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1 Canadian Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Vol. 1 John Riddell
Morning Sun Books 1998 1878887866 / 9781878887863 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Canadian Pacific Color Guide to Freight & Passenger Equipment Vol. 1.

A comprehensive look at the rolling stock of this trans-continental system chiefly during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Everything from the best cars on the CANADIAN to the lowliest stock car is illustrated in this 128 page hard cover book.

Contents:
Coaches, pp. 5-9;
Combines, pg. 10;
Sleeping Cars, pp. 11-13;
Dining/Restaurant Cars, pg. 14;
Observation Cars, pp. 15-16;
CANADIAN Cars, pp. 17-20;
Head-End Cars, pp. 21-25;
Official Cars, pp. 26-31;
Boxcars, pp. 32-57;
Refrigerator Cars, pp. 58-60;
Stock Cars, pp. 61-64;
Hoppers, pp. 65-68;
Covered Hoppers, pp. 69-75;
Ore Cars, pp. 76-79;
Gondolas, pp. 80-90;
Flat Cars, pp. 91-103;
Cabooses, pp. 104-114;
Non-Revenue Equipment, pp. 115-128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1020
Price: 40.95 USD

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2 Canadian Pacific Facilities In Color Vol. 1 Kevin J. Holland
Morning Sun Books 2006 1582481881 / 9781582481883 NEW CONDITION BOOK

This new book presents a broad spectrum of Canadian Pacific Railroad stations and lineside structures, from the urban grandeur of Montreal ’s Windsor Station and other important terminals to isolated rural outposts across Canada. Also includes CPR bridges, tunnels, snow sheds, water tanks, hotels and marine facilities.

Contents:
Introduction, pp. 1-7;
CPR Hotels, pp. 8-11;
Urban Terminals, (Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver) pp. 12-38;
Division Points, pp. 40-53;
Rural Stations, pp. 54-99;
Marine Facilities, 100-109;
Right-of-Way (Spiral Tunnels, Bridges, Water Tanks), pp. 110-128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1276
Price: 46.95 USD

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3 Canadian Pacific Facilities In Color Vol. 2 Kevin J. Holland
Morning Sun Books 2010 1582483043 / 9781582483047 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Canadian Pacific Facilities In Color Vol. 2.

A coast-to-coast sampling of freight yards, engine terminals, roundhouses, shops, and lineside structures. Coverage of rural stations is continued from Vol. 1, with emphasis on those in Ontario.

Contents:
Introduction, pp. 3-7;
Behind the Scenes (Facilities and Structures), pp. 8-51;
Along the Line (Grain elevators, water tanks and other structures), pp. 52-85;
Stations, pp. 86-128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1389
Price: 46.95 USD

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4 Canadian Pacific Steam In Color Vol. 1: Montreal and East Kevin J. Holland
Morning Sun Books 2006 1582481725 / 9781582481722 NEW CONDITION BOOK

The final glorious decade of Canadian Pacific steam in New Brunswick, Maine and Quebec is showcased as seen through the eyes of some of America ’s finest color photographers.

Contents:
Introduction, pp. 3-6;
CPR Steam at Sea, pp. 7-11;
International of Maine, pp. 12-21;
New Brunswick, pp. 22-57;
Quebec, pp. 58-107;
Montreal, pp. 108-128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1166
Price: 46.95 USD

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5 Canadian Pacific Steam In Color Vol. 2: Montreal and West Kevin J. Holland
Morning Sun Books 2006 1582481822 / 9781582481821 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Montreal and West.

As the steam locomotive disappeared from many U.S. railroads in the early 1950s, railfans flocked north to Canada where steam flourished until 1960. The final glorious decade of Canadian Pacific steam, as seen through the eyes of some of those talented American observers, is presented by Kevin J. Holland in this 2-volume series.

Volume 2 continues coverage in and around Montreal before venturing into southern Ontario and west through the Prairie Provinces to British Columbia.

Contents:
Montreal, pp. 3-53;
Ontario, 54-89;
Prairies, pp. 90-105;
Mountains, pp. 106-128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1262
Price: 46.95 USD

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6 Canadian Steam in the Prairies, Towns and Cities Joseph P. Boreskie, M.D.
The Railroad Press 2005 1931477132 / 9781931477130 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Features beautiful b&w steam photography, mainly from the 1930s and 1940s, with many surprises - great for modelers of that era! Centered on CN and CP lines west of Winnipeg there are many action shots and other brilliant photographs that include the surrounding scenes, including steam-era structures and equipment. This is a nostalgic look at one of the classiest steam operations in North America!

Soft cover, 8.5 x 11 in., 40 pages, 60 b&w photographs. TRP120
Price: 14.95 USD

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7 Steam Along the Boundary Robert D. Turner and David Wilkie
Sono Nis Press 2007 1550391585 / 9781550391589 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Steam Along the Boundary. The story of the Canadian Pacific, the Great Northern and the Great Boundary Copper Boom.

