Dorin. This illustrated volume provides photographs of, and complete data about, the cars used by Chicago & North Western for their passenger service operations from 1945 to 1995. Chicagoland commuter cars, as well as those used for transcontinental services in conjunction with Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and Canadian Pacific are all included. 64 pages, 100 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Railroad Color History.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe/Union Pacific.

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Excursions.

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0R02638Kansas Curve.

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Olmsted. This heavily illustrated book is devoted to the Union Pacific and Rock Island trains (the latter using trackage rights) that have rolled through Don Ball Curve - which is located on the Kansas City-Denver main line of the Union Pacific in Lawrence, Kansas - between 1948 and 2007. Filled with rare, historic photos, it is also a great guide for railfans visiting Lawrence and the Curve to enjoy its high volume of train traffic. 48 pages, B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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0R03372Missouri Pacific Diesel Power.

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EuDaly. This book chronicles the diverse diesel fleet rostered by the Missouri Pacific and its subsidiaries from the 1930s to the '90s. From the lowliest switcher to the powerful SD50, you'll see every variety of diesel owned, including the sleek E-units, chunky Baldwin Babyfaces, and boxy B30-7s. A chapter on MoPac's inclusion into Union Pacific is also included, along with a full roster and dispositions. 192 pgs., 320 color and B&W photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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The Era of the Eagle.
Boyd. Journey back with railfan and magazine editor Jim Boyd to the days when Missouri Pacific's handsome streamliners and heavy-tonnage freights were the pride of the South. This pictorial showcases the end of the steam era and the early diesel period up to the 1960s, when the road began renumbering its system. Trains from the Texas & Pacific also pay a visit on this full-color tour. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Screamin' Eagles.
Boyd. Enjoy a big dose of exciting MoPac action during the "chop nose era" as you follow this rail icon from 1960 through the merger with Union Pacific in 1982. Includes reviews of motive power changes, pre-Amtrak passenger service and the complex 1974 renumbering and paint scheme programs. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
Be sure to also see Volume 1 of this series ().
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Enthusiast Color Series.

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The Union Pacific's E8A/E9A Fleet.
Olmsted. This photo-history examines the EMD E8 and E9 diesel locomotives that led Union Pacific streamlined passenger trains such as the City of Los Angeles, the City of Portland and the City of St. Louis in the 1950s and '60s. 48 pages, 64 B&W photographs, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Vol. 1

Shippen & Shine. The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe merger of 1995 meant that the Southern Pacific needed a merger partner - and fast. So it was not longer before SP and Union Pacific merger talks were announced and soon, the UP, which had just merged the Chicago & Northwestern into its fold, brought the SP system along. It is the transitional period from the Rio Grande/SP merger in 1988 to the UP merger of 1996 that this book presents. 160 pgs., 350 color and 60 B&W photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
#0R02808

Railroad Color History.

A Motive Power Finale. Limas. This book documents the operations, physical plant and locomotives of the Southern Pacific. It also addresses elements of the SP not commonly covered in other books, such as the Golden State Route, SP's extensive branch lines and the Blue Streak, a fast-freight with a legacy as the world's fastest freight train. At the end is a full diesel roster, list of dispositions and information on the Union Pacific merger. 160 pgs., 330 B&W and color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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A Photographic Gallery.
Bell. “An outstanding photographic effort which will be appreciated by all devotees of the steam locomotive.” - National Railway Bulletin. Through stunning black and white photographs, you'll revisit the iconic steam locomotives of yesteryear! This heavily illustrated book features steam locomotives from a variety of roads, including the Milwaukee Road; Cumbres & Toltec; Cotton Belt; Savannah & Atlanta; St. Louis & San Francisco; Norfolk & Western; Union Pacific; and others. 192 pages, 120 B&W photographs, 10?"x 12", hardcover.
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Schafer & Welsh. Gorgeous archival photos combine with original brochures, timetables and menus to illustrate the great story of the streamlined trains that reigned supreme from the 1930s through the 1950s. Union Pacific's City of Salina, Santa Fe's Chiefs and Rock Island's Rockets are among those featured. Includes development, rolling stock, motive power, operations, appointments and more. Fabulous! 160 pgs., 150 color and 50 B&W ills., 10"x 10", sfbd.
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Reisdorff & Bartels. In 1959, Union Pacific's legendary 4-8-8-4 Big Boys dropped their fires for the last time. Here, you'll read about the legacy left by these giants, the history of the eight surviving engines, the public's fascination with the Big Boy and the burning question, "Will a Big Boy ever return to the rails?" 64 pages, 70 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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Car Roster.

