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Newsletter - SEPTEMBER 2010
2011 CALENDARS
 Colorado Narrow Gauge 2011 Calendar |
 Howard Fogg 2011 Calendar |
 Great Northern 2011 Calendar |
| A rail fan favorite, Colorado Narrow Gauge pictures the trains that
once traversed the narrow gauge rails serving the Centennial state’s
communities and their mines from the 1800s into the mid-1900s. See more
pics |
Considered the all-time master of railroad art, Howard Fogg painted
the power and majesty of the steel wheel on the steel rail. After rail
fans discovered Fogg’s artistry, he spent the next 50 years as
a freelance artist reinventing the steam age. InHoward Fogg's Trains
his paintings live on commemorating the great age of railroading. |
Created in September 1889 from existing Minnesota railroads, the Great
Northern Railway eventually stretched west through North Dakota, Montana,
and Northern Idaho to Washington State. James Jerome Hill, the Empire
Builder, constructed this line. It was one of four roads merged into
the Burlington Northern Railroad on March 2, 1970. |
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 Milwaukee Road 2011 Calendar |
 Pennsylvania Railroad 2011 Calendar |
 Richard Allison's Passenger Trains 2011 |
Chartered in 1849, the Milwaukee Road eventually extended
its tracks across the northern tier of the United States to the Pacific
Ocean. Noted for its innovative electric motive power and passenger
service, the line’s successes were overshadowed by weak management
and strong competition. By spring 1982, all Milwaukee lines from the
West Coast to Minnesota had been abandoned, and in 1986 remaining Midwest
lines were absorbed into the Soo Line. Today CP Rail operates what remains. |
Chartered in Pennsylvania in 1846, construction of the Pennsylvania
Railroad began in 1847, and the first all-rail line reached Pittsburgh
in 1852. Eventually, PRR connected Chicago with Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania
Railroad recalls the unique engines and trains of "The Standard
Railroad of the World." See more pics |
Recalling the era of superlative trains, Richard Allison's American
Passenger Trains presents a selection of American icons ranging from
the New Haven Railroad’s Yankee Clipper, to the Union Pacific’s
Los Angeles Limited, to the Baltimore & Ohio’s Capital Limited.
An award-winning painter, Allison creates work that has been widely
collected and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian National Air and
Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Allison’s fluid style and accuracy
of detail call us back to the great trains that connected America by
rail. |
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 San Francisco 2011 Calendar |
 Santa Fe Railway 2011Calendar |
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Famous for its bridges, steep hills, iconic buildings, culture, and
more, San Francisco is a favorite destination of travelers from around
the world. In San Francisco, Craig Lovell captures the city at its best,
from the Golden Gate Bridge to Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and
the beautiful museums. Experience the city that claims a piece of every
visitor’s heart. See more pics |
Chartered in 1863, the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway’s
first trains rolled the next year, and the line reached Santa Fe, New
Mexico, in 1880. By 1929, at its peak, the Santa Fe had over 13,000
miles of track. Santa Fe Railway captures images of steam and diesel
from across this vast system, so famous it was memorialized in a song
that won an Academy Award. Do you hear that whistle down the line? |
Before automobiles and buses there were streetcars or trolleys in virtually
every American city. Streetcars & Trolleys recalls that era through
historic photographs from around the United States. See more pics |
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 Those Remarkable Trains 2011 Calendar |
 Union Pacific Poster Art 2011 Calendar |
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| This exceptional collection of classic train images offers thundering
power and great style through more than 50 years of railroading. Those
Remarkable Trains range from Reading Northerns 2124 and 2100 on a passenger
special in Pennsylvania, to one of the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range’s
ponderous 2-8-8-4 Yellowstones, to the Colorado and Southern 809 on
a northbound freight in snowy Colorado. Steam’s up; don’t
miss the call! |
The goal of opening America’s West became a reality as the first
transcontinental rails were joined at Promontory Summit, Utah, in 1869.
For the next 102 years the Union Pacific Railroad tirelessly promoted
western train travel. With Union Pacific Poster Art you can enjoy these
classic invitations to great western destinations and the reminders
of notable UP passenger trains that brought America together. |
Every day across America, trains are still working hard to transport people and freight to their destinations. The Trains at Work 2011 Calendar features trains winding through mountains, climbing steep grades, gliding over trestles, hauling, pulling, loading, and much more! See more pics |
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New From KALMBACH Publications
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Model Railroaderís
Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 4 |
Fourth
in a series, Industries Along the Tracks 4 features specific industries
that were served by rail. Modeling tips and track plans are included
to help modelers incorporate the featured industries into their
layouts. Historical photos make this appeal to railfans. Softcover;
8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 125 black and white photos; 75 color photos;
6 illustrations;
£ 14.50 (Incl.
