Model Trains

Features: Covers Grand Trunk steam in Maine, New Hampshire and Quebec.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Grand Trunk Heritage Softcover

Features: Collection of articles reprinted from " Toy Trains Magazine," covering early manufactures, train sets and more.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Toy Trains of Yesteryear Softcover

Features: New York, Susquehanna & Western from Erie Steam and railcars through RS-1 to GP18s.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Susquehana- NYS&W Softcover

Features: Covers the road's turbulent history as a bridge road and major coal hauler. Photos, 80 pages.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Lehigh & New England Softcover

Features: A giant collection of rare photos, posters, illustrations and documents covering the railroad circus from its infancy to today. Feature in-depth details on circus operations by rail, the evolution of circus car designs, train consists and more. By noted circus historians Tom Parkinson and Chappie Fox.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Connecticut Company's Streetcars/Hardcover

Features: * Hardcover-Enjoy this look at the Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis Railway. * Many pictures of the road's steam and diesel operations compliment an informative history. 98 pages.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- NC&STL Dixie Line Hardcover

Features: Charles F. Steffes gives a first-hand account of his nearly 40 years as an employee of the SP Railroad. 312 pages, hardcover.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- The Life and Times of a Locomotive Engineer

Features: Covers a wide range of trackwork subjects including tablework, roadbed and sub-roadbed, track types and track laying, switches and crossings, track wiring basics, wheels and couplers, switch stands and machines, and trackwork scenery.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- 150 Years of Train Models

Features: A track book for beginners and others who prefer sectional track, whether in N, HO, TT, S or O. Nearly 150 designs, 186-piece track-planning kit, 36 pages, 8 x 11".
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Complete Layout Plans- For All Model Train Sets

Features: Discover how the B&O was driven to run rail through this treacherous stretch of mountain range. 70 pages.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- B&O Thunder in the Alleghenies

Features: Learn historical, structural and design information on a variety of buildings, from roundhouses and water tanks, to signal towers, ash handlers and more. Full of B&W photos. 120 pages.
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- Loco Terminals & Buildings

Features: An all-color pictorial covering the west end of the C&O along the Pere Marquette district in Michigan, the Chicago Division and the Cincinnati and Russell Division. Hard cover, 112 pages, 12 x 9 format.
...more about the CTC Board Book -- The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway West End- PM District Chicago, Cincinnati & Russ

Features: From its start as a long-haul interurban line in the 1890s until merged into N&W in 1981, here is a complete history of this fascinating railroad and how it adapted to ever-changing circumstances. Hardcover, 328 pages, 140 in full-color, 8-1/2 x 11 vertical format.
...more about the CTC Board Book -- The Illinois Terminal Railroad, The Road of Personalized Services

Features: Coverage of the entire MP fleet as well as T&P, C&EI and all subsidiaries from the 1930s to the 1990s. Highly detailed text and complete roster, along with plenty of action shots from over 130 different photographers. Hardcover, 192 pages with 8-1/2 x11 vertical format.
...more about the CTC Board Book -- Missouri Pacific Diesel Power

Features: From the boardroom to the main line, here's the compelling story of the 22 months during 1954-56 when the flamboyant and often controversial Patrick B. McGinnis used the New Haven as a test-bed for his theories on saving the railroad industry. Features over 500 illustrations, and a special 20-page section on would-be merger partner Boston & Maine, all told in the context of NH history. Hardcover, 256 pages with B&W and color photos, 8-1/2 x 11 vertical format.
...more about the CTC Board Book -- The New Haven Railroad in the McGinnis Era

Features: From delivery of the original Eagle designed by Raymond Lowey to the end of service in the 1960s, here's an in-depth and highly detailed look at MPs once great streamliner fleet. Hardcover, 128 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 vertical format.
...more about the CTC Board Book -- Route of the Eagles, Missouri Pacific in the Steamlined Era

Features: From the first of the mighty Rocket fleet delivered in 1937 until the last departure in 1979, this book covers 43 years of streamliner history and provides both car and locomotive rosters. Hardcover, 176 pages, 56 color pages, 8-1/2 x 11 vertical format.
...more about the CTC Board Book -- Route of the Rockets, Rock Island in the Streamlined Era

Features: An in-depth look at the last 10 years of SP and Cotton Belt motive power from 1986 to 1997. Includes a detailed roster and dispositions. Hardcover, 160 pages, 16 pages of color photos; 8-1/2 x 11 vertical format.
...more about the CTC Board Book -- Southern Pacific Rails, a Motive Power Finale

Features: Second in a series, this all-color book looks at operations in central California, Nevada and Utah from the late 50s to the mid-90s. With 223 photos from 45 photographers, it provides a unique showcase of the unique flavor of main lines and branches from Dunsmuir to Fresno and Sacramento to Ogden. Hardcover, 144 pages, 12 x 9 format.
...more about the CTC Board Book -- Southern Pacific- Sacramento Division

Features: Coloring book of famous locomotives.
...more about the Dover Publications Book -- Antique Locomotives Coloring Book

Features: Features reproductions of original posters from 1890 through 1940, highlights unusual acts, wild animals, performers and more. Softcover, 48 pages. 10-1/4 x 14-1/4.
...more about the Dover Publications Poster Book -- American Cicus Posters In Full Color

Features: The American locomotive: design and history from 1830-1880. Scale drawings, plans, photos, illustrations, 528 pages.
...more about the Dover Publications Book -- A History of the American Locomotive 1830-1880

Features: Details the upheaval that followed as railroad service ended the isolation on Long Island. Over 220 rare photographs.
...more about the Dover Publications Book -- The Long Island Railroad in Early Photographs Softcover

Features: Details the hard work, joys and frustrations of railroad pioneers from 1765 to 1893. 176 pages, 9-3/8 x 12-1/4".
...more about the Dover Publications Book -- Golden Age of the Steam Locomotive

Features: A great modelers reference, this book includes 240 large builders photos of all kinds of cars. Perfect bound, softcover, 120 pages.
...more about the DPA-LTA Book -- Illustrated Modern Freight Cars of North America (120 Pages, 220 Photos)

Features: 807 current listings (in alphabetical order) of all North American railroads, listing all their locomotives, plus all new orders for 2006, as well as rented locomotives Full-color section of recent builders photographs.
...more about the DPA-LTA Book -- Loco Roster 2006 Volumes 1 & 2

Features: Loaded with Loco Roster Information for Over 800 Lines Locomotive Rosters & News from DPA-LTA is a great reference for anyone interested in today's locomotives. The 2008 edition features 872 current listings (in alphabetical order) of all North American railroads, locomotives, plus all new orders for 2008, as well as rented/leased locos. This book is used by the railroad industry as a valuable operations tool. It's a must-have reference for modern-era modelers and fans.
...more about the DPA-LTA Book -- 2008 Loco Roster (870 Railroads)

Features: A visual treat, from the towering 20-story buildings, down to the tiniest details, such as weeds growing in sidewalk cracks. Softcover, 82 color photos, 80 pages.
...more about the Fine Scale Miniatures Book -- The Fabulous Franklin & South Manchester Railroad