Southern Pacific's Back Door to Oregon.
Bowden & Dill. Southern Pacific's MODOC Line provided a shortcut for moving forest products inland from Oregon. You'll get the complete MODOC story, from its 1880s roots under the narrow-gauge Nevada-California-Oregon Railway to its final use - under the Union Pacific flag - in 1997. Included are employee's recollections, train orders, timetables, maps, and a plethora of photos that bring the line to life. 352 pages, 325 B&W and color photographs, 8?"x 11?", hardcover.
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Union Pacific Railroad. Grenard & Krause. This book covers the final 20 years that steam locomotives served the Union Pacific, a period when steam often worked beside early diesels. Highlights include streamlined 4-6-2s and 4-8-4s, along with rare images of 2-10-2s, 4-10-2s and the unique 4-12-2. You'll also enjoy a heavy dose of diesel and turbine action and get performance and usage data on UP motive power. 82 pgs., 100+ B&W illustrations, 11"x 8?", sfbd.
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Ric Morgan.

Olmstead. This inviting look at Union Pacific locomotives and trains from 1950 and 2003 includes the best and most memorable photos from the author's private collection. Your journey takes you through a dozen states, where steam engines made their "last gasp" as diesels displaced them, enjoying shots of everything from the 4-6-6-4 Challenger to the F3 to the AC6000s, many at locations not found in other UP pictorials. 88 pgs., 120 color and B&W photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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1953-1976 with Reg Button.

Holland & Yanosey. Featuring photography captured by two intrepid railfans in the western half of the United States during the 15 years immediately following World War II, this lavishly illustrated book examines everything from vanishing steam and brand new diesels to hobos riding atop boxcars.
You'll view the motive power, trains, facilities and operations of Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Rio Grande Western, Western Pacific, Milwaukee Road, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Great Northern, Rio Grande Southern, and many others. 128 pages, 200+ color photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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Boyd. Travel with famed Railfan Magazine editor, photographer and writer Jim Boyd on this incredible full-color tour through the Milwaukee Road's Midwestern domain of the 1960s to enjoy views of everything from streamlined C-Liners and skytop passenger cars to branchline locals and Union Pacific "city" streamliners. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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0R02627Union Pacific.

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Saving the Big Boys and Other Railroad Stories. Arnold. This book is a compilation of oral histories taken from former Union Pacific employees who served the railroad during the steam era. You'll hear from shop employees, track workers, train dispatchers and locomotive engineers. Special attention is given to operations during WWII and women hires on the UP during an era when railroading was viewed as a "man's world." 56 pages, 30 B&W photographs, 10"x 8?", softcover
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Union Pacific, Volume 1.

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1862-1893
Klein. The Union Pacific Railroad is renowned as America's first transcontinental railroad and is one of the strongest companies in the railroad industry today. This, the first volume of a two-volume set, re-creates the powerful personalities and dramatic events that led to the construction of this legendary railroad, details the feats of engineering and human strength that conquered the terrain of the desert and mountains, and shows us the colorful wheelings and dealings waged in executive boardrooms and in the chambers of Congress as dreamers and scoundrels, politicians and patriots forged a pioneering enterprise in transportation. "…[a] thoroughly and compellingly detailed history." - Chicago Tribune. 816 pages, 115 B&W photographs per volume, 6"x 9", softcover.
Don't miss Volume 2 of this set (R03551)!
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1864-1969
Klein. The Union Pacific Railroad is renowned as America's first transcontinental railroad and is one of the strongest companies in the railroad industry today. This, the second volume of a two-volume set, re-creates the powerful personalities and dramatic events that led to the construction of this legendary railroad, details the feats of engineering and human strength that conquered the terrain of the desert and mountains, and shows us the colorful wheelings and dealings waged in executive boardrooms and in the chambers of Congress as dreamers and scoundrels, politicians and patriots forged a pioneering enterprise in transportation. "…[a] thoroughly and compellingly detailed history." - Chicago Tribune. 672 pages, 115 B&W photographs per volume, 6"x 9", softcover.
Don't miss Volume 1 of this set (R03550)!
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0R02614 Union Pacific & Omaha Union Station.
Carla Johnson. This book tells of the development of all Union Pacific Railroad passenger stations in the history of Omaha, Nebraska. Special detail is given to the peak years of rail passenger traffic through Omaha, which culminated in the construction of America's first art deco railroad terminal: the 1931 Omaha Union Station. 84 pgs., 80 B&W photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
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Photography: Book I.