UK p&p)
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Locomotive 2010 |
Get
a Glimpse of the Greatest Locomotives!
This new collector's issue from Trains magazine is your ticket to the
fast-paced world of todayís locomotives. Get the inside story with
this top-of-the-line guide.
- Motive Power Review
- GE Test Track
- Luxury Locomotive Lodge
- And much more!
£ 7.00 (Incl.
UK p&p)
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Trains4Kids |
Kids
love trains. The sounds, the size, the motion ñ all of it fascinates
children from an early age. Now share the excitement with Trains4Kids.
Trains4Kids is a fun introduction to the exciting world of trains! This
special magazine is geared just for kids. Theyíll love seeing:
All about trains: Model railroads, toy trains, and real trains!
Games, puzzles, crafts, and coloring
The Travel Town Museum in Los Angeles
What itís like to work on the railroad
Model railroads at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, And more!
£ 4.50 (Incl.
UK p&p)
New From CARSTENS Publications
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HOn3 Annual 2010 |
If
you loved the 2009 edition, the 2010 HOn3 Annual will not disappoint! From
layout tours to construction projects to prototype history, there's something
for all HO scale narrow gauge model railroaders
Climb aboard the exciting world of narrow gauge modeling in the only publication
exclusively for HO scale model railroaders, the Carstens HOn3 Annual.
£ 14.00 (Incl.
UK p&p)
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Great Railroad Photography 2010 |
Brought
to you by the editors of Railfan & Railroad Magazine, Great Railroad
Photography 2010 features the exciting work of eight photographers spanning
the range of style and expression. Howard Ande explores the lure of railroad
photography in his "Trackside Observances." Steve Crise explores
the wonderful possibilities at the Nevada Northern in "Same Time
Next Year." Karl Zimmerman takes us back to the early 1970s and the
waning years of western electrification as he tracked "The Charismatic
Motors of the Milwaukee Road." Keith Burgess explores "Railroading's
Dark Side" and discovers the dramatic world or railroading after
sundown. While the Santa Fe rolled into history more than 14 years ago,
Elrond Lawrence continues "Searching for Chico" and finding
strong reminders throughout California. Returning to his roots, Kevin
Scanlon is fascinated by "The Outline of Metal Against the Sky"
in and around Pittsburgh. Drawing comparisons to Japan's high-speed network,
Scott Lothes explains why the Northeast Corridor is where "The Past
Meets the Future." We take a fond look back at a heavy Appalachian
coal-hauler as Ron Flanary offers tribute to the old Clinchfield Railroad,
"The Quick Service Route."
£ 12.00 (Incl.
UK p&p)
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The Narrow Gauge
Annual 2010 |
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 The Denver & Rio Grande Western Third Division Branch Lines
CHAPTER 2 The Poverty Gulch & Opulence Railroad
CHAPTER 3 Shadow Box Layout Design
CHAPTER 4 Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Company Number 1, Betsy
CHAPTER 5 D&RGW Stock Car Number 3500
CHAPTER 6 The D&RGW Jack's Cabin Tank
CHAPTER 7 How To Repair and Detail a Brass Locomotive
PLANS
The San Christobal Railroad Company "GALLOPING GOOSE" As Built
In 1934
The D&RGW Jack's Cabin Tank
£ 19.00 (Incl.
UK p&p)
New From 
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by Jack Emerick |
A
fond look back at Al Perlman’s vision of the NYC in the 1960’s
through the creative camera of Bill Brennan.
£ 42.00 (Incl.
UK p&p)
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by Greg Stout |
The
second tier mainline trains are examined across the entire Santa Fe system.
£ 42.00 (Incl.
UK p&p)
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by Robert J. Yanosey |
Latrobe,
Greensburg, Wilkinsburg, and many more stations, towers and other structures
on the main line. Detailed looks at the Radabaugh Tunnel elimination,
Pitacirn Yard and the rebuilding of Penn Station, Pittsburgh.
£ 42.00 (Incl.
UK p&p)
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by Thomas A. Brunner |
The
late Jim Ozment took his camera to work with him as a track supervisor
on the D&RGW around Denver but was also a dedicated railfan in his
free time.
£ 42.00 (Incl.
UK p&p)
New DVDs
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BRING ON BOARD A NEW PRODUCER
7idea Productions
Professionally made, informative with great narration. A great producer
with titles you must see to appreciate!
