Patent models were among the very first locomotive and train models made over 150 years ago. As railroads expanded, a demand grew for models of these fabulous, smoke belching locomotives. Wood and paper models were followed by lithographed tin pull toys and cast iron windups and then electric models.

The scale model industry started small as men like Paul Egolf, Fred Icken, Rollin Lobaugh, Bill Walthers, Gordon Varney, Hugh Nason, and Howell Day began producing scale kits. Read about the start of NMRA, TCA, TTOS, HIAA, and MRIA.

Features over 400 photographs of pioneers, products, and layouts.

Carstens Publications, laminated hard cover, 152 pages, 8.5 x 11 x. 5 in., numerous photographs, 15 pages of color photographs. CP00095
Price: 26.95 USD

Plans include Baggage cars, Baggage-Dorm., Baggage-Mail, Railway Post Offices, Coaches, Dome cars, Parlor, Gallery Commuter coaches, Sleepers, Dining cars, and Observation cars from many railroads including the ATSF, SP, CB&Q, Rock Island, NP, Milwaukee Road, NYC, PRR, UP, the Golden Rocket (complete train) and Amtrak Horizon cars.

77 plans and many b&w photographs with captions. These plans have been taken from past articles in Railroad Model Craftsman and are reproduced in HO scale.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 118 pages, 12 x 9 x .25 in., b&w photographs and plans. CP0046
Price: 27.95 USD

If you like modeling the prototype but you have limited space, this book is for you. It covers basics of getting a lot of track into a small area through the use of loops and switches. The following section details how you can apply these ideas to prototype modeling, using several short lines as examples.

Most layouts are designed for O and S scales using sectional track and table-top space. Diagrams also show how track can be arranged for two train operation.

Carstens Publications, soft cover, 58 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w plans and illustrations. CP00096
Price: 7.95 USD

The Brooklyn & Queens Transit: From Coney Island to Flushing

The Brooklyn & Queens Transit was formed from the surface lines of the former Brooklyn Rapid Transit after a disastrous wreck that had claimed the lives of 94 people and injured 100 had forced the BRT into receivership.

This book is a brief history of the B&QT and a b&w photographic tour of the system.

Contents:
A Brief Historical Review, pp. 4-11;
Downtown and Surrounding Areas, pp. 12-33;
From Coney Island North to Church Avenue, pp. 34-47;
Eastern Brooklyn and Western Queens, pp. 48-71;
Fighting Snow, pp. 72-75;
Trackless Trolley Postscript, pp. 76-80.

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, soft cover, 80 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs and maps. RAE193
Price: 16.95 USD

The Sacramento Northern Railway was one of America's great electric interurban railways, offering almost any service and experience that the traveler might desire: high-speed trains, dining and parlor cars, and local streetcars. The SN had steep grades, a tunnel, picnic grounds in a redwood grove, long trestles, bridges, a ferryboat that carried an entire train across a freshwater bay, and a spectacular ride over the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

Passenger trains of the SN were a technological wonder of the day and operated on three voltages, using trolley poles, pantographs and third-rail shoes. Automatic cab signals guided the green interurban trains over the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

From its earliest days, the SN also was a major freight carrier, using electric-powered equipment. Late at night, when passenger trains did not operate, electric freight motors hauled the agricultural products of the Sacramento Valley and the output of Bay Area factories.

Like most intercity electric railways, the SN was built by local capitalists involved in other enterprises;
in this case, men who had sought riches in the reclamation projects and bountiful harvests of the Sacramento Valley, and the development of hydroelectric power. Unfortunately, like most electric intercity railways, the Sacramento Northern was almost always broke, but because the promoters built the line to high engineering standards for freight as well as passengers, the steam-powered Western Pacific Railroad bought the interurban and turned it into a valuable network of freight feeders.

The book deals with more than trains and tracks: it sets the story in the context of its era: a time when California was emerging from the financial impact of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The Golden State was harnessing her big rivers, embarking on major irrigation projects and entering a period of economic boom that would make her America's most populous and wealthiest state;
and the Sacramento Northern played a key role in that drama.

Included here are more than 470 rare photographs, many of them published for the first time, as well as detailed chapters on the history, finance, rolling stock, signals, power systems and terminals. Timetables, financial and traffic data, scale drawings of rolling stock, and tickets are also included and, in one chapter, the reader takes a ride on the Sacramento Northern in the mid-1930s. Maps were drawn especially by Seattle cartographer Wayne Home, with an endsheet map by John Signor. Altogether, this is a rich and rewarding account of railroad history and operation.

Harre W. Demoro was a veteran Bay Area newspaperman and author of 11 other books on urban transportation, ferryboats and railroad history. Demoro, a native of Oakland, Calif., covered urban transportation for the San Francisco Chronicle. He wrote extensively for magazines and was technical editor of Mass Transit magazine from 1976 to 1984. He passed away in 1993 and is survived by a daughter, Kristin.

