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Author: Duane Ericson, Publisher: Privately published
Our Price: $35.00
New 1/12. If you were fortunate to acquire one of Ericson's books on the "Silver City Narrow Gauge" then you will know about his interest in southwest mining and its narrow gauge railroads. In his new title, Ericson covers the Sonora region of northwest Mexico along the Arizona border which had numerous copper and otjer mining operations, smelters, and their accosiated railroads. Portrayed in this 151-page book are theImuris Mines, Cananea Consolidated Copper Co., Moctezuma Copper Co., Torres y Prietas Railway, and others. Many rare photos plus color map plates and images. Gloss paper.
The NKP began dieselization in 1942 with over 440 units serving in this capacity. Holland's book traces the reasons for the conversion, how it was accomplished, the various models used, rosters, etc. 128 gloss pages with more than 200 b&w and color photos.
Holland tells the story of the routes, services and equipment used in postwar passenger operations all over the line, from branch line to main line. 128 gloss pages with almost 300 color and b&w images.
The B&O was one of the major players in West Virginia railroads. This installment in the highly popular series on WV railroads in the 1940s to the 1960s deals with the B&O's entrance into and growth within the Mountaineer State during the late steam to early diesel era. Gloss paper.
Due 11/11, the newest installment in this 1940s to 1960s series will deal with the Virginian exclusively, including freight and passenger service and the line's reliance on the coal industry. Gloss paper.
New as of 12/11, Hinman's books uses almost 400 illustrations to tell the story of the Merchants Despatch founding in the mid-19th century as part of American Express. It eventually became a part of the NYC System. Includes rosters, car data, and other company info. 294 gloss pages.
Author: Robert Olmsted, Publisher: The Railroad Press
Our Price: $22.00
New for 11/11, this 48-page book offers a survey of railroad action around the Chicago region in 100% color. Includes RI, CGW, SOO, B&O, NKP, Wabash, South Shore, Erie, Pennsy, Amtrak and other lines. Features a wide variety of equipment with steam, diesel and electric motive power. Gloss paper.
Author: Samuel Beck & Bill Gustafson, Publisher: Morning Sun
Our Price: $44.00
Due 11/1/2011, the first-ever all-color book on the IHB covers this noted switching terminal railroad in the suburbs of Chicago. 128 all color gloss pages.
Due 11/15/11, this first-ever treatment of the BC&G uses the usual all color format to portray the everyday workings of this coal amd lumber hauler. 128 all color gloss pages.
Due 11/15/11, the PRR, RDG, CR, PC, and D&H operations are shown across the capital of Pennsylvania through the photos of author Seaman. 128 all color gloss pages.
Author: Gerry Bernet, Publisher: Double Take Productions
Our Price: $18.00
Due 10/11. This is the first release from DTP. It presents the LIRR in all b&w photos from the late 1940s through the 1960s as told through the service of their F-M units across the system. includes a complete roster as well as thorough captions. 48-pages. Limited run.
Due 1/1/12, this 128-page all color book will cover three decades of PRR, AA, NYC, D&TSL and other lines that converged on this important railroad mecca in northwest Ohio. Gloss paper.
Due 1/1/12, this volumes covers the Southwestern Division of the Pennsy, which includes the Indianapolis-to-St.Louis mainline plus branches to Louisville, Logansport and elsewhere. 128 all color gloss pages depict the usual mix of stations, towers, terminal facilities and other structures.
Due 2/1/12, this book depicts the infamous struggle by the Penn Central to continue a viable long distance passenger operation in the era before Amtrak. 128 all color gloss pages.
Due 2/1/12, August Thieme's photography is used to focus on shortline and logging steam in service in Virginia and West Virginia in the days before abandonment or conversion to diesel. Steam lasted well into the first generation diesel days in this region. 128 all-color gloss pages.
Due 2/1/12, the Mahoning Division featured the largest concentration of heavy industry anywhere on the EL. This book offers a sampling of color images from this region. 128 all-color gloss pages.
Due 3/1/12, the Rock had an extensive freight and passenger operation in Sooner country,well away from their main business center. This area is well covered in more than 200 color images. Gloss paper.
Due 3/1/12, the first book in this new series displays all-color images of Reading stations, towers, freight houses, terminal facilities and more in SE Pennsylvania and across central New Jersey. 128 gloss pages.
Due 3/1/12, this book covers two subjects about the LIRR. The first is a photo library on all types of freight, passenger and MOW rolling documents. 128 all-color gloss pages.
Due 4/1/12, the series continues with more color images of railroads and equipment serving the steel industry and allied trades. 128 all-color gloss pages.
Due 4/1/12, this installment deals with the Pennsy mainline to Chicago, the Panhandle and other divisions as well as regional branches in 128 all-color pages.
Due 10/11, this book offers a comprehensive history of the NYO&W's double-cab camelback steam locomotives including 4-4-0, 2-6-0, 2-8-0 and 0-6-0 wheel arrangements. Also has info on the builders such as Dickson and Cooke. 136 gloss pages. Loaded with illustrations, engineering drawings, data, etc.
New 11/11. This 80-page book covers Hinton, WV, the largest terminal on the C&O, including its shops, servicing facilities, classification yard for the many coal mine branches in the area, and the large depot. Gloss paper.
