Price: $9.95

America's Rail Pictorial.

Porter. Featuring hundreds of color photographs of steam, diesel, freight and passenger trains from the 1940s through the 1970s, this book covers 37 different rail lines, including Santa Fe, Baltimore & Ohio, Burlington Route, Chesapeake & Ohio, Canadian National, Erie Lackawanna, New York Central, Nickel Plate Road, Pennsylvania Railroad, Union Pacific, and many others. 152 pages, 362 color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
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Freight Trains & Equipment.

Price: $29.95

Chicago & North Western Passenger Train Equipment.

Dorin. This illustrated volume provides photographs of, and complete data about, the cars used by Chicago & North Western for their passenger service operations from 1945 to 1995. Chicagoland commuter cars, as well as those used for transcontinental services in conjunction with Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and Canadian Pacific are all included. 64 pages, 100 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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Chicago & North Western Railway.

1975-1995 Photo Archive.
Jordan. In its second century of operation, the Chicago & North Western Railway experienced near collapse, booming success and, finally, acquisition by the Union Pacific. This book chronicles those dynamic final years of the C&NW through an exciting collection of photos taken along routes throughout the Midwest, with coverage of freights, commuter trains, intermodals and more. 128 pages, 120 B&W photographs, 10¼"x 8½", softcover.
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Chicago & North Western Railway.

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, 8¼"x 10½", hardcover.
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Colorado-Wyoming Railroad Map Book.

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.
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Diesels of the Union Pacific Volume One.

The Classic Era. Don Strack. The most complete roster/pictorial book ever, this volume covers builder's data and disposition of each UP diesel-electric and turbine locomotive from the 1934-1982 period, as well as a varied selection of photographs detailing each model. From the early EMC E-units and giant GE-built gas turbines, to the varied EMD SD40-2 fleet that moved transcontinental freight into the 1980s, all are covered. 224 pgs., 300 B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover.

Be sure to also see Volume 2 (R02681).
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Diesels of the Union Pacific Volume Two.

Strack. This series offers the most complete roster and pictorial reference of Union Pacific's 1934-1982 diesel fleet. A complement to Volume One (see below), this volume covers builder's data and dispositions of each member of the UP's diesel-electric and turbine locomotive fleet as well as a varied selection of photographs detailing each model. 224 pages, 400+ B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R02681

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E.H. Harriman Railroad Czar Volume I.

Kennan. First published in 1922 - barely 10 years after Harriman's death - this two-volume series offers a comprehensive look at the life of rail tycoon E.H. Harriman, covering everything from his connection with Wall Street at the tender age of 14 to his rail empire that included the likes of Illinois Central, Union Pacific and Northern Pacific. 421 pages, B&W illustrations, 5½"x 8½", softcover.

Volume I. You'll trace Harriman's childhood, his creation of the Boys Club, his entrance into the railroad field including dealings with the Pennsylvania Railroad, his influence and reorganization of Illinois Central and Union Pacific, his purchase of the Southern Pacific, his "rail grab" against rival tycoon James J. Hill, investigations into Harriman's Equitable Life company, and more.

Be sure to also see Volume II of this series (R02451).
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E.H. Harriman Railroad Czar Volume II.

Kennan. First published in 1922 - barely 10 years after Harriman's death - this two-volume series offers a comprehensive look at the life of rail tycoon E.H. Harriman, covering everything from his connection with Wall Street at the tender age of 14 to his rail empire that included the likes of Illinois Central, Union Pacific and Northern Pacific. 421 pages, B&W illustrations, 5½"x 8½", softcover.

Volume II. Continues chronologically from Volume I (above) by exploring Harriman's interest in railroads of the Far East, including Manchuria and Siberia; problems with the Illinois Central; relief efforts for victims of The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906; break with President Theodore Roosevelt; role in saving the Erie Railroad; health issues by 1909 and more.

Be sure to also see Volume I of this series (R02450).
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Excursions.

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Kansas Curve.

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, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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Kansas Pacific.

