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Volume 1.

Sweetland. This book features PRR operations between Altoona, Pennsylvania and New York City in bright, vibrant color. See steam, electric, and diesel locomotives working side-by-side moving freight and passenger trains. Book also includes a complete section on the Pennsy's cab and booster units. A great resource for enjoying the different paint schemes and operations of the PRR. 128 pgs., approximately 250 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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Volume 2.

Sweetland. This pictorial covers the Pennsylvania Railroad's line between St. Louis and New York City, including a complete section on Pennsy's electric locomotive department. Don't miss this wonderful journey back to Pennsy's heyday - all in full color. 128 pgs., approximately 250 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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Volume 3.

Sweetland. This full-color volume offers a complete look at the PRR steam locomotive classes operating in the 1940s and '50s. You'll begin in Chicago and sprint across the busy Ft. Wayne Line. Eastern stops include hot spots such as Altoona, Harrisburg, Sandusky and Camden, NJ. Other motive power includes oil-electrics and plenty of Brunswick Green diesels. 128 pgs., 250 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd. Be sure to also see the companion books: R02823 - Pennsylvania Railroad Color Pictorial: Vol. 1. PRR action between Altoona and New York City; complete section on cab and booster units. 128 pgs., 250 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd. R02824 - Pennsylvania Railroad Color Pictorial: Vol. 2. PRR action between St. Louis and New York City; complete section on Pennsy electric locomotives. 128 pgs., 250 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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Vol. 4.

Sweetland. This, the most recent volume in the color pictorial series, showcases the P Company's operations between Louisville and Washington D.C. from the 1950s up to the Penn Central merger. You'll see the last vestiges of the PRR's proud steam fleet, a plethora of first and second generation diesel models, GG1 and E44 electrics, and more. You even get a bonus chapter that features a complete look at Alco and Baldwin road switchers used by the PRR. 128 pages, 290 color photos, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Volume 5.

Chicago to Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Sweetland.
The latest volume in the popular Pennsylvania Railroad Color Pictorial series, this book takes you on an all-color tour from Chicago to Phillipsburg, paying special attention to the Pennsy's wide variety of diesel switchers on the way. 128 pages, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Locomotive Pictorial Volume 1.

Alco RS Series.

Hahn, Jr. This heavily illustrated volume examines Pennsylvania Railroad's Alco RS models - including the RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RS-11, RSD-5, RSD-7, RSD-12 and RSD-15 - with complete roster data and specifications for each model as well as photographs illustrating the various options, modifications and lettering schemes carried by these Schenectady products. 60 pages, 134 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Locomotive Pictorial Vol. 3.

Second-Generation EMD Road Switchers. Hahn, Jr. PRR entered dieselization's second generation with the purchase of four-axle EMD GP30s in 1963. After acquiring GP35s the following year, the carrier made the switch to six-axle locomotives in 1965, buying SD35s, SD40s, and finally SD45s before merging with the New York Central. This series covers the diesel fleet of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Each book pictorially covers particular groups of PRR locomotives, including complete roster data and specifications of each model featured. A laminated color cover features an original painting, specially commissioned for each book. 72 pgs., 170 B&W photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
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Locomotive Pictorial Vol. 5

Fairbanks-Morse Locomotives. Withers. This book covers the 200-unit fleet of Fairbanks, Morse & Co.-built models acquired by PRR between 1947 and 1956. From the dual-service Erie-builts to the 2,400-horsepower Train Master, all are covered in a variety of roster and action views. This series covers the diesel fleet of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Each book pictorially covers particular groups of PRR locomotives, including complete roster data and specifications of each model featured. A laminated color cover features an original painting, specially commissioned for each book. 72 pgs., 155 B&W photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Diesel.
Locomotive Pictorial Vol. 6

Locomotive Pictorial Vol. 7

EMD E Units and Alco PAs. Withers. This book covers pictorially the passenger cab units built by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors - E7 and E8 models - and Alco - PA and PB models. Units are pictured as-built from the factory, working during the glory days of the PRR, and finally wearing Penn Central compatible numbers and faded coats of Tuscan red. This series covers the diesel fleet of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Each book pictorially covers particular groups of PRR locomotives, including complete roster data and specifications of each model featured. A laminated color cover features an original painting, specially commissioned for each book. 120 pgs., 250+ B&W photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
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Locomotive PictorialVolume 8:
Early EMD Switchers.

