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  0R03381
  Strack & Ehernberger. The Union Pacific utilized a wide variety of cabooses, and this book offers a comprehensive look at each of them. You'll see wooden, side-door, drover, boxcar, maintenance-of-way and steel cabooses, among dozens of others. Also included is information on UP caboose design, operations and maintenance, along with a look at lettering schemes, rosters and today's "cabooseless" operations. 288 pgs, 400 color and B&W illustrations, 11"x 8?", hdbd.
#0R02048
  0R03380

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  Freight Trains & Equipment.
Dorin. This book offers a look back at Chicago & North Western's colorful freight equipment from the 1930s up to its merger with Union Pacific. You'll enjoy an "insider's view" of the fabled road with rich illustrations and detailed information showcasing steam and diesel locomotives, rolling stock and operations all across its system. 128 pgs., 200 B&W and color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.

#0R03176
 
 
Murray. Through beautiful historical photographs, rare archival images, route maps and period print advertisements, this book chronicles the Chicago & North Western's history, from its 1859 charter through its 20th-century consolidation of regional carriers and its purchase by Union Pacific in 1995. 160 pages, 200+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8?"x 10?", hardcover.
#0R10111
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This incredible pocket guide provides you with intricate maps of all Class I, short line, regional and excursion railways active in Colorado and Wyoming. Data includes mile markers; single, multi and abandoned track; tunnels; stations; bridges; highways; rivers; cities/towns; and more, with full indexing for easy reference. 4"x 11", softcover. 51 pages, 45 B&W maps.
#0R03387
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  0R02675Diesels of the Chicago & North Western.

0R02675
Withers & Strack. Operating 8,000 miles of railroad in eight Midwestern states, Chicago & North Western has owned a diverse locomotive fleet - from Alco RSD-5s for lightweight branch lines in the Dakotas to GE's massive AC4400CWs capable of lugging coal trains out of Wyoming's Powder River Basin. Here, for the first time, is a complete unit-by-unit diesel roster from the beginning of dieselization in 1926 to the 1995 merger with Union Pacific. Included are locomotives from lines merged into the C&NW system and the hordes of secondhand locomotives purchased by the railroad for its rebuilding programs. 320 pgs., 475 B&W and 85 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R02675

 
 
  0R02620 Fifty Years of Union Pacific.
Excursions.

This book is a year-by-year review of the steam-powered excursion trains operated by the Union Pacific since 1953. You'll explore each train, with special emphasis on 4-8-4 #8444 - the only UP steamer never retired from service - and 4-6-6-4 #3985, the largest operating steam engine in the world. Crisp photos and detailed timelines explore how the UP's steam heritage program was developed and maintained. 64 pgs., 61 B&W photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
#0R02620
  0R03388 Texas Railroad Maps.

This handy pocket guide provides you with maps of all Class I, short line, regional and excursion railways active in Texas. Data includes mile markers; single, multi- and abandoned tracks; tunnels; stations; bridges; highways; rivers; cities/towns; and more, with full indexing for easy reference. Covers the lines of 29 railroads including BNSF, Union Pacific, Kansas City Southern and others, making it a great tool for fans of Western railroading! 88 pages, 98 B&W maps, 4?"x 11, softcover.
#0R03388
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  A Study of Businessmen.
Grodinsky. This book examines the early successes and failures of the western railway system in America and the trailblazers who made it a reality, from the completion of the first transcontinental route - built by Union Pacific and Central Pacific - in May, 1869, through the settlement of the frontier and the greatest growth of railways the world has ever seen. 464 pages, B&W maps, 5?"x 8?", softcover.

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  0R02615Kansas Central Narrow Gauge.

0R02615
Slim Rails Across the Midlands. Quastler. The Kansas Central Railway was one of America's pioneer narrow gauge railroads, started in 1871. This "slim princess" of the prairies operated as both an independent carrier and, later, as a branch line of the Union Pacific Railroad. This book skillfully recounts the story of the bold dreams and economic folly that brought slim gauge to the plains of northeast Kansas. (Don't miss the continuation of the story; see item #R02612). 104 pgs., 40 B&W photos, maps, memorabilia and more. 8?"x 11", sfbd.
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0R02638Kansas Curve.

