Carpenter. The volume includes meticulously detailed
maps of every passenger railroad line in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, revealing the
various main and branch railroad passenger and freight lines that served
thousands of American towns. The maps also include features such as demolished
signal towers, track pans and coaling stations. 256 pages, 202 color maps, 8½"x
11", hardcover.
#0R01632
Price: $64.95
A Railroad Atlas of the United States in 1946, Volumes 1-3. Carpenter "Belongs in the library of every
serious rail historian." - Railfan and Railroad. These wonderfully illustrated
volumes feature hand-drawn, meticulously detailed, full-color maps of mainline
and branchline rail systems, each with details on signal towers, coaling
stations, track pans, tunnels, bridges and viaducts, and more. 8½"x 11",
hardcover.
Volume 1: The Mid-Atlantic States - Covers Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 256 pages, 202 color
maps.
Volume 2: New York & New England - Explores New York and New England - an area
crisscrossed by some of the oldest rail lines in America. 288 pages, 191 color
maps.
Volume 3: Indiana, Lower Michigan & Ohio - Covers the crossroads of the national
railroad network, where east-west transcontinental lines crossed north-south
inter-regional lines. 352 pages, 276 color maps and drawings.
Sanders. Period photos and detailed captions showcase
the railroads that have served Akron, Ohio, since 1936, including the trains and
operations of the Baltimore & Ohio; Pennsylvania; Erie; Akron, Canton and
Youngstown; Wheeling and Lake Erie; and Akron and Barberton Belt. 128 pages, 215
B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.
#0R01263
Price: $19.95
Altoona Action. Serensits. This tribute to Altoona covers operations
on the Pennsylvania RR, Penn Central and Conrail so you can see how this region
changed over the years. Not only will you see alterations in paint and motive
power, but there are also the results of changing philosophies: fallen towers,
abandoned tunnels, and track removed. Some areas saw improvement while others
suffered. It's a colorful look at a fascinating region. 128 pgs., 85 color and
70 B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
#0R05505
Alwine & Seidel. At its peak, the Altoona and
Logan Valley Electric Railway employed 300 people, transported 11½ million
passengers per year and traveled 7,220 scheduled routes miles per day. Here,
you'll follow the evolution of this beloved streetcar system - the all-important
transportation service for Altoona's Pennsylvania Railroad employees - from 1882
to its sad demise in 1954. 128 pages, 200+ B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.
#0R01424
Price: $19.95
Altoona and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Between a Roar and a Whimper
Loeb. This book details the impact the Pennsylvania Railroad had on Altoona, a
town it founded. The author chronicles Altoona's growth and struggles under the
Pennsy, and pays special attention to the Altoona shops and yard. The book
concludes with a look at the history and construction of Horseshoe Curve,
complete with 32 dramatic period photos. 100 pages, 228 color and B&W
photographs, 11"x 8½", softcover.
#0R03321
Price: $19.95
America's Rail Pictorial. Porter. Featuring hundreds of color photographs
of steam, diesel, freight and passenger trains from the 1940s through the
1970s, this book covers 37 different rail lines, including Santa Fe,
Baltimore & Ohio, Burlington Route, Chesapeake & Ohio, Canadian National,
Erie Lackawanna, New York Central, Nickel Plate Road, Pennsylvania Railroad,
Union Pacific, and many others. 152 pages, 362 color photographs, 8½"x 11",
hardcover.
#0R05652
Price: $44.95
Anthracite Classics. Serensits. See what railroading in the coal
regions looked like four decades ago! This beautiful all-color book covers
the Pennsylvania, Reading, Lehigh Valley, and Central of New Jersey
Railroads, mostly in the early 1950s to the mid-1960s. Steam and early
diesels are shown, including Decapods, Consolidations, Northerns, Alco FAs,
RS3s, RS11s, F3s, FP7s, GP7s and much more! 48 pgs., 60 color photos, 8½"x
11", sfbd.