Withers. This heavily illustrated reference presents line-by-line listings of the Pennsylvania Railroad's EMD switchers - including GP7s, GP9s, SD7s and SD9s - as well as specifications for each type and photographs of the switchers at work. 104 pages, 150+ B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover
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Locomotive Pictorial Vol. 9.ALCO and GE Switchers.
 
Withers. This heavily illustrated volume presents line-by-line listings of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Alco and GE switchers - including Alco's S-1 through S-4 switchers and T-6 transfer and General Electric's 44-ton switcher - as well as specifications for each locomotive and photographs of the switchers at work. 72 pages, 186 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Locomotive Pictorial, Volume 10.
EMD Switchers.
 
Withers. This heavily illustrated volume presents line-by-line listings of the Pennsylvania Railroad's EMD switchers - including SW, SW1, NW2, SW7, SW9 and SW1200 end-cab switchers - as well as specifications for each locomotive and photographs of the switchers at work. 80 pages, 200+ B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Volume 1.

Pittsburgh to St. Louis 1960-1999
Hipes & Oroszi. This book presents a diversity of Pennsylvania Railroad motive power, stations, towers, trestles and other structures from the Golden Triangle to the Gateway Arch. Along the way, you’ll see the PRR in the bustling rail cities of Columbus, Xenia, Richmond and Indianapolis, with a full chapter devoted to lines connecting Cincinnati. Also includes full-color maps and tables listing train symbols and routings. 136 pages, 190 color photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Volume 2.

Pittsburgh and Northeast Ohio 1960-1999
Hipes & Oroszi. Through color photographs and maps as well as a detailed history, this book examines the Pennsylvania Railroad lines located in the heart of America's steel and manufacturing region from Pittsburgh through northeast Ohio. You'll view trains, towers (interior and exterior), stations and more at locations such as Cleveland, Youngstown, Akron, Canton, Crestline, Mingo Junction and others. 136 pages, 193 color photographs and 7 color maps, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Steam, Diesel & Electric Photo Archive.

Kelly. A real treasure, this book on Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives features a wealth of previously unpublished archival photographs!
You'll view the K4 4-6-2, the S1 6-4-4-6 Duplex, the T1 4-4-4-4 Duplex, Alco RS models, Baldwin end-cab switchers, the Fairbanks-Morse Train Master, the EMD GP series, E- and F-units, and the legendary GG1 electric. Includes a system map, timetables, advertising and locomotive designs by Raymond Loewy, and more. 128 pages, 10?"x 8?", softcover.
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1951-1961
Yanosey. Featuring the color photography of celebrated railfan John Dziobko, this wonderfully illustrated volume covers Pennsy motive power (steam, electric and diesel), rolling stock and operations from 1951 to '61 - a period in which steam locomotives were removed from active service in the PRR fleet - from New York City to Columbus, Ohio. 128 pages, color photographs throughout, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Welsh. This authoritative, gloriously illustrated history tells the story of one of the country's premier passenger trains: Pennsylvania Railroad's Broadway Limited, an institution in New York-to-Chicago travel from 1902 to 1955. You'll read about and see the Limited's posh cars and powerful engines, luxuries and amenities, stations and terminals, timetables and more. In short, you will experience everything that made this train the pride of the Pennsy. 160 pages, hundreds of color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Train Consists & Cars Vol. 1.

Volume 1.

Carlson. Your 1950s full-color tour of Pennsylvania's classic shortlines continues from Volume 1 (R05189) in this look at 19 regional favorites such as the Monongahela; Montour; Northampton & Bath; Philadelphia, Bethlehem & New England; Pittsburgh & Ohio Valley; Strasburg; Unity; Western Allegheny; and Winfield railroads. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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John Stroup. The Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines was a railroad of many faces. It was a high-speed route to the New Jersey resorts, it was branch lines through rich agricultural lands, it was a server of industry, and it was a carrier of commuters. And it did all this out of sight of most rail enthusiasts, who tended to go for "bigger game" such as the PRR. This, then, is a look at the PRSL made possible by those who did search out the nooks and crannies of this relatively small and obscure railroad. As you will see, it was indeed a railroad of many faces. 128 pgs., 215 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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Liljestrand & Sweetland. Through numerous B&W photographs, this book covers the railroad activity in and around Jersey City, New Jersey, from the early steam to early diesel eras. You'll view the trains of Central of New Jersey; Baltimore & Ohio; Reading; Pennsylvania Railroad; Lehigh Valley; Delaware, Lackawanna & Western; Erie; Hudson & Manhattan; and others. 48 pages, 85 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Liljestrand & Sweetland. Through numerous B&W photographs, this book covers the railroad activity in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from the early steam to the early diesel eras. You'll view electrics; the Broad Street, Suburban, 30th Street and North Philadelphia stations; the Pennsylvania Railroad ore pier; the 46th Street Roundhouse; the J.G. Brill Co. and Baldwin Locomotive Works; the 69th Street terminal; the Llanerch car barn; Upper Darby and Norristown; and more. 48 pages, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

