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Title and Description		Price
Ajecta Musee Vivant du Chemin de Fer. A booklet in French about a steam powered railroad. Ca. 1975, pb, 26 p, illus., 6” x 9”. [bca]		$2.50
Air Brake Inspector’s Handbook by Carl Glenn. Written by an air brake supervisor for the CRI&P Ry, air brake systems and their components are thoroughly discussed along with instructions for testing and repair. 1931, hb, 328 p, many diagrams, 5” x 7”. [bck]		$25.00
The Alco Line by Eric Hirsimaki. Coverage of the Chicago & North Western Alco diesels operating in Minnesota and South Dakota in the 1970's and 1980's. Excellent color photos. 1993, hb, dj, 128 p, Illus., 11½"x 9", mint. [bck]		$150.00
All Aboard! The Golden Age of American Rail Travel by Bill Yenne. A look at passenger trains in the United States from 1869 to the 1950’s. 1989, hb, dj, 192 p, illus., 9” x 12”. [bx, hj]		$4.00
All Aboard! The Story of Passenger Trains in America by Phil Ault. Traces the development of passenger service in the United States from the middle 1`800’s to Amtrak. Ex-library with markings, gd. 1976, hb, 183 p, bw illus., 6” x 9”. [bx, hj]		$1.00
American Express, A Century of Service by Alden Hatch. The story of a great international service organization; of the men who built it; of the events that shaped its history; of the vital role the company continues to play. 1950, hb dj, 287 p, illus., 6” x 9”, dj shows wear, book is in excellent condition. [bcm]		$7.50
American Steam Locomotives by Paul North. A survey of steam locomotive history in the United States. 1988, hb, dj, 192 p, illus., 9” x 12”. [bx, hj]		$4.50
Baldwin Locomotive Works - Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives. This is the Howell-North reprint of the 1881 Baldwin catalog. 1960, hb, dj (plastic), 153 p, illus., 8" x 11", excellent. [bcm]		$40.00
Book Shelf Scrap Book & Album. This is a book in which you can mount pictures, clippings and similar items. Alternate pages are perforated close to the binding, allowing their removal as items are added to the book. Thus, the book does not “bulge” because the stubs, which remain, make up for the thickness of the added material. Bound in heavy-duty Fabrikoid, it appears as a finely bound volume in your library. Already mounted are 10-5” x 7” pre-1900 photos of C&NW steam engines – 400, 518, 565, 600, 613, 618, 723, 819, 821 & 836; hb, about 50 pages (after removal of the “filler” pages – lots of room for additional material), 6-1/2 x 9-1/2” & excellent condition. [bcm]		$35.00
Boomer Bill - His Book by I.M. Brown. Written by a long-time Missouri Pacific employee, Brown created the fictional character, Boomer Bill, to record the experiences and philosophies of railroad men. 1930, hb, 360 p, 6" x 8-1/2", excellent condition. [bcn]		$50.00
Cab-In-Front by John B. Hungerford. The Half-Century Story of an Unconventional Locomotive, the Southern Pacific “Cab-Forwards.” 1959, pb, 36 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”. [bca]		$25.00
Capturing a Locomotive by Rev. William A. Pittenger. An account of the Civil War locomotive chase involving the locomotive “General.” Rev. Pittenger was one of the raiders. 1882, hb, 354 p, Illus., 5" x 7-1/2", fair condition (pages loose, but all are present). [bcc] $130.00		$60.00
Central Electric Railfans’ Organization – reprint of Early CERA Bulletins Numbers 20 through 34. 84 pages in near-mint condition. [pmc]		$25.00
The C&EI Flyer, Spring-Fall 1992. A publication of the C&EI Historical Society featuring “Up and Down the Railroad,” a graphic description of the C&EI RR transcribed from an original 1959 document issued by railroad management in 1959. Includes removable maps of the C&WI & BRC, and a 2^nd map of the TRRA. 1992, pb, 135 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”, ex. [bcm]		$20.00
The Chicago Freight Tunnels. This is a reprint of a ca. 1920’s Chicago Tunnel Company brochure describing the tunnels & their history. 1973, staple-bound, 32 p (w/fold-out map), illus, 8” x 11”, gd. [bcm]		$8.50
The Chicago & North Western in Minnesota by John C. Luecke. Number 0453 of 1050 copies. A history of the independent railroads that were formed into the North Western’s Minnesota system. The railroad wars, right-of-way fights, crack passenger trains and lowly branch line mixed trains are all part of this fascinating and never before recorded history. Photographs, maps, depot locations, engine facilities, and early locomotive rosters. 1990, hb, dj (minor wear), 250 p, illus., 9” x 11”, excellent. [bcm]		$160.00