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by 7idea Productions |
7idea
Productions traveled to Oregon's Blue Mountains in January and April, 2010
to capture today's Union Pacific operations over this spectacular route.
For more than a century, the Blue Mountains of Oregon have echoed with the
sounds of hard-working trains laboring up and down steep grades and squealing
through numerous curves. Even with today's powerful, high-tech locomotives,
railroaders still face a daunting challenge of running long and heavy trains
through a range of mountains with three different summits. This DVD takes
you on a 204 mile journey through "The Blues" starting at the Hinkle
hump yard and heading toward the Idaho border just east of Huntington. Heavy
trains and heavy grades means BIG POWER! Thrill to the sound of 16,000 ton
soda ash trains tackling 2% grades with mid and rear DPUs! Watch long stack
trains race by at nearly 70 miles per hour! Enjoy winter scenes around Meacham
and Kamela where trains seem to appear right out of the ground as they crest
the summit and immediately plunge down the other side. The magnificent scenery
of northeast Oregon's Blue Mountains coupled with a good mix of long, high-tonnage
trains makes this an amazing program to see and hear!
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here for a wmv preview of this video!
117 minsColorNarration
ON/OFFWidescreen
Regular price £21.00
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- £20 (free UK & European p&p)
| by 7idea Productions |
Stevens
Pass stands at an elevation of 4,061 feet above sea-level in the heart of
the Pacific Northwest's Cascade Mountains. Large granite outcroppings tower
above the densely forested landscape creating a cool, wet rainforest on
the west and semi-arid country on the east. Weaving through this seemingly
impassible barrier is a transcontinental railroad connecting the heartland
of America with the Pacific Northwest and the Orient.
BNSF Railway utilizes a historic route carved by John F. Stevens over 100
years ago. A continuous parade of long and heavy trains roll back and fourth
over the beautiful terrain on what is fittingly named the Scenic Subdivision.
7idea Productions traveled to the State of Washington in May of 2010 to
document current operations over this former route of the Great Northern
between Everett and Wenatchee. Witness long stack trains crossing beautiful
mountain streams, heavy grain trains thundering up 2.2% grades with mid
and rear-end DPU's plus Amtrak's Empire Builder on its daily run between
Chicago and Seattle. The highlight of the line is the famous 7.8 mile Cascade
Tunnel. the longest tunnel in the United States. See how smoke and fumes
are flushed out of the tunnel in between trains. Plus recount the 1910 Wellington
avalanche which swept two trains off the mountain.
No one ever said mountain railroading was easy and you'll see why in STEVENS
PASS...BNSF Railway's Scenic Sub!
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here for a wmv preview of this video!
108 minsColorNarration
ON/OFFWidescreen
Regular price £21.00
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- £20 (free UK & European p&p)
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by 7idea Productions |
Travel
to the legendary Feather River Canyon and see this historic line between
Oroville and Portola, California. This DVD will show you many highlights
of the canyon including: the famous bridges at Pulga, Clio Trestle, Serpentine
Canyon, Williams Loop (where trains loop over themselves), and the famous
Keddie Wye. Catch the legendary "Broncos" escorting trains through
the rain, when the risk of rock slides and washouts is high. You will
see the Quincy Railroad in action and take a ride on their EMD SW7 switcher
up and down the 4% grade which connects a local Sierra Pacific sawmill
with the UP. At Portola, we spend some time at the Western Pacific Railroad
Museum where the WP lives. You will even witness the UP 844 steam locomotive
making a special appearance as the UP celebrates 100 years of railroading
in the Feather River Canyon!
Special DVD features include a chapter menu and the ability to view the
program with or without narration.
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here for a wmv preview of this video!
110 minsColorNarration
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- £20 (free UK & European p&p)
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SPV BARGAINS
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by Herron Rail |
The
Big Four Route-Double Feature
Volume 1 60 mins
Donald J. Krofta takes you back to the period of January - June, 1955
when NYC was still running steam on its BIG FOUR Ohio Division. With much
of the action around Bellefontaine, Ohio, you'll see Hudsons, Mohawks,
Mikados, and an occasional diesel or Niagara on passenger and freight
trains. Mostly shot in classic B&W, there are many original sounds
recorded at the time by Jim Hawk.
Volume 2 47 minutes
Donald J. Krofta takes you back to the period of July - December, 1955
when NYC was still running steam on its BIG FOUR Ohio Division. By February
of 1956, it would all end and diesels would be ensconced forever. With
Niagaras and P&LE Berkshires appearing more and more, this DVD takes
you back to the final 6 months of steam on the Ohio division, plus it
has Don's 1955 trip to St. Louis on which he encountered more NYC steam
in Indiana, Illinois, and other steam on the ICRR and C&IM. Mainly
classic B&W with many authentic sounds by Jim Hawk.
