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New from Kalmbach Publications

Guide to Industries Series: Livestock & Meatpacking
by Jeff Wilson

Delve into the history of the meat packing industry and trace the role of railroads in hauling livestock and meat products. Livestock traffic, stockyard operations, dedicated meat train operations, regulations, and scheduling are just a few of the topics covered. Learn about refrigerator cars and stock, and see rarely published historical photos.

• Includes 100+ prototype photos, some dating back to the early 1900s
• Features charts and maps of stockyard locations
• Contains modeling tips, suggestions, and resources included for each chapter

Author: Jeff Wilson
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 170 black and white photos; 30 color photos;

£ 14.50 (Incl. UK p&p)

Garden Railway Basics
by Kevin Strong

Stock the most comprehensive introduction to the garden railroad hobby available today. Garden Railways’ popular columnist Kevin Strong has updated and compiled ten years of sage advice from the magazine into this must-have reference tool. Hobbyists will get all the building blocks they need to plan their layout, choose a power source, and construct and maintain a successful backyard empire.

Author: Kevin Strong
Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 96 pages; 250 color photos;

£ 14.50(Incl. UK p&p)

New from Morning Sun Books

Erie Lackawanna In Color Volume 8: New York Division
by Robert J. Yanosey

The New York Division was the busiest division on the EL comprised of a tangle of suburban commuter lines and freight routes. Photographers Al Holtz and Bill Rosenberg captured the workings of this dynamic division from New York City and out to the Delaware River.

£ 42.00 (Incl. UK p&p)

Pittsburgh Trolleys In Color Volume 1
by Ed Ridolph

The Steel City was an operating museum of trolley cars when our photographers captured its essence in the 1960s. Join us in the days when the town was still bustling and much different than today.

£ 42.00 (Incl. UK p&p)

Steel Mills Railroads In Color Volume 4
by Stephen M. Timko

A continuing look at railroading as it relates to the steelmaking process----from the iron ore mines, through the iron and steel production, transportation of finished products, and the ultimate recycling processes. Join us with this continuing popular series of Steel Mill Railroads.

£ 42.00 (Incl. UK p&p)

Seaboard Coast Line In Color
by William G. McClure III

The motive power of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads were merged to form this new system in 1967 and were later augmented by new power.

£ 42.00 (Incl. UK p&p)

Railroad Critters In Color Volume 3
by Stephen M. Timko

A visit to the industrial “backyards” for a view of railroad operations using cookie-cutter and special-order locomotives built by Atlas, Baldwin, Davenport, GE, Plymouth, Porter, Whitcomb and others. Over 300 new photos.

£ 42.00 (Incl. UK p&p)

NEW DVD RELEASES

SOLDIER SUMMIT
by 7idea Productions

The rugged beauty of the American West comes alive in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. From snow-covered peaks, to sheer cliffs and deep canyons containing a wealth of minerals and history, this land has been witness to a battle that has lasted for over 130 years...The battle of trains over Soldier Summit.
7idea Productions paid several visits to this former Rio Grande line and offers a stunning look at mountain railroading in the Wasatch during the fall and winter seasons. Union Pacific coal and merchandise trains are seen daily with manned helpers used on heavy westbounds. BNSF makes an appearance via trackage rights and Amtrak's California Zephyr slips through the night. The Utah Railway steals the show with their incredible power lash-ups of Morrison Knudsen MK 50-3's and six mid-train swing helpers!
Heading west out of Helper, you’ll witness trains thundering through the Price River Canyon. View trains racing through Colton as they march up the east side of Soldier Summit! See all three levels of the Gilluly Loops as we hike through this remote section of the railroad and visit the famed Thistle Tunnels. From beautiful fall weather to heavy blowing snow, our hi-definition cameras caught it all for you to enjoy in the comfort of your living room. This is mountain railroading you can see and feel!

Running time 2 hours 11 minutesColorNarration on/off Widescreen
Regular price £21.00
NEW RELEASE OFFER OFFER UNTIL 24th May 2013 - £20 (free UK & European p&p)

ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLU-RAY!
Blu-Ray Price £22.00 (FREE UK & Europe p&p)
BLU-RAY 16:9 1080i HIGH DEFINITION DVD'S
Regular and up-converting DVD players will NOT play Blu-ray DVD's, you must use a Blu-ray DVD player. Before ordering please check your player and make sure that it will play BD-R DVD's.

2 GEEPS TO PARADISE
by Highball Productions

Follow Montana Rail Link’s Gas Job with an SD45 and SD40-2 over Evaro Hill and the 10th Sub and chase the Paradise Local down the 4th Sub with two geeps. In addition, we see BNSF overhead traffic, with coal trains, double stacks and manifests. Taped between Missoula and Lake Pend Orielle.