#0R05512
Price: $19.95
Bethlehem Mine and Industrial Trackwork. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1857, the Bethlehem Steel
Corporation was a major supplier of components for the nation's railroads. This
heavily illustrated reproduction of a 1950s Bethlehem catalog covering its mine
and industrial trackwork - such as railway switches and stands - includes tables
and diagrams that assisted customers in ordering special frogs, turnouts, tie
sets, crossings and mine safety apparatus. 204 pages, 150+ B&W photographs and
illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0R05322
The Pennsylvania Railroad and Dieselization.
Hirsimaki. "Superb..." - Trains magazine. Committed in its quest to protect
the coal industry, no railroad resisted the transition to dieselization more
than the Pennsylvania Railroad. Yet by the early 1950s, diesels had taken
over nearly every facet of the road's operations. This series offers a
comprehensive look at the genesis of diesel locomotives on the Pennsy and
shows the evolution that took place between 1915 and 1952. Vol. 1. This
volume studies the classes of steam locomotive the Pennsylvania Railroad
rostered and shows the road's quest for the ultimate coal-burning
locomotive, a quest in which it failed. You'll see the many steam and
electric designs intended to stave off diesel technology, and see some of
the earliest diesels acquired by the road as test beds. 176 pgs., 175 B&W
photos, tables and illustrations, 11¼"x 8¾", hdbd. Be sure to also see:
R02051 Vol. 2. Coverage begins in July of 1947, the month when the first
diesels arrived from EMD. You'll see how the efficiency of these
"experimental" diesels soon engulfed the railroad and brought about a
"change of heart." This book also focuses on the types of diesels acquired
and for what reason, and demonstrates what Pennsy did right - and wrong - in
its use of this new technology. 176 pgs., 182 B&W photos, tables and
illustrations, 11¼"x 8¾", hdbd.
#0R02050
The Pennsylvania Railroad and Dieselization.
Hirsimaki. "Superb…" - Trains magazine. Committed in its quest to protect
the coal industry, no railroad resisted the transition to dieselization more
than the Pennsylvania Railroad. Yet by the early 1950s, diesels had taken
over nearly every facet of the road's operations. This series offers a
comprehensive look at the genesis of diesel locomotives on the Pennsy and
shows the evolution that took place between 1915 and 1952. Vol. 2. Coverage
begins in July of 1947, the month when the first diesels arrived from EMD.
You'll see how the efficiency of these "experimental" diesels soon engulfed
the railroad and brought about a "change of heart." This book also focuses
on the types of diesels acquired and for what reason, and demonstrates what
Pennsy did right - and wrong - in its use of this new technology. 176 pgs.,
182 B&W photos, tables and illustrations, 11¼"x 8¾", hdbd Be sure to also
see: R02050 Vol. 1. This volume studies the classes of steam locomotive the
PRR rostered and shows the road's quest for the ultimate coal-burning
locomotive, a quest in which it failed. You'll see the many steam and
electric designs intended to stave off diesel technology, and see some of
the earliest diesels acquired by the road as test beds. 176 pgs., 175 B&W
photos, tables and illustrations, 11¼"x 8¾", hdbd.
#0R02051
Price: $49.95
Bradford the Railroad Town. A Railroad Town History of Bradford, Ohio. Trostel.
This is the fascinating story of the founding, growth and demise of Bradford,
Ohio, an important rail town for the mighty Pennsylvania Railroad. You'll follow
the life of railway workers, the construction of terminals and yards, the impact
of the war years, the final curtain call for both railroad and rail town, and
more. A stirring look at the best and worst of railway life. 154 pages, 150 B&W
photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0R02127
The Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway was built
as a "railroad conveyor belt" used to haul ore, coal and oil between its
namesake cities. This full-color book offers a milepost-by-milepost tour of the
former Middle Division lines in Pennsylvania and a nostalgic look at the BR&P's
equipment and operations from its days as a Baltimore & Ohio stepchild to its
present-day operation under the Buffalo & Pittsburgh flag. 128 pages, 225+ color
photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R05308
Price: $59.95
Chicagoland Commuter Railroads. Metra & Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation
District Dorin. This stunning book examines the Metra Commuter Rail Service and
the Indiana Commuter Transportation District (South Shore) as well as the
Chicagoland commuter services that were offered on the Chicago & North Western;
Milwaukee Road; South Shore; Illinois Central; Rock Island; Burlington; Wabash;
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio; New York Central; and Pennsylvania railroads.128 pages,
8½"x 11", softcover.