107 minutesmainly
B&WNarration
Regular price £21.00
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 8TH OCTOBER 2010
- £15 (free UK & European p&p)
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by Highball Productions |
BC's
auto tag says "beautiful British Columbia". Its trains are led by
a fleet of GE C40-8 CMs. It runs through spectacular and varied scenery 26000
revenue car loads on a system that can be divided into two sections. In this
DVD we concentrate on the Vancouver to Prince George mainline. We travelled
the 1800 miles to North Vancouver in August 1997 to fulfil a long time personal
ambition. We got a quick look at a rebuilt RS18 switching the yard, a brief
look at the Royal Hudson along Howe Sound, then concentrated on the freights.
The big GE C40-8CM cowls are very much in evidence and look handsome. The
scenery, especially north of Lillooet in the Fraser River Valley, is just
magnificent and we got some great shots of trains clinging to the canyon walls,
to river banks and lake shores. We got into most of the famous locations,
Britannia, Squamish, Cheakamus, Green River, Tisdall, Birken, Darcy, Seton
Lake, Lilloet, Polley, Fountain, Gibbs, Glenfrazer, Pavillion, Moran, Kelly
Lake and lots more.
A very interesting railroad in magnificent scenery. You'll like it as much
as we did
120 minutesColorNarration
Regular price £21.00
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 8TH OCTOBER 2010
- £15 (free UK & European p&p)
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by WB Productions |
Featuring
7 types of massive articulateds
*CENTRAL VERMONT steamers at the White River roundhouse. *CANADIAN NATIONAL
and CANADIAN PACIFIC west of Montreal incl. a rarity, the tank loco, a 4-6-4wt
being seen on a local. *WESTERN MARYLAND freight & passenger trains between
Elkins, W. Virginia and Cumberland, Maryland. *A VIRGINIAN electric quietly
crossing the New River. *Both steam & diesel, freight and passenger trains
of the BALTIMORE & OHIO, T class mountain 4-8-2s, the mighty EM-1 articulated
2-8-8-4s & Alco FA2 diesels. *Steam on the PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD'S famous
horseshoe curve. *Trackside on the NEW YORK CENTRAL (J1 & J3 4-6-4s),
the NICKel plate, (2-8-2 & 2-8-4 Berk's), the boston & maine (incl
P2 pacifics) and at edaville, the 2" gauge tourist line. *On the new
haven follow a steam fan trip in 1953 from New Haven to Willamantic, passing
a pre war Alco DL 109s. *Massive Y6 compound articulateds 2-8-8-2s are featured
on the norfolk & western along with the sleek J engines on the Powhatan
& Cavalier passenger trains and a Z1a 2-6-6-2. *Powerful articulated engines
are captured on film as the duluth, missabe & iron range, with the help
of their Yellowstone 2-8-8-4s (and not forgetting their 2-10-2s and 2-10-4s),
move ore to the docks at Two Harbors, Minnisota. Look out for the little tram
like crew car and the upgrade line white from the many applications of sand.
*Huge Z7 4-6-6-4 (Challenger) and Z5 2-8-8-4 articulateds are seen on the
northern pacific. *milwaukee road electrics live again as the "Olympian"
pulls out of Three Forks Montana and "Little Joes" are seen on freights.
*For the grande finale, the scene shifts to the north where the Canadian Rockies
form a dramatic backdrop for the Selkirks and diesel powered trains of the
canadian pacific.
50 minutesNarration
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- £14 (free UK & European p&p)
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by MIKE WALKER |
PRE-ORDER
This the third of four volumes of SPV’s COMPREHENSIVE RAILROAD
ATLAS OF NORTH AMERICA covering Canada and includes the provinces
of Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador.
The Atlas shows all currently operated common carrier, tourist
and major industrial railroads along with abandoned routes. Lines
shown as electrified or narrow gauge are shown only as such when
they are currently so equipped or were at abandonment. Lines built
as narrow or broad gauge and subsequently regauged are shown as
standard gauge. It should be noted that some lines shown as “in
service” may see very infrequent use whilst some “abandoned”
lines may, if the tracks remain in place, be reactivated for a
special movement.
Every effort has been made to show all current operating locations
as defined in railroad operating timetables.
Quebec
& Labrador Atlas is expected to ship 30/09/2010. Your Credit
Card will be billed for this item immediately, and your order
will be sent to you as soon as it is available.
Regular
Price £ 16.50
NEW RELEASE OFFER £16.00 (FREE
UK & Europe p&p)