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Since the first edition was published in 1995 much has changed. This all new edition not only incorporates all those changes, mergers, ownership changes and abandonment's but also includes for the first time the interurban electric railroads and logging railroads. The Atlas shows all currently operated common carrier, tourist and major industrial railroads along with abandoned routes.
Good news for SPV's Atlases
We have updated several of our atlases recently and will continue to do so at the rate of probably two a year for the next few years adding interubans and altering ownership where necessary as we go. But many of you have asked will you produce similar atlases of Canada? The answer is YES! Mike Walker has started work on it. Later this year we hope to bring out our first volume covering British Columbia.
£ 15.95(incl. UK & European p&p)
Audio CD
Steam locomotives of the former Great Western Railway at work at various locations on British Railways between 1955 and 1963.
[1] At Newton Abbot Station [3:30] • [2] 'King John' climbing from Stoneycombe to Dainton Tunnel [1:34] • [3] At the Newton Abbot end of Dainton Tunnel [6:11] • [4] At the Totnes end of Dainton Tunnel [2:52] • [5] Inside Tigley Signal Box [2:18] • [6] The slip coach just detached at Saunderton Summit [1:01] • [7] The slip coach stops and is taken to Princes Risborough Station [3:23] • [8] A morning at Princes Risborough Station [5:16] • [9] 'King George II' leaving Princes Risborough with an up express [2:57] • [10] A Cheltenham-London express climbs towards Sapperton Tunnel [2:44] • [11] A freight train climbs past Abergavenny Junction Station [4:01] • [12] A passenger train climbs past Abergavenny Junction Station [2:41] • [13] A freight train and 'City of Truro' with a special train, near Ruabon [2:29] • [14] 'City of Truro'with a special train at Crumlin [2:58] • [15] A 'Dukedog' leaving Bow Street with a train for Aberystwyth [1:44] • [16] At Exeter, St. Davids Station [5:11] • [17] 'King Edward VII' with the up 'Inter City' at Princes Risborough [1:57] • [18] An up local passenger train and a down express at Princes Risborough [1:13] • [19] A down express and up push and pull train at Princes Risborough [1:33] • [20] At Hatton Station [4:45] • [21] 'Hinton Manor' with the up 'Cambrian Coast Express' approaching Talerddig [2:57] • [22] The last passenger train from Watlington [1:56]
The Great Western CD has been unavailable for the last two years and Peter Handford has asked us if we would like to reissue it. Of course we gladly accepted. It would be a crying shame not to have the sounds of the Great Western available. So if you do not have this CD sit back close your eyes and bring your memories alive.
£ 9.95 (free UK p&p)
New Books From Kalmbach
Two new features this year make Tourist Trains 2006 better than ever! Each of the 50 states and provinces of Canada is accompanied by a full map pinpointing tourist train destination locations. Select organizations are denoted as “Editor’s Choice,” hand-picked by the editors of Trains magazine based on field visits, reports, and their extensive experience in visiting historical railroad sites. Photographs, locomotive rosters, ticket prices, directions, and even trip times are included in this guide to more than 565 preserved and restored railroads and train museums. 53/8 x 83/8; 512 pgs.; approx. 450 b&w photos; softcover.
£ 13.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
In Model Railroad Planning 2006, you'll discover expert tips to help you plan the model railroad layout you've always wanted! You'll discover how to: Increase the realism and accuracy of your railroad. Create a large layout in a small space. Plan your layout in greater detail than ever before. Plus, you'll get 12 complete track plans in N, HO, and O scales, dozens of detailed photos, expert problem-solving tips, remarkable time- and space-saving techniques, and much more! You'll also get a bonus booklet filled with tips and techniques for designing your very own track plan!
£ 4.25 (Incl. UK p&p)
New Books From
Join the founder of Morning Sun Books as he relates his 15-year railroading career moving from EL towerman to Penn Central trainmaster and into the management ranks of government rail agencies. Photo coverage includes EL, CNJ, PC, Conrail and others.
