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Author: Joe Welsh

In 1923 the Baltimore & Ohio's Capitol Limited started its travels between Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Two years later the B&O's National Limited linked the nations capital to St. Louis. Almost at once the two lines became household names, famous for the outstanding service and cuisine offered in their Pullman sleepers and renowned dining cars.

This authoritative, illustrated history takes readers back to the B&O's glory years, with a wealth of images, route information, details of the trains passenger motive power, and the inside story on the frugal railroad's means of streamlining its equipment with innovative and aesthetically striking results.

Against a backdrop of dozens of black-and-white archival images and period color photos depicting uniforms, dinnerware, stations, period ads and route maps, and interior views of passenger cars, award-winning rail author Joe Welsh discusses how B&O passenger operations led to the demise of at least one of its rival Pennsylvania Railroads passenger trains; and how, ultimately, market forces did in the B&O's passenger trains as well.

Here is the whole story, with the National Limited's failure under Amtrak's auspices--and the 1981 rebirth of the Capitol Limited as one of Amtrak's most popular trains, keeping a legend alive.

Format: Hardbound Pages: 160 Length: 8.50w x 11.00h

Author: Karl R. Zimmerman

This authoritative, illustrated history of the Zephyr fleet examines the trains, their motive power and landmark streamlined designs, rolling stock (including the Vista-Dome, generally considered the first successful dome car), and services. Dozens of black-and-white archival images and period color photographs depict Zephyrs along routes throughout the Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Coast, and Texas, as well as Burlington uniforms, dinnerware, stations and terminals, and interior views of cars. In the process, the book provides a dramatic visual account of train travels decline throughout the century. Also featured are period advertisements, and route maps, timetables, and menus.

Hardcover - 8.87" x 11.25" - 128 pp - 50 color, 75 b/w

Author: STAN FISCHLER

Dig a token out of your pocket and head for the turnstiles of the worlds great subways in this fabulous and colorful journey! Learn about the design and construction history of each subway, the features that make each system unique, and the variety of rolling stock and motive power found on their tracks. Examines the premier subways of London, New York, Moscow, Paris, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Tokyo. Climb aboard.

15 b&w ill., 75 color. Format: Softbound Pages: 96 Length: 8.25w x 9h

by Claude Wiatrowski

From the first steam powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century and establishing of the first railroads to the high-speed bullet trains, the American railroad has been an engine powering growth and industry. This book offers a look at the beginning and development of the rail industry, as well as it's place in the cultural history.

Hardback, 256 pages Size: 304x228 mm

by Sean Graham-White

A new generation of locomotives for a changing world: greener, cleaner, and just as powerful. This book introduces readers to General Electric's Evolution Series, the company's latest achievement in a long and distinguished history of locomotive design. At the heart of the Evolution's success is the GEVO 12-cylinder engine, which produces the same horsepower as the old 16-cylinder FDL while using less fuel and reducing emissions. Today's most up-to-date railfans will want to read about the development, testing, production, and use of the locomotive that, in its first year of production, has already been ordered by every Class 1 railroad in North America. Photographs and illustrations document the features and components of the Evolutions operating across the country, and interviews with GE and railroad personnel fill in the details of current operations and plans for what is certain to be the future of American rail.

Format: Hardbound Pages: 144 Length: 8.25w x 10.63h

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Author: Christopher C.N. Greenlaw

Go VIA Rail and see Canada: Here is Canada's national railway, covering 14,000 kilometers of track from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Great Lakes to Hudson Bay. This illustrated history tells the story of how, starting in the early 1970s, VIA Rail became a separate Crown corporation, once and for all relieving the old Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways of their beleaguered passenger operations. It is a story rich in history--and marked with failures and misfortunes right up to our day, when a need for convenient, fuel-efficient mass transportation holds out hope for a renaissance. Archival and modern photography, route maps, and print ads help detail the history of VIA Rail's motive power and passenger cars from the likes of General Motors, Bombardier, Montreal Locomotive Works, and Budd Company, as well such passenger trains as The Canadian, The Atlantic, The Ocean, and The Super Continental. Chris Greenlaw also explains all of the political machinations that have inevitably shaped the railroad, and delves into its connection with Amtrak via The Maple Leaf. Format: Hardbound Pages: 160 Length: 8.25w x 10.63h