Contents:
Preface, by Jeffrey Moreau, pg. 6;
Foreword, pp. 7-12;
Ch. 1: The Promise of the Interurban, pp. 13-22;
Ch. 2: The Northern Electric, pp. 23-68;
Ch. 3: Oakland, Antioch & Eastern, pp. 69-108;
Ch. 4: The Merged Interurban, pp. 109-146;
Ch. 5: Epilogue 147-164;
Ch. 6: A Ride on the Sacramento Northern, pp. 165-196;
Ch. 7: Electric Freight Service, pp. 197-228;
Ch. 8: Streetcar Operations, pp. 229-242;
Ch. 9: Electric Railway Equipment, pp. 243-288;
Ch. 10: Operations and Facilities, pp. 289-314;
Ch. 11: Appendix 1: Traffic and Revenues, pp. 315-320;
Appendix 2: Time Tables, pp. 321-324;
Appendix 3: Equipment Drawings, pp. 325-328;
Appendix 4: Personnel and Operation, pp. 329-332;
Bibliography, pp. 333-344;
Index, pp. 345-352.

Signature Press, hard cover with jacket, 352 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1.5 in., b&w and color photographs and illustrations, roster. SP254
Price: 58.95 USD

Published jointly with The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway operated a surprising variety of passenger train equipment in the years after World War II. Author Harry Stegmaier presents the colorful story of these veteran heavyweights and innovative lightweight cars. Both Pullman-Standard and the Budd Company made important contributions to the C&O's fleet, and coverage includes the dozens of these cars that found their way onto the rosters of railroads throughout North and South America.

This book presents a comprehensive discussion of C&O passenger car paint and lettering practices, as well as rare renderings of proposed but never executed paint schemes. Over 150 color photographs of interior and exterior views, floor plans and diagrams, plus train consist information are included.

Contents:
Variety Amid Standardization, pp. 2-9;
Mail, Express and Baggage Cars, pp. 10-21;
Coaches and Combination Coaches, pp. 22-35;
Dining and Food Service Cars, pp. 36-47;
Sleeping Cars, pp. 48-55;
Business and Company Service Cars, pp. 56-61;
Paint and Lettering, pp. 62-69;
Dispersal of the C&O Fleet, pp. 70-81;
Appendix: Selected Consists and Diagrams, pp. 82-90.

TLC Publishing, laminated hard cover, 90 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs including C&O publicity photographs plus car diagrams. TLC573
Price: 27.95 USD

Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Trains, Consists & Cars 1952: Vol. 1.

Volume 1: East-West Trains.

Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Train Consists and Cars - 1952 - Vol. 1 by Harry Stegmaier. Author Harry Stegmaier, a recognized expert on passenger cars and their assignments and use on American railroads, uses a PRR official consist book for 1952 and traces the background of the service, the type of cars used, their regular and special assignments, and shows the exact makeup of all Pennsy's important East-West passenger trains in this transition year. About 160 Color and b&w photographs of the cars and trains illustrate the book. Menus diagrams, and maps help tell the story. PRRs huge operation had to be divided into several volumes for adequate coverage, of which this is the first. Stegmaiers earlier work, Southern Pacific Passenger Train Consists & Cars 1955-58, published in 2001, has been a best seller and has received excellent reviews (still available). Hard cover, 128 pages, color photographs throughout. TLC189
Price: 33.95 USD

More Up Clear Creek on the Narrow Gauge: Modeling the Colorado & Southern.

More Up Clear Creek on the Narrow Gauge is a collection of 88 articles by Harry W. Brunk that originally appeared in the bi-monthly magazine, NARROW GAUGE & SHORT LINE GAZETTE. It continues the story told in the author ’s first book, Up Clear Creek on the Narrow Gauge, of his HOn3 scale model railroad. He based his Union Central & Northern Layout on the Clear Creek District of the 3-foot-gauge Colorado & Southern Railroad that ran from Golden, Colorado, to just beyond Silver Plume.

Although this book tells the story of the author ’s layout, it is not a how-to-do-it book. Rather it is a book of inspiration and motivation –the author has an infectious enthusiasm for his modeling and his subject. Thus More Up Clear Creek on the Narrow Gauge is also a history book-modeling the C&S as it was in the late 1920s and early 1930s required a great deal of research. The history of the area is discussed in the text and reflected in the accurate modeling not only of the railroad and its equipment, but also of the houses, churches, mines, and businesses along the line.

Whether you are a model railroader, a railfan, or just curious about the intimate details of the Clear Creek Canyon area of Colorado, you will find something of interest in this book. Modelers will find inspiration and techniques that are applicable to whatever railroad they model, be it Eastern, Western, narrow or standard gauge, logging or mining.

