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Railroad Model Craftsman

Railroad Model Craftsman

£3.40

(July 06) Modeling eastern narrow gauge steam.* Styrene as weathered wood (new techniques to colour & weather). * Kitbashing a Rock Island mixed train caboose. Oxenhope: A Traveling Protofour layout OO scale based on a small mill town on the London, Midland & Scottish Railway 1930 * The Southall Division of the Boston & Maine (A hobby shop layout featuring steam & diesel) * Newark Wye: a prototype planning seminar * Home Improvements - simple visual remedies for better models * Vulcan's 60 -ton centre cab * Essential freight cars 32: Soo Line single-sheathed box cars.

(We will automatically send the latest issue but sould you wish a specific month please state under special instructions when ordering)

(£ 2.40 each + £1.00 UK p&p)
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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Pacific North West

Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Pacific North West

£15.95

78 maps

Covers Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii.

PUBLICATION DATE 1998
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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - California and Nevada

Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - California and Nevada

£16.50

It is nearly twelve years since the last edition CALIFORNIA & NEVADA was published during which time much has once again changed following the mergers of Burlington Northern and the Santa Fe and the merger of Southern Pacific into Union Pacific. In addition to general updating, this new edition has been expanded with additional enlargements to show complex areas in greater detail and includes for the first time the interurban electric lines, light rail and principal logging railroads. Also shown are proposed extensions to the Bay Area and Los Angeles commuter networks, the proposed California High Speed network and the Yucca Mountain Railroad in Nevada.

The Atlas shows all currently operated common carriers, tourist and major industrial railroads along with abandoned routes.

PUBLICATION DATE 2009
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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Dakotas & Minnesota

Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Dakotas & Minnesota

£15.95

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PUBLICATION DATE 2005
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Tracks of the Black Bear+ Algoma Central Tour Trains

Tracks of the Black Bear+ Algoma Central Tour Trains

£15.00

Double Feature

The Tracks of the BLACK BEAR

The Algoma Central, rich in history and renowned for its rugged scenery. Affectionately known as the "Tracks of the Black Bear", the ACR provides a vital link in the movement of freight and is one of North America's most popular passenger roads. After operating as an independent railway since 1899, the Algoma Central became part of Wisconsin Central's family of regional railways in 1995. Along with this change came revised operating practices, different motive power and new business. Rail Innovations captures the 'new' Algoma Central during both the beauty of fall and the harshness of winter. You'll be onboard and trackside as WC SD-45s and AC F-units move freight and passenger trains across Algoma Country. Wisconsin Central's Algoma Central is mainline railroading through some of North America's most spectacular scenery.

Wisconsin central's Algoma Central TOUR TRAINS

ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR TRAIN RIDES IN NORTH AMERICA

Journeying north from Sault Ste. Marie, the Algoma Central challenges awesome rock formations, glides through mixed forests of maple, birch and pine and skirts the pristine waters of northern lakes and rivers. 114 miles north, the famous Agawa Canyon, with its rugged beauty, waterfalls, picnic areas and hiking trails makes for the perfect summer and fall destination. Winter in Algoma Country is breathtaking and what better way to see it than aboard 'The Snow Train'! Clad in a mantle of snow and adorned with frozen waterfalls and rivers provides a dramatic contrast to those seen during summer and fall. From trackside and aboard the locomotives, enjoy the color of fall, the splendour of Agawa Canyon and the harshness of a winter blizzard.

by Rail Innovations 90 mins*colour*narrated

Was £20 Special Offer £ 15
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SWEET STEAM - The Sugar Cane Railways of Java

SWEET STEAM - The Sugar Cane Railways of Java

£20.00

The declining sugar cane railways of Java, Indonesia, still host a wide variety of elderly, exotic colorful steam engines in both the cane fields and the mills, and also have a variety of diesel "critturs". Steam from O&K, including unique inside frame geared Luttermoller's, Jung, Ducroo & Brauns, BMAG, the last fireless loco's in Java and others. The little engines are worked hard, often brutally so, and some of the exhast noise is awsome!. Water Buffalo are used in the cane fields to haul cane wagons to the "main line". Plus you'll ride on the engines, be chased by a train, and see some local life, including lots of curious kids!