Author: Steve Glischinski

They may not be the biggest or the best known, but regional carriers are the heart of the American rail system--and of the Midwest, whose people and places, industry and goods, they connect in one vast network. These regional railroads of the heartland, with their special operations and oftentimes unique equipment, are celebrated here in all their local color, historic power, and splendid detail. Highly respected rail writer and photographer Steve Glischinksi draws on his own knowledge and archive, as well as on the photography of several colleagues, to offer an authoritative, lavishly illustrated account of the histories, motive power, and operations of twelve of the Midwests most vital current carriers, including a system map of every road covered. Featured railroads include the Chicago Central & Pacific; Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern; Escanaba & Lake Superior; Iowa Interstate Railroad; Iowa, Chicago & Eastern; Indiana Rail Road; Kyle Railroad; Red River Valley & Western; Twin Cities & Western; Toledo, Peoria & Western; Wisconsin Central; and Wisconsin & Southern. Format: Hardbound Pages: 160 Length: 8.25w x 10.63h

Even casual observers of railroad history are, familiar with the legend of Illinois Central engineer Casey Jones' ride to glory and have likely heard of that railroad's most famous passenger train, City of New Orleans. Indeed, Illinois Central was one of America's greatest railways, and in this history, author Tom Murray presents a gorgeously illustrated account of the self-proclaimed "Main Line of Mid-America." From the IC's early years, when it garnered support from a young Illinois attorney named Abraham Lincoln, right through to its 1999 acquisition by Canadian National, Murray recounts IC's motive power and rolling stock, the roles of major players in the railroad's development, its acclaimed passenger and freight operations, and its routes throughout

the Midwest and the South. Always an astute historian, Murray draws on archival records and imagery from collections and photographers around the nation.

Brian Solomon \nIn February 2005, General Motors announced its decision to sell its Electro-Motive Division (EMD), thus ending its 75-year association with one of the most renowned brands in railroading. Looking at the heritage of the venerable EMD in light of this momentous development, this monumental volume offers an overview of the great locomotive maker unprecedented in its scope and unparalleled in the spectacular quality of its photographs. Leading railroad author and photographer Brian Solomon provides an authoritative, comprehensive account of EMD's history, from its genesis in 1922 as the independent Electro-Motive Corporation, to GM's acquisition of the company in 1930, and on through the age of today's "superpower" locomotives. From the earliest 1920s railcars to the iconic mid-century F units, workhorse GP and SD locomotives, and Dash series; to the company's race with its chief competitor, General Electric, to reach 6,000 horsepower, EMDs complete story unfolds here in depth and detail, illustrated with a wealth of archival photos from across the country, as well as a remarkable collection of color photography from top railway photographers of the last half century. \nFormat: Hardbound Pages: 176 Length: 10.00w x 10.00h

Formed as a holding company in 1972, the Chessie System remains one of the most unique stories in American railroad history. Created from three great railways-the mighty Baltimore & Ohio, the refined Chesapeake & Ohio, and the small but feisty Western Maryland-the Chessie was most renowned (aside from its stylized take on the C&O's kitten logo) for its innovations and advanced technologies. This history of the railroad traces its origins from the first affiliation of the B&O and C&0 in the early 1960s to the inclusion of the WM a decade later and the 1980 merger with Seaboard Coast Line before launching into an examination of the Chessie System itself. \nHighlights include coverage of the Chessie's operating divisions, major facilities, diesel fleet, and 1987 integration into CSX Transportation.