Chicago & North Western Telephone Directory. A listing of employees, their job function and location. 1983, pb, 117 p, 6” x 8-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcd]		$3.00
Chicago Surface Lines by Alan R. Lind. The complete story of the world's largest street railway system including rosters, table and system maps. 1974, hb, dj, 400 p, illus., 9" x 11", ex. [bcn]		$55.00
Cincinnati Locomotive Builders, 1845-1868 by John H. White. A history of early locomotive builders located in Cincinnati, Ohio, including Anthony Harkness & Son, Moore & Richardson, Robert Moore & Son, Niles & Company, George Escol Sellers and the Covington Locomotive Works. Includes a comprehensive, though probably incomplete, roster. 1965, hb, 167 p, illus., 6-1/2" x 9-1/2", ex. [bcn]		$20.00
Classic Steam Trains by Nils Huxtable. A pictorial treasure of steam railroading around the world. 1989, hb, dj, 192 p, illus., 10-1/2” x 14-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcc]		$20.00
Clear the Tracks by Joseph Bromley. The first-person account starting in the 1880’s of an old time locomotive engineer on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western. 1941, hb, 188 p, 6” x 8”, gd. [bck]		$10.00
Connecticut Railroads by Gregg Turner & M.W. Jacobs. This authoritative work traces the complete history of all the railroads in Connecticut – their achievements, troubles, wrecks, and (usually) absorption into J.P. Morgan’s imperial monopoly. Over 540 photos. 1989, hb, dj (worn with tape repairs), 317 p, illus., 9-1/2” x 12”, very good condition. [bcm]		$50.00
The Contemporary Diesel Spotter’s Guide by Louis Marre & Jerry Pinkepank. Updated from the prior edition, this 1989 guide illustrates and describes all U.S. and Canadian locomotives from 1972 until 1989. 1989, pb, 336 p, 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, very good condition. [bck]		$10.00
Controversial Mark Hopkins by Estelle Latta. Written by his double grand-niece, this book explores the life and times of Mr. Hopkins whose association with the Central Pacific Railroad is well known. 1953, hb, 196 p, bw illus., 5-1/2” x 8”. [bx, hj]		$5.00
Delaware & Hudson in Color, Vol. 1 by David R. Sweetland. Mint and still in its original shrink wrap. 1992, hb, dj, 128 p, illus., 9” x 11”. [bx, hj]		$40.00
Early Railroading in St. Croix County by Lawrence Johnson. An account of the construction of the two railroads that crossed Woodville (Wisconsin) from newspapers of the day. This is a Xerox copy of the original book sold by the author when the original printing ran out. Ca. 1990, pb, sb, 110 p, good. [bcd]		$4.50
Early Railroads by J.B. Snell. Railroading is explored from its beginnings to the early 20^th Century. 1972, hb, dj, 97 p, illus., 8” x 10”. [bx, hj]		$8.00
Early Trains by Bryan Morgan. A look at the earliest railroads in England and the U.S.A. 1974, hb, 80 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 12”. [bx, hj]		$1.50
Edaville & Steamtown by Ron Ziel. A nicely done history of Edaville & Steamtown with numerous illustrations, many in color. 1965, pb, 48 p, illus., 6” x 9”. [bca]		$15.00
Electric Railroads of Indiana by Jerry Marlette. Covers the electric railroad of Indiana from their beginnings in the late 1880’s to the 1940’s. Includes 18 pages of timetables and a map of abandoned lines (in map pocket). 1959, sb, 158 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”, good condition. [bcm]		$35.00
End of the Line by Kem Parton. An exaggerated story (fiction) of railroad sabotage. The author lost his railroad job because he refused to stop the book’s publication. 2006, hb, dj, 287 p, mint. [bcc]		$5.00
A Fast Life on the Modern Highway by Joseph Taylor. A graphic account of railroading in the 1870’s. 1874, hb, 220 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 7-1/2”, good condition. Rare [bcd]		$85.00
Fiddletown & Cooperopolis by Carl Fallberg. The Life and Times of an Uncommon Carrier. A collection of Fallberg’s cartoons originally printed in Railroad Magazine. Illus., 10”x 6-1/2”, hb, 135 p, dj (shows wear), 1960. [bck]		$20.00
Firing on the Pennsy by Paul Dietz. A Pennsylvania Railroad fireman tells it the way it was. An excellent first-person account of life as a steam era fireman. 2001, pb, 97 p, illus., 7” x 10”. [bcm-z]		$30.00
