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Steam Locomotives

Railroad Books:by Railroad Company:New York Central:Steam Locomotives

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1 Boston & Albany Steam Power Richard L. Stoving
The Railroad Press 2010 1931477329 / 9781931477321


Photos from the collection of Ed May, Commentary by Richard L. Stoving.

A beautiful look at Boston & Albany steam power. This book from TRP features 80 premium black and white photographs from Ed May's steam collection, along with a map and a wealth of information regarding B&A steam operations.

The Railroad Press, softcover, 56 pages, 80 photographs, map. trp321
Price: 20.45 USD
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2 New England 1930s Steam Action: Worcester Robert A. Liljestrand
The Railroad Press 2000 096577094X / 9780965770941 NEW CONDITION BOOK

This is a book gives you a glimpse of steam power around Worcester, Massachusetts, in the 1930s. See Pacifics and Berkshires moving passenger and freight trains across the Boston & Albany main line. Boston & Albany is the featured railroad in this book, with appearances from the New Haven, Boston & Maine and Maine Central. We also go inside the Boston & Albany engine facility in Worcester for some real close-up looks at B&A steam power!

Not all photographs are from the 1930s, many are from the 1940s and some prior to the 30s. More than 55 photographs, timetable reproductions and maps.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs;
color covers. TRP941
Price: 10.95 USD

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3 New York Central Power Along the Hudson Vol. 1 Richard L. Stoving
The Railroad Press 2005 1931477167 / 9781931477161 NEW CONDITION BOOK

New York Central Power Along the Hudson Vol. 1: Harmon.

Most of the photographs in this two-volume series were taken before WWII by legendary photographer Ed May. The first volume features a great variety of steam, diesel and electric power at Harmon, a major servicing point between New York City and Albany.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., 74 b&w photographs. TRP122
Price: 16.95 USD

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4 New York Central Power Along the Hudson Vol. 2 Richard L. Stoving
The Railroad Press 2005 1931477175 / 9781931477178 NEW CONDITION BOOK

New York Central Power Along the Hudson Vol. 2: Oscawana to Albany.

In volume 2, witness the parade of Niagaras, Pacifics, Mohawks and even streamlined Hudsons and diesels storming up and down the east shore of the Hudson River. These photographs are run large on the page so you can see all of the details-no snapshots here!

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., 74 b&w photographs. TRP123
Price: 16.95 USD

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5 New York Central Steam In Color David R. Sweetland
Morning Sun Books 1994 1878887319 / 9781878887313 NEW CONDITION BOOK

The classic look of NYC steam is captured in this all-color portfolio of vintage views. System-wide coverage includes everything from the lowliest Mike to the princely Hudson. If you enjoy smoke and cinders on the Water Level Route, this book is for you!

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1053
Price: 40.95 USD

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6 New York Central Steam on the Harlem and Putnam Divisions Richard L. Stoving
The Railroad Press 2006 1931477191 / 9781931477192 NEW CONDITION BOOK

Photographs from the collection of Ed May, Commentary by Richard L. Stoving.

This exciting look at New York Central steam power features photographs from the collection of legendary photographer Ed May. You will find photographs of seventeen distinct classes of NYC steam locomotives taken between 1917 and 1952 printed from negatives produced by Edward L. May, F. Ray McKnight and many pre-1930 images from the Lavelle collection. In fact, most of the 79 beautiful b&w photographs in the book were taken before World War II.

These photographs are run large on the page so you can see all of the details- no snapshots here! There is also a map of the Harlem and Putnam Divisions inside.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 56 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., 79 b&w photographs, high-quality paper. TRP125
Price: 16.95 USD

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7 New York Central Steam Power in the Empire State Richard L. Stoving
The Railroad Press 2009 9781931477299 NEW CONDITION BOOK

New York Central Steam Power in the Empire State: Photos from the collection of Ed May, Commentary by Richard L. Stoving.

A beautiful look at New York Central steam power on main lines and branches. This newest book from TRP features 91 premium black and white photos from Ed May's steam collection, along with 10 maps and a wealth of information regarding NYC's operations in New York state.

Excellent photo reproduction.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 80 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., 91 b&w photos, 10 maps. TRP135
Price: 21.95 USD

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8 New York Central Steam Power West of Buffalo Vol. 1 Richard L. Stoving
The Railroad Press 2007 9781931477221 NEW CONDITION BOOK

The book is a geographically organized selection of b&w photographs from the Edward May photo collection. Complete with extensive photo captions this book presents what locomotives would have been seen on the New York Central in the states of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan from the 1920s until the end of steam. This is a quality reproduction of the photographs which are pretty much 3/4 wedge shots with very little background clutter. An occasional coal dock or water tower appears in the background. Also included are maps of the NYC for the selected states.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 60 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions and maps. TRP128
Price: 18.95 USD

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9 New York Central Steam Power West of Buffalo Vol. 2 Richard L. Stoving
The Railroad Press 2008 9781931477264 NEW CONDITION BOOK

photographs from the collection of Ed May, Commentary by Richard L. Stoving.

A beautiful look at New York Central steam power on the less-documented western part of the system. This newest book from TRP features 84 premium black and white photographs from Ed Mays steam collection, along with 5 maps and a wealth of information regarding NYCs western lines.

Volume 2 covers Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York and Ontario, Canada. This important work was researched and written by Richard L. Stoving.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 64 pages, 11 x 8.5 in., black & white pictures with captions. TRP132
Price: 20.95 USD

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10 New York Central's Early Power: 1831-1916 Alvin F. Staufer
Staufer Books and Prints 1967 0944513018 / 9780944513019 Third Printing NEW CONDITION BOOK

Though in NEW CONDITION, there is very minor wear to the book cover.

New York Central's Early Power:1831-1916.

The New York Central System was composed of hundreds of smaller, independent railroads. This book is divided into chapters on each of the major lines that helped form the NYC.

Alvin F. Staufer, hard cover with jacket, 352 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1.5 in., b&w photographs and illustrations. SBP019
Price: 54.95 USD



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