Steam Along the Boundary features the story of the mountain railroads that were built a century ago to reach the copper mining boom towns and smelter cities along the British Columbia-Washington border country. This new book will present many previously unpublished photographs, maps and a detailed text that represents decades of work by the authors.

Contents:
Introduction, Railway Names, Abbreviations and Charters, pp. 6-23. Part 1: Rails to the Copper Camps, pp. 24-133;
Part 2: Railway Dreams and Realities, pp. 134-167;
Part 3: The Branch Line Years, pp. 168-206;
Postscript, Notes, References, Index, pp. 207-224.

Sono Nis Press, hard cover with jacket, XX pages, 11 x 8.5 in., text and b&w photographs. SNP104
Price: 36.95 USD

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8 Trackside around British Columbia 1966-1982 John Riddell
Morning Sun Books 2006 1582481709 / 9781582481708 NEW CONDITION BOOK

With Matt Herson.

The majestic scenery of British Columbia provides the theater for the trains of CP, CN, PGE and smaller roads during a period when the last of first-generation power worked side by-side with new six axles.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1234
Price: 46.95 USD

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9 Trackside around Montreal 1955-1979 Peel Steven, Jr.
Morning Sun Books 2007 1582482136 / 9781582482132 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Trackside Around Montreal, 1955-1979 with Peel Steven, Sr.

The Canadian Pacific and Canadian National were in their last days of steam when photographer Peel Steven, Sr. began to record their passing in stunning color. The early diesels around this beautiful city are also well recorded.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1296
Price: 46.95 USD

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10 Trackside around Ontario 1955-1960 John Riddell
Morning Sun Books 2003 1582481148 / 9781582481142 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Trackside around Ontario 1955-1960 with Don McCartney by John Riddell. An eclectic look at Ontario railroading in the late 1950s including CP, CN, TH&B, ET, electric lines, equipment and railroad ferry operations. Included is a rare 1940s look at Ontario Northland steam and side trips to other provinces.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1246
Price: 46.95 USD

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11 Trackside in the West 1946-1959 Kevin J. Holland and Robert J. Yanosey
Morning Sun Books 2008 1582482063 / 9781582482064 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Trackside in the West 1946-1959 with Vincent A. Purn and John A. Knauff.

Two intrepid travelers traveled American (and Canadian) lines in the 15 year period immediately following World War II. They photographed everything from vanishing steam and brand new diesels to hobos riding atop moving box cars.

Includes Canadian Pacific, Milwaukee Road, Rio Grande (standard gauge and narrow gauge), Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and much more!

Contents:
Canada (CN & CP passenger, freight, ferries, steam and early diesels), pp. 6--21;
Rockies, Westward from Denver (Rio Grande standard gauge steam and passenger), pp. 22-53;
Narrow Gauge (Rio Grande and Rio Grande Southern), pp. 54-77;
Westward (Santa Fe and Union Pacific streamliners, steam and early diesels), pp. 78-95;
Golden State, The Bay Area and Beyond (Southern Pacific steam and early diesels plus streamliners and ferries;
Western Pacific California Zephyr;
San Francisco ferries and cable cars), pp. 96-121;
Northwest, Eclectic and Electric (Milwaukee Road electrics and passenger;
Seattle scenes), pp. 122-128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1327
Price: 46.95 USD

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12 West of the Great Divide Robert D. Turner and David Wilkie
Sono Nis Press 2003 1550391313 / 9781550391312 Second Edition NEW CONDITION BOOK

West of the Great Divide: The Canadian Pacific Railway ’s First Century in British Columbia.

Winner of a Canadian Railroad Historical Association ’s Book Award. Updated edition.

A complete and detailed history of the Canadian Pacific Railroad in British Columbia, from the glorious days of steam locomotives and elegant dining, to the luxurious Canadian and modern diesels hauling coal and containers.

Included are the stories of the men who built this railway, and the enormous construction problems, hazards, tragedies and engineering triumphs. Detailed accounts of day-to-day operations, endless battles with winter snows and mountain grades. The Steam Era of the 1920s to 1950s receives particular attention. Over 400 dramatic photographs capture the CPR ’s first century.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Building a Mountain Railway, pp. 1-64;
Ch. 2: Expansion on the Coast;
Reconstruction in the Mountains, pp. 65-100;
Ch. 3: Canadian Pacific and Great Northern: Across the Southern Boundary, pp. 101-158;
Ch. 4: The Modern Steam Era on the CPR: 1920-1950, pp. 159-244;
Ch. 5: Dieselization and the Transformation of the Railway, pp. 245-314;
Reference, Bibliography, Index, pp. 315-336.

Sono Nis Press, soft cover, 352 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., many maps and reproductions. SNP113
Price: 21.95 USD



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