Model Trains

This comprehensive, illustrated guide is the definitive reference to major North American railyards more than 70 in all. Over the past 13 years the author has visited each yard gathering brief histories, operating data, information on unique charac teristics, and photographs. In the relatively few cases in which yards have been downsized or closed, the author includes the most recent information. Hardcover, 240 pages, 200 color and 50 B&W photos, 20 diagrams, 8-1/4 x
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Jim Boyd. This extensive history examines the development and use of freight trains in America from the early 19th century to the present. A large selection of archival photography depicts an array of rolling stock as well as the steam and diesel e ngines that have pulled them across two centuries and countless of miles. A variety of railroads are depicted in scenic locations across the nation. Hardcover, 156 pages, 150 and 50 B&W photos, 10 x
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Mallory Hope Ferrell put together 50 years of photo collecting with great stories of narrow gauge railroading. This large collection of historic black and white photos focuses on Colorado, New Mexico and
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Take a tour around the lines that served Philadelphia during the 40s, 50s and 60s. Features steam and diesel on the Pennsy, B&O, Reading and PRSL. Includes 250+ color
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Showcase of diesel loco prints by noted rail artist Howard Fogg. Full-page prints with caption information. Full-color, hardcover, 175 pages, indexed by railroad, 12x9''. Chronicles the use of the FL9 for forty years, despite questions surrounding its real ability to operate on both diesel and third rail. 116
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Showcase of diesel loco prints by noted rail artist Howard Fogg. Full-page prints with caption information. Full-color, hardcover, 175 pages, indexed by railroad,
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All-color photo book showing diesel era and electric operations from Long Island to Harrisburg. Written by Steve Stewart with photography by Dave
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Captures the best of On30 modeling featuring stunning layouts plus hands-on articles about locomotives, rolling stock and structures. Includes product features and construction
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Describes almost every major loco and car type made by Lionel in Standard Gauge 1906-1941. Invauable refence for collectors, armchair buffs and
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Covers pioneer and wooden cars, as well as heavyweight steel cars. 104 pages show many B&W photos and historical
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Focuses on streamline passenger cars, including baggage, RPO, dome cars, diner, lounge cars and
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Examines the philosophy, concepts and history behind W. Allen McClelland's mythical Virginia & Ohio super
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Volumes 1, 2 and 3 combined in one convenient
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From 2-8-8-4s and 2-10-2s to 4-4-2s on the old Buffalo &
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Comtemporary operations of the Vermount Railway, Green Mountain Railroad and Clarendon & Pittsford. Pictures of rail action in Vermont's green mountains and a remerbrance of Rutland steam
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Loaded with plans and photos, this set offers a comprehensive guide to passenger
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Big power and long trains of this great American carrier in the last great days of
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Western Maryland acquired the famous old C&P. Photos of steam power and unusual gas-electrics operating in the
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Covers railroading in and around Boston as it was from the time South Station was built through the
...more about the Carstens Publications Book -- The Railroad That Came Out at Night Softcover

Covers Grand Trunk steam in Maine, New Hampshire and
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Collection of articles reprinted from '' Toy Trains Magazine,'' covering early manufactures, train sets and
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New York, Susquehanna & Western from Erie Steam and railcars through RS-1 to
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Covers the road's turbulent history as a bridge road and major coal hauler. Photos, 80
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A giant collection of rare photos, posters, illustrations and documents covering the railroad circus from its infancy to today. Feature in-depth details on circus operations by rail, the evolution of circus car designs, train consists and more. By noted circus historians Tom Parkinson and Chappie
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Hardcover-Enjoy this look at the Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis Railway. Many pictures of the road's steam and diesel operations compliment an informative history. 98
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Charles F. Steffes gives a first-hand account of his nearly 40 years as an employee of the SP Railroad. 312 pages,
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Covers a wide range of trackwork subjects including tablework, roadbed and sub-roadbed, track types and track laying, switches and crossings, track wiring basics, wheels and couplers, switch stands and machines, and trackwork
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