Hanggie. This book features
pooled, leased and borrowed motive power of the major
western roads. Burlington Northern, Santa Fe, Southern
Pacific, Union Pacific, and Amtrak prior to the
mega-mergers of the 1990s. Some of the motive power
lash-ups are unbelievable! 160 pgs., full-color
photographs throughout, 8½"x 11", hardbound.
#0R02801 Price: $49.95
Railroad Shutterbug. Jim Fredrickson's Northern Pacific.
Fredrickson. Today, whether it is a BN freight train or a
silvery AMTRAK passenger train, the engineers all know
former 38-year Northern Pacific employee Jim Fredrickson.
Jim is a noted photographer and railroad expert who has
compiled for us this unparalleled collection of pictures and
yarns telling of locomotives, depots, diners, cabooses,
sidings, yards, shops, turntables, bridges, canyons,
tunnels, wrecks and more. 144 pages, 10½"x 9", soft cover.
#0R01550 Price: $29.95
Rails Across New England 1989-1999, Volume 2. Connecticut, Massachusetts &
Rhode Island, Solomon & Confalone.
This heavily illustrated, full-color book examining the
myriad of changes that swept across southern New England
states from 1989-1999 covers Conrail, CSX, Boston &
Maine, Central Vermont, New England Central, Providence
& Worcester, Amtrak, Metro North, Bay Colony, Pioneer
Valley, Central New England, and others. Includes color
system maps! 128 pages, 250+ color photographs, 12"x
8½", soft cover.
#0R03626 Price: $44.95
Rails Across New England 1989-1999, Volumes 1-2. Few regions in the world offer
railfans the mix of colorful railroad action amid scenic
vistas, quaint townships and urban centers that New
England does. These heavily illustrated, full-color
volumes examine the myriad of changes that swept across
New England states during the pivotal 1990s. 128 pages,
250+ color photographs and system maps, 11"x 8½",
soft cover.
Volume 1
Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont, Confalone - This
breathtaking rail tour through Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont examines 33 shortline, regional and Class I
railroads.
Volume 2
Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island, Solomon &
Confalone - Covers Conrail, CSX, Boston & Maine, Central
Vermont, New England Central, Providence & Worcester,
Amtrak, Metro North, Bay Colony, Pioneer Valley, Central
New England, and others.
#0R87145 Price: $84.60
Rocky Mountain Region Timetable #7. A must-have for every fan of Rocky Mountain railroading,
this timetable covering all the railroads and rail lines in Colorado, Utah and
Nevada features station listings, locomotive rosters, Amtrak schedules, color
maps, radio frequencies and other valuable information. 80 pages, 4"x 10½",
soft cover.
#0R05353
Special Purchase...Save 20%!
Regular price:
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Route of the Rockets. Rock Island in the Streamlined Era.
Stout. Rock Island's streamlined era lasted 43 years and
featured many of America's greatest passenger trains. Trace
the heritage that began with the re-born Rockets in 1937 and
ultimately included signature trains such as the Golden
State Limited and Arizona Limited. You'll get a detailed
look at the equipment RI rostered - which included a
plethora of liveries and builders - and see how this
streamlined fleet survived well into the Amtrak era. 175
pgs., 250 color and B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hardbound.
#0R0337 5Price: $54.95
Santa Fe Chiefs. Great Passenger Trains Yenne. This illustrated history
offers a detailed look at Santa Fe's world-class Chiefs -
America's first diesel-powered streamliners - from the
train's inception in 1936 to its integration into Amtrak in
1971. You'll see the variety of motive power used; tour
Pullman and Pleasure Dome lounge cars to see the posh
amenities; study vintage advertisements, menus and routes
maps; visit stations and terminals along the Chicago-Los
Angeles main line; and more. 160 pages, 180 color and B&W
photographs, 8½"x 10½", hardcover.
#0R03330 Price: $36.95
Santa Fe Passenger Trains in California. From the 1940s
Thru Amtrak and More
Dorin. This heavily illustrated volume
tells the story of the Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe Railway's passenger trains -
including Rail Diesel Cars - in
California from the first streamliner
through Amtrak California-branded trains
such as the Capitol Corridor and the San
Joaquin. 90 pages, 8¾"x 11¼", 196 B&W
and color photographs and illustrations,
hardcover.
#0R03609 Price: $29.95
Santa Fe Passenger Trains in the Streamlined Era. Dorin. This book examines the Santa
Fe's classy streamliners, from their inception to the dawn
of the Amtrak era in 1971. Vivid photos - many from the
railway's own public relations collection - and detailed
captions give fresh insight to Santa Fe passenger service,
its philosophy, operations, name trains, equipment,
advertising and more. 144 pages, 200 B&W and color
photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R03209 Price: $32.95
Southwest Region Timetable #5. A must-have for every fan of Southwest railroading,
this timetable covering all the railroads and rail lines in Arizona, New
Mexico and the Texas Panhandle features station listings, locomotive
rosters, Amtrak schedules, color maps, radio frequencies and other valuable
information. 72 pages, 4"x 10½", soft cover.
#0R05352
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Regular price:
$19.95
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Super Chief and El Capitan. 1936-1971.
Dorin. This book chronicles the history of the Santa Fe's
world-class Super Chief and El Capitan from the trains'
advent through their 1958 "merger" and their integration
into Amtrak's fold. Lavish photography, descriptive text, a
host of unique memorabilia, and more showcase the equipment,
amenities and operations of both streamliners. 100 pages,
100+ B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11,
hardcover.
#0R03223 Price: $28.95
Texas Region Timetable #1. A must-have for every fan of Texas railroading, this
timetable covering all the railroads and rail lines in Texas (except the
Panhandle, which is covered in the Southwest Region Timetable #5, see R05352)
features station listings, locomotive rosters, Amtrak schedules, color maps,
radio frequencies and other valuable information. 96 pages, 4"x 10½", soft cover.
#0R05354
From the Hiawatha Era to Amtrak and
Beyond
Dorin. This book showcases the Milwaukee Road's classy,
high-speed passenger trains from the 1930s' steam-powered
Hiawatha up to the early 1970s streamliners. You'll savor
the road's pristine motive power and rolling stock, enjoy a
look at nostalgic timetables and advertisements, and see why
many felt Milwaukee Road's passenger service was the finest
anywhere. 144 pages, 200 color and B&W photographs, 8½"x
11," hardcover.
#0R03203 Price: $29.95
The Old Patagonian Express. Theroux. American novelist and
travel writer Paul Theroux takes us on a fascinating journey
through the Americas by rail. Starting with a rush-hour
subway ride to South Station in Boston to catch Amtrak's
Lake Shore Limited to Chicago, readers are treated to a
train journey from New England to Patagonia in southernmost
Argentina. A wonderful adventure! 425 pgs., 5½"x 8¼", soft bound.
#0R01790 Price: $14.95
Union Pacific's Streamliners. Great Passenger Trains
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, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R10119 Price: $36.95
"Will prove stimulating to anyone interested in the story of
rail travel." - Railroad History.
Grant. This book offers twenty-one stirring personal
accounts - from the 1830s into the Amtrak era - of train
travel across the United States. Capturing the romance,
struggles, and perils of rail travel, the stories tell of a
high speed cab ride in the 20th Century Limited, an arduous
trip on a rickety branch line, the journey on a troop train,
a grim trek aboard a prisoner-of-war boxcar, and more. 205
pages, 36 B&W photographs and illustrations; 7"x 10",
hardcover.
#0R01546 Price: $23.95