An Illustrated History. Robert Collins. This is the full history of the Kansas Pacific, beginning with the visionaries whose idea it was to start the railroad in the 1840s. You'll read of leadership ousters, train robberies, intense competition, and finally of takeover by the Union Pacific in 1880. It's a gripping tale from a long-gone era. 60 pgs., 60 B&W photos and illustrations, 9½"x 8½", sfbd.
#0R02604

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Mainline Steam Revival.

Ziel. Following the transition from steam to diesel, tourist railways were the last to employ steam power. Excursion service's expansion in the 1960s, therefore, resulted in a resurgence of the iron horse with many new restorations. This book features all of the North American steam operations from 1960 to 1990, showing locomotives in action on 44 major railroads including the Union Pacific and the Canadian Pacific. 208 pgs., 275 B&W and 35 color photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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Missouri Pacific Diesel Power.

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, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
#0R03372

Missouri Pacific in Color Volume 1.

The Era of the Eagle.
Boyd. Journey back with railfan and magazine editor Jim Boyd to the days when Missouri Pacific's handsome streamliners and heavy-tonnage freights were the pride of the South. This pictorial showcases the end of the steam era and the early diesel period up to the 1960s, when the road began renumbering its system. Trains from the Texas & Pacific also pay a visit on this full-color tour. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
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Missouri Pacific in Color Volume 2.

Screamin' Eagles.
Boyd. Enjoy a big dose of exciting MoPac action during the "chop nose era" as you follow this rail icon from 1960 through the merger with Union Pacific in 1982. Includes reviews of motive power changes, pre-Amtrak passenger service and the complex 1974 renumbering and paint scheme programs. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.

Be sure to also see Volume 1 of this series ().
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Modern Diesel Locomotives.

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, 8¼"x 9", sfbd.
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Powder River Coal Trains.

This pictorial is an in-depth look at the operations and equipment used on the high capacity Union Pacific and BNSF trains that serve the Powder River coal basin, home of the largest coal fields in the U.S. You'll examine the vastness of this region, the transportation of coal from the fields to the power plants, and the methods used to assemble the massive unit trains. Detailed charts, maps and data help unravel this complex system. 104 pgs., 130 color and B&W photos, 11"x 8½", sfbd.
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Power for the Streamliners.

The Union Pacific's E8A/E9A Fleet.

Olmsted. This photo-history examines the EMD E8 and E9 diesel locomotives that led Union Pacific streamlined passenger trains such as the City of Los Angeles, the City of Portland and the City of St. Louis in the 1950s and '60s. 48 pages, 64 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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Rio Grande Secret Places.

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, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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Vol. 2.

Price: $44.95

Price: $50.90

Southern Pacific in Transition.

Shippen & Shine. The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe merger of 1995 meant that the Southern Pacific needed a merger partner - and fast. So it was not longer before SP and Union Pacific merger talks were announced and soon, the UP, which had just merged the Chicago & Northwestern into its fold, brought the SP system along. It is the transitional period from the Rio Grande/SP merger in 1988 to the UP merger of 1996 that this book presents. 160 pgs., 350 color and 60 B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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Southern Pacific Railroad.

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, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
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Southern Pacific Rails.

A Motive Power Finale. Limas. This book documents the operations, physical plant and locomotives of the Southern Pacific. It also addresses elements of the SP not commonly covered in other books, such as the Golden State Route, SP's extensive branch lines and the Blue Streak, a fast-freight with a legacy as the world's fastest freight train. At the end is a full diesel roster, list of dispositions and information on the Union Pacific merger. 160 pgs., 330 B&W and color photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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Steam Trains.

A Photographic Gallery.
Bell. “An outstanding photographic effort which will be appreciated by all devotees of the steam locomotive.” - National Railway Bulletin. Through stunning black and white photographs, you'll revisit the iconic steam locomotives of yesteryear! This heavily illustrated book features steam locomotives from a variety of roads, including the Milwaukee Road; Cumbres & Toltec; Cotton Belt; Savannah & Atlanta; St. Louis & San Francisco; Norfolk & Western; Union Pacific; and others. 192 pages, 120 B&W photographs, 10½"x 12", hardcover.
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Streamliners.