James P. Bell \nFew images speak as clearly of a time and a place as a dramatic black-and-white photograph of an American steam locomotive powering through that storied era of railroad history. All the new photographs capture the bygone age of steam rail against the settings of its heyday, including period architecture and other details. The result is the crisp, stunning quality of contemporary photography of the iconic locomotives of yesteryear. Featured trains include the Milwaukee Road; the Cumbres and Toltec snowplow runs; the Cotton Belt 819 in Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois; the Savannah and Atlanta No. 750; the Frisco 1522 in Missouri; the Norfolk and Western 611 and 1218 in Georgia and Tennessee; the Union Pacific 3985 in Wyoming, Nebraska and Arkansas -these are just some of the historic runs and routes Steam Trains brings to life with its evocative photographs and accompanying narrative accounts of the locomotives that defined an era. \nFormat: Hardbound, Pages: 192, 8.5" x 11"

John Gruber with Brian Solomon\nThe Milwaukee Road's Hiawathas passenger trains were renowned for their unparalleled speeds between Chicago and the Twin Cities, and admired for their styling. \nLong appreciated for its broad passenger network, it was the first of what would eventually become several passenger trains running under the Hiawatha moniker. John Gruber and Brian Solomon, examine the circumstances leading up to the development and inauguration of Hiawatha services, the trains' revered A-class Atlantic and P7 Hudson steam power, the roles played by such famed industrial designers as Otto Kubler and Brooks Stevens, and the expansion of services through much of the Midwest and eventually to the Pacific Northwest with the renaming of the Olympian. \nFormat: Hardbound,Pages: 160, 8.63w x 11.13h

The notion of working on a railroad has always carried its share of romance, taking in everything from the dreams of small boys to legends like John Henry and Casey Jones. The reality is far more complicated and often, as this book amply demonstrates, more interesting. This richly illustrated volume takes us behind the scenes to show what goes into keeping a railroad running in our era of computer-aided 6,000-horsepower diesel locomotion. Author and photographer Brian Solomon explains who does what and how, from dispatching and signaling to maintaining locomotives and driving trains. Everything it takes to keep a railroad running smoothly and safely-the daily decisions, the procedures that must be followed, the lowdown on track maintenance comes clearly into view as Solomon gives readers both a seat in the locomotive and the dispatchers view. Into this larger account he weaves anecdotes from railroad workers as well as the historical evolution of railway vocations, with descriptions of how each job has changed over time as well as marvellous archival imagery that illustrates these developments.

Format: Hardbound Pages: 160 Length: 8.25w x 10.625h

In 1912, the Pennsylvania Railroad renamed its 10-year-old Pennsylvania Special passenger train the Broadway Limited. The New York-to-Chicago service would develop into one of the most celebrated trains in the annals of American railroading.

Joe Welsh (Travel by Pullman, 2005) presents a marvelously illustrated account of the Broadways development, various motive power, and amenities, from the heavyweight era through the creation of Amtrak.

Illustrated throughout with archival color and black-and-white photography, period ads, and timetables, this trip back to the halcyon era of train travel also features major players in the train's development, describes the Broadways contemporary competitors and other trains in PRR's "Blue Ribbon Fleet," and examines the train's streamlining initiated in 1938. The result is a fitting tribute to an icon of American transportation.

In addition to examining the prehistory leading to CPRs incorporation in 1881 and its current status as one of the continents leading carriers, Murray explains the colossal geographic obstacles overcome by CPRs founders; motive power and rolling stock through depression, war, and peacetime; renowned diversificarion efforts that included a passenger ship line, an airline serving four continents, a chain of four-star hotels, and western mining operations; and the colorful characters who laid the groundwork that made CPR what is today. Marvelous photography illustrates the national icon that began as a railway, became a global transportation system, and evolved into a diversified industrial conglomerate before settling into its role as a respected carrier. £ 26.00 (INCLUSIVE OF UK p&p)

This authoritative history of the railroad industry is richly illustrated with over 200 images covering the road's beginning to its heyday in the 1940s and '50s and its current state. Evocative black-and-white and period color photographs appear, plus maps, timetables, promotional materials, and other memorabilia. Also includes the kind of detail rail buffs can't get enough of, highlighting railroading's five most fascinating components-its locomotives, freight trains, passenger trains, depots, and workforce.

