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Newsletter - OCTOBER 2007
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Fantastic Bargains!
SPV has slashed all prices in the catalogue for everyone to enjoy! All your favourites at discounted prices. Please take time to peruse our ever growing DVD catalogue.
Prices have also been reduced on our web site! Overseas customers please ask if you would like a catalogue to be sent!
It’s nearly ten years since the last NORTH EAST edition NEW REVISED Edition is in two colours and is perfect bound due to all the extra maps and information!
In addition to general updating, this new edition is much expanded with additional enlargements to show complex areas in greater detail and includes for the first time the Subways and Rapid Transit lines in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo and Pittsburgh together with interurban electric lines and principal logging railroads.
£ 17.50 (incl. UK & European p&p)
New Books From Kalmbach
The DCC Guide
Digital Command Control (DCC) can help model trains take advantage of all the new features in modern model trains like realistic sound and smoother switching and running. This comprehensive, all-new volume helps modelers get the most out of DCC with diagrams and photos showing how DCC works, from wiring, to installing and setting decoders in running equipment, to throttle units. The DCC Guide presents an overview of the product lines available and helps modelers select the right system for their plans. Softcover; 8.25 x 10.75; 80 pages; 80 color photos; 55 illustrations;
£ 13.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
Planning Scenery for Your Model Railroad By Tony Koester
This volume shows modelers how to turn to the real thing – natural land forms, crops, forests, water features, and even the seasons, to get better results on their model railroad layouts. What are the critical – and “model-able” – differences between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mountains, for example, and what resources can help modelers achieve a natural-looking scene from each area? Examples of incorporating realistic natural effects including rock strata, water forms, field crops, and space-saving industries. Softcover; 8.25 x 10.75; 96 pages; 175 color photos; 25 b&w photos; 10 illustrations;
£ 14.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
New Books From
Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis In Color by Greg Stout
This busy switching road serviced St. Louis Union Station and numerous yards and trackage in the St. Louis area. Many trunk lines (PRR, NYC, MP, MKT, Wabash, etc.) utilized the TRRA and their trains are also illustrated in vintage color dating back to the early 1950’s.
£ 39.00 (Incl. UK p&p)
Spokane Portland & Seattle In Color by Ed Austin
Diesels of the Northwest's Own Railway The dieselization of the SP&S is traced in more than 250 color photographs. This chronological look at the road’s motive power development takes the reader right up to, but not including, the BN merger.
Lackawanna RR Facilities In Color Volume 1: Hoboken to Dover by Robert J. Yanosey
The Lackawanna described itself as “Mile for Mile, the Most Highly Developed Railroad in America” and the suburban Morris & Essex Division lived up to this slogan. Stations, towers, bridges and shop buildings on the Main Line and Boonton, Gladstone and other branches.
Norfolk & Western Steam In Color 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 Montreal 1955 - 1979 with Peel Steven, Sr. by Peel Steven, Jr.
The Canadian Pacific and Canadian National were in their last days of steam when photographer Peel Steven, Sr. began to record their passing in stunning color. The early diesels around this beautiful city are also well recored.
New Book From MBI
GE Locomotives by Brian Solomon
General Electric entered the railroad industry in the early twentieth century and this collection of history explores all types of electric locomotives with a stunning collection of archival black-and-white, period, and modern color photography. Depicting a broad cross-section of American railroads in a variety of regions both urban and remote, Brian Solomon leads us through GEs entire locomotive history, from the first electric S motors to todays colossal, 6,000-horsepower diesel-electrics. Witness electrical legends such as the Pennsylvania Railroads E44s, Amtraks E60s, and Milwaukee Roads "Little Joes", just to name a few. All in all, Solomon gives us a brilliant explanation of the locomotives, the terrain they covered, pioneering GE efforts, and even the marketplace competition and the power race that fueled the development of these awesome machines. Format: Hardbound • Pages: 144 • Length: 10w x 10h
£ 25.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
Railroads Across North America 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
£ 19.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
New Book From ARCADIA
The Pullman Porters and West Oakland by Thomas Tramble, Wilma Tramble
A hub of transportation and industry since the mid-19th century, West Oakland is today a vital commercial conduit and an inimitably distinct and diverse community within the Greater Oakland metropolitan area. The catalyst that transformed this neighborhood from a transcontinental rail terminal into a true settlement was the arrival of the railroad porters, employed by the Pullman Palace Car Company as early as 1867. After years of struggling in labor battles and negotiations, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Union became the first African American–led union to sign a contract with a large American company. The union’s West Coast headquarters were established at Fifth and Wood Streets in West Oakland. Soon families, benevolent societies, and churches followed, and a true community came into being.
£ 14.00 (Incl. UK p&p)
Eastern Kentucky Railway by Terry L. Baldridge
In 1865, as the Civil War was drawing to a close, plans were underway in Boston for a railroad construction project to begin in Greenup County, Kentucky. Eventually the Eastern Kentucky Railway Company would extend its main track through two more counties, Carter and Lawrence. Spanning just 36 miles of main track from Riverton to Webbville, the Eastern Kentucky Railway became a lifeline for the economic and social activities of the people of northeastern Kentucky. Even though the original plan of extending the railway much farther south and bridging the Ohio River to the north never came about, the railway struggled along for more than 65 years. Many people who grew up along the line passed their experiences to younger generations; some, like Jesse Stuart, wrote about them. This volume will show life along the rail line that lent its name to the highways now running its route.