Schafer & Welsh. Gorgeous archival photos combine with original brochures, timetables and menus to illustrate the great story of the streamlined trains that reigned supreme from the 1930s through the 1950s. Union Pacific's City of Salina, Santa Fe's Chiefs and Rock Island's Rockets are among those featured. Includes development, rolling stock, motive power, operations, appointments and more. Fabulous! 160 pgs., 150 color and 50 B&W ills., 10"x 10", sfbd.
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The Big Legacy of the Union Pacific Big Boy!

Reisdorff & Bartels. In 1959, Union Pacific's legendary 4-8-8-4 Big Boys dropped their fires for the last time. Here, you'll read about the legacy left by these giants, the history of the eight surviving engines, the public's fascination with the Big Boy and the burning question, "Will a Big Boy ever return to the rails?" 64 pages, 70 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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The Butte Short Line.

The Construction Era 1888-1929. Taylor & Taylor. In the 1880s, the Northern Pacific sought a route to the large copper veins found at Butte, Montana. This book details the NP's struggle to reach this region and includes data on land surveys, agreements, and conflicts with the Union Pacific concerning rights-of-way. It also chronicles the problems created by the Mullan Tunnel, the aborted Helena, Boulder & Butte railway and fierce competition from rivals. 112 pgs., 120+ B&W photos and illustrations, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
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The C&NW Final Freight.

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, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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The Great Shining Road.

The Epic Story of the Transcontinental Railroad, Williams. The Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads were officially joined on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah, with the driving of a golden spike. This book examines the mammoth feat required to connect San Francisco to Council Bluffs, Iowa, from the entrepreneurial daring and financial wizardry to the technological innovation and heroism of thousands of laborers. 350 pages, 6"x 9", softcover.
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The MODOC.

Southern Pacific's Back Door to Oregon.
Bowden & Dill. Southern Pacific's MODOC Line provided a shortcut for moving forest products inland from Oregon. You'll get the complete MODOC story, from its 1880s roots under the narrow-gauge Nevada-California-Oregon Railway to its final use - under the Union Pacific flag - in 1997. Included are employee's recollections, train orders, timetables, maps, and a plethora of photos that bring the line to life. 352 pages, 325 B&W and color photographs, 8¾"x 11¼", hardcover.
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The Moffat Tunnel.

A Brief History. Albi & Forrest. This book offers a look at the Moffat route prior to the building of the Moffat Tunnel; the challenges of the tunnel's construction - one of railroading's greatest engineering achievements; the rail operations it served - including its use by the Denver & Rio Grande, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific; and the transition from the steam to diesel period. 52 pgs., 117 B&W images, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
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The Overland Route.

Union Pacific Railroad. Grenard & Krause. This book covers the final 20 years that steam locomotives served the Union Pacific, a period when steam often worked beside early diesels. Highlights include streamlined 4-6-2s and 4-8-4s, along with rare images of 2-10-2s, 4-10-2s and the unique 4-12-2. You'll also enjoy a heavy dose of diesel and turbine action and get performance and usage data on UP motive power. 82 pgs., 100+ B&W illustrations, 11"x 8½", sfbd.
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The Passenger Car Library
 Volume 7.

UP, MoPac, Wabash, MKT
Randall. Budd -built passenger cars graced the rails on hundreds of America's most prestigious passenger trains. This limited edition book is part of a 7 volume series and displays hundreds of builder photos, floor plans and elevation drawings of Budd cars used by the Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Wabash and Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroads. An invaluable resource, this book is packed with detailed information that literally dissects each car. 220 pages, 202 B&W photographs, 12½"x 8½", softcover.
The complete 7 volume set is also available. (R05819)
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The Run of GEs.