Together in one boxed set are 3 classics: - Classic American Railroad, More Classic American Railroads, and Classic American Railroads, Volume III. In 1828 America's first common-carrier railroad, the B & O, laid its first rail. Since then, hundreds of railroad companies have been born. The Classic American Railroads gift set chronicles 44 of America and Canada's most loved railroads from the golden age. Most have disappeared or merged into the super railroads of today, but these "fallen flags" are fondly remembered. 476 pages 268 mm x 268mm

The New Haven had just 1,800 miles of trackage at its height in 1950, but it carried more passengers than any other railroad in the history of the U.S. rail industry. Its routes ran between the major metropolitan iirciis of New York City iind Boston, but also ran tourist operations to Cape Cod, Hyannis, Woods Hole, and boat connections to Martha's Vineyard; ski trains to the Berkshires; and joint trains to Washington, D.C., and Canada. New' Haven Passenger Trains chronicles the history of this storied railroad. Also depicted are New Haven uniforms, dinnerware, stations and terminals (including both Grand Central Terminal and Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan), and interior views of cars, providing a dramatic visual account of train travel's heyday and subsequent decline. Period ads, timetables, and route maps are featured, as well as discussion ofAmtrak, CDOT, and MBTA operations on former New Haven routes today.

Hardcover - 8.25" x 10.63" - 160 pages

Author: Bill Yenne

Like lightning flashing across the desert sky, the Chief streaks by, resplendent in its "warbonnet" livery. This splendid illustrated history of the Santa Fe Railroad's flagship passenger trains carries readers back to an era of luxury travel on America's rails - when movie stars and moguls booked their places on the Chief for the 40-hour trip from Chicago to Los Angeles - faster even than Amtrak's Southwest Chief today. The story of America's most celebrated passenger train, the nation's first diesel-poweed streamliner - from its first run in 1936 to its takeover by Amtrak in 1971 - also includes cocverage of the Santa Fe's other Chiefs, including the Texas and San Francisco.

Format: Hardbound Pages: 160 Length: 8.5"x 11"

Author: Brian Solomon

Here is the detailed and fascinating history of how two legendary railroads - the Santa Fe and the Burlington Northern (which itself was comprised four major railroads) - merged in 1995 to create what remains one of America's rail icons, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). A blockbuster railroad merits a history book of the same scale, and this book will awe railfans with its rich content.

Format: Large, Hardbound, Beautifully Illustrated, Coffee table format. Pages: 288

by Jeffrey Lemke We begin with a brief look back at its late-nineteenth-century origins in the Duluth & Iron Range and Duluth, Missabe & Northern railroads. The bulk of the book, however, covers the period from 1937-when those two roads merged under U.S. Steel-to today. Along the way, readers will learn about and witness the roads legendary early steam power, the evolution of its unique mining operations, its switch to diesel power in the 1950s, and its modern fleet and operations. Hardcover - 8.25"x10.75", 160 pp, 125 color, 75 b/w

Tom Murray

The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific-known as The Milwaukee Road, served much of the Midwest and West for more than a century until its purchase in 1985 by one-time rival Soo Line. Noted for its streamlined Hiawatha passenger trains, The Milwaukee Road also earned acclaim for its electrified Pacific Extension and its fabrication and repair shops. This wonderfully illustrated history examines The Milwaukee Road's motivie power, passenger and freight operations, facilities, and financial woes, not to mention its roots dating to a collective of Wisconsin granger roads. Numerous photographers illustrate the varied scope of The Milwaukee Road, from the Windy City to Puget Sound.