0R02638
Olmsted. This heavily illustrated book is devoted to the Union Pacific and Rock Island trains (the latter using trackage rights) that have rolled through Don Ball Curve - which is located on the Kansas City-Denver main line of the Union Pacific in Lawrence, Kansas - between 1948 and 2007. Filled with rare, historic photos, it is also a great guide for railfans visiting Lawrence and the Curve to enjoy its high volume of train traffic. 48 pages, B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
#0R02638

  0R02642Lloyd Stagner's Union Pacific Steam Safari, 1954-1960.

0R02642
Stagner. This lavishly illustrated book features stunning black-and-white photographs of Union Pacific steam locomotives captured during the final years of steam on the UP system in Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. You'll even view steam motive power from Santa Fe, Baltimore & Ohio, Chicago & North Western, Burlington Route, Illinois Central, Canadian National, New York Central, Nickel Plate Road, Norfolk & Western, and many others in roads in America and Canada. 56 pages, 53 B&W
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0R03372Missouri Pacific Diesel Power.

0R03372
EuDaly. This book chronicles the diverse diesel fleet rostered by the Missouri Pacific and its subsidiaries from the 1930s to the '90s. From the lowliest switcher to the powerful SD50, you'll see every variety of diesel owned, including the sleek E-units, chunky Baldwin Babyfaces, and boxy B30-7s. A chapter on MoPac's inclusion into Union Pacific is also included, along with a full roster and dispositions. 192 pgs., 320 color and B&W photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R03372

 
 
 
Halberstadt. Exceptional photography captures modern diesel locomotives hard at work all across the nation. You'll see major railroads including the Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Conrail, Southern Pacific, and Burlington Northern. You'll even get under the skin of a locomotive and see 12-foot-long diesel engines being rebuilt! Also includes a short history of the rise of diesel technology. 96 pgs., 80 color photos, 8?"x 9", sfbd.
#0R03018
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  0R03382Nevada, Utah and Southern Idaho Railroad Map Book.

0R03382
This incredible pocket guide provides you with intricate maps of all Class I, short line, regional and excursion railways active in Arizona and New Mexico. Data includes mile markers; single, multi and abandoned track; tunnels; stations; bridges; highways; rivers; cities/towns; and more, with full indexing for easy reference. An important tool for serious fans of Western railroading. 4"x 11", softcover.
Includes the lines of ten railroads including Union Pacific, BHP Nevada, Eastern Idaho, Salt Lake City Southern, Utah Central, Utah Railway, Virginia & Truckee and others. 43 pages, 33 B&W maps.
0R03382

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  A History of Railroading at the Crossroads of the West
Strack. This book presents railroading in Ogden, Utah from 1869 to today. You'll see the Union Pacific and its feeder lines, the Utah Central, Utah Northern and Oregon Short Line; Central Pacific; Southern Pacific; Denver & Rio Grande; Ogden Union Railway & Depot Company; and Ogden's electric and interurban systems. You'll also enjoy information on the Utah State Railroad Museum and a large map showing the Ogden locomotive facilities in 1969. 172 pages, 217 B&W and color photographs, 11"x 8?", hardcover.

#0R02147

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  This incredible pocket guide provides you with intricate maps of all Class I, shortline, regional and excursion railways active in Oregon. Data includes mile markers; single, multi and abandoned track; tunnels; stations; bridges; highways; rivers; cities/towns; and more, with full indexing for easy reference. An important tool for serious fans of Western railroading. 4"x 11", softcover.
Includes the lines of 16 railroads such as Union Pacific, BNSF, Albany & Eastern; Idaho, Northern & Pacific; Oregon Pacific; Mt. Hood Railway; Portland & Western; Portland & Western; and more. 39 pages, 29 B&W maps.