The Final C&NW Motive Power Roster. This detailed book gives a listing of the entire C&NW roster of General Electric diesels as of January, 1995 - just before the merger with Union Pacific. Heavily illustrated with hundred of photos, this is a pictorial history no C&NW fan should be without. 92 pgs., 240 B&W and color photos, 11"x 8½", sfbd.
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The Train of Tomorrow.

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, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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The Union Pacific Drama.

Olmstead. This inviting look at Union Pacific locomotives and trains from 1950 and 2003 includes the best and most memorable photos from the author's private collection. Your journey takes you through a dozen states, where steam engines made their "last gasp" as diesels displaced them, enjoying shots of everything from the 4-6-6-4 Challenger to the F3 to the AC6000s, many at locations not found in other UP pictorials. 88 pgs., 120 color and B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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The Gatefold Collection.

Price: $14.95

Trackside Around Niagara Peninsula.

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, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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Trackside in the West 1946-1959.

Holland & Yanosey. Featuring photography captured by two intrepid railfans in the western half of the United States during the 15 years immediately following World War II, this lavishly illustrated book examines everything from vanishing steam and brand new diesels to hobos riding atop boxcars.

You'll view the motive power, trains, facilities and operations of Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Rio Grande Western, Western Pacific, Milwaukee Road, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Great Northern, Rio Grande Southern, and many others. 128 pages, 200+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
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Trackside Milwaukee Road East with Jim Boyd.

Boyd. Travel with famed Railfan Magazine editor, photographer and writer Jim Boyd on this incredible full-color tour through the Milwaukee Road's Midwestern domain of the 1960s to enjoy views of everything from streamlined C-Liners and skytop passenger cars to branchline locals and Union Pacific "city" streamliners. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
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Union Pacific.

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 8½", softcover
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Union Pacific.

Montana Division - Route of the Butte Special. Waite. This book offers a historical look at the construction and operation of UP's scenic Montana Division that stretched between Pocatello, Idaho to Butte, Montana. You'll enjoy details on the line's passenger and freight service, trackside towns, railroad facilities, and steam and diesel power, and even learn why UP's narrow gauge subsidiary - the Utah & Northern - was constructed. 184 pages, 275 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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Union Pacific, Volume 1.

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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Union Pacific, Volume 2.

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)!
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Union Pacific & Omaha Union Station.
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, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
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Union Pacific Official Color.

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 8½", hdbd. (Book II also available; see item #R05111).
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Union Pacific Official Color.

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. 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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Union Pacific Railroad.

Solomon. From inauspicious beginnings in the 1860s, an Omaha-based railroad known as the Union Pacific headed out to the great American West - and never stopped. Here is the story of this ambitious quest, from UP's determined construction west across the prairies and mountains, to its modern-era acquisitions that form one of the most comprehensive rail networks in history. 128 pages, 100+ color photographs, 8¼"x 10½", softcover.
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Union Pacific Railroad System.

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, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
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Union Pacific Rails to the Mines.

The Boise, Nampa & Owyhee Railway. Waite. The Boise, Nampa & Owyhee Railway was a line built at the turn of the 20th century to reach the Owyhee mines in southwestern Idaho. This history covers the line's construction and operation, the closure of the Owyhee mines before the BN&O's completion, the railway's absorption into the Union Pacific, the line's gradual abandonment following WWII, the famous Sheep Wreck, Guffey Bridge, and more. 64 pages, 50 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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Price: $49.95

Union Pacific Steam Survivors.

Stagner & Yarger. This heavily illustrated book presents the history and status of 52 extant Union Pacific steam locomotives, including small switch engines; 4-8-4 Northern #844, the last steam locomotive built for the UP and the only steam locomotive to never be officially retired from a North American Class I railroad; 4-6-6-4 Challenger #3985, which is the largest steam locomotive still in operation; behemoth 4-8-8-4 Big Boys; and more. 48 pages, 74 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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Union Pacific Switchers and Slugs.
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, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
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Union Pacific Trackside.