TWO DVD SET. Running time 90 minutes each WIDESCREEN ONLY

by Highball, 3 Hours
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A RHINELAND JOURNEY - A German Rail Adventure

A RHINELAND JOURNEY - A German Rail Adventure

£18.00

Join us for a cruise down the Rhine, through the heart of Germany. Along the way, you'll see the splendid scenery, with fairy tale castles. You'll see the river traffic, including the historic paddle steamer 'Goethe', and of course you'll see the trains on both sides of the Rhine, from locals to ICE trains and freight.

By Highball, 85 minutes plus previews
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Buy All 4 CN North America Volumes

Buy All 4 CN North America  Volumes

Union Pacific's Elegant E-9s Combo

Union Pacific's Elegant E-9s Combo

£18.00

Featuring 2 Shows on 1 Disc!

Union Pacific's Elegant E-9s and Feather River Canyon E-9s

Sleek and stylish EMD E-8s and E-9s were the backbone of the Union Pacific Railroad's fleet throughout the 1950s and '60s. Their classic looks and efficient performance delighted riders up until 1971 when passenger service was discontinued. Twenty-two years later, with the restoration of E-9 locomotives 951, 949, and 963B, Union Pacific revived the image of its famous streamlined passenger trains. Pentrex takes you aboard this retro trainset for two of its most notable excursions. Included on this combo DVD are:

Union Pacific's Elegant E-9's.

When UP's elegantly restored A-B-A set of E-9s pulled its first excursion train from Denver to Laramie, Pentrex was there to cover the event in full. The locomotives look and sound great as they roar past our cameras, rolling over UP's Greeley Subdivision after their departure from Denver's Union Station. The throaty growl of the locomotives can be heard echoing through the hills as the E-9s pull the train up the grades of Sherman Hill. UP's Steve Lee explains the history of the engines and their recent reconstruction. You'll also go inside locomotive 951 to see the new cab control stand and V-16 prime mover. The era of luxurious train travel comes back to life with UP's elegant E-9s!

Feather River Canyon E-9's.

California's Feather River Canyon saw passenger train service once again when the Union Pacific ran excursions there in 1994. The Feather River Special, with 6 dome liners among its 15 passenger cars, was powered by UP's sleek A-B-A set of E-9s. Pentrex followed the train from Oroville to Portola on Saturday and Portola to Keddie Wye on Sunday. You'll witness the special at Williams Loop, Chandler Creek Bridge, Spanish Creek Trestle, and Keddie Wye. Also featured are the tunnels, the Highline, and the Portola Railroad Museum's restored Western Pacific F-unit. As a special treat, the camera takes you inside E-unit #951 for a cab ride from Portola to Keddie!

by Pentrex 120 mins * colour * narration
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PREVIEWS 2

PREVIEWS 2

£14.00

Previews from the following widescreen programs. Florida East Coast, Winter on the Arizona Divide, KCS over Rich Mountain, A Rocky Mountain Winter, Hot Spots 23, Hot Spots 25, NS over Christiansburg Mountain, High Plains Hot Shots, Montana Rail Link 2007, Highball over Triple Track Cajon, NS Middle Division, Along the New River, Calcutta's Colorful Trains, Queensland Coal, Vienna's Colorful Trains, Mojave Magic 2, CSX across Ohio, Mississippi River main Line, East to Green River, Hot Spots 24, Hot Spots 19, Hot Spots 16, Hot Spots 18, Hot Spots 17, Hot Spots 20, Hot Spots 21, Hot Spots 22, Rails around the Metroplex.

by Highball Productions 2 Hours 23 Mins * colour * no narration * Widescreen
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The Sunny South

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Norfolk & Western Facilities In Color Volume 1: Eastern Lines

Norfolk & Western Facilities In Color Volume 1: Eastern Lines

Ref: NWFACV1


Price: £42.00

by William G. McClure III

Stations, towers, shops, coaling stations, and many other structures of the original N&W Eastern Lines.