#0R03384
 
 
The Tunnel District. Farewell. This book offers an intimate look at Denver & Rio Grande's Tunnel District along its Denver to Salt Lake City main line. You'll visit Colorado's front range and see the struggles of railroading through this rugged yet scenic region. You'll also learn about the development of this important district and see D&RGW operations along it during the steam and diesel eras. 160 pgs., 150 B&W and color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R01911
  Vol. 2.
Ruby Canyon and the Desert. Farewell. Some of the most magnificent main line railroading in the world is found along the Western Colorado/Eastern Utah desert country. This book is a detailed and photographic history of this route and features Rio Grande, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific operations along this line in recent years. Also includes a look at sections graded for track but never used. 208 pgs., 240+ B&W and color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R01912
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Solomon. More than just a railroad, the Southern Pacific was an empire. Through evocative photographs and vintage promotional materials, this book illustrates SP's development from 1861 to its 1996 acquisition by Union Pacific, showing you steam and diesel power, freight and passenger operations, and routes such as the famous Coast Line, Shasta, Golden State and Overland. 160 pages, 150+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
#0R05635
 
 
 
 
 
This highly detailed book covers the complete C&NW freight car roster at the time of its merger with Union Pacific. The rosters are divided up by car series and many include intricate technical diagrams featuring that series. 320 pgs., 580 photos, 250 diagrams, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R05640
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Morgan. This book examines the complete history of the Train of Tomorrow - a four-car concept train built by EMD in 1947 to promote the sale of diesel locomotives - from concept to rescue, including the train's 28-month tour of the U.S. and Canada that began in 1947 and its subsequent sale to the Union Pacific, which put the cars into daily service before scrapping them in the mid-1960s. 240 pages, 207 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8?"x 11", softcover.
#0R02748
 
 
Koenig. This book showcases the Niagara peninsula in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s, when it was a bastion for rail activity. You’ll enjoy trains from Chesapeake & Ohio; New York Central; Wabash; Canadian Pacific; Canadian National; and Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo along with motive power from "regional oddities" such as Illinois Central and Union Pacific. 128 pgs., 200+ color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R05226
 
 
 
0R02627Union Pacific.

0R02627
Saving the Big Boys and Other Railroad Stories. Arnold. This book is a compilation of oral histories taken from former Union Pacific employees who served the railroad during the steam era. You'll hear from shop employees, track workers, train dispatchers and locomotive engineers. Special attention is given to operations during WWII and women hires on the UP during an era when railroading was viewed as a "man's world." 56 pages, 30 B&W photographs, 10"x 8?", softcover
#0R02627

 
Union Pacific, Volume 1.

0R03550
1862-1893
Klein. The Union Pacific Railroad is renowned as America's first transcontinental railroad and is one of the strongest companies in the railroad industry today. This, the first volume of a two-volume set, re-creates the powerful personalities and dramatic events that led to the construction of this legendary railroad, details the feats of engineering and human strength that conquered the terrain of the desert and mountains, and shows us the colorful wheelings and dealings waged in executive boardrooms and in the chambers of Congress as dreamers and scoundrels, politicians and patriots forged a pioneering enterprise in transportation. "…[a] thoroughly and compellingly detailed history." - Chicago Tribune. 816 pages, 115 B&W photographs per volume, 6"x 9", softcover.
Don't miss Volume 2 of this set (R03551)!

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1864-1969
Klein. The Union Pacific Railroad is renowned as America's first transcontinental railroad and is one of the strongest companies in the railroad industry today. This, the second volume of a two-volume set, re-creates the powerful personalities and dramatic events that led to the construction of this legendary railroad, details the feats of engineering and human strength that conquered the terrain of the desert and mountains, and shows us the colorful wheelings and dealings waged in executive boardrooms and in the chambers of Congress as dreamers and scoundrels, politicians and patriots forged a pioneering enterprise in transportation. "…[a] thoroughly and compellingly detailed history." - Chicago Tribune. 672 pages, 115 B&W photographs per volume, 6"x 9", softcover.
Don't miss Volume 1 of this set (R03550)!

