ALCo Reference #1.

The locomotives built at ALCos plant in Schenectady, New York, have kept Americas railroads moving for more than a century. From early steam to their final diesels, this collection of black and white builders photographs is a MUST for every ALCo fan. Over 200 black and white ALCo photographs!

Contents:
Steam, pp. 7-42;
Building Diesel Locomotives (photographs inside the shops including components), pp. 43-71;
Wrecks and Re-builds, pp. 72-91;
ALCo Cab Units, pp. 92-107;
ALCo Switchers, pp 108-133;
ALCo Road-Switchers, pp. 134-220;
Index, pp. 221-223;
Bibliography, pg. 224.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 224 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .75 in., large b&w photographs, diagrams of many models with specifications. TRP927
Price: 25.95 USD

Altoona Action is a hard cover book that features thirty years of railroading in and around the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Altoona Action presents brilliant color and black & white photography of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central and Conrail, taken between the mid-1960s and the mid-1990s. In addition to Altoona, the book covers Horseshoe Curve, Gallitzin, Cresson, Tyrone and Spruce Creek.

To complement the beautiful photographs, there are histories of Gallitzin and the long-forgotten industrial town of Bennington. You will also learn of two ways in which the Pennsylvania Railroad harnessed the power of the atom for their own use! Additionally, there are old and new maps of the area and excerpts from timetables. At the end of the book is a complete index and bibliography which will come in handy for those who wish to research related topics. There is also a story written by a gentleman who came to Altoona to work for the P.R.R. in 1885, and recorded many details of what life in Altoona was like more than 100 years ago!

The Railroad Press, laminated hard cover, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., 50/50 mix of b&w and color photographs with the color being from the later years. TRP972
Price: 38.95 USD

A fascinating look at railroad operations at Bethlehem Steel's home plant written by an employee who spent more than 35 years working on the railroad inside the steel mill, with three decades of experience as a supervisor.

This book from TRP features 70 photos (37 color and 33 black and white)-many of these are seldom seen views taken inside the plant.

Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Conrail, Bethlehem Steel Company Narrow Gauge and other private Bethlehem Steel equipment are shown, including hot metal cars, cinder pots and heavy-duty flatcars with loads. There are 8 maps, plus charts listing tracks, crew assignments and interchanges. This book is an outstanding resource that provides excellent coverage of how the railroads operated inside the steel mill.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 56 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., 70 photographs (37 color, 33 black and white). TRP133
Price: 21.95 USD

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

A stunning all-color look at one of Americas favorite railroads tackling some of the steepest grades in the east. B&O and Western Maryland also make many appearances in this look at 1970s railroading in the rugged Allegheny Mountains of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In addition to Toms great photography, this book includes a locomotive roster, train sheet data, track diagrams and much more! Its a great reference tool for Model Railroader's and a beautiful work of art. TRP106
Price: 33.95 USD

Freight Equipment of the New York Central Vol. 1: Box, Stock & Refrigerator Cars.

Horse Cars, Pacemakers, Early Birds and more! From turn-of-the century wooden cars to modern steel cars from the '50s and '60s! This book is a must for all modelers and fans of the New York Central.

Cars are shown in several different paint and lettering schemes. A complete roster and index accompany crisp clear black and white photographs. These vintage photographs are run large so you can see all of the details! This is the first in a series of NYC Freight and Passenger Equipment.

Contents:
Rosters of 40, 50, 60, 86 and 40-foot cars rebuilt to 50-foot cars, pp. 3-5;
Box Cars, pp. 5-41;
Roster of stock cars, pg. 41;
Stock Cars, pp. 41-45;
Refrigerator Cars, pg. 46;
Roster of refrigerator cars, pg. 47;
Car Listing by Lot Group, pg. 48;
Index, pg. 48.

The Railroad Press, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 x. 25 in., b&w photographs, rosters. TRP107
Price: 11.95 USD

Along the Main Lines of the Oahu Railway & Land Co. and The Hawaii Consolidated Railway.

A terrific follow-up to Volume 1, this book features plenty of freight and passenger equipment, structure and trackside photographs to capture the interest of any fan of narrow gauge operations, steam or Hawaiian railroading. Includes 13 great maps, plus schedules, rosters and more. World War II buffs will enjoy these photographs taken by Victor Norton, a sailor stationed in Hawaii in the 1940s.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 72 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., 72 pages, 88 b&w photographs. TRP147
Price: 14.95 USD

This book portrays the Illinois Central Railroad from the early 1960s through the end of the 20th Century. It is a look at the IC from the final years of Wayne Johnston's administration through the 1972 merger with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio, to the dismantling of the Illinois Central Gulf system during the 1980s and finally to the ICs resurgence as a successful and profitable railroad. The IC/GM&O merger is presented here with regard to the effect it had upon what once was and currently is the Illinois Central. This volume will cover the northern lines of the IC, while the next book will deal with the southern lines of the railroad. TRP115
Price: 50.95 USD

New England Classics Vol. 1: Class Ones: Maine Central, Boston & Maine, Central Vermont.

This beautiful all-color book was published by The Railroad Press in January 2002. New England Classics Volume 1 features the Maine Central, Boston & Maine, Central Vermont, Bangor & Aroostook, Canadian Pacific's Vermont operations and Conrail New England action.

Photographic coverage from Maine to Massachusetts includes CV's Rocket Intermodal train, BAR's F3-powered road freight, CV/B&M run-throughs, CP's New England ALCo fleet, and other surprises! Our action and roster shots are run large on the page and the details are crisp, and TRP didn't crop out the interesting backgrounds! A map is included on the inside front cover and the book is thoroughly indexed.

Featured power includes Century 424s, RS11s, RS18s, rare BL2s, F3s, U18Bs, U25Bs, GP7s, GP9s, SD80MACs, SD70M Demonstrators and more.

Contents:
Maine Central, pp. 3-11;
Boston & Maine, pp. 12-17;
Central Vermont, pp. 18-28;
Canadian Pacific, pp. 29-35;
Conrail, pp. 36-41;
Bangor & Aroostook, pp. 42-48.

The Railroad Press, soft cover, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., large color photographs with extensive captions, photograph index. TRP048
Price: 16.95 USD

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