Benchmark Publications, laminated hard cover, 312 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .75 in., color and black and white photographs. BMP105
Price: 54.45 USD

Rio Grande Narrow Gauge Varnish: Colorado Rail Annual No. 25.

This book contains interior and exterior photos, folio sheets with dimensions, floor plans, and detailed rosters of every car used in narrow gauge passenger train service on the Denver & Rio Grande.

A valuable and usable source of information for modelers, historians, and D&RGW fans interested in the transition from the early 4-wheel cars, tourist sleepers, RPO and express cars, through the modernized San Juan Express to the Silver Vista and the new steel cars for the Silverton Train.

Colorado Railroad Museum, laminated hard cover, 328 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .75 in., over 200 photographs. CRM2766
Price: 46.95 USD

Alaska/Yukon Railroads: An Illustrated History

Gold! The name of this precious metal has always incited a fanatical rabidity in the hearts of fortune seekers, and when the gold started flowing from the Yukon, the age of the Klondiker was born and the rush was on. Many fortunes were made and many more were not, but the demand to move people and materials remained insatiable. Wagon roads had been built to meet the transportation demand, but by 1898 several companies were vying to build the first railroads. Ultimately, three companies - one American, one in British Columbia, and the third in the Yukon - joined forces to create the road that couldn't be built: The White Pass & Yukon Route.

In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson gave the nod to what would become the 471-mile-long Alaska Railroad connecting Seward with Fairbanks. The work was slow and dangerous, and some bridges even today remain engineering marvels, but the line was ultimately completed. Both the White Pass & Yukon and the Alaska Railroad are still around today, still working for a living, as well as enjoying a brisk tourist trade. But Alaska has seen dozens of other railroads come and go over the years. While these lines were smaller and lesser known, each has its own story to tell. Nome gave birth to railroads that spanned the flat, spongy tundra. Farther south, several lines sprang up to reach the rich copper deposits in the Copper River Valley. Various stock-selling schemes accompanied the hype, and ultimately two companies watched as their crews stood toe to toe in a confrontation that left several wounded and entire communities in an outrage.

Back in the Klondike, other short lines were started up to meet the needs of the expanding industry, including tiny tramways that used animal power and wooden rails. Katalla became a bona fide boomtown as companies scrambled to build lines to tap the areas oil and mineral resources. Other regions in Alaska that held the promise of vast riches and there were many also drew the attention of hopeful railroad schemes, despite any difficulty or circumstance.

This has been the spirit and promise of Alaska and the Yukon, with their natural wealth held in check by almost unimaginable terrain and weather challenges. Alaska/Yukon Railroads, An Illustrated History, is the story of all known railroads in the area, including several that never left the drawing board. Over 200 photographs give you a real sense of the challenges, attempts, successes, and failures of the brave souls who stepped forward to conquer the last frontier. Most chapters include complete rosters, showing the wide variety of motive power used to operate the lines.

Originally published in 1981 as Rails North by Superior Publishing Company, Seattle, WA. The book has been completely overhauled and updated to the extent that Oso Publishing felt a title change was in order.

Contents: Ch. 1: White Pass & Yukon Route, pp. 1-56; Ch. 2: Taku Tram, pp. 57-60; Ch. 3: Whitehorse Tramways, pp. 61-62; Ch. 4: Klondike Mines Railway, pp. 63-68; Ch. 5: Klondike Short Lines, pp. 69-74; Ch. 6: Alaska Central Railway, pp. 75-82; Ch. 7: Alaska Northern Railway, pp. 83-86; Ch. 8: The Alaska Railroad Commission and the Birth of the AEC, pp. 87-92; Ch. 9: Alaska Railroad, pp. 93--144; Ch. 10: Tanana Mines Railway, Tanana Valley Railroad, pp. 145-154; Ch. 11: Yakutat & Southern Railroad, pp. 155-158; Ch. 12: Valdez and the Keystone Canyon Caper, pp. 159-170; Ch. 13: Katalla, Where the Rails Meet the Sea, pp. 171-178; Ch. 14: Copper River & Northwestern Railway, pp. 179-202; Ch. 15: Wild Goose, Geese or Gooses , pp. 203-210; Ch. 16: Council City & Solomon River Railroad, pp. 211-216; Ch. 17: Seward Peninsula, pp. 217-222; Ch. 18: Minor Railroads in Alaska and the Yukon, pp. 223-232; Ch. 19: On the Drawing Board, pp. 233-240; Index, pp. 241-248.

Oso Publishing, hard cover in linen with a dust jacket, 256 pages, over 200 high-resolution photographs, plus maps and complete locomotive rosters. OSO146
Price: 29.95 USD

Grand Trunk Western Railroad: An Illustrated History

This book, with more than 400 illustrations, including 40 pages in color, is the first to cover the entire history of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad. The GTW goes back to the very start of railroad construction in the American Midwest in the 1830s, with its predecessors eventually coming under the influence of Canadian railways.