GM&O The Alton Route In Color Volume 1: The First Generation

GM&O The Alton Route In Color Volume 1: The First Generation

Ref: 1582482705


Price: £42.00

Jim Boyd

An examination of the formation of the motive power of the predecessor roads of the Gulf Mobile & Ohio. Steam and first generation diesel.

Louisville & Nashville In Color Volume 2 by R. C. Borkowski, Jr.

Louisville & Nashville In Color Volume 2 by R. C. Borkowski, Jr.

Ref: lnv2


Price: £42.00

A system-wide examination of the L&N from the steam era right up to its absorption into the Seaboard System.

Seaboard Air Line In Color Volume 1: Motive Power and Memories

Seaboard Air Line In Color Volume 1: Motive Power and Memories

Ref: 1582482616


Price: £42.00

The end of steam and the entire diesel roster from Centipedes and FT's to C420's and GP40's - all in vivid color

Trackside in the Virginias 1954-1969 with Wayne Sherwin

Trackside in the Virginias 1954-1969 with Wayne Sherwin

Ref: 1342


Price: £42.00

William R. Sparkmon

The railroads of Virginia and West Virginia are illustrated in full color during the late steam / early diesel period.

Trackside around Georgia 1968-1970 with Jim Boyd

Trackside around Georgia 1968-1970 with Jim Boyd

Ref: 1582482330


Price: £42.00

A fond look back at the SCL, SOU, CG, L&N, regional roads and shortlines in Georgia. Future Railfan and Railroad editor Jim Boyd was delivering new EMD's at the time.

Trackside in the South 1946-1959

Trackside in the South 1946-1959

Ref: 1582482047


Price: £42.00

with John Knauff and Vincent Purn

by Kevin J. Holland and Robert J. Yanosey

Pre-1950's color railroad photography in the Deep South is exceptionally rare and this book contains a lot of it!

Norfolk & Western Steam In Color

Norfolk & Western Steam In Color

Ref: 1582482160


Price: £42.00

by William McClure and Jeremy Plant

The last great bastion of steam was the N&W and this book will illustrate why the road had such faith so late in the diesel era. This system-wide tour of the N&W has stunning action photography as well as terminal scenes.

Trackside around West Virginia 1963-1968 with Bob Withers

Trackside around West Virginia 1963-1968 with Bob Withers

Ref: 158248192X


Price: £42.00

by Bob Withers \nJournalist Bob Withers relates his early railfanning days on the B&O, C&O, N&W and shortlines in his home state.

Trackside around Louisville (West) 1947-1958 with Jack Fravert

Trackside around Louisville (West) 1947-1958 with Jack Fravert

Ref: 1582481865


Price: £42.00

By Castner, Campbell, Buccola and Tipton

Pioneering color photographer Jack Fravert's color work on the B&O, Monon, K&IT, IC, SOU and some intriguing shortlines around his hometown of Louisville is chronicled in more than 200 photographs.

Trackside in Appalachia with Gene Huddleston

Trackside in Appalachia with Gene Huddleston

Ref: trackappalachi


Price: £42.00

by Gene Huddleston

Gene relates his Appalachian roots and experiences on the C&O, N&W, and other routes in the mountainous regions that produced this country's coal. Includes many obscure shortlines!

Trackside around Charlottesville,VA 1967-1984 with Jeremy F. Plant

Trackside around Charlottesville,VA 1967-1984 with Jeremy F. Plant

Ref: 1582481768


Price: £42.00

by Jeremy F. Plant

Noted Morning Sun author Jerry Plant details his own early photographic ventures on the Southern, C&O, RF&P, SCL, & N&W in Virginia. Coverage continues with shortlines Chesapeake Western, Virginia Blue Ridge and W&W.