#0R03708
Price: $32.95
Classic Streamliners Photo Archive. The Trains and the Designers. Kelly. This book
presents legendary streamlined steam and diesel trains such as The Green Diamond
and The 20th Century Limited along with prominent designers such as Baltimore &
Ohio’s Otto Kuhler, Pennsylvania Railroad’s Raymond Loewy, and New York
Central’s Henry Dreyfuss. It’s a glorious look at one of railroading’s most
popular eras. 128 pgs., 121 B&W photos, 10¼"x 8½", sfbd.
#0R03191
Price: $29.95
Colorful East Broad Top. Ferrell. The East Broad Top was a unique 3-foot
narrow gauge coal hauler that served as a "railroad conveyor belt" for 83 years.
This full-color book offers a look at this tenacious Pennsylvania railroad in
the 1940s and '50s, and features vintage locomotives, freight and passenger
cars, mines, facilities and much more. 88 pages, 93 color photographs, 11"x 8½",
softcover.
#0R05205
Price: $26.95
Conquering Gotham. A Gilded Age Epic: The Construction of Penn
Central
Jones. In 1901, the president of the Pennsylvania Railroad - Alexander
Cassatt - determined it was technically possible to build a system of rail
tunnels connecting Manhattan to New Jersey and Long Island. This book is a
detailed account of the struggles against nature, technology, and corrupt
politicians that ensued with the ambitious construction of the famous Penn
Station and its tunnels. 384 pages, 51 B&W illustrations, 6¼"x 9¼",
hardcover.
#0R01760
Price: $27.95
E.H. Harriman Railroad Czar Volume I. Kennan. First published in 1922 - barely 10
years after Harriman's death - this two-volume series offers a comprehensive
look at the life of rail tycoon E.H. Harriman, covering everything from his
connection with Wall Street at the tender age of 14 to his rail empire that
included the likes of Illinois Central, Union Pacific and Northern Pacific.
421 pages, B&W illustrations, 5½"x 8½", softcover.
Volume I. You'll trace Harriman's childhood, his creation of the Boys Club,
his entrance into the railroad field including dealings with the
Pennsylvania Railroad, his influence and reorganization of Illinois Central
and Union Pacific, his purchase of the Southern Pacific, his "rail grab"
against rival tycoon James J. Hill, investigations into Harriman's Equitable
Life company, and more.
Springirth. The East Broad Top Railroad began
operating in 1873 in south-central Pennsylvania, connecting the isolated Broad
Top Mountain coal field with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Mount Union. In this
book, which examines the narrow gauge railroad throughout its history, you'll
view vintage photographs of steam locomotives, rolling stock, the historic yard
at Rockhill Furnace, and more. 128 pages, 205 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼",
softcover.
#0R41003
Solomon. This book traces the evolution of the
electric locomotive and includes units used by Class Is such as Baltimore &
Ohio, Pennsylvania Railroad, New Haven, Milwaukee Road and Illinois Central.
You’ll see the legendary S-motors that towed steam powered trains through
tunnels and into busy urban stations and learn about the roles played by
General Electric and Westinghouse which helped lay the groundwork for
diesel-electric locomotive development. 96 pages, 90 color and B&W
photographs, 8¼"x 9", softcover.