Today, GTW's main role is as a continuation of Canadian National Railway into the United States, providing vital connections with many railroads at Chicago, Toledo and other cities. GTW also has been vital in serving the needs of the American and Canadian auto industries.

Chapters include a look at every segment of the historic GTW system, its operations, motive power and station facilities.

The author, noted rail historian Ira E. Quastler, has made this title available to South Platte Press for distribution.

Contents:
Introduction and Acknowledgments, pp. 9-14;
Ch. 1: The Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee Railway: From the Beginnings Until 1917, pp. 15-44;
Ch. 2: Port Huron to Detroit, 1858-1917, pp. 45-54;
Ch. 3: Michigan Air Line, pp. 55-66;
Ch. 4: Main Line: Port Huron to Chicago to 1917, pp. 67-104;
Ch. 5: Pontiac, Oxford & Northern, pp. 105-122;
Ch. 6: The Toledo, Saginaw & Mackinaw Railroad, pp. 123-130;
Ch. 7: The Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon Railroad, pp. 131-146;
Ch 8: From the USRA Years to 1970, pp. 147-196;
Ch. 9: The Grand Trunk Corporation Years to 1995, pp. 197-232;
GTW-1947 Locomotive Roster, pg. 233;
GTW-CN North America Diesel Roster 1994-1995, pg. 234;
Endnotes, pp. 235-246;
Bibliography, pp. 247-248;
Index, pp. 249-252;
Appendix, pp. 253-255;
About the Author, pg. 256.

South Platte Press, laminated hard cover, 256 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1 in., b&w and color photographs, rosters, data. RI821
Price: 50.95 USD

A History of the Leavenworth, Kansas & Western Railway.

This book picks up where Kansas Central Narrow Gauge leaves off in telling the history of the rail line that ran from Leavenworth to Miltonvale, Kansas. A few years after converting from narrow gauge to standard gauge, the Union Pacific-controlled Kansas Central was purchased at a foreclosure auction for $200,000 and rechristened the Leavenworth, Kansas & Western, with plans to expand the line to the western border of Kansas and northward into Nebraska. But financial woes dogged the line and in 1908 it was sold to the Union Pacific. Improved highway transportation and losses spurred by the Great Depression caused the UP to abandon nearly all of the LK&W line in 1935.

Contents:
Preface and acknowledgments pp. 5-6;
Background to the LK&W: The Narrow Gauge Years pp. 7-10;
Kansas Central: The Standard Gauge Years pp. 11-22;
Leavenworth, Kansas & Western pp. 23-44;
Leavenworth Western Branch, Union Pacific Railroad pp. 45-72;
LK&W Remnants: A Pictorial pp. 73-76;
LK&W Locomotive Roster, 1908 pg. 77;
Appendix: Data on Operations, 1890-1907 pg. 78;
Timetable Appendix pg. 79;
Bibliography pgs 85-86;
Index pg. 87.

South Platte Press, soft cover, 88 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., b&w photographs, maps and illustrations. SPP116
Price: 19.95 USD

Shelf Layouts for Model Railroads

Learn how to build a shelf layout by exploring the possibilities, practicalities, and challenges of linear layout design in a variety of layouts with construction details.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Possibilities and problems, pp. 4-13;
Ch. 2: Practicalities, pp. 14-27;
Ch. 3: Planning a shelf layout, pp. 28-36;
Ch. 4: Portfolio, pp. 37-39;
Ch. 5: The closet switching district (N scale), pp. 40-43;
Ch. 6: The small town on the prairie, pp. 44-48;
Ch. 7: El Point (HO scale), pp. 49-52;
Ch. 8: White Mountain logger (HO scale), pp. 53-58;
Ch. 9: Ice House Rock (N scale), pp. 59-64;
Ch. 10: Downtown approach (N scale), pp. 65-69;
Ch. 11: Blue Hills and yonder (On30 scale), pp. 70-74;
Ch. 12: The EK sub (N scale), pp. 75-79;
Ch. 13: The Adirondack & Southern (HO scale), pp. 80-86;
About the author, pg. 87.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 88 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25, b&w and color photographs and illustrations. KB12419
Price: 13.95 USD

Introduction to North American Railway Signaling covers the basics of signaling philosophy and techniques. This is the book to reach for if you need information pertaining to signaling systems used in the various rail transportation modes in North America: freight, main line passenger service, commuter, light rail, and heavy rail transit. It presents the underlying principles behind modern day signaling practices for the many systems integrated together to keep railroads running safely and efficiently.

This book details fundamental concepts necessary in the design of railway signaling systems and presents the appropriate equipment used throughout North America to make these systems work. Where pertinent, mode specific effects on basic signaling principles and techniques are described. Introduction to North American Railway Signaling is ideal for signal designers and engineers;
locomotive engineers;
signal managers;
operating supervisors and managers;
or anyone wishing to learn more about the application of various signaling systems employed in today ’s railroads.

