic routes.

One is built of steel and the other asphalt, but together they share decades of history-each has experienced life, decline and rebirth. U.S. Highway 66 was decommissioned in 1985, not long after the final stretch in Williams, Arizona was bypassed by Interstate 40. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, which built into California during the 1880s, passed into history in 1995 when it merged with Burlington Northern Railroad to become today's BNSF Railway.

Yet both legends thrive with newfound popularity. Route 66 has undergone a renaissance among American and overseas travelers who want to experience the American adventure away from bland Interstates. BNSF has become one of America's busiest railroads-over 100 trains a day parallel the old highway through deserts, mountains, canyons and dusty towns.

That's the story of this beautiful color book, published by the Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation. We'll tour the places where the worlds of railroad and highway meet, and recall the days when crossing the Southwest was an adventure. Dramatic photography will take you across Southern California, over the Arizona Divide, and along New Mexico's red mesas to Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Visit colorful cafes, neon motels, rail depots and more...amid the thunder of passing trains.

Contents:
Acknowledgments, pg. 7;
Foreword by Ted Benson, pp. 8-11;
Introduction, pp. 12-13;
Two Men Named Cyrus, pp. 14-41;
California, pp. 42-79;
Arizona, pp. 80-109;
New Mexico, pp. 118-145;
The Midwest, pp. 146-159;
The Ghost of Tom Joad, pp. 160-171;
Index, Resources, Credits, pp. 172-176.

Los Angeles Heritage Foundation, hard cover with jacket, 176 pages, 250+ photos, mostly in color, color endpaper maps, Postcards, memorabilia and index. LARHF100
Price: 43.95 USD

This is the first in a four-volume series of the finest vintage AT&SF color available. This series shows Santa Fe steam at its best and at least one of every diesel class the road had during this period. This first volume features such rarities as 'The Blue Goose', E3s, Baldwin center cabs, FTs in passenger service, and much more, all in full color.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1087
Price: 40.95 USD

Visit Tehachapi and Cajon in the days when big steam worked side-by-side with the first-generation of diesels. PAs and FTs vie for space with 2-10-2s and RDCs. Everything from the VALLEY FLYER in 1940 to FP45s in 1971.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1089
Price: 40.95 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

The Transcontinental Route, Chicago to Los Angeles.

Over 280 color photographs of stations, signals, shops, yards, and other segments of the physical plant along the right of way Chicago to Los Angeles from the late 1950s to 1990.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1221
Price: 46.95 USD