Model Trains

Traces the postwar Zephyr fleet from the birth of the modern dome car in 1945 through the Burlington Northern merger in 1970. Covers such streamlined passenger train icons as California Zephyr, Denver Zephyr, as well as lesser lights from the CB&ams timetables, and details Burlington Route's efforts in the 1950s and 60s to maintain passenger service in the face of declining patronage due to airliners and automobiles. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 128 pages, 29 color and 175 B/W .....
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America's success as an industrial nation was built upon the iron tracks of the mighty railroads. This nostalgic, authoritative history of U.S. railroads is richly illustrated and covers everything from a road's beginning to the heyday of the 1940s and 50s, up to the present. Rail buffs will appreciate the detail and focus on railroadings five most fascinating components-locomotives, freight trains, passenger trains, depots and workforce. Softcover 10 x 10'', 160 pages, 163 .....
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North American Railroad Bridges by noted author Brian Solomon examines the major types of railroad bridge construction. Bridge use and design principles are described in layperson's terms along with the origins and histories of famous structures such as Hell Gate and Starucca Viaduct. The book is well illustrated with drawings, color and black-and-white photos and period postcards. 160 Pages, .....
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Intermodal Railroading Then and Now. This richly illustrated history chronicles North American intermodal shipping from its inception to the present. Authored by railroad expert Brian Solomon, the book examines the complex relationship between trains, trucks and ocean vessels, from the pioneering efforts of the 1930s to modern double-stack container operations. Hardbound, 192 Pages, 8-1/2 x .....
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B&O's glory years are covered using a wealth of images, route information, passenger motive power and details on streamlining of equipment. Excellent cuisine and outstanding service made the Capitol Limited's runs between Baltimore, Washington,. and Chicago and The National's trips from Washington, D.C. to St. Louis popular with passengers. Includes the 1981 revival of the Capitol Limited by Amtrak. Joe Welsh. Hardcover, 8-1/2 x 11'', 160 pages, color & b/w images. .....
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The Railroad Color History series book ''VIA Rail'' is a historical look at Canada's national long-distance passenger railroad. VIA Rail Canada, a Crown corporation, assumed control of CN and CP passenger operations in the 1970s, much like Amtrak did in the U.S. VIA operates a network of 8400mi 14,000km of passenger routes. The author covers all aspects of VIA from its routes to equipment, facilities and more. This book is ideal for anyone with an interest in post-70s .....
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An illustrated story of Southern Railway's 88 year tenure, this book examines its impact on transportation in the South. Covers freight and passenger service up to the 1982 merger with Norfolk and Western to form Norfolk Southern. Includes storiesabout trains like the Crescent and the Southerner and takes in points of interest including the 21.5 mile trestle across Lake Pontchartrain. Tom Murray. Hardcover, 8-1/4 x 10-5/8'', 160 pages, 100 color & 50 b/w .....
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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 locomotives 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 foray 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 suburban 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 the 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. Paperback, 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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International in scope and covering all aspects of railway terminology, past and present, this 4th edition includes proper names of trains, companies and manufacturers and clarifies a profusion of abbreviations and much .....
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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 more. 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 transportation 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; lumber, 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 dayand 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 famous 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 AtlanCoast 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 of 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 offered 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 tugboat 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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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 colorful 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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Follows Samuel Insull's Great Chicago Systems into downtown Chicago. Powered by electric traction, the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad, Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad and the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad carried passengers from outlying towns into the big city. Includes the Skokie Valley Route, South Shore Lines and Sunset Lines. Vintage photographs, timetables and poster advertising are featured. John Kelly. Paperback, 8-1/2 x 10-1/4'', 128 .....
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