Contents Include:

• Railway Signaling
• The Elements of a Signal System
• Track Work
• Switches
• Wayside Signals
• Relays and Relay Logic
• Train Detection
• Block Signaling Interlocking
• Remote Control and Control Centers
• Cab Signals and Automatic Train Control
• Grade Crossings
• Defect Detectors
• Lightning and Surge Protection.

Simmons-Boardman Books, soft cover, 224 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 in., b&w illustrations. SBBKINARS
Price: 42.95 USD

Indispensable for railfans who travel, this guide takes you to 100 of the busiest, most interesting train-watching sites across the U.S. and Canada. Each spread includes a color photo and authoritative text about the site written by train-watching experts all over North America.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 208 pp., 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 in., 200 color photographs. KB01097
Price: 17.50 USD

Crisscrossing the Southwest, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, or the Katy as it was known, was rejuvenated during the late 1960s. This exceptional photographic record features the new and upgraded diesel locomotives of the Katy, including the F3s, F7s, GP7s and FA1s from the 1950s, new GP40s and GP38s from the 1960s and the massive SD40-2s and GP39-2s from the 1970s and '80s.

Foreword, pp. 4-5;
A Brief Corporate History, pp. 6-11;
The Deramus Years, pp. 12-23;
The Barriger Years, pp. 24-47;
The Whitman Years, pp. 48-79;
The Diesel Fleet, pp. 80-93;
Operation, pp. 94-103;
Epilogue, pp. 104-108.

Includes system map on inside back cover.

Andover Junction Publications, soft cover, 108 pages, large format 10.75 x 12 x .5 in., b&w photographs with captions. AJP051
Price: 15.95 USD

It is hard to imagine an area better suited for railroad logging than the park-like pine forests of south-central Oregon, a gently rolling country where railroads could be built with a minimum of cost. Ease of construction coupled with an abundance of high quality timber set the stage for one of America's really great logging shows.

Railroad Logging in the Klamath Country is the fascinating story of the logging railroads of this area. During the first half of the 20th century more than two dozen of these colorful lines were pushed into the forests of Klamath, Deschutes, Lake and Jackson Counties. Ranging in size from Ackley Brothers short, two-mile gravity railroad at Keno, to the extensive systems of Brooks-Scanlon and Weyerhaeuser, they're all here. For over 90 years, companies like Algoma, Pelican Bay, Lamm, Ewana Box, Shaw-Bertram, Kesterson, Wheeler-Olmstead, Brooks-Scanlon, Shevlin-Hicks, Medco, the OC&E and others brought logs out of the woods on their railroads in an attempt to satisfy the nation's insatiable demand for pine lumber and wooden boxes. A must for any logging railroad fan!

In addition to over 140 photographs, the book contains a concise history of every lumber company in the region that operated a railroad, a roster of its locomotives and one or more maps of its rail lines.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Klamath Country Timber Boom, pp. 1-14;
Ch. 2: The Southern Pacific in Klamath County, pp. 15-30;
Ch. 3: Kirk, pp. 31-40;
Ch. 4: The Locomotives, pp. 41-44;
Ch. 5: The McGiffert Loader, pp. 45-52;
Ch. 6: The Railroads, pp. 53-58;
Ch. 7: Klamath Lake Railroad, pp. 59-78;
Ch. 8: Ackley Brothers Lumber Company, pp. 79-82;
Ch. 9: Algoma Lumber Company, pp. 83-94;
Ch. 10: Pelican Bay Lumber Company, pp. 95-110;
Ch. 11: Lamm Lumber Company, pp. 111-122;
Ch. 12: Ewauna Box Company, pp. 123-134;
Ch. 13: Big Lakes Box Company, pp. 135-148;
Ch. 14: Shaw-Bertam Lumber Company, pp. 149-160;
Ch. 15: Kesterson Lumber Company, pp. 161-168;
Ch. 16: Modoc/Forest Lumber Companies, pp. 169-180;
Ch. 17: Chiloquin Lumber Company, pp. 181-188;
Ch. 18: Oshkosh/Braymill-White Pine, pp. 189-194;
Ch. 19: Crater Lake Lumber Company, pp. 195-202;
Ch. 20: Wheeler-Olmstead Lumber Company, pp. 203-208;
Ch. 21: Klamath Lumber and Box Company, Shasta View Lumber and Box Company, pp. 209-214;
Ch. 22: Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company, pp. 215-224;
Ch. 23: Shevlin-Hixon Lumber Company, pp. 225-236;
Ch. 24: Oregon, California & Eastern Railway, pp. 237-260;
Ch. 25: Weyerhaeuser Timber Company, pp. 261-283;
Ch. 26: Medford Corporation, pp. 284-298;
Ch. 27: Klamath Northern Railway, pp. 299-306;
Ch. 28: Trouble on the Woods Lines, pp. 307-314;
Bibliography, Glossary, Index, pp. 315-352.