Southern Railway Through Passenger Service In Color

Southern Railway Through Passenger Service In Color

Ref: 1582481660


Price: £42.00

by Greg Stout

An examination of Southern's passenger fleet - its trains, motive power, rolling stock and operations - from the 1940's until its reluctant entrance into Amtrak in 1979.

Trackside around Louisville (East) 1948 - 1958 with Jack Fravert

Trackside around Louisville (East) 1948 - 1958 with Jack Fravert

Ref: TAL1948


Price: £42.00

by Rick Tipton, Charles Buccola, John Campbell and Charles B. Castner

Jack Fravert chronicled the railroading around Louisville in the years following WWII when steam was succumbing to the diesel. L&N, C&O and PRR steam and diesel operations are examined and explained in detail.

Norfolk & Western In Color Volume 1: 1948-1964

Norfolk & Western In Color Volume 1: 1948-1964

Ref: 1878887726


Price: £37.00

by Jim Nichols

The 1950's champion of steam is traveled via the medium of 240 color photographs. Author Nichols guides the reader from Tidewater to Ohio focusing on steam and the early diesels that rostered the pre-expanded N & W.

Norfolk & Western Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Norfolk & Western Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: 1582480389


Price: £42.00

by Jim Nichols

View the freight, passenger and non-revenue equipment of this storied carrier through more than 300 color photographs from the 1950s, 60s, right up to the merger into Norfolk Southern. Examine the many workaday hoppers of this coal-hauler to the glamour of its POCAHONTAS streamliner.

Southern Railway Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Southern Railway Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: 1878887602


Price: £37.00

by Jim Kinkaid

The customer-customized rolling stock of the Southern System is illustrated in a whopping 340+ color photos dating as far back as 1945. See how "The Southern Serves the South" with its unique equipment.

Southern Railway In Color Volume 2

Southern Railway In Color Volume 2

Ref: 1582480141


Price: £37.00

by Alton Lanier

The sequel to Southern Railway in Color by Fred Cheney and Dave Sweetland (which sold out quickly and is no longer available) is this new 128-page hardcover book containing over 240 vintage views of the Southern.

Illinois Central In Color

Illinois Central In Color

Ref: ICC


Price: £37.00

by Lloyd E. Stagner

This mid-western giant also had a large presence in the South. This heavily steam laden 128-page book also appeals to diesel lovers as handsome E-units and big Alcos grace the pages throughout!

IC/GM&O Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

IC/GM&O Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: ICGM


Price: £42.00

by James Kinkaid

The varied equipment of the Illinois Central and Gulf Mobile & Ohio railroads is examined in this all-color book through more than 300 photos. A small chapter on the merged Illinois Central Gulf completes this all-color book.


WM Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

WM Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: WMCG


Price: £37.00

by Jack Brown

Enjoy the "speed lettered" rolling stock of this legendary road through over 275 color photographs of passenger cars, freight cars and non-revenue equipment. Explore the Western Maryland Archive of "official" color photography of rolling stock as well as the best WM fans have to offer.

Western Maryland In Color

Western Maryland In Color

Ref: w


Price: £37.00

by David Sweetland

A 128-page hardcover detailing the glory years of the WM during the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s. Thirty-five steam photos and thirty-one "fireballs" are featured in this all-steam, all-first generation diesel tour of the system.

Western Maryland Trackside

Western Maryland Trackside

Ref: WMT


Price: £42.00

by Jeremy F. Plant

A color history of the Western Maryland in its last three decades through the camera lens of its Vice President of Operations, George M. Leilich.

Frisco In Color

Frisco In Color

Ref: FIC


Price: £37.00

by Lou Marre & Greg Sommers

From the mid-Fifties until the end of independent existence, the Frisco operated its main lines as fast freight properties, while the various branches and lighter-traffic lines were judiciously employed to feed the mains. Motive power purchases are outlined in roster form in this new 128-page all-color book, and operating practices over the diesel years are noted in photo captions and comments throughout.

