Motorbooks Model Trains

Interesting photographic collections culled from archives throughout the U.S. Rare images include often-overlooked details that are ideal for modelers. Each is softcover, 10-1/4 x 8-1/2'', 128 pages, 120
...more about the Motorbooks International Photo Archives By Iconografix (Book) -- Milwaukee Road Depots 1856-1954

Mike Schafer and Joe Welsh. This sprawling photographic history rambles through two centuries of passenger trains, presenting a wealth of archival imagery and modern and period color photographs. The variety of railroads and regions featured is sta ggering. Hardcover, 168 pages, 150 color and 50 B&W photos, 10 x
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- The American Passenger Train

Patrick C. Dorin. This illustrated volume provides photographs and complete data about the cars used for their passenger service operations from 1945 to 1995. Softcover, 64 pages, 100 B&W photos, 8-1/2 x
...more about the Motorbooks International TLC Book -- Chicago & North Western Passenger Cars

Interesting photographic collections culled from archives throughout the U.S. Rare images include often-overlooked details that are ideal for modelers. Each is softcover, 10-1/4 x 8-1/2'', 128 pages, 120
...more about the Motorbooks International Photo Archives By Iconografix (Book) -- Illinois Central Railroad 1854-1960

Hundreds of nostalgic photographs show a wide variety of campers and RVs throughout the entire 20th
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Dorin, TLC. Covers the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range; BN, Soo Line, Canadian National, North Shore Mining, and LTV operations. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 112 pages, 175 B&W
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- Minnesota-Ontario Iron Ore Railroads

Patrick C. Dorin, TLC. Covers the Lake Superior & Ishpeming, Chicago & Northwestern/Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, Soo Line, DSS&A, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, Escanaba & Lake Superior, Wisconsin Central and Algoma Central. 2 x 11'', 112 pages, 175 B&W
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- Michigan-Ontario Iron Ore Railroads

Dorin, TLC. This volume overviews Missouri Pacific passenger trains in the years beginning with the first streamlined trains and ending with the arrival of Amtrak in May, 1971. It looks at operations and equipment of these trains and includes over 100 black-and-white and color photos, plus car diagrams, drawings, maps, reproduced timetables and advertising materials. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 128 pages, 175 B&W
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- Missouri Pacific Passenger Trains- The Postwar Years

Passenger trains are chronicled in this examination of their role in the vanguard of streamlining in the mid-1930s through the 1960s. Over 200 black-and-white and color photos. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 144
...more about the Motorbooks International TLC Book -- Passenger Trains of Northern New England In The Streamline Era

Dain Schult, TLC. This book is a complete history of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad from its beginnings in the 1840s through the Civil War, to its end. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 280 pages, 200 B&W
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis- A History of ''The Dixie Line''

The Enthusiast Color Series offers a range of fact-filled and photo-packed titles that give enthusiasts complete coverage of their favorite subjects. Each is softcover with 96 pages, 80 color photos and measures 8-1/4 x 9''. This entertaining accou nt looks at the evolution of the industry and its products. Featured are all of the most significant O and G Gauge offerings from Williams, M.T.H., Railking, LGB, MDK, Weaver, Marx and, of course,
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A beautiful tribute to all the great trains of yesteryear. Streamliners centers on various aspects of the trains such as their development, rolling stock, moitve power, interior design and operations. Photographs zero in on the lounges, dining-car china, sleeping-car cabins, and so forth. A softcover reprint of Classic American Streamliners. 10 x 10'', 160 pages, 150 color and 80 B&W
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Interesting photographic collections culled from archives throughout the U.S. Rare images include often-overlooked details that are ideal for modelers. Each is softcover, 10-1/4 x 8-1/2'', 128 pages, 120
...more about the Motorbooks International Photo Archives By Iconografix (Book) -- Circus & Carnival Tractors 1930-2001

Interesting photographic collections culled from archives throughout the U.S. Rare images include often-overlooked details that are ideal for modelers. Each is softcover, 10-1/4 x 8-1/2'', 128 pages, 120
...more about the Motorbooks International Photo Archives By Iconografix (Book) -- Great Northern Railway Ore Docks of Lake Superior

Thomas W. Dixon, TLC. Ideal for modelers interested in late steam and early diesel era locomotive engine terminals. This book reproduces material originally contained in articles appearing in Railway Age and other trade magazines of the era, and co mbines it with many photos of various types of coaling stations and fueling facilities. Softcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 80
...more about the Motorbooks International TLC Book -- Steam Locomotive Coaling Stations and Diesel Locomotive Fueling Facilities

Griffin. This book treats the reader to a wealth of information on the Rio Grande. Also included is Rio Grande motive power including; steam, 44-tonners, FTs and later F units, PAs, H-15-44s, H-10-44s, Kraus-Maffei and all the later EMD units. Also covers famous passenger trains such as the Vista-domed California Zephyr and the Royal Gorge. Hardcover, 8-1/4 x 10-5/8'', 144 pages, 100 color and 50 B&W
...more about the Motorbooks International MBI Railroad Color History Series - Hardcover Book -- Rio Grande Railroad

Solomon. Discusses everything from its origins, to locomotives, freight and passenger operations, and more. Santa Fes colorful passenger trains, attractive stations, fascinating historical personalities, make for an interesting history. Softcover, 8-1/4 x 9'', 96 pages, 80 color
...more about the Motorbooks International Book - Enthusiast Color Series -- Santa Fe Railway (Softcover)

Detailed book features 81 model track plan options. Each project description includes technical advice and prototype photos that will inspire any model railroad enthusiast. Projects feature likely obstacles that might be encountered during construc tion and helpful tips for getting it right the first time. Line art diagrams, layout routes, dimensions, and even photographs of the finished layout are included. Paperback, 256 pages, 75 color and 75 B&W photos, 8-1/4 x
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Corns, TLC. This 500-mile Ohio coal hauler had lumbering 2-6-6-2's, fast 2-8-4s, home built 0-6-0s and 0-8-0s. Cars, locomotives, stations, terminals, shops, facilities, iron ore piers on Lake Erie. From 1870s through merger with Nickle Plate in 19 49. Hardcover, 128 pages, 11 x 8-1/2'', 360 B&W
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Vol.1 East-West Trains, Stegmaier, TLC. The author 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 Pennsys important East-West passenger trains in this transition year. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 112 pages, 150 color and 30 B&W
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Bagdon, TLC. The complete story from 1912 to its end in 1971, when the last log train arrived in Rainelle, West Virginia, just before the mill was closed. In 1958 the first diesels came to supplant the Shays, Heisler, and Climax that had powered th e trains up until that time. Some of Meadow Rivers equipment went to the Cass Scenic Railroad. Softcover, 80 pages, 8-1/2 x 11'', 130 B&W
...more about the Motorbooks International Book -- The Meadow River Lumber Company- West Virginia's Last Logging Railroad

Tillotson, TLC. The author looks at each and every class from beginning to end and fully illustrates them both with roster photos and with action pictures. About 90% of the book consists of excellent photos of trains at various locations across the system with extended, detailed captions. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 112 pages, 30 color and 162 B&W
...more about the Motorbooks International TLC Book -- Southern Railway Diesel Locomotives & Trains 1950-1980 (Hardcover)

Dining On The Shore Line Route. Frattasio, TLC. Along with the cars themselves, the spotlight shines on the people behind this New England railroads highly regarded dining and grill car services. China patterns are illustrated, with an appetizing s election of authentic railroad recipes. Softcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 112 pages, 200 B&W
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