Oso Publishing, laminated hard cover; 352 pp., 8.5 x 11 x .75 in., OSO118
Price: 42.95 USD

Enjoy the speed lettered' rolling stock of this legendary road through over 275 color photographs of passenger cars, freight cars and non-revenue equipment. Explore the WM Archive of 'official' color photography of rolling stock as well as the best WM fans have to offer.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1106
Price: 40.95 USD

Trackside on the New York Central with William J. Brennan.

A fond look back at Al Perlman ’s vision of the New York Central in the 1960 ’s through the creative camera of Bill Brennan.

Contents:
Our Trip Begins (Grand Central and up the Hudson River), pp. 4-95;
Weehawken and the West Shore, pp. 96-119;
A Notable Fan Trip (Grand Central to Harmon), pp. 120-124;
West Side Freight Line and Putnam Division, pp. 125-127;
End of the Line, pg. 128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1384
Price: 46.95 USD

Diamondbugs: The Story of the rail motor cars on the Erie Railroad

The Erie Railroad played a pioneering role in developing and utilizing the self-propelled motor car, both reciprocating steam and spark ignition engines. This book covers the equipment employed by the Erie Railroad from the 1890s until their demise in 1951.

Contents:
Foreword and Introduction, pp. 4-6;
The Rail Car Era on the Erie, pp. 7-9;
The Infant Gas Cars, pp. 10-11;
The Motor Car Matures in the Jazz Age, pp. 12-19;
Rail Motor Cars get a New Deal, pp. 20-25;
From Prewar to Postwar, pp. 26-47;
Riding to the End of the Line, pp. 48-53;
Diamondbug Rat Pack, pp. 54-61;
Roster, pg. 62;
Additional 5000 Information, pg. 63;
Bibliography, pg. 64.

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, soft cover, 64 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs. RAE107
Price: 12.95 USD

No Numbered Runways: Floatplane Pioneers of the West Coast (Canada).

Jack Schofield ’s No Numbered Runways recounts the exciting stories of early and latter day pilots whose floatplanes tracked the British Columbia coast. Often without benefit of charts, weather reports, radio, or navigational aids and, indeed, always without numbered runways, these ingenious aviators shaped the history of commercial flying on Canada ’s West Coast.

These adventures of west coast floatplane history are told here by Jack Schofield who, like the heroes appearing between these covers, flew seaplanes up and down the unforgiving coastline of British Columbia. Included are some 'tall tales and true,' which pilots call 'hangar flying,' that may help to explain why some coast dogs chose adventure over personal and financial security. After reading No Numbered Runways, you ’ll understand why one observer remarked that these aviators 'were not your Dow Jones average'.

Sono Nis Press, hard cover, 148 pages, 8.25 x 8.25 x .75 in, 100+ b&w photographs, maps and illustrations. SNP466
Price: 25.45 USD

Start planning a garden railroad the whole family can enjoy! Master garden railroader Jack Verducci offers tips for designing, planning, and installing your garden layout;
landscaping with natural materials;
adding drama with structures, bridges, and trestles;
and installing water features. From the pp. of Garden Railways magazine.

Kalmbach Books, soft cover, 96 pages, 8.25 x 10.75 x .25 in., 190 color photographs, 25 illustrations. KB12406
Price: 15.45 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

A photographic visit to the Trans-Bay and City Streetcar Lines of the Key System and its Affiliated Street Railways in Oakland, Berkeley and East Bay cities, 1902-1958.

Dreams don't always come true. The promoters of the rail lines which became the Key System had their sights set on San Jose and Sacramento-as a high-speed electric competitor to the Southern Pacific. However, a lack of money and the business cycle (and perhaps even the great San Francisco Earthquake) thwarted Key's plans. The Key instead re-focused itself as a suburban commuter railroad, aggressively pushing its competitive technology advantage in the East Bay, with suburban electric lines fanning out from the new pier and ferry terminal to serve communities in Oakland, Berkeley and developing satellite communities.

During its construction, the Key System overlaid an existing network of street railway lines, most of which were swept up into the holding company's corporate structure. In reality there was one holding company and one home shop, but streetcars and transbay trains historically stayed out of each others way. After 1946-1948, both streetcars and suburban trains were painted the same and lettered for Key System Transit Lines. Keys new suburban cars operated on their own (new) tracks, physically and electrically separate from the streetcar services. In this book, the author examines both the street railway and suburban lines as if they were one company.

