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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, 8?"x 11", hardcover. #0R01632
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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, 6?"x 9?", softcover. #0R01263 |
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Alwine & Seidel. At its peak, the Altoona and Logan Valley Electric Railway employed 300 people, transported 11? 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, 6?"x 9?", softcover. #0R01424 |
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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, 8?"x 11", hardcover. #0R05308 |
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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, 6?"x 9?", softcover. 0R41003
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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, 6?"x 9?", softcover #0R02495
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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, 6?"x 9?", softcover. #0R01419 |
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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, 8?"x 11", hardcover. #0R05403 |
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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, 8?"x 11", hardcover. Be sure to also see Volume 2 (R05180) and Volume 3 (R05246) of this series. #0R05037
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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, 8?"x 11", hardcover. Be sure to also see Volume 1 (R05037) and Volume 3 (R05246) in this series. #0R05180 |
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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, 8?"x 11", hardcover. Be sure to also see Volume 1 (R05037) and Volume 2 (R05180) of this exciting series. #0R05246 |
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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 8?", sfbd. #0R03320 |
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Railroad Color History.
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, 8?"x 11", hardcover. #0R05600
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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, 8?"x 11", softcover. #0R02924
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Railroad Color History.
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, 8?"x 10?", softcover. #0R05607
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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, 8?"x 11", softcover. #0R05536
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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 8?", sfbd. Be sure to also see the companion book, Passenger Cars Vol. 2, Streamliners. (R01834) #0R01833
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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 8?", sfbd. #0R01834
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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 8?", 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
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Operations in Western New England and Upstate New
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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, 8?"x 11", hardcover. #0R05404 |
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