Nevada Northern Railway Heber Valley Railway Three railroads in the West schedule steam photo charters for the rail enthusiast. Featured are the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Heber Valley Railroad and the Nevada Northern Railway Museum. Steam trains are recreated as they were in the 1950’s. Dramatic winter scenes in the Rockies and Watsach Mountains blend with the remote Nevada Desert. If you like steam locomotives charging upgrade with vintage equipment and billowing clouds of smoke, this programme is for you.
51 mins colour Narration Regular price £20.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 23rd November 2007 - £19.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Enola to Altoona Norfolk Southern’s Pennsylvania/Penn Central/Conrail main line, the formerly 4 track ‘Broad Way’. We start at the west end of Enola yard on the former ‘Iron Bridge’, then move on to Rockville Bridge, where the main line from Philadelphia joins the Middle Division. We follow the line west to Altoona, with lots of big time NS action, intermodals, manifests, coal trains and Amtrak. Lots of SD70M-2’s and dash 9’s, and some power still in Conrail paint. Narration on/off feature. AVAILABLE IN REGULAR OR WIDESCREEN FORMAT.
90 mins colour Narration Regular price £21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 23rd November 2007 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
C. Vision's tour of the railroads in and around the Chicagoland area continues in Windy City Rails, Volume 2. In this program, videographer Marshall Beecher sets up at two exciting locations and captures more dynamic train watching action! Our first stop is at Stateline Interlocking near Hammond, Indiana. Straddling the Illinois and Indiana border, Stateline was once the World's largest mechanical interlocking. This location was once home to 30 diamond crossings and has now whittled down to only 8. However, don't let the downgrade fool you, this location still has over 100 trains a day from the CSX, Norfolk Southern and Indiana Harbor Belt. Then we head to Chicago Heights, Illinois at Jay Tower. This location is the crossing of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern and the Union Pacific/CSX. The variety of trains at this location makes it a favorite among many area railfans! Bright orange locomotives from the EJ&E, along with the high horsepower monsters from the UP and CSX thunder over the diamonds at Jay Tower. Our cameras were even treated to a couple appearances of the Union Pacific's Katy and MoPac Heritage Locomotives! If you like the sound of trains pounding diamonds, you will love this video!
118 mins colour Narration Regular price £21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 23rd November 2007 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Two Disc Set Shay: Power Tour Meet the Shay, the most popular steam locomotive on North America's rugged logging railroads. Highly entertaining and informative. Discover the geared-locomotive design that “won the woods.” Includes the famous Shay Races from Railfair Sacramento...at death-defying speeds of over 18 mph !!! (You had to be there to understand...or the next-best thing...Join us a SHAY: POWER TOUR.) 32 min. DVD in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound The Age of Steam Logging • A vintage forestry-museum orientation film from 1965 restored. • Acquaints viewers with the life of the early 20th century logger. • Features historic steam logging films and photographs. • Includes a new prologue about the original production. 28 min.
SPV have put these two fantastic 1/2 hour programmes together to make an informative, fascinating set!
60 mins colour & b/w Narration Regular price £21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 23rd November 2007 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Come along with C. Vision Productions and tour the St. Croix Subdivision of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe. We document the St. Croix Sub as it follows the Mississippi River from La Crosse, Wisconsin to St. Croix Junction south of St. Paul, Minnesota. This mostly double track main line is a part of the BNSF's northern Transcontinental Mainline from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest. With the addition of the major hub of Minneapolis and St. Paul, this line has plenty of high speed railroad action! Watch 60 mile per hour intermodal trains waste no time hauling high priority freight. Other mainline general freight trains and grain trains also make their way along the St. Croix Sub. You will be amazed by the variety of motive power. Older SD-40 dash 2's are still common. General Electric Dash 9-44CW's and newer GE ES-44DC's also head up trains in both the Heritage 2 and the new "Swoosh" style paint schemes. We also capture ex-Santa Fe GE power including Dash 8-40BW's! This subdivision is full of spectacular scenery. Sit back as we take you high atop of Buena Vista Park in Alma, Wisconsin. This location provides an awesome vantage point to watch trains rolling through this picturesque river town. We also capture several trains crossing the St. Croix River lift bridge in Prescott, Wisconsin. The Mississippi River valley provides an array of tree covered bluffs creating beautiful backdrops for the numerous trains that travel this line. Combining the natural beauty of the Mississippi River valley, and the images of BNSF trains, this video is one that you will want to watch again and again!