Contents:
Ch. 1: Introduction, pp. 3-9;
Ch. 2: Interurban and Transbay Trains pp. 10-45;
Ch. 3: Streetcars pp. 46-75;
Ch. 4: Facilities pp. 76-81;
Ch. 5: Freight and Maintenance Equipment pp. 82-87;
Ch. 6: A Key System Bus Sampler, pp. 88-96.
Includes Rosters, maps.

Shade Tree Books, soft cover, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. STB502
Price: 23.95 USD

An Account of Heartland Hospitality Along the Union Pacific Railroad.

Just 10 days after Pearl Harbor, the residents of North Platte, Neb., learned that their own Company D, Nebraska National Guard, which had been training in Arkansas, was going to pass through the city en route to the West Coast. About 500 family members and friends hurried to the Union Pacific Railroad station with cookies, candy, cakes and cigarettes. After a long wait, a troop train rumbled into the station - with a unit from the Kansas National Guard.

The residents were disappointed until someone in the crowd said, Well, what are we waiting for Welcome to our city, sons, and here's a little something for you. They then passed out to these boys the gifts they had arranged for their own.

This was the beginning of the North Platte Canteen. Every day, from 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers, sailors and marines visited the North Platte Canteen in the Union Pacific station. During a 10-minute stop, they were supplied with coffee, sandwiches and cigarettes, given a handful of current magazines and sent on their way, warmed not only by the hot coffee but by the smiles and friendly greetings of the busy canteen workers. North Platte Canteen highlights what still persists as one of the most endearing examples of gratitude expressed toward those who have served in Americas defense.

This new edition features a new cover and a new foreword detailing recent events regarding the Canteen.

There are few train pictures in this book, it is mostly about the people of the time and shows the locals and the troops getting together for a short time during World War Two.

South Platte Press, soft cover, 36 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., b&w photographs. SPP111
Price: 7.95 USD

The Big Legacy of the Union Pacific Big Boy: Why Railfans Still Love the World's Largest Steam Locomotive.

The Union Pacific Railroad's Big Boys are often credited as having been the largest steam locomotives in the world. Although these 25 steam giants last operated in 1959, their contribution to transportation history has not been forgotten. There are now eight Big Boys preserved at various museums and parks across the United States. This book, with text and more than 70 illustrations, describes the post-Steam Era story of Big Boy. It looks at not only what has become of the eight surviving locomotives, but also how human interest in these huge machines manifests itself in both the railroad hobby and popular culture. It also examines the question that has often been asked by railroad buffs everywhere: Will a Big Boy ever return to the rails

Contents:
acknowledgments, Introduction, Preface: The Eight That Survive, pp. 4-14;
Ch. 1: Last Year, Last Run, pp. 15-17;
Ch. 2: Gathering in Cheyenne, pp. 18-19;
Ch. 3: Torched in Cheyenne, pp. 20-21;
Ch. 4: The Chosen Few, pp. 22-27;
Ch. 5: Moving Big Boy, pp. 28-34;
Ch. 6: Promoting the Big Legend, pp. 35-41;
Ch. 7: Modeling Big Boy, pp. 42-46;
Ch. 8: Live Steam Big Boy, pp. 47-50;
Ch. 9: Merchandise, pp. 51-52;
Ch. 10: The 4018 Effort, pp. 53-56;
Ch. 11: Future Prospects, pp. 57-62;
Bibliography, pp. 63-64.

South Platte Press, soft cover, 64 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .25 in., 70 b&w photographs and illustrations. SPP735
Price: 16.95 USD

Illinois Central-Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Color Guide to Freight & Passenger Equipment.

The varied equipment of the Illinois Central and Gulf Mobile & Ohio railroads is examined in this all-color book through more than 300 photographs. A small chapter on the merged Illinois Central Gulf companies completes this all-color book.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1184
Price: 46.95 USD

Pullman Standard Color Guide to Freight & Passenger Equipment: The Decade of Color, 1960-1970.

The official color photographs of the worlds largest car builder during its most colorful decade 1960-1970! Almost 300 color portraits of Pullman's freight products for PRR, UP, NYC, ATSF, CB&Q and a hundred other major and minor roads are captioned by freight car authority Jim Kincaid.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1074
Price: 40.95 USD

Chicago & North Western Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Vol. 1: Passenger Cars, Cabooses and Acquired Roads.

First in a two-part exploration of the myriad equipment of the Chicago & North Western and the companies it acquired in the 1950s and 60s.

Contents:
C&NW 1980s Business Train, pp. 4-11;
C&NW's Passenger Car Fleet and Business Cars prior to 1980, pp. 12-25;
C&NW's Commuter and Bi-Level Fleet, pp. 26-30;
C&NW Cabooses, pp. 31-44;
Auto Rack Cars and Trailers, pp. 44-47;
C&NW Non-revenue Equipment, pp. 47-66;
Chicago Great Western, pp. 67-76;
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha, pp. 76-84;
Des Moines & Central Iowa, pp. 85-86;
Ft. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern, pp. 86-93;
Litchfield & Madison, pp. 94-95;
Minneapolis & St. Louis, pp. 96-122;
Leased Cars, pp. 122-128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1315
Price: 46.95 USD

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Vol. 2.