The First Quarter Century of Steam Locomotives in North America by Smith Hempstone Oliver. An over-view of early American steam locomotives published by the Smithsonian Institution and identified as: United States National Museum, Bulletin 210. 1956, pb, 112 p, illus., 6”x 9”. [bca]		$10.00
The First Transcontinental Railroad by John Galloway. Tells the story of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific which when joined on May 10, 1869 became the first transcontinental Railroad. 1989, hb, dj, 319 p, bw illus., 6” x 8-1/2”. Mint. [bx, hj]		$10.00
Focus on Rails by John Gruber. An illustrated essay on railroad photography and some of the outstanding practioners of this art. 1989, pb, 49 p, Illus., 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", excellent condition. [bcf]		$2.00
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley R.R. by David Seidel. The thorough and well researched history of the FE&MV, a Chicago & North Western predecessor. 1988, hb, 116 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”. [bck]		$35.00
The Great K. & A. Train Robbery by Paul L. Ford. As the title suggests – the story of a train robbery. 1901, hb, 200 p, 5” x 7”, good condition (small piece missing from rear cover). [bcc]		$8.00
Guide to North American Steam Locomotives compiled by George H. Drury. History & development of steam power since 1900. Tells the stories behind the locomotives, includes rosters, and explains wheel arrangements, streamlining, and more with photographs, summaries, and specifications for hundreds of locomotives. 1993, pb, 448 p, illus., 8-1/4” x 5-1/2”; vg. [bcb]		$15.00
High Iron by Lucius Beebe. Bonanza Books reprint of Beebe’s well known 1938 “record in prose and pictures of the legend of U.S. railroading.” hb, dj, 226 p, bw illus., 8” x 11”. [bx, hj]		$3.00
History of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees by D.W. Hertel. Relates the birth, development and growth of the Brotherhood from 1887 to 1955. 1955, hb, dj (minor tear), 308 p, bw illus., 6” x 9”. [bx, hj]		$10.00
A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways by W.H. Stennett. Well researched, covering states counties and towns on the lines of these two railroads. 1908, pb, dj (worn & tape repairs), 203 p, illus., 6”x 9”. Includes fold-out map. Excellent condition except for dust jacket. Not a reprint. [bck]		$75.00
A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways by W.H. Stennett. Well researched, covering states counties and towns on the lines of these two railroads. 1908, pb, dj (shows wear), 203 p, illus., 6”x 9”. Includes fold-out map. Excellent condition except for dust jacket. Not a reprint. [bck]		$90.00
The History & Romance of Danville Junction by Burford & Smith. A history of the railroads in and around Danville, IL. A reprint of the 1942 edition. 2004, hb, dj. 139 p, illus., 9” x 11”, mint. [bcm]		$25.00
How the Medal was Won, Bulletin 124 of the Central Electric Railfans’ Association. A history of the CSS&SB starting with the “Lake Shore Days” and continuing into more modern times. The medal refers to the Charles A. Coffin Award for distinguished contribution to the development of electric transportation awarded to the South Shore Line in 1928. 1985, hb, 160 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”, mint. [bck]		$20.00
In the Shore Line's Shadow by L. Peter Cornwall. Known today as the Danbury Branch of the Metro-North Railroad, this is the history of the line that began in 1852 as the Danbury & Norwalk Railroad. 1987, hb, dj, 132 p, illus., 9" x 11", mint. [bcn]		$60.00
Jere C. Hutchins by Jere C. Hutchins. Mr. Hutchins' autobiography. He was president of the Detroit United Railroad, retiring in 1916. With author’s presentation card affixed to the title page. 1938, hb, dj, 372 p, illus., 6" x 9", very good condition. [bcn]		$20.00
The Katy Railroad and the Last Frontier by V.V. Masterson. The history of the Katy Railroad from it earliest beginnings to the 1950's. This is the 4th edition from an original copyright date of 1952. 1980, hb, dj, 312 p, illus., 6" x 8-1/2", excellent condition. [bcn]		$20.00
The KD Line by Paul L. Behrens. The history of the Kenosha – Rockford line of the Chicago & North Western Railway, one of its earliest components, known locally as the KD Line. 1986, hb, 182 p, bw, Illus., 6¼” x 9¼”. Near mint condition. [bck]		$200.00
Keeping the Railroads Running – 50 Years on the New York Central by Karl A Bontrager. The author’s account of his experiences on the NYC, starting in 1916 on the Toledo & Ohio Central and winding up as a NYC senior vice president. 1974, hb, dj, 256 p, 6” x 8-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcm]		$35.00