Cupper. This guidebook to the museum in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, covers the history of the state's railroad industry and gives you a tour of their 100,000 square-foot exhibit hall displaying dozens of historic locomotives and rolling stock significant to Pennsylvania's railroad heritage. A complete checklist of the museum's collection of rolling stock is also included. 48 pgs., 55 color and B&W photos, 6"x 9", sfbd.
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Bednar. This book combines the author's brilliant photography and firsthand railroad experiences to give you a look at Lehigh River Valley railroading in the past and present. You'll enjoy personal stories about railroading people, operations and equipment; unique locations such as Coplay and Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania and Penn Haven Junction; a host of regional favorites including the Lehigh Valley, Delaware & Hudson, Conrail and Reading & Northern; and more. 72 pages, 120 color and B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Olmstead. This spectacular pictorial takes you on a railfan trip through Chicago - the railroad capitol of the U.S. - during the years leading up to the mega-mergers of the late 1960s and early 1970s to see trains from the likes of the Pennsylvania Railroad, New York Central, Erie-Lackawanna, Burlington Route, Monon, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, and Santa Fe working tirelessly at many of the city's most revered railroad locales. Large, crisp period photos coupled with the author's insight offer a wonderful look back at this bygone era. 52 pages, 68 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Olmsted. Through crisp B&W photography and insightful text, you'll examine some of the most exciting years in the history of Chicago railroading. You'll see pre-merger favorites Monon, Pennsylvania Railroad, Chicago & North Western, Erie Lackawanna, New York Central, Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio, Santa Fe and others; motive power such as E8s, PAs and RS3s; and more. 52 pages, 68 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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French. This book explores the effects of railway travel between the mid-1800s and the 1970s on two important New Jersey cities whose unique location - directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan - made them centers of transportation. By the early 20th Century, this area had Jersey Central, Pennsylvania, Erie and Lackawanna passenger terminals and moved tons of freight as well. It's a history that must be seen. 128 pages, 205 B&W photographs, 6?"x 9?", softcover.
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Fragments of the Past in the Keystone Landscape. Treese. This book explores the histories of the great railroads of Pennsylvania. Read the stories of the people and events that shaped history, recount the lore of each region of the state, and find places you can go to experience the relics of rail culture. Includes "rails to trails" paths, tourist attractions and more. 256 pgs., 109 B&W photos, 6"x 9", sfbd.
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Your Guide to Pennsylvania's Historic Trains and Railway Sites
Solomon. This wonderfully illustrated book takes a colorful look at the Keystone state's historic railroads, the men who built and ran them, the engineering feats - such as Horseshoe Curve - that made them possible, and the legacy those railroads have left in the form of today's historic tourist roads, museums and destinations. 160 pages, 150 color and 25 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Railroads of Pennsylvania.
Your Guide to Pennsylvania's Historic Trains and Railway Sites, Solomon. This wonderfully illustrated book takes a colorful look at the Keystone state's historic railroads, the men who built and ran them, the engineering feats - such as Horseshoe Curve - that made them possible, and the legacy those railroads have left in the form of today's historic tourist roads, museums and destinations. 160 pages, 150 color and 25 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
Pennsylvania Railroad Brass Police Badge.
Enforce the law in your rail empire! This solid brass replica of a Pennsylvania Railroad police badge features the PRR keystone logo and a heavy-duty pin back. 2?"x 2?".
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Bernhart. Through hundreds of color photographs, this book examines the illustrious history of the Reading Railroad in and around the county seat of Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania. You'll view vintage images of the locomotives, trains and operations of Reading as well as those of Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central and Reading Street Railway. 96 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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The Story of the Bellefonte Central,
Bezilla & Rudnicki. In this history of the Bellefonte Central short line railroad, which operated in central Pennsylvania from the 1880s until 1982, you'll learn how the Pennsylvania Railroad - with which the BC connected - proved to be both friend and foe, of the BC's important role in developing the region's industries, how the BC was Penn State University's economic lifeline for generations, and more. 320 pages, 50 B&W photographs and 25 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover.
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Images of Rail.