#0R03551

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0R02614 Union Pacific & Omaha Union Station.
0R02614

Carla Johnson. This book tells of the development of all Union Pacific Railroad passenger stations in the history of Omaha, Nebraska. Special detail is given to the peak years of rail passenger traffic through Omaha, which culminated in the construction of America's first art deco railroad terminal: the 1931 Omaha Union Station. 84 pgs., 80 B&W photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
#0R02614
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  Union Pacific Diesels in Color,
Vol. 1.
  0R05187
1934-1959. Austin. Even among Class 1 railroads, the Union Pacific's motive power fleet was as diverse as it was massive. This full-color tour features the designs used during the transition from steam to diesel, and presents everything from doodlebugs, E6s and FA1s to early second-generation diesels such as the GP30 and SD24. Lavish photography and detailed captions capture this unique era. 128 pgs., 250+ color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R05187
 
LeMassena & Yanosey. Beginning in the late 1930s, the Union Pacific Railroad commissioned skilled photographers to capture important moments in the road's development with the new medium of color film. These classic scenes were then stored for years in the UP Museum in Omaha - before being restored to their full luster within the pages of this book. So enjoy this intimate glimpse of the smoke and grease and sweat and paint of a great railroad at work. 128 pgs., 145 color photos, 11"x 8?", hdbd. (Book II also available; see item #R05111).
#0R05110
 
Schmitz & Yanosey. Continues the collection begun in Book I (also available, item #R05110) with more of the best color photography of the UP operating in the beautiful American West. Many of these images were first used in company advertising and calendars, and we are pleased to present them now for your enjoyment. 128 pgs., 225 color photos, vintage advertising, calendars and more. 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R05111
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This book is a collection of timetables showcasing Union Pacific operations as of February, 1948. This "snap shot" includes a major realignment and the consolidation of several divisions, and shows the UP's daily streamliners, motor trains, local and time freights, and mixed trains. Also included are tonnage ratings, maps and operating details just as they appeared over 50 years ago! 334 pgs., 9 B&W maps, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
#0R02047
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  An Eastern District Pictorial. Lloyd Stagner. This all-color pictorial review highlights everything from the 0-6-0 to the Big Boy on the historic Eastern District of the Union Pacific. Big, clear photos are expertly captioned, and the inclusion of vintage advertising infuses this book with a wonderful sense of history. 128 pgs., 200+ color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R05109

 
 
0R02661 Union Pacific Switchers and Slugs.
0R02661

Don Strack. This heavily illustrated book features sections on several manufacturers and includes coverage of models such as: EMC/EMD NW2; EMD SW7, SW9, TR5, SW1500, and MP15 models; EMD/UP unusual SW10; Alco S-series switchers; UP's only GE 44-tonner; and the railroad's large variety of non-revenue narrow-gauge Vulcan, Whitcomb, and Davenport switchers. 116 pgs., 245 B&W and 35 color photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
#0R02661
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0R05112Union Pacific Trackside.

0R05112
Lou Schmitz. Beginning in 1954, the author began recording Union Pacific steam and diesel action on Kodachrome, and he has preserved for us some quite memorable scenes. Follow his efforts through the 1950s and 1960s as he captures everything from the best of steam to the Centennials, all presented here. 128 pgs., 260 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R05112

 
A History of the Leavenworth, Kansas & Western Railway. Quastler. This book picks up where the preceding volume (item #R02615) leaves off in the 1890s, telling the history of the rail line that ran from Leavenworth to Miltonvale, Kansas. The line was purchased by the Union Pacific in 1908, but improved highway transportation and losses spurred by the Great Depression caused the UP to abandon nearly all of the LK&W line in 1935. 88 pgs., 80 B&W photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
#0R02612
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0R02671Union Pacific's Sherman Hill in the Diesel Era.