£ 39.00 (Incl. UK p&p)
The fabled North Shore interurban system is explored in the color film age and its troubles chronicled in detail. Rare color advertisements complement the effort
New Books From MBI
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
£ 25.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
Brand New Release!
Highball over Cajon 1 was very well received, the only complaint being it wasn’t long enough! Here, to address that complaint is two hours of Cajon, Part 2! Taped in Spring 2001 and Fall 2005, there’s lots of variety icluding older units from 2001, a couple of units in the new BNSF Railway paint, and an SD70ACe, not to mention several brand new SD90MAC’s (pre wings). Blue Cut, Sullivans Curve, Mormon Rocks, Alray, The Hill, Silverwood, Summit and Frost. Loads of action, including a number of meets, and a 3 train meet on the hill, lots of different paint!
120 Mins colour narration Regular price £17.95 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 31st March 2006 - £17.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Cajon Pass has long been recognised as one of the finest train watching locations in North America. Located north of San Bernardino California, the Pass is used by Union Pacific and Burlington Northern, Santa Fe for their principal trans continental routes into the Los Angeles Basin. Union Pacific’s former Southern Pacific line runs from West Colten yard to Palmdale and Tehachapi and UP has trackage rights on BNSF’s line from San Bernardino to Barstow. Heavy traffic and scenic locations like the famed Sullivan’s Curve, together with a rainbow of paint schemes from both UP and BNSF make Cajon a railfan’s paradise. Taped in April 1998, the hills are green, there are bright blue skies and the mountains are snow covered. Lots of SD45’s (including a 7 SD45 lashup!) and GP60M’s together with new power, make for interesting railroading. Check out the changes and scenic splendor of Cajon Pass, you’ll be glad you did.
90 Mins colour narration Was £22.95 RE - RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 31st March 2006 - £17.00 (free UK & European p&p)
SPECIAL OFFER BUY BOTH CAJON DVDs FOR £ 30
By 1958, diesels had largely replaced steam power on U. S. railroads. But in Canada, both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways continued to run steam locomotives. They, too, would be dieselized by 1960 but in 1958 each offered classic railroading in the grand style. Donald J. Krofta made four trips to Ontario that year to film them on 16mm. In his film, shot at Windsor, Stratford, Palmerston, London, Sudbury and other locations, you'll find many passenger and freight trains under steam power. CN steam shown includes 4-6-0's, 4-6-2's, 4-6-4's, 4-8-2's, 4-8-4's, 2-8-0's and 2-8-2's. CP power includes 2-8-0's, 2-8-2's . 4-6-2's and 4-6-4's. A few diesels also appear. Authentic CN & CP steam sound added.
75 Mins 95% colour, 5% b&w narration Regular price £23.95 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 31st March 2006 - £23.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Double Feature Brand New Release! ROSS ROWLAND: Giant of Steam Ross Rowland steam locomotive excursions began modestly with a series of High Iron Company trips in the mid 1960s featuring ex Canadian Pacific 4-6-2s and ex Nickle Plate Road 2-8-4 759. Ross next created the famous golden Spike Centennial Ltd in 1969 to celebrate the completion of the transcontinental railroad again featuring 759. The magnificent American Freedom Train followed in 1975 and '76. Pulled by several steam locomotives on a 21 month transcontinental tour visiting 138 cities and attraction 7,000,000 visitors. In 1977/ 78 Ross developed the Chessie Steam Special to honour the 150th Anniversary of the B&O Railroad. More than 100 steam-powered excursions pulled by ex-Reading 4-8-4 2101 were run over the Chessie System. Two years later, another series of trips, dubbed the Chessie Safety Express were pulled by ex C&O 614. 614 rode the rails again in 1985 to help Rowland's American Coal Enterprises conduct test to develop a new generation of coal-powered locomos designed to lessen the dependence on foreign oil. Ross' most recent project was the Erie Limited a series of passenger excursions on New Jersey Transit's high-speed main line between Hoboken, NJ and Port Jervis, NY, between 1996 and 1998. Re-Release! C&O 614 CHESSIE SAFETY EXPRESS Here is the story of the famous Chessie Safty Express excursions of the 1980/81 pulled by restored Chesapeake & Ohio class J3a 4-8-4 #614. This documentary presents the history of 614, from its days as a passenger and freight hauler on the C&O to its overhaul and operation in excursion service. Thrilling full colour trackside and in-cab scenes show the safety express in action at a variety of locations, including Baltimore's Camden Station, Harpers Ferry, 17 mile and Sand Patch grades, the James River line in Virginia and the scenic line between Huntington and Hinton, West Virginia. Narrated by Jim Boyd.