#0R03189
Price: $15.95
Guide to Pennsylvania's Tourist Railroads. 2nd Edition. Simpson. This recently updated
book takes an in-depth look at the flourishing tourist railroads throughout
the Keystone state and includes operations schedules and fares. It also
offers the train and travel enthusiast helpful information such as suggested
rails stops in key cities, Pennsylvania railroad museums, historic sites,
and more. 175 pgs., 56 B&W photos, 2 maps, 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
#0R02088
Seidel. Built by Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1850s to
climb the Allegheny Mountains and the eastern continental divide, Horseshoe
Curve - located just west of Altoona, Pennsylvania - is known worldwide as one
of the great engineering achievements in railroad history. This wonderfully
illustrated book chronicles the fascinating line in detail, from its innovative
construction through its ongoing role as one of America's vital transportation
arteries. 128 pages, 180 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover
#0R02495
Springirth. This pictorial history covers the trolley
car system, trackless trolleys and the Inclined Plane of the Johnstown Trolley
and Incline system, from its beginnings after the devastating Johnstown flood of
1889 through the final day of trolley service in 1960. Filled with vintage
photographs, engaging narrative and informative captions, this is a "must have"
for every fan of trolleys and Pennsylvania railroading. 128 pages, 218 B&W
photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.
#0R01419
Price: $19.95
Journey Along The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Sweeney. Through vintage postcards and rare
photographs, this pictorial history of Pocono Mountain boarding homes, hotels,
inns and resorts from the Delaware Water Gap to Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania,
displays how the area's tourism developed with the arrival of the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western Railroad from the 19th century onward. 324 pages, 300+ B&W
photographs, 5¾"x 8¾", softcover.
#0R05791
Price: $19.95
Lackawanna Railroad Facilities in Color, Volume 1. Hoboken to Dover.
Yanosey. Through full-color photographs, this book presents the stations,
towers, bridges, yards, shops and trains of the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western Railroad along the line from Hoboken to Dover, New Jersey, prior to
the Lackawanna's 1960 merger with the Erie Railroad. 128 pages, 200+ color
photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R07767
Price: $59.95
Lackawanna Railroad Facilities in Color, Volume 2. Dover to Scranton
Yanosey. Through full-color photographs throughout, this book takes you
trackside to view the facilities of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Railroad along the line from Dover, New Jersey, to Scranton, Pennsylvania,
prior to the Lackawanna's 1960 merger with the Erie Railroad. You'll view
stations, towers and yards as well as motive power and freight and passenger
trains, including the Phoebe Snow. 128 pages, color photographs, 8½"x 11",
hardcover.
#0R04985
Price: $59.95
Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities in Color, Volume 1. New York Division, Sunnyside to Lane Yanosey. This wonderfully illustrated volume features vintage color
photographs and fascinating narrative detailing Pennsylvania Railroad
facilities on the New York Division main line and the Jersey City, Passaic &
Harsimus and Greenville branches. You'll view stations, towers, plenty of
Pennsy electric locomotives, freight and passenger trains, and more. 128
pages, 200+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R05403
Price: $59.95
Lackawanna Railroad in Color, Volume 1. Sweetland. This book covers the Delaware
Lackawanna & Western Railroad from the ferry operation in Hoboken to the
yards in Buffalo, depicting in vivid color the transition from steam to
diesel in the 1940s and 1950s. Covers both freight and passenger operations.
128 pgs., 185 color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
Be sure to also see Volume 2 (R05180) and Volume 3 (R05246) of this series.
#0R05037
Price: $44.95
Lackawanna Railroad in Color, Volume 2.
Plant. This book is an in-depth look at steam and diesel operations on the
Lackawanna. It features operations in New Jersey along the Hudson River, and
heavy main line action in Pennsylvania and New York. Highlights include the
Delaware Water Gap, a tour of the cement district, the Poconos, and a detailed
look Lackawanna action in Scranton and on the Buffalo Division. 128 pgs., 240+
color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover. Be sure to also see Volume 1 (R05037) and
Volume 3 (R05246) in this series.
#0R05180
The Transition Years. Canfield. Presented by a
former Lackawanna official, this all-color tour takes you back to the
pivotal 1945-1960 era, when the railroad transitioned from steam locomotives
to diesel-electrics. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
Be sure to also see Volume 1 (R05037) and Volume 2 (R05180) of this exciting
series.