105 mins colour Narration Regular price £21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 23rd November 2007 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
The Harz Mountains in Northern Germany, formerly East Germany, is home to the largest steam powered meter gauge system in Europe. Chunky 2-10-2 tank engines are the mainstay of the three line system (Harzquerbahn, Brockenbahn and Selketalbahn) and power all service trains up the 3% 12 mile climb up to the Brocken. Charming 0-4-4-0 Mallet tanks and an 0-6-0 tank are used in regular service as well as enthusiasts specials, and a 2-6-2 tank is also available for enthusiasts specials. You'll see double headers, spectacular side by side departures and a variety of regular and special trains. Some awesome stack talk! Narration on/off feature. AVAILABLE IN REGULAR OR WIDESCREEN FORMAT.
120 mins colour Narration Regular price £21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 23rd November 2007 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
New From KALMBACH PUBLISHING
Great Model Railroads 2008
"Great Model Railroads 2008" will be an album of model railroaders' dreams come true. Dream layouts in several sizes and in scales including HO, S, and O will be displayed in beautiful color photography on the magazine's 124 enlarged-format pages.
£ 4.50 (Incl. UK p&p)
NOW AVAILABLE Last Decade of the Lackawanna An insider recalls how a proud, independent railroad went from launching a streamliner in 1949 to merging with a rival in 1960 • The Broadway Goes Hollywood Six years after the release of the film Twentieth Century, PRR's Broadway Limited took to the silver screen • Top Secret Presidential Special on the Santa Fe Mysterious preparations at a Los Angeles roundhouse in 1942 signaled the coming of an important traveler from Washington, D.C. • Cab-Forward Curtain Call Fifty years ago, Southern Pacific turned a 4-8-8-2 loose on Donner Pass for a glorious final run New York State Doodlebug Jim Shaughnessy presents a portfolio of the Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville's mail-and-express gas-electric car Great Photographers: Jim Scribbins The wide-ranging work of a noted passenger train historian and former Milwaukee Road employee Fallen Flags Remembered Newfoundland Railway PLUS: True Color, The Way It Was, Car Stop, Bumping Post, and more!
Locomotive 2007
All-new 100 page collector's issue will show you the latest trends and developments in the locomotive business. You'll learn about: Norfolk Southerns Juniata Shop, one of the most famous locomotive repair shops in the land Genset locomotives at work Electric locomotives and commuter service on the North East Corridor as well as new dual-mode locomotives and MU's under development for NJT and Montreal's AMT Motive power trends and developments for 2006-2007.
CHRISTMAS CARDS from Leaning Tree
Again these need to be ordered soon to guarantee early delivery as stocks may disappear fast!!
CALENDARS 2008
Contemporary images of Burlington Northern, Santa Fe, Conrail, Union Pacific, Utah Railway, Canadian National, Durango & Silverton, CSX, Chicago & North Western, and more. Trains working hard to move people and freight are seen here against a variety of colorful, scenic regions of North American – canyons, deserts, mountains, and more. Photos and captions by Mike and Tom Danneman. Recognizes U.S. national holidays. 13 x 10-1/2.
£ 10.95 (FREE UK p&p)
Detailed, lifelike scenes from talented model railroaders captured in large full-color photographs. Layouts include Pelle Soeborg’s HO scale layout, Rob Enrico’s O scale layout, and Benard Kempinski’s N scale layout. Captions by the staff of Model Railroader. 13 x 10-1/2.
Celestial images include the Orion Nebula, Whirlpool Galaxy M101, and the Crab Nebula. Includes information on viewing many celestial events. Detailed captions
Features photographs of trains on narrow gauge rails mountain-bound mines & communities in the 1800s.
Dramatic scenes of mountains & prairies form the backdrops for these stunning photographs of various Canadian railroads.
Railfans discovered Foggs artistry when he worked for locomotive builder Alco depicting their new diesel engines.
view extra pics Santa Fe: 2008
Features spectacular images of steam, electric and diesel locomotives.
The Rio Grande Southern travelled 163 difficult miles between Ridgway and Durango on narrow gauge track.
Captures images of steam & diesel across this vast system.
Historic photographs from around the United States
Trees are a pleasure to see as they prove natures determination to link earth and sky.
The era of sailing ships inspires brilliant images on the canvases of contemporary marine artist
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS MAKE GREAT GIFTS - ENYOYED ALL YEAR ROUND!
DIESEL ERA (£5.40 - sub £32) Sept/Oct. issue available
CLASSIC TRAINS (£4.25 - sub £17.00) Winter issue available
TRAINS (£4.25 - sub £45) December issue available
MODEL RAILROADER (£4.25 - sub £47) December issue available
NARROW GAUGE & SHORTLINE GAZETTE (£5.25 - sub £29) Sept/Oct. issue available
GARDEN RAILWAYS (£4.95 - sub £28) Sept/Oct. issue available
RAILFAN (£3.20 - sub £33) November issue available
RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN (£3.40 - sub £35) November issue available
N SCALE (£5.25 - sub £29) Sept/Oct. issue available
Magazines UK p&p now included - Rest of Europe + £ 0.50 Annual Sub: UK p&p incl. - Europe £5
We are heading to that frantic time of year - Christmas! This is a busy time for us all and at SPV we have many exhibitions where we hope to meet and hopefully supply you all with your winter delights!
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