Brian Solomon

In 1986 CSX merged the Chessie and Seaboard Systems and several other eastern railroads into CSX Transportation. This illustrated history provides a background of CSX's 25 years on the American railroad scene,describing how the company acquired several legendary lines and merger roads. This book also examines CSX hardware, facilities, and operations on more than 20,000 miles of trackage throughout the eastern half of the United States, from 1980 through to today. Included is an explanation of the 1999 agreement by which CSX and Norfolk Southern purchased and effectively split the operations of their northern rival Conrail.

Brian Solomon

Well into the 1950s, the SP operated a fleet of colorful & fashionable passenger trains for the nouveau riche film stars and businesspeople. This illustrated history covers the motive power, the rolling stock and SPs services. Archival photographs depict the trains on their routes. Also seen are SP uniforms, dinnerware, stations and terminals, and interior views of cars. Featured are period advertisements, timetables, and route maps. Hardcover - 8.5"x11", 160 pgs, 90 color, 90 b/w

Bill Yenne

Powered by steam until 1947, the Empire Builder charged into the diesel era at full-bore with streamlined EMD E7As trailing Pullman cars from St. Paul to Spokane, generating millions for the railroad. Included are the trains, motive power, rolling stock, and their services. Great photography depicts the Empire Builders along this scenic route. Also shown are interior views of Pullman and dome cars, period advertisements, and route maps.

Hardcover - 8.5"x 11" - 160 pgs - 90 color, 90 b/w

Famous for its role in the Transcontinental Railroad, Union Pacific is Americas oldest- and the worlds largest- railway, serving two-thirds of the United States for a century and a half. This retrospective spans the UPs entire history from 1862 to present, detailing key personalities, depots and terminals, locomotives, trains, rolling stock, and memoriabilia. Modern and period color photography, along with archival photos, make this an ideal reference for UP enthusiasts and modelers alike. Some of Brian Solomons MBI train titles include American Steam Locomotive and the American Diesel Locomotive, and this seasons Super Steam Locomotives. He lives in Munson, Massachusetts. Sftbd., 8.25 x 10.625, 128 gps., 80 color, 40 b&w.

by S Glischinski

Beginning in 1860, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway quickly grew to become the premier transportation company in the US. Its hallmark was fast, high-quality freight and passenger service, including the famous Super Chief, El Capitan, and The Chief luxury passenger trains for those traveling between LA and Chicago. This book is filled with archive and color photos of the locomotives, trains and events of the Santa Fe Railway, from the 1950s through today. Sftbd., 81/4 x 105/8, 128 pgs., 40 b&w ill., 80 color.

by Kirk Reynolds

The first stone was layed for the B&O Railroad on July 4, 1828. 24 years later, on December 24, 1852, the B&O linked Baltimore with the Ohio River. B&O Railroads takes you on a colorful journey through the hard-working history of the B&O Railroad, famous for its great passenger trains, including the Capital Limited and the National Limited, innovative technology, and aesthetic equipment. Sftbd., 8"x11", 128pgs., 40 b&w ill., 80 color.

by Brian Solomon

The Southern Pacific Railroad is one of the most important railroads in the US. In its heyday, SP operating revenues were overshadowed only by the NYC and Pennsy Railroad. SP is famous for participating in the building of the transcontinental railroad, its fleet of Daylight streamlined passenger trains, and its 200 "Cab-Forward" steam locomotives. Information-packed! Sftbd., 81/4"x 103/4", 128 pgs., 40 b&w ill., 80 color.

From the 1830s unntil today, the railroad industry has developed myriad complex mechanisms to help keep North America's railroad right-of-ways safe, efficient, and relatively accident free. This otherwise arcane world of railroad signaling is explained in concise language using 200 photographs that help depict not only signaling history, but also:

* Manual Block

* Towers and Interlocking

* Automatic Block

* Centralized Traffic Control

* Train Control and Cab Signaling

* Grade Crossings.

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