Regular price £22.95 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 31st March 2006 - £22.00 (free UK & European p&p)
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A formidable barrier confronts all trains on the BNSF's main east-west route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Boasting spectacular southwestern scenery, seven majestic bridges and located between Belen and Mountainair, New Mexico . . . it's the rugged and remote ABO CANYON. Captured in Abo Canyon during a fleeting window of time following the merger of the BN and the Santa Fe, this video features a once in-a-lifetime collection of motive power types and paint schemes. The classic Santa Fe red and silver Warbonnets and the Blues join Burlington Northern green. A new BNSF design reminiscent of the old Great Northern orange and green paint scheme enters the scene. See the Dash 9-44CW, Dash 8-40BW, SD40-2, SD75M and others. With stunning photography and hard-to-reach locations, WB records history showcasing a combination of power and paint never to be witnessed again. A truly unforgettable piece of American railroading. Many of you will have seen in the March edition of Trains magazine the article about Abo Canyon and how BNSF is hoping to have a second mainline track squeezed into the New Mexico Gulch. No doubt after it is completed in 2007 we will bring you a new dvd showing the improved line but for now why not see how the singletrack through the canyon operates. This dvd is offered in this newsletter at a very special price to coincide with the trains article.
58 Mins colour narration Regular price £20.95 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 31st March 2006 - £18.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Chuck Ellis’ Great Northwestern & Pacific was inspired by a love of the mountainous Pacific Northwest. Chuck has skillfully captured the look of gaping canyons that touch the floor and towering pinnacles with his masterful use of plaster and paint. His walkaround plan takes the viewer on a journey from Duluth, Minnesota to Seattle, Washington in the 1950s. The layout occupies 1500 square feet. This HO layout was designed by Chuck without the use of a formal trackplan. He simply built what he saw in his mind. He knew where he wanted mountains, towns and even a small narrow gauge line--all contribute to the overall scenic effect. Because the GN&P owns no equipment the line runs locomotives and cars from many different roads particularly the Great Northern. Chuck is a master builder of highly detailed structures. He attributes this interest to his familys long history in the construction business. The railroad is full of fabulous craftsman kits. The layout has been expanded into adjacent areas since work began in 1991. Thirty years of trial and error allow Chuck the freedom to tear out what he doesn’t like and then start over. Chuck will show you how to paint drivers, make river banks, create peeling paint, and build pine trees. The Great Northwestern & Pacific is a Great Model Railroad because Chuck has created the look and feel of a visit to the Pacific Northwest.