Photography: Book II.

Employee Timetables Vol. 1.

Stagner & Yarger. This heavily illustrated book presents the history and status of 52 extant Union Pacific steam locomotives, including small switch engines; 4-8-4 Northern #844, the last steam locomotive built for the UP and the only steam locomotive to never be officially retired from a North American Class I railroad; 4-6-6-4 Challenger #3985, which is the largest steam locomotive still in operation; behemoth 4-8-8-4 Big Boys; and more. 48 pages, 74 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8?"x 11", softcover.
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0R02661 Union Pacific Switchers and Slugs.
Don Strack. This heavily illustrated book features sections on several manufacturers and includes coverage of models such as: EMC/EMD NW2; EMD SW7, SW9, TR5, SW1500, and MP15 models; EMD/UP unusual SW10; Alco S-series switchers; UP's only GE 44-tonner; and the railroad's large variety of non-revenue narrow-gauge Vulcan, Whitcomb, and Davenport switchers. 116 pgs., 245 B&W and 35 color photos, 8?"x 11", sfbd.
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0R05112Union Pacific Trackside.

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Lou Schmitz. Beginning in 1954, the author began recording Union Pacific steam and diesel action on Kodachrome, and he has preserved for us some quite memorable scenes. Follow his efforts through the 1950s and 1960s as he captures everything from the best of steam to the Centennials, all presented here. 128 pgs., 260 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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Leavenworth.

Withers. This handy field guide presents a unit-by-unit listing of all rostered Union Pacific locomotives and more than 100 color photographs including images of Heritage, Olympic and Bush units and the latest SD70ACe and C45ACCTE units. 192 pages, 6"x 9", softcover.
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0R02671Union Pacific's Sherman Hill in the Diesel Era.

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A.J. Wolff. Mention the name Sherman Hill to railroad enthusiasts and images of Union Pacific's mammoth steam locomotives, colorful Armour yellow streamliners, and lonely wind-swept landscapes come to mind. For the railroad, the Hill has been an operating challenge since the 1860s. This photographic journey not only highlights the diesel and turbine power that operated over Sherman Hill since 1960, but also showcases the desolate beauty of the area. 224 pgs., 210 B&W and 100 color photos, 11"x 8?", hdbd.
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Great Passenger Trains.

0R05113 UP Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment. Volume 1.

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Stagner & Yanosey. This is the first all-color effort devoted solely to the rolling stock and non-revenue equipment that graced the UP during the post-WWII years as color film became available. All photos were commissioned by the UP and taken by official photographers, and most show the equipment in pristine condition. Thanks go to the UP Museum archives for making the photos available for this book. 128 pgs., 250 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd. (Volume 2 also available; see item #R05114).
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UP Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment.
Volume 2.

Lou Schmitz. Continues the collection begun in the first volume (item #R05113), this time covering Union Pacific equipment of the 1950s-1970s as photographed by longtime UP employee Lou Schmitz. Documents many cars not captured by the official UP photographers. 128 pgs., 320 color photos, 8?"x 11", hdbd.
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Vol. 2.

Vol. 3.

Volume 6.

This incredible pocket guide provides you with intricate maps of all Class I, shortline, regional and excursion railways active in Washington and Northern Idaho. Data includes mile markers; single, multi and abandoned track; tunnels; stations; bridges; highways; rivers; cities/towns; and more, with full indexing for easy reference. An important tool for serious fans of Western railroading. 4"x 11", softcover.
Includes the lines of 13 railroads such as BNSF, Union Pacific, Montana Rail Link, Meeker Southern, Puget Sound & Pacific, Tacoma Rail, and more. 39 pages, 32 B&W maps.
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Boyd. In this wonderful look at the Western Pacific's motive power development from the end of the steam era up to the merger with Union Pacific, famous railfan, magazine editor and photographer Jim Boyd presents a host of exciting freight and passenger shots captured all across the WP's vast and scenic domain, each accompanied by a detailed and informative caption. 128 pages, 225+ color photographs, 8?"x 11", hardcover.
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