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Chessie System. Ori. Created from three great railways - the
Baltimore & Ohio, the Chesapeake & Ohio, and the Western Maryland - the Chessie
System was renowned for its innovations and advanced technologies. Here, you'll
see its entire history, from the B&O and C&O's first affiliation in the early
1960s, through the inclusion of the Western Maryland a decade later, all the way
to Chessie's integration into CSX, with detailed coverage of operations,
facilities and the diesel fleet along the way. 160 pages, 100 color and 50 B&W
photographs, 8¼"x 10½", hardcover.
#0R03601
Price: $34.95
Atlanta, Birmingham & Coast. Goolsby. This is the complete story of the AB&C, which
began as a logging railroad in southern Georgia. The book begins in the 1880s
and takes you through the road's merger with the Atlantic Coast Line in 1945 and
along the AB&C's former routes which are now served by CSX. With information on
finances, trains, locomotives, rolling stock and structures, this detailed book
covers every facet of the beloved AB&C. 248 pgs., 450+ B&W and color
illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardbound.
#0R05622
Solomon. This illustrated history of CSX since its
inception in 1980 describes how the company absorbed several legendary regional
lines and merger roads to become a mega-Class I railroad. You'll examine CSX
hardware, facilities, operations on over 20,000 miles of trackage throughout the
eastern half of the U.S., and the 1999 agreement by which CSX and Norfolk
Southern purchased and effectively split the operations of their northern rival
Conrail. 144 pages, 200 color and B&W photographs, 8¼"x 10¾", hardcover.
#0R03219
Price: $36.95
CSX 2004-2005 Locomotive Directory. Withers. This book offers a unit-by-unit listing of
every locomotive on the CSX Transportation roster as of December 31, 2004. It
includes the specifications for each unit, special equipment, the latest orders
for new motive power, and more. 144 pgs., 150+ B&W photos, 6"x 9", soft cover.
#0R02683 Price: $24.95
CSX Transportation. Volume 1: Freight Equipment
CSX freight equipment displays a plethora of liveries rivaled by few other
railroads. This book shows many of CSX's colorful schemes from 1986 through
2001, including some of its predecessor lines, and features locomotives, road
slugs, covered and open hoppers, transfer cars and cabooses. It also provides
detailed captions and specification information that offer an insider's look at
CSX equipment. 72 pages, 125 color photographs, 8½"x 10½", soft cover.
#0R02029
Solomon. 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 rival Pennsylvania Railroad and
the eventual merger of Penn Central's successor - Conrail - into Norfolk
Southern and CSX. You'll view archival photographs of steam and diesel
locomotives and freight and passenger trains as well as route maps, period
advertisements and much more. 160 pages, 200+ B&W and color photographs, 8½"x
10¾", soft cover.
#0R05607
Stakem. This photo-essay examines the railroad history
of Cumberland, Maryland - the "Queen City of the Alleghenies" - in detail, from
the operation of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal from 1836 until 1924 and the
regional shortline railroads that moved coal to its loading docks to the current
operations of CSX and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. 128 pages,
approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", soft cover.
#0R02488
Price: $19.95
Seaboard Coast Line. A Pictorial History of the SCL in Florida. Warren &
Clark Jr. This superb collection of photos showcases the Seaboard Coast Line
from the time of the Atlantic Coast Line/Seaboard Air Line merger through the
CSX era. Highlights include vintage diesels and railcars including the famous
4900 from the St. Louis Car Co., passenger and freight operations, circus and
steam specials, and museum trains. Also included are detailed yard and depot
shots and roster comparisons. 116 pgs., 225 B&W photos, 11"x 8½", soft bound.
#0R01845
Price: $20.95
Seaboard Coast Line & Family Lines Railroad 1967-1986. A CSX Predecessor. Griffin. The author, a veteran
railroad writer and CSX retiree, offers a detailed perspective on the
mega-mergers that created the Seaboard Coast Line and Family Lines. You'll
follow the reorganization and consolidation of facilities, equipment and
operations on the railroads that created these new systems with special
emphasis on the SCL passenger service that operated well after other
railroads abandoned such operations. 160 pages, 200+ color and B&W
photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R03207
Price: $34.95
The CSX Clinchfield Route in the 21st Century. Taylor & Poteat. The Clinchfield Railroad
- which was completed in 1915 and follows one of the most scenic routes in
the country, running through rugged mountains in the eastern U.S. - has
fascinated railfans for years with its state-of-the-art engineering. Now,
this book takes you on a mile-by-mile trip through the tunnels and over the
bridges of the Clinchfield route in a stunning portrayal of CSX's current
operations. 128 pages, 185 color photographs and 6 maps, 8½"x 11",
hardcover.
#0R05676
Price: $39.95
West Virginia Central & Pittsburgh Railway. A Western Maryland Predecessor. Clarke. The West
Virginia Central & Pittsburgh Railway served Northern West Virginia
throughout its life, helping to develop the rich lumber and coal resources
of the region. This book offers a comprehensive look back at this scrappy
railroad and showcases the towns it created, its unique equipment and
operations, and its legacy as part of the Western Maryland, Chessie and CSX
railways. 160 pgs., 200 B&W photos and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardbound.
#0R03172
Stakem & Stakem. Comprehensive listing of all
diesel equipment used by WM from 1941 until their integration into the Chessie
System (via B&O) in 1972. Includes WM diesel roster with Chessie and CSXT
renumbering, ALCOs, Baldwins, EMDs, and GEs, route maps and more. Also lists WM
equipment still used or on display today. Great for railfans and modelers alike!
128 pgs., 100 B&W and color photos, 8½"x 11", hardbound.
#0R03118 Price: $24.95
Atlanta, Birmingham & Coast. Goolsby. This is the complete story
of the AB&C, which began as a logging railroad in southern
Georgia. The book begins in the 1880s and takes you through
the road's merger with the Atlantic Coast Line in 1945 and
along the AB&C's former routes which are now served by CSX.
With information on finances, trains, locomotives, rolling
stock and structures, this detailed book covers every facet
of the beloved AB&C. 248 pgs., 450+ B&W and color
illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardbound.
#0R05622
Price: $34.95
Conrail. The Final Years. Withers. Covering
the years 1992-1997, this book pictures the carrier's
diverse fleet of General Motors and General Electric
locomotives in both action and roster formats. Includes a
special section devoted to in-depth coverage of Conrail's
state-of-the-art SD80MAC model, and this revised edition
also includes detailed coverage of the SD70s and SD70MACs
built to Norfolk Southern and CSX specifications. 224 pgs.,
525 B&W and 125 color photos, 8½"x 11", hardbound.
#0R02668