Frisco/Katy Color Guide to Freight Equipment

Frisco/Katy Color Guide to Freight Equipment

Ref: FKCGFE


Price: £42.00

by Nicholas Molo

The varied freight rosters of the St.Louis - San Francisco Railway (Frisco) and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (Katy) are reviewed in full color in more than 300 photographs. There's even a handful of passenger cars used jointly by these fallen flags.

Seaboard Air Line Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Seaboard Air Line Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: 158248001


Price: £42.00

by Paul Faulk

The railroad that ran "Through the Heart of the South" was known as an innovator and effective competitor against its two larger neighbors. The attractive equipment of the Seaboard was no small part in this battle. Enjoy this varied roster in the more than 300 color photos of this road which disappeared in 1967.

Atlantic Coast Line Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Atlantic Coast Line Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: ACLCG


Price: £42.00

by Paul Faulk

The Atlantic Coast Line's flamboyant purple, silver and gold trim stood out in a sea of boxcar red and hopper black. Study its passenger and freight roster through hundreds of vintage photos in this 128-page all color book.

Louisville & Nashville Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Volume 1

Louisville & Nashville Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Volume 1

Ref: LNCG


Price: £42.00

by Steven D. Johnson

On the 150th Anniversary of the L&N, the myriad of boxcars and other diverse freight cars of the "Old Reliable" are featured in full color in this new book. More than 300 photos illustrate L&N's commitment to customer service. All-color, 128-page hardcover book.

Louisville & Nashville Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Volume 2

Louisville & Nashville Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Volume 2

Ref: 1582481393


Price: £42.00

by Steven D. Johnson

Passenger cars, cabooses, non-revenue equipment, piggyback and much more to complete the L&N roster of rolling stock in exquisite color detail.

Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac In Color

Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac In Color

Ref: RFPC


Price: £42.00

by J.F. Plant, S. Short & W.G. McClure

113 miles of busy double track linking North and South symbolize the RF&P. Operations during the steam and diesel years as well as a chapter on equipment are illustrated in full color.

Kansas City Southern In Color

Kansas City Southern In Color

Ref: KCSIC


Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

Passenger and freight train operations are examined system wide on the KCS by former Railfan and Railroad Magazine editor Jim Boyd. Photography concentrates on the first and early second generations of diesels.

Clinchfield In Color Volume 1

Clinchfield In Color Volume 1

Ref: CICV1


Price: £42.00

by C. K. Marsh Jr.

The fabled Clinchfield is chronicled in full color by noted CRR expert Marsh. Steam, cab units, second generation power pull the trains over the mountains on one of the heaviest tonnage single track railroads in the US.

Trackside around Atlanta 1955-1975 with Howard Robins

Trackside around Atlanta 1955-1975 with Howard Robins

Ref: 1582481318


Price: £42.00

by Paul Faulk

The rail center of the South is scrutinized in full color by noted photographer Howard Robins. Enjoy ACL, SAL, SOU, A&WP, GA, CofG, SCL, L&N, and the other smaller roads that made Atlanta, Georgia such an eclectic mix of railroading in the 1960s.

Southern States Trolleys In Colour

Southern States Trolleys In Colour

Ref: 1582481326


Price: £42.00

by Ed Ridolph

The remaining streetcar companies of the Old South after WWII are visited in full color. Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Roanoke, Fairmont, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Princeton, Louisville, Newport, Memphis, Charlotte, Greenville, Savannah, Atlanta, Birmingham, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, New Orleans, Hot Springs, Little Rock, Houston, Dallas, Waco, and El Paso are all represented.

Virginian Railway In Color

Virginian Railway In Color

Ref: 1582481423


Price: £42.00

by William McClure & Jeremy Plant

The steam, diesel and electric operations of the fabled Virginian are reviewed in full color during the 1950s.

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