#0R05246
Price: $59.95
Laurel Line. An Anthracite Region Railway Henwood & Muncie. This heavily illustrated book examines the
fascinating history of the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad, a
third-rail electric interurban streetcar line - commonly known as the Laurel
Line - that ran exclusively on private rights-of-way and that was heavily
dependent on the coal industry in Pennsylvania's anthracite region. 214
pages, B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0R05792
Price: $39.95
Lewistown and the Pennsylvania Railroad. From Moccasins to Steel Wheels. This book is a
detailed look at Pennsylvania Railroad's important Lewistown Junction and
station, a point that welcomed the very first Pennsy train in 1849. Lewistown
proper, the yards and shops, block stations, communications and branch lines are
all covered in depth along with the towers and interlockings that controlled
movements through the junction. 161 pgs., 360 color and B&W photos, 13 maps,
11"x 8½", sfbd.
#0R03320
Price: $19.95
Lima's Operation Kindness. Trostel. The Lima, Ohio, chapter of the American
Women's Voluntary Services Organization established a free trackside canteen
during World War II for troops passing through on the Pennsylvania Railroad and
intersecting Baltimore & Ohio and Nickel Plate Railroads. This book presents the
inspiring story of these women, who met as many as 40 trains a day, served 2.5
million troops between 1942 and 1945, and continued to provide service during
the Korean and Vietnam wars, making it the longest continuously operated canteen
in the U.S. 130 pages, B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0R41301
Fischler. Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail
Road is the oldest American railway still in operation under its original
name. This wonderfully illustrated book examines the complete history of the
LIRR - the busiest commuter railroad in North America - from its origins
with the Brooklyn & Jamaica Railroad, through its 1900 merger with the
Pennsylvania Railroad, to its modern operations that carry more than 80
million passengers per year. You'll view early steam locomotives such as
tank engines, 4-4-0s, 4-6-0s and others; modern diesels; passenger cars; the
tragic 1950 LIRR train wrecks; the construction of Penn Station and tunnels
into Manhattan; and more. 160 pages, 93 B&W and 49 color photographs, 8½"x
11", hardcover.
#0R05600
Price: $36.95
New Haven Railroad's Electrified Zone. Liljestrand & Abramson. Follow the evolution of
the New Haven's electrified rail lines and electric motive power from the
early 1900s into the 1950s. You'll see New Haven operations between
Pennsylvania Station, Grand Central Terminal and SS-22 New Rochelle; get a
general look at NH electric locomotive designs used for freight, passenger
and switching duties; visit exciting locations near the electrified zones;
and more. 48 pages, 73 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0R02924
Solomon. This illustrated history of the railroad
that grew to power under the Vanderbilt dynasty covers every aspect of the
New York Central through its 1968 merger with longtime rival Pennsylvania
Railroad and the eventual merger of Penn Central's successor - Conrail -
into Norfolk Southern and CSX. You'll view archival photographs of steam and
diesel locomotives and freight and passenger trains as well as route maps,
period advertisements and much more. 160 pages, 200+ B&W and color
photographs, 8½"x 10¾", softcover.
#0R05607
Price: $36.95
New York Central Steam Power West of Buffalo, Volume 2. Stoving. With most of its main routes
following rivers and without significant grades to climb, the New York
Central Railroad played a key role in the development of steam locomotives
optimized for speed. This book examines those high-speed steamers in New
York Central's less-documented western system, including Ohio, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, New York and Ontario, Canada. 64 pages, 84 B&W photographs
and 5 maps, 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0R05536
Price: $23.95
Next Stop - Dennison! The Story of Dennison, Ohio's WWII Servicemen's
Free Canteen, Trostel. Within months of the U.S. entry into World War II, a
small group of volunteers formed the Dennison, Ohio, canteen to meet the
troops passing through town on the Pennsylvania Railroad. This book details
the efforts of this canteen and the more than 1.3 million troops who were
served there. 134 pages, 18 B&W photographs and illustrations, 5½"x 8½",
softcover.