Volume 2 continues the examination of SP ’s equipment roster covering SP and SSW tank cars, box cars, gondolas, hoppers, flat cars, auto racks, and refrigerator cars using the best color Railfan photography available. Some of the box cars presented in this book were built in the 1920s with pictures taken of them from 1960 on. Other cars were built later with a number of cars from the 1940s and 1950s with their photographs taken primarily in the 1970s.

Contents:
SOUTHERN PACIFIC, Tank Cars 4-6;
Box Cars 7-49;
Gondolas 50-61;
Hoppers 62-72;
Flat Cars 72-79;
Auto Racks, Flat Cars and Misc. 80-88;
COTTON BELT, Box Cars 89-110;
Hoppers and Gondolas 110-115;
Auto Racks 116-117;
Flat Cars 118-121;
Pacific Fruit Express 121-128.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1223
Price: 46.95 USD

Volume 37 covers the Union Pacific Challengers in the following groups: UP #3975-3999 (1943 series), and #3700-3717 (oil fuel).

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS137
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 36 covers the Union Pacific Challengers in the following groups: Up #3930-3949 (1944 series), and UP #3950-3969 (1942 series).

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS136
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 2: 0-6-0 Switcher, UP 4431 through UP 4480.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS102
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 4: 4-8-4s of the UP (800-819).

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS104
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 6: 2-8-8-0s of the UP, OSL & OWR&N.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS106
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 8: 2-8-8-0s, UP 3534-3564, OSL 3565-3566, OWR&N 3567-3569.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS108
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 10: 4-8-2s of the UP (7020-7039).

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS110
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 12: 4-6-0s of the UP (1242-1354), OSL (1511-1586), LA&SL (1593-1596), OWR&N (1707-1760).

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS112
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 14: 2-10-2 Class UP 5045 - 5089.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS114
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 16: 2-10-2 Class UP 5500 - 5524 & LA&SL 5525 - 5529.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS116
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 18: 4-6-2 Class OSL 3100-3138;
LA&SL 3160-3181;
OWR&N 3202-3227.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS118
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 20: 4-12-2 Class UP 9030-9062.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS120
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 22: 2-8-0 Class UP 105-275.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS122
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 24: 2-8-0 Class UP 400-498.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS124
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 26: 2-8-0 Class OSL 600-622;
OWR&N 700-768.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS126
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 28: 2-8-2 Mikado (MacArthur) Class UP 1900-1949;
OSL 2001-2034.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS128
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 30: 2-8-2 Mikado (MacArthur) Class UP 2201-2279.

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS130
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 32: 2-8-2 Mikado (MacArthur) Class OSL 2504-2532;
OSL 2535-2554 (USRA).

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS132
Price: 21.95 USD

Volume 34 covers these locomotive groups: Shay #59 and 61;
UP #4500 switcher 0-8-0;
UP #3670-3598 simple articulated 2-8-8-2 (ex C&O);
UP #3670-3674 Mallet compound 2-8-8-2 (ex N&W);
UP #8000 and LA&SL 8800-8809 (3-cylinder) 4-10-2;
LA&SL #5090-5099 (2-cylinder) 4-10-2;

This will be an on going series of about 40 books covering all classes of Steam Locomotives of the UPRR and its subsidiaries. Each book is 80 pp., 11 x 8.5 horizontal format, printed on 100 lb. enamel stock and a soft cover. Each volume contains 77 quality photographs. Supporting technical data is included for the time the photo was taken. The books show a wide variety of photographic views that show locomotives during various eras, the various lettering and paint schemes, changes in appearance, with various tenders, as well as both sides of locomotives.

The books contain photographs from noted photographers G.M. Best, R.H. Kindig, Don Roberts, R.J. Foster, Francis Gschwind, John Conant, Stan Kistler, W.O. Gibson, Art Peterson, Art Stensvad, Lou Schmitz, Jim Ehernberger, Dave Martindell, and others.

Union Pacific Historical Society, soft cover, 80 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., b&w photographs with captions. UPHS134
Price: 21.95 USD

The Monon was a unique and colorful Indiana railroad that was run with the same intensity and professionalism that one would find on a much larger system. While it was big enough to have a varied diesel fleet and financially strong enough to have modern equipment and high-speed, signal protected main lines, the Monon remained accessible and understandable. The Monon had friendly employees, interesting equipment, and just enough trains to make its operations interesting and fun to experience.

Morning Sun Books, hard cover with jacket, 128 pages, 8.5 x 11 x .5 in., all color photographs with captions. MSB1195
Price: 46.95 USD