The "Bible Belt" is generally excepted as covering a sweeping wide arc of the south eastern United States extending from West Virginia to the piney woods of East Texas. It was in this territory that small steam powered lines lasted so long and so well. Some of the locomotives supported giant wood burning balloon stacks and archaic link and pin couplers to the very end of operations.

Detailed coverage of the Pere Marquette freight car fleet from its beginnings to the C&O merger. Describes and details how a railroad goes about developing a freight car fleet to satisfy its customers, including basic engineering, modifications and improvements. Includes the "why" as well as the "what."

-Robert L. Hundman

...a photographic study of guts, grime and power as everything from small consolidations and "Mollies" to husky double-headed 2-8-8-2s moved coal trains to Tidewater and the midwest. This was Steam's Last Stand.

The story the way it should be told. From Lima's meager beginnings - to its agreements with Ephraim Shay - to its rod locomotive market debut. They built a lot more than most of us remember! And it's all here - including a complete roster!

This 8.5 " X 11" hardcover book has over 350 pages and more than 550 illustrations, maps, drawings, diagrams, test results, and the Shay, Rod and Diesel rosters.

Produced to Hundman's highest standards.

This beautiful new book features an all-color tour of the entire Louisville & Nashville system from Chicago to the Gulf Coast, and St. Louis to the Appalachian Mountains, all here in 160 pages, 12x9 inch album format with 213 stunning color photographs and eight detailed full color maps.

The essence of the 2-6-6-6, the finest high horsepower steam loco ever built, bigger and more powerful than 'Big Boy'! Detailed text tells the whole story from building to performance. With the aid of many photos from C&O and Lima the mechanical detail of these locos is examined from horsepower to trailing truck castings. Action photos abound and the magnificence and performance of these fine locos is seen to excellent effect.

The Burlington Northern offered a distinctive corporate image inspired by the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. For 25 years trains powered by BNs Cascade Green diesel locomotives were a familiar icon of the region complimenting its physical beauty. Northwest Passage highlights the spectacular scenery of Washington, Oregon and Idaho through which the BN ran, including the fir clad slopes of Stevens and Stampede Passes.

The V&T shines as the most famous of all short lines. Its locos are famous for their Hollywood appearances in 'Union Pacific' and other films. This is a grand word and picture look at the 81 year history of the railroad to the present day. It recalls the days of silver & gold mines, six shooters, brass bound 4-4-0s and the Comstock Lode. Mallory Hope Ferrell, famous for his narrow gauge expertise, turns his talents to this fine volume.

The long awaited second edition of Noel Holley’s incredible book is now available!

With more pictures, fabulous colour and extensive diagrams, this is a "must have" for railfans young and old. This is a book about legends. It is a book about freight motors and passenger motors that ruled the Milwaukee Road’s route through the mountains of Montana and Washington states for 59 years

If you liked the first edition, you’ll love the second.

* Never before seen photos and recreated articles with new information

* Layouts... then and now!

*More than 110 Quick Tips

* Complete index for every year

The first 111 years! The GB&W began it long and once trouble life just after the Civil War in an attempt to capture trans-Mississippi trade. Competitive and solvent today, it threw off its past in mid 20th century, emerging as a quicker bridge route between NW and eastern states. It also had connections with Michigan partners via car ferry bring prosperity for the "East-West Short Route. The full fascinating history.

Join us as we visit the NP, 'The Main Street of the Northwest'. This book is an essential source for anyone with a fondness for steam locomotives or the history of the NP. It covers the 'what and why' of locos built 1905/1925 incl. Pacifics, Mikados, Prairies and Mallets (two classes/four orders of 2-8-8-2s) and switchers covered to the end of steam, plus experimental engines and the gas electrics.