Running time 1 hour 25 mins plus previewsColorFeatures narration on/offWidescreen
Regular price £21.00
NEW RELEASE OFFER OFFER UNTIL 24th May 2013 - £20 (free UK & European p&p)

BARGAINS

Tracks of the Goat
BNSF Over Marias Pass and Thru Glacier Park
by Green Frog Productions

Follow Green Frog professional photographer Rich Scheid on an incredible railroad adventure through the great Northwest. We’ll travel through some of the most spectacular wilderness scenery settled by the Great Northern Railway at the top of the country and now owned and operated by the BNSF.
This tape covers the territory from the western plains at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, through the browning west, thru Blackfoot Indian Country, over the Two Medicine River on the highest trestle on the old Great Northern and onto East Glacier Park. Then we climb over the Continental Divide and the legendary Marias Pass. We will see trains going thru snow sheds and battling the grades of Marias Pass just below the Canadian border. We’ll also visit locations like Essex and travel right thru Glacier National Park founded by the Great Northern. This is some of the most ruggedly beautiful country in the USA!
We’ll see many trestles, tunnels, and travel along rivers with rapids and canyons to West Glacier Park at Belton, and lastly onto the lumbering towns of Columbia Falls and Whitefish with its beautiful depot.

Running time 87 minsColorNarration
Regular price £21.00
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 24th May 2013- £12 (free UK & European p&p)

Colorado Steam-Mecca
by Green Frog Productions

For those of you who have been in Colorado, most would agree that steam is easy to find...especially narrow gauge steam. Green Frog Productions presents this classic, action filled DVD chronicling Colorado’s narrow gauge steam.First we’ll visit the Colorado Railroad Museum where you’ll see a portion of a steam up day filled with excitement, as # 346, a 2-8-0 chuffs around the loop with vintage Rio Grande and Rio Grande Southern cars. Then we will take you to Georgetown where the Georgetown Loop Railroad provides exciting activity through the canyon and over the famed high bridge. Steam Shays provide the action here.
Next we continue our visit to the Cumbres and Toltec. You’ll take a tour of the most scenic portions of the line, such as Osier, Sublette, and of course Chama and Antonito. Finally, a trip to the Durango and Silverton, highlighting the tremendous activity that goes on here daily during the summer. For action filled steam, on Colorado’s most well known steam railroads, this fast paced DVD will be hard to beat...

Running time 60 minutesColorNarration
Regular price £19.00
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 24th May 2013- £12 (free UK & European p&p)

CPR 2816 Part One
The Restoration and Testing
by Rail Innovations

On 30 September 1998 CPR H1b class Hudson 2816 rolled into North Vancouver, BC to begin one of the most extensive steam locomotive restorations ever accomplished.
Part one covers the two year rebuild program and the mainline test runs of 2816.
Witness the disassembly , the hydro test boiler and smokebox removal and frame work. See the drive wheel sets being removed, trued and then reinstalled. Be there when the overhauled boiler is lowered to the frame, the new cab is installed and the finishing touches are applied.
After light up, be trackside, aboard the train and and in the cab during 2816’s mainline testing.
Much of the informative narration is provided by Al Broadfoot, the Shop Foreman during 2816’s restoration

58 minsColorNarration
Regular price £20.00
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 24th May 2013- £12 (free UK & European p&p)

CPR 2816 Part Two
The Inaugural Run - Vancouver to Calgary
by Rail Innovations

2816’s five day inaugural run across the American Rockies to Calgary was both spectacular and flawless. From the classic 8 car consist, a diesel loco in CPR heritage paint to great weather and the beauty of CP’s route across the mountains, it all added up to one incredible journey. As Official Videographer of the CPR 2816 project, RI was able to capture it all. Trackside, aboard the locomotive, in the air and with the people. It’s a trip you will never forget..

58 minsColorNarration
Regular price £20.00
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 24th May 2013- £12 (free UK & European p&p)

Buy BOTH CPR 2816 Part 1 & Part 2 for only £20

Don't Forget,
Magazines Subscriptions make great presents enjoyed the whole year round

MAGAZINES

DIESEL ERA (£5.80 - sub £34) Jan/Feb issue available

CLASSIC TRAINS (£6.00 - sub £20.00) Spring issue available

TRAINS (£4.60 - sub £54) May issue available

MODEL RAILROADER (£4.60 - sub £54) May issue available

NARROW GAUGE & SHORTLINE GAZETTE (£6.40 - sub £34) Mar/April issue available

GARDEN RAILWAYS (£4.95 - sub £29) Feb issue available

RAILFAN (£3.90 - sub £45) March issue available

RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN (£4.00 - sub £46) March issue available

N SCALE (£6.00 - sub £34) May/June issue available

Magazines UK p&p now included - Rest of Europe + £ 0.50 Annual Sub: UK p&p incl. - Europe £5

COMING EVENTS

The Chatham and District Model Railway Show 2013
Sat - Sun 15th-16th June 2013
Medway Park Leisure Centre, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HF
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Your chance to watch the DVDs, see the books and browse the magazines

This year the Chatham Sow has changed its venue. It’s no longer at the The Historic Dockyard but will be held at the newly expanded Medway Park Leisure Centre, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HF, on Saturday 15th June 10am-5pm and Sunday 16th June 10am-4pm.

Medway Park is situated only a ten minute walk from Gillingham Railway Station, at the end of Gillingham High Street. Up to 4 hours refundable parking is available on site for 400 cars, off site pay and display is also available, the facilities are fully disabled accessible, bus routes also pass the venue. Public catering will be provided by the Medway Park Cafe. Stiletto heels must not be worn.

The two halls we will be using have a greater floor area than our former venue and we expect to have around the same number of quality exhibits.

We had many very good years in The Historic Dockyard and would like to thank them for their support over the years.

Stu