#0R41302
Price: $14.95
Passenger Cars, Volume 1. Pioneer and Wooden Cars, Heavyweight Steel
Cars. Carstens. This book provides a detailed look at passenger car designs
of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Scale drawings and period photos show
each of the major car types, while detailed captions include data on
manufacturers, special features, specifications, layout and vintage. A great
tool for both the railroad historian and modeler. 104 pgs., 225+ B&W photos
and illustrations, 12"x 8¾", sfbd. Be sure to also see the companion book,
Passenger Cars Vol. 2, Streamliners. (R01834)
#0R01833
Price: $32.95
Passenger Cars, Volume 2. Streamline Cars.
Carstens. The companion to Volume 1 (R01833). This book is a detailed look
at the lightweight smooth side and fluted passenger cars built from the
1930s through the '80s. Head end, dormitory, coach, parlor, lounge, dome and
dining cars are shown with scale drawings and period photos, many with
features unique to a specific railroad. Also included are Pullman-built
double-decker commuter cars. 117 pgs., 225+ B&W photos and illustrations,
12"x 8¾", sfbd.
#0R01834
Price: $32.95
Passenger Cars, Volume 3. Solariums, Sleepers, Inspection Cars
Carstens. Punch your ticket for a detailed look at passenger cars. You'll view
observation cars operated by Milwaukee Road, New York Central and the
Pennsylvania Railroad; luxurious sleeper cars on the Super Chief, Broadway Ltd.,
Twentieth Century Ltd., California Zephyr, Phoebe Snow and the Hiawathas; an
inspection car; an aquarium car; and a rebuild into an open observation car. You
also get the complete 1973 Amtrak roster. 124 pages, 4 color and 140 B&W photos,
60 illustrations, 12"x 8¾", softcover. Be sure to also see the companion books:
Passenger Cars Vol. 1, Pioneer and Wooden Cars, Heavyweight Steel Cars (R01833);
and Passenger Cars Vol. 2, Streamliners. (R01834)
#0R01849
Operations in Western New England and Upstate New
York State.
Plant. This wonderfully illustrated volume
features vintage color photographs of Penn Central diesel locomotives - which
were mostly inherited from predecessor lines New York Central, Pennsylvania and
New Haven Railroads - leading freights, commuter runs, and through-passenger
trains in western New England and upstate New York. 128 pages, 200+ color
photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R05404
Price: $59.95
Pennsy Electric Years. William Volkmer. The author, a PRR Mechanical
Department official, gives us here a delightful rendering of the story of
the Pennsy electric locomotives. His first-hand experiences make the book
read like a novel, and the 190 color photos cover the gamut from FF2 to DD1,
in action and at work, throughout all points in the PRR electrified
territory. 128 pgs., 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0R05020
Price: $44.95
Pennsy Electric Years Volume 2. Bert Pennypacker. Continues the story of the
much acclaimed first volume (also available; see item #R05020) with 240 more
color photographs, locomotive diagrams, and more. 128 pages, 8½"x 11",
hardcover.
#0R05021
Price: $59.95
Pennsy Electric Years Volume 3. Pennsy Electric Years. This series presents a
full-color look at the Pennsylvania Railroad's unique electric equipment and
operations all along its electrified zones. 128 pages, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
Volume 3, Fischer. Enjoy a system-wide look at PRR's electric trains and
operations from the early 1950s to the Pennsylvania/New York Central merger
that created Penn Central in 1968. 225+ color photographs.
Be sure to also see: Volume 1, Volkmer. The author, a former PRR Mechanical
Department official, offers his firsthand experiences on everything from the
FF2 to the DD1 throughout all points of the PRR electrified territory. 225+
color photographs.
Volume 2, Pennypacker. PRR expert Bert Pennypacker presents a detailed look
at each of the classes of electric motive power used on the mighty Pennsy.
240 color photographs.
#0R05265