0R02671
A.J. Wolff. Mention the name Sherman Hill to railroad enthusiasts and images of Union Pacific's mammoth steam locomotives, colorful Armour yellow streamliners, and lonely wind-swept landscapes come to mind. For the railroad, the Hill has been an operating challenge since the 1860s. This photographic journey not only highlights the diesel and turbine power that operated over Sherman Hill since 1960, but also showcases the desolate beauty of the area. 224 pgs., 210 B&W and 100 color photos, 11"x 8?", hdbd.
#0R02671

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Welsh. The Union Pacific was the first U.S. railroad to create a modern streamlined passenger train. This heavily illustrated book examines that and other UP streamliners in detail, from the launch of the City of Salina in 1934 to UP's ceding of passenger service to Amtrak in 1971. Includes images of motive power, rolling stock exteriors and interiors, period advertisements, route maps, and much more. 160 pages, color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
#0R10119
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0R05113 UP Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment. Volume 1.

0R05113
Stagner & Yanosey. This is the first all-color effort devoted solely to the rolling stock and non-revenue equipment that graced the UP during the post-WWII years as color film became available. All photos were commissioned by the UP and taken by official photographers, and most show the equipment in pristine condition. Thanks go to the UP Museum archives for making the photos available for this book. 128 pgs., 250 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd. (Volume 2 also available; see item #R05114).
#0R05113

 
UP Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment.
Volume 2.

0R05114

Lou Schmitz. Continues the collection begun in the first volume (item #R05113), this time covering Union Pacific equipment of the 1950s-1970s as photographed by longtime UP employee Lou Schmitz. Documents many cars not captured by the official UP photographers. 128 pgs., 320 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R05114
 
Union Pacific Prototype Locomotives Photos: 0-6-0 Switchers. This series spotlights the workhorse 0-6-0 switchers used on the Union Pacific and its subsidiary lines. Each volume includes photos taken during different periods and includes technical data such as builder, dimensions, build date, tractive power and weight, along with a wide variety of views of each engine and its changing schemes. An invaluable tool for historians and hobbyists interested in UP steam. 80 pages, 77 B&W photos, 9?"x 5", softcover.
Volume 2: Union Pacific 4431 through Union Pacific 4480
Be sure to also see: R02074 Volume 1: Los Angeles and Salt Lake (LA&SL) 4226 through Union Pacific 4430.
R02076 Volume 3: Union Pacific 4600, Oregon Short Line (OSL) 4700s through Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Co.(OWR&N) 4933

#0R02075
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Union Pacific Prototype Locomotives Photos: 0-6-0 Switchers. This series spotlights the workhorse 0-6-0 switchers used on the Union Pacific and its subsidiary lines. Each volume includes photos taken during different periods and includes technical data such as builder, dimensions, build date, tractive power and weight, along with a wide variety of views of each engine and its changing schemes. An invaluable tool for historians and hobbyists interested in UP steam. 80 pages, 77 B&W photos, 9?"x 5", softcover.
Volume 3: Union Pacific 4600, Oregon Short Line (OSL) 4700s through Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Co.(OWR&N) 4933
Be sure to also see: R02074 Volume 1: Los Angeles and Salt Lake (LA&SL) 4226 through Union Pacific 4430.
R02075 Volume 2: Union Pacific 4431 through Union Pacific 4480

#0R02076
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This book features vivid photos of the Union Pacific's powerful 2-8-8-0 articulateds, including units that served on subsidiaries. Because the photos were taken over time, you'll be able to follow each locomotive through its different schemes and physical changes as it evolved. Also includes technical information such as builder, dimensions, year-built, tractive power, tender size, and water and fuel capacity. 80 pgs., 77 B&W photos, 11"x 8?", sfbd.
#0R02087
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  This incredible pocket guide provides you with intricate maps of all Class I, shortline, regional and excursion railways active in Washington and Northern Idaho. Data includes mile markers; single, multi and abandoned track; tunnels; stations; bridges; highways; rivers; cities/towns; and more, with full indexing for easy reference. An important tool for serious fans of Western railroading. 4"x 11", softcover.
Includes the lines of 13 railroads such as BNSF, Union Pacific, Montana Rail Link, Meeker Southern, Puget Sound & Pacific, Tacoma Rail, and more. 39 pages, 32 B&W maps.

#0R03383
 
 
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