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Features: The much maligned Penn Central operated an amazing variety of diesel locomotives mostly inherited from its three predecessors NYC, PRR and NH. See them in operation on freights, commuter trains and through passenger service in this 128-page book.
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Features: The cars that made the money! Box cars, gondolas, coil cars, covered hoppers, flat cars, hoppers, ore jennies, reefer and stock cars. Theyre all here whether bought brand new by CNW, inherited from predecessors or purchased second-hand.
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Features: Dave McKay was schooled in photography and took his talent trackside to capture the numerous rail lines that surrounded his Eastern Ohio home. N&W, PRR, PC, CR, B&O, EL and NYC are just the trunk lines. Many other shortlines, terminal carriers, steel companies and industrials are included in this sweep through the east end of the Buckeye State.
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Features: A look at post-war railroading on the CP, MILW, DRGW, ATSF, UP, SP and more. Photographers Vincent A. Purn and John A. Knauff traveled the western states and provinces photographing vanishing steam, shiny streamliners and other railroad subjects.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc Trackside Series Book -- Trackside in the West 1946-1959 with Vincent A. Purn & John A. Knauff

Features: Photographer Joe Elliott roamed rail lines in the Twin Cities for four years between 1968-1972 capturing the vanishing passenger fleets of the GN, NP, CB&Q, MILW, CNW and RI. He also paid attention to freight lines such as CGW, SOO, MN&S and others, making this book a must-have for modelers of railroads serving Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Features: An all-color look at stations, shop buildings, roundhouses and other structures. With text by noted B&O authority Bob Withers, this book is a must-have for B&O fans and modelers.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc All Color Book -- Baltimore & Ohio Facilities Eastern Region Vol. 1

Features: This book features unique color photos by NYC company photographer Ed Nowak. The book follows the development of NYC's passenger service in the streamliner era from 1943-1950.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc All Color Book (Photography of Ed Nowak) -- New York Central Through Passenger Service Vol. 1- Hope & Glory 1943-1950

Features: A compilation of rare images of the WM during the transition era. By Jeremy F. Plant.
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Features: An all-color look at the short period when newly merged Burlington Northern took over Hill lines passenger operations in the months before the Amtrak startup. Photographer George Strombeck captured BN trains and shares a look at the early Amtrak years on BN lines.
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Features: This all-color book is a photographic look at the stations, towers, bridges and more along the west end of the Pennsy's New York Division mainline, plus images of facilities on several area branches.
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Features: This all-color book covers the stations, towers, bridges and other facilities on the LV's Wyoming Division Main and L&S District.
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Features: A colorful look at the electrified lines in the Hawkeye State. Lines shown include Cedar Rapids & Iowa City, Charles City Western, Des Moines Rwy., DM&CI, Ft. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern, Iowa Terminal, MC&CL, O&CB, Sioux City Service, Southern Iowa Rwy., and WCF&N.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc All Color Book -- Iowa Trolleys

Features: Re-visit the PC, B&O, N&W, C&O, EL, CR and several smaller roads like D&TSL, Toledo Terminal and Muskingum Electric.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc Trackside Series All Color Book -- Trackside Around Western Ohio 1965-1995 With Dave McKay

Features: Examine the Granite State in full color during the period right after steam but prior to Guilford. Super coverage of the entire state!
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc Trackside Series All Color Book -- Trackside Around New Hampshire 1950-1979 with Ben English, Jr.

Features: A wonderful look back at the northern portion of New Jersey (with a little crossing of the northern border into New York) during the era before Conrail.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc Trackside Series All Color Book -- Trackside Around the Garden State 1950-1975 with Bob Goin & John Dziobko, Jr.

Features: * Lackawanna Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 3: Scranton to Buffalo. * Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 3: Philadelphia Division (484-1340). * Trackside in the Virginias 1954-1969 (484-1341).
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc Lackawanna Railroad Facilities In Color -- Volume 3- Scranton to Buffalo

Features: * Lackawanna Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 3: Scranton to Buffalo. * Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 3: Philadelphia Division (484-1340). * Trackside in the Virginias 1954-1969 (484-1341).
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color -- Volume 3- Philadelphia Division

Features: * Lackawanna Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 3: Scranton to Buffalo. * Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 3: Philadelphia Division (484-1340). * Trackside in the Virginias 1954-1969 (484-1341).
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Features: A pictorial look at the giant carrier's locos and lines from Boston to Philly. Includes images of diesels, electrics and more on the road's eastermost lines.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc Book Penn Central in Color -- Volume 2- Along the Eastern Seaboard, Boston to Philadelphia

Features: * This all-color book offers modelers and fans photographic coverage of terminals in Canada's major cities, a look at division points and a sampling of rural stations. Included in its coverage are. * Urban Terminals (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Vancouver). * Division Points and Outposts (assorted from Maritime Provinces to Pacific Coast). * Rural Stations (from Maritime Provinces to B.C.). * Passenger-engine servicing terminals in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg. * Sidebars on CNR Hotels and Trans-Canada Air Lines.
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Features: This all-color book is loaded with over 230 images of a favorite freight and passenger carrier during the diesel era. It includes venerable Baldwin units and 60s-era GP38 along with a look at operations and scenes.
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Features: Authored by veteran rail industry expert and fan Stephen M. Timko, this all-color book is a look at the NKP's steam-to-diesel transition era when the next headlight down the track might be a pair of sleek PAs or a thundering Berkshire 2-8-4.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc All Color Book -- Nickel Plate Road in Color Volume 1- 1946-59 by Stephen M. Timko

Features: The SAL was an exciting line to watch for diesel fans as the road rostered everything from exotic Baldwin Centipedes and EMD FTs to Alco C420s and EMD GP40s. This book is an all-color look a the fleet and includes many end-of-steam images as well.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc All Color Book -- Seaboard Air Line in Color Volume 1- Motive Power & Memories by Paul Faulk

Features: A photographic look back at the Erie and its successor Erie-Lackawanna, as well as key interchange partners, east of Hornell, New York. features photos by railroad photographer Jim Kostibos.
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Features: An all-color look at the L&N system from the late steam era until the road's absorption into Seaboard System.
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Features: All-Color Book is a Great Modeling Tool An all-color review of PRR depots, auxiliary structures, facilities and trains on the mainline between Wilmington, Delaware and Washington DC as well as the Delmarva, Pope's Creek, C&PD and other branches. A must have for Pennsy fans.
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Features: A Fascinating Look at Railroading in a Remote Region Serving a remote area of northern Ontario, the ONR provides innovative and competitive transportation and telecommunications services to the region. Its fascinating roster, operations and stunning scenery are recorded in this all-color book.
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Features: Visit the region between Easton and Pittsburgh with noted rail photographer Al Holtz. Photos include images along several Anthracite roads including the PRR, B&O, P&LE, LV, CNJ, RDG and more.
...more about the Morning Sun Books Inc All Color Book -- Trackside Around Pennsylvania 1957-1989 with Al Holtz by Michael E. Dakelman

Features: Noted rail industry veteran and enthusiast Stephen M. Timko offers photos and information on the NKP through its final years and into Norfolk & Western era throughout Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
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Features: Noted railroad author Jim Boyd gives readers an all-color look at the steam and early diesel motive power fleet of the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio and its predecessors.
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