Motorbooks Model Trains

Always setting the pace and pushing the railroad to the fore has been the mighty American locomotive in all its ever-changing, ever-evolving forms. This concise volume traces the transformation and evolution of steam, electric and diesel locomotive s from the early 19th century right up to the present. Detailed descriptions identify the more than 100 locomotive types pictured and explain their roles in the history of American motive power. Paperback, 6-1/2 x 8-1/4'', 192
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Featuring stunning photographs, a detailed introduction and informative text, this book about Caterpillar's mighty machines makes a perfect gift. Paperback w/Flexi-binding, 6-1/2 x 8-1/4'', 192 pages, 200+ color
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The Chicago & North Western was best known for its Chicago-Twin Cities 400 passenger train. The yellow-and-green 400 Fleet brought people from Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Upper Michigan and southern Minnesota into the big city of Chicago for ay of shopping or business. Coverage includes the Twin Cities 400, Minnesota 400, Peninsula 400, Flambeau 400, Kate Shelley 400 and commuter streamliners. Paperback, 10-1/4 x 8-1/2'', 128 pages, 121 B/W
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Following World War II, General Motors Corporation held a virtual monopoly in the bus building business. Their Truck and Coach Division was responsible for many industry-standard and innovative designs including the ''New Look'' transit and suburba n buses. First appearing in 1959, these buses remained nearly the same until a facelift in 1995. This book chronicles the 'look' in color and black and white images. John McKane. Paperback, 8-1/2 x 11'', 128 pages, 50 color and
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The legendary Long Island Rail Road was chartered in 1834, and today it's the busiest commuter railroad on the continent, carrying over 81 million passengers each year. ''Long Island Rail Road Railroad Color History'' covers the life and times of t he LIRR in informative text and photos. Author Stan Fischler gives readers a look at the line's early days, construction, upgrades and changes under Pennsy ownership, and locos and cars over its entire existence. 160 pages,
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The life of Burlington's premier streamlined cars is chronicled with plenty of photos and drawings. Sitting at the end of the great trains of the streamlined era, these observation cars were the signature cars of the fleet. Jonathan Boyle, Sr. Pape rback, 8-1/2 x 11'', 80
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This book traces C&O from where it enters West Virginia in Alleghany Tunnel until it exits the state across the Big Sandy Bridge at Kenova. Many great photos are included, mainly from the C&OHS collection, as well as maps and even building . Something for everyone interested in the C&O in West Virginia. Softcover, 8-1/2 x 10-7/8'', 80 pages, 25 color photos, 120 b/w
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A wonderful book that captures the essence Southern Railway's steam power, this second volume features freight trains from the 1930s to the end of steam. Includes numerous black and white photos with extended captions. Curt Tillotson, Jr. Hardcover , 8-1/2 11'', 112 pages, 112 b/w
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From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the romance of rail travel, this book celebrates the glory and grandeur of American railroading. Features vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures and m ore. Claude Wiatrowski. Hardcover, 9 x 12'', 256 pages, 350 color & 150 b/w images, 25
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For decades the New York Central reigned as one of Americas most important railroads. Beginning with the 1853 consolidation of a group of fledgling railways that formed a route from Buffalo to Albany, the New York Central grew into a powerhouse tra nsportation company with more than 10,000 route miles. This illustrated history of the railroad that grew to power under the Vanderbilt dynasty covers every aspect of the New York Central through its 1968 merger with longtime
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The Southern Pacific Railroad was an empire that stretched from the lush forests of Oregon to the Gulf port of New Orleans. With its headquarters in San Francisco, the road moved the lion's share of freight moving from California to the east; lumbe r, produce, oil and imports were its mainstays. By the time of its absorption into the UP system, the road had grown to over 17,000 miles stretching all the way to Chicago and St. Louis via subsidiaries Cotton Belt. This history
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On May 10, 2007, the anniversary of the Golden Spike ceremony commemorating the completion of the first U.S. transcontinental railroad, several of 2007's top railroad photographers chronicled the continent's railroads at work every hour of the day and night. Noted railroad author Brian Solomon brings this widespread snapshot of North American railroading together in this stunningly illustrated book. Hardbound, 176 Pages, 9-1/4 x 10-7/8''
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While the steam locomotive today has a place in our hearts, in earlier years it was the key to continental travel. This book gives a fascinating look into the successes and failures of the locomotive builders, then on the cutting edge of technology . Each builder is considered in its place of toil. Philadelphia, Schenectady and Lima, Ohio are here with a host of other locations from New England to San Francisco. The Canadian builders are included. Hardcover, 8-3/4 x 11-1/4,
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For more than a century, taxis have rolled through America's streets carrying passengers down the block and across town, from the train station and to the airport. Enjoy the experience as you page through the photographs and learn the history of fa mous taxi companies like Yellow, General and Checker and the forgotten names of Hupmobile, Rockwell and more. This colorful book takes you through the effects of regulation and technical advance and showcases unusual taxis,
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Only 225-miles long, the West Point Route had full-blown passenger and freight operations. Operating in Georgia and Alabama, the route consisted of the Western Railway of Alabama and the Atlanta & West Point Railroad and was controlled by Atlan Coast Line with Southern, forwarding such trains as the Piedmont Limited and The Crescent. This detailed book provides a well-documented history of the road once considered by David Morgan of Trains magazine to be the ''All
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Now leaving on Track 1, the North Coast Limited. Travel aboard the streamlined Vista Dome through Minnesota's Lake Region, the vast North Dakota prairies, Montana's magnificent Rocky Mountains, the lakes and forests of Idaho and the inland empire o f Spokane to Puget Sound and the great seaports of Seattle-Tacoma and Portland. Using vintage photos, this book covers the 30s through the 60s highlighting the Vista Dome passenger trains, NP's locomotives, freight cars, MOWs and
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A critical link between the towns and suburbs surrounding Chicago, commuter rail has been part of the metro area for more than 100 years. This book reviews the Chicago commuter before the development of the RTA, Metra and NICTD. Includes services o ffered on the Chicago & North Western, The Milwaukee Road, Illinois Central, Rock Island, Burlington and more before the development of the Metra Commuter Rail Service and the Indiana Commuter Transportation District (South
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Offering towing, guidance into port, ice breaking and more, tugboats are an important part of Great Lakes shipping. From the early days of wooden schooners to steel steamships, this book provides an in-depth look at the specialized Great Lakes tugb oat fleet including the powerful G-Tug still in use today. Franz Von Riedel. Paperback, 8-1/2 x 11'', 160 pages, 120 color & 200 b/w
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Illustrated history of one of the oldest Class 1 railroads operating in North America tells how Norfolk Southern rose to the heights of the world's leading transportation companies. Richard Borkowski explores the history, mergers, operating structu res and operations with a wealth of color photos and a specially commissioned system map. Hardcover, 8-1/4 x 10-5/8'', 160
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Take a colorful look at the Keystone States historic railroads with Brian Solomon. Discover the legacy of tourist roads, museums and destinations from Steamtown USA to the famed Horseshoe Curve and more. Beautifully illustrated with modern photos, archival images and specially commissioned maps, this book is both a handy guide and a tribute to Pennsylvania's railway history. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x
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Here's the complete history of the railroad built to transport cotton from the farms of Southside Virginia to the port of Norfolk. Out of print since 1987, this updated version features a new layout, new photos and expanded coverage of this colorfu l Virginia shortline. It includes the history of the railroad since the creation of the Norfolk Southern Corporation and provides a new color section that will interest modelers and historians. A great gift for fans of the A&D,
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