60 Mins colour narration Regular price £28.95 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 31st March 2006 - £28.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Microsoft™ Train Simulator Add-Ons
Starting from just outside Woking, itself a busy main line station, your journey winds its way along the South West line through Brookwood, once distinguished by its own branch line serving the London Necropolis, a green field cemetery used to relieve the pressure on London's graveyards. On to Pirbright where the Alton line branches off and on to Deepcut, where you will find not only the infamous military bases but also a town so named because of the canal that lies just north of the line. Crossing the Ascot to Ash and Reading to Guildford lines you will then make a sweeping curve into Farnborough before moving on to Fleet, Winchfield and Hook before finally arriving at the main destination, Basingstoke. This 25-mile stretch of track has 4 tracks running throughout, two slow and two fast lines and a full complement of stock. THE ROUTE INCLUDES: • Woking • Winchfield • Hook • Brookwood • Farnborough • Fleet • Basingstoke LOCOMOTIVES • BATS SR N15 460 453 (KING ARTHUR) • BATS SR N15 460 736 (EXCALIBUR) • BATS SR N15 460 740 (MERLIN) • BATS SR N15 460 755 (THE RED KNIGHT) • BATS SR N15 460 770 (SIR PRIANIUS) • BATS SR N15 460 777 (SIR LAMIEL) • BATS SR N15 460 799 (SIR IRONSIDE) • BOB BR 34067 (TANGMERE) • BOB BR 34081 (92 SQUADRON) • BR Merchant Navy Class - 2 versions • Battle of Britain - 2 versions • Selection of M7, M15, N & Q class locomotives PASSENGER STOCK INCLUDES SR PULLMANS, BR MARK 1 AND SR COACHES AND SR BULLEID MORE THAN 28 WAGONS AND 20 COACHES Recommended System Requirements Microsoft™ Train Simulator • PC with Windows 98 or later, 1.4 GHz processor or faster • Sound card • 256 Mb RAM, 1.2 GB HD free space • 3D Video card with 32Mb memory, DVD-ROM Drive
£ 24.95(incl. UK & European p&p)
A collection of the finest and most technically accurate models available of Gresley and Thompson express pacific engines available for Microsoft Train Simulator, from Blue Arrow TS, the makers of Severn Valley Railway. Concentrating on the LNER and BR Eastern Region, contains stunning examples of the locos and coaching stock designed and built in the golden age of British steam express train travel on the East Coast Main Line of England and Scotland. 14 new locomotives are included, representing classes A3, A1/1, A2/1, A2/2, A2/3, and P2, all with rendered cabviews and custom sounds • 4472 FLYING SCOTSMAN A3 Pacific in LNER apple green • 60103 FLYING SCOTSMAN A3 Pacific in BR brunswick green • 2599 BOOK LAW A3 Pacific in LNER apple green • 4495 GOLDEN FLEECE A4 Pacific in LNER garter blue • 60035 WINDSOR LAD A3 Pacific in BR experimental blue • 60086 GAINSBOROUGH A3 Pacific in BR brunswick green • 60100 SPEARMINT A3 Pacific in BR brunswick green • 4470 GREAT NORTHERN A1/1 Pacific in NE blue • 60113 GREAT NORTHERN A1/1 Pacific in BR apple green • 60509 WAVERLEY A2/1 Pacific in British Railways apple green • 60505 THANE OF FIFE A2/2 Pacific in BR brunswick green • 500 EDWARD THOMPSON A2/3 Pacific in LNER apple green • 60512 STEADY AIM A2/3 Pacific in BR brunswick green • 2006 WOLF OF BADENOCH P2 Mikado in LNER Apple Green Wagons • BR 10T Fish van x4 • BR 20T Brakevan x4 • LNER 10T Fish van x2 • LNER 12T covered van • LNER 12T Fruit van • LNER 12T fitted van x2 • BR12T VanFit • LNER 15T Brakevan • LNER 25T covered bogie van • BR 42T Bogie Bolster x2 • LNER 12T 6 plank open • BR 12T 6 plank open x3 • LNER 12T low fit • LNER 40T Bogie Bolster x2 • BR 22.5T Grain Hopper • BR 21T Loco Coal open • BR 20T Plate wagon x4 • BR 12T Fruit van • BR 13T Steel open x5 Passenger rolling stock (with Passenger Views) • Gresley LNER teak coaches • Gresley LNER teak Buffet car • Gresley BR Maroon coaches • Gresley BR Maroon Buffet car • Thompson LNER teak coaches • Thompson BR Maroon coaches A total of 35 ready made consists are included to get you up and running in no time at all, along with 14 challenging activities System Requirements Microsoft™ Train Simulator • PC with Windows 98 or later • 256 Mb RAM • 200 Mb HD free space • 3D Video card with 32Mb memory • CD-ROM Drive
£ 20.95(incl. UK & European p&p)
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