The Last Spike by Cy Warman. Classic railroad fiction by one of the masters. This collection of 17 railroad-themed stories includes such tales as "The Iron Horse and the Trolley," "The Great Wreck of the Pere Marquette," "On the Limited," "The Milwaukee Run," and many more. 1906, hb, 286 p, 5"x 7", good condition. [bcn]		$15.00
The Last of Steam by Joe Collias. A collection of superb action photographs of steam powered trains from about 1950 and later. 1960, hb, dj, 269 p, bw, Illus., 8½”x 11¼”. [bck]		$22.00
Last Train to Elkmont by Vic Weals. A look back at life on Tennessee’s Little River and Little River Railroad in the Great Smoky Mountains, before & after arrival of the lumber companies. 1991, hb, dj (minor wear), 150 p, excellent condition. [bcd]		$30.00
Life in Danbury by James Bailey, “The Danbury Newsman.” Sketches of life in Danbury, CT in the late 19^th Century. 1874, hb, 303 p, illus., 5” x 7”, very good condition. [bcc]		$75.00
Link Motion by Fred Colvin, 126 p., 1914. A book on the fundamentals of link motions and valve gears including a dissertation about William Howe who attempted to wrongly take credit for inventing the link motion. 1914, cloth bound, 101 p, 4” x 6”, [bca]		$20.00
The Lizards Trail by Carl E. Person. A story from the Illinois Central & Harriman Lines strike of 1911 to 1915. 1918, hb, 462 p, 6 "x 9", very good condition. [bcn]		$35.00
Locomotive Facilities – C&NW & CStPM&O, Engine Terminals by Joseph Follmer. A complete analysis of steam locomotive servicing facilities in the steam era, profusely illustrated and with a tabular listing of all locations. Includes a “map pocket” with 2 drawings. 1996, pb, 246 p, illus., 11” x 8-1/2”. [bck]		$55.00
Locomotive Quarterly is a high quality periodical devoted to steam locomotives. Each issue is around 70 pages, printed on high quality stock and measures 11” x 8-1/2”, Excellent condition. [bcd]
1981, Vol. IV, No. 4. C&EI, GN, Shreveport, New England Railroads.		$8.50
1983, Vol. VI, No. 4. Cotton Belt, Lafayette, Ind., Rdg. 2-10-2’s, Fred Stoes.		$8.50
1986, Vol. IX, No. 4. Western Maryland, ATSF 2-10-2”, C.W. Witbeck.		$8.50
1987, Vol. X, No. 3. D&H, C&NW Class D 4-4-2’s, SP, J. Foster Adams.		$8.50
1987, Vol. X, No. 4. D&SL, CStPM&O, B&O 2-10-2”s, Robert J. Foster.		$8.50
1989, Vol. XII, No. 3. CMStP&P, New Haven 4-6-2”s, Virginian, L.G. Isaac.		$8.50
1989, Vol. XII, No. 4. CMStP&P, C&O 2-6-6-2”s, John D. Denny.		$8.50
1990, Vol. XIII, No. 4. C&NW, PRR, ATSF 2-10-4’s, Lad G. Arend.		$8.50
1994, Vol. XVIII, No. 2. NYNH&H, NP 2-8-2’s, Duluth Power, W.H. Thrall.		$8.50
1998, Vol. XXI, No. 3. CRRNJ, SP 2-10-0’s, Dominion Atlantic, R.K. Smith.		$8.50
1998, Vol. XXII, No. 2. Norfolk Southern, CB&Q 4-8-4’s, Staten Island, Otto Perry.		$8.50
The Locomotive Up-to-Date by Charles McShane. This book covers slide valves, link motions, valve setting, injectors & boiler checks, lubricators, locating blows and pounds, compound locomotives, breakdowns, combustion, shoes and wedges and air brakes, to mention just some of the topics covered. This is the original edition; not the current reprint. 1899, hb, 711 p, bw, Illus., 6”x 9”. [bck]		$50.00
The Love of Trains by Victor Hand & Harold Edmonson. Excellent color picture of railroading around the world – mostly steam. 1974, hb, 96 p, illus., 9-1/2” x 13”, excellent condition. [bcc]		$12.00
Main Line of Mid-America by Carlton J. Corliss. A thorough and well-written history of the Illinois Central Railroad published on its 100^th anniversary. 1951, hb, 490 p, illus., 6" x 9", ex. [bcn]		$40.00
Men of Erie by Edward Hungerford. An illustrated and indexed comprehensive history of the Erie Railroad. 1946, hb, 346 p, illus., 5-3/4” x 8-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcm]		$20.00
Motive Power of the Union Pacific by Kratville & Ranks. A complete history of Union Pacific motive power including the early diesels and a complete roster covering the period from 1865 to 1958. Includes an HO scale plan package and an errata. 1958, hb, dj (minor wear), 327 p, illus., 9" x 11-1/2”, ex. [bcn]		$225.00
Narrow Gauge to Silverton by John B. Hungerford. Illustrated coverage of the D&RGW narrow gauge line between Durango and Silverton at about the time the line was becoming a tourist attraction. 1956, pb, 36 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”. Original; not the reprint edition. [bca]		$15.00
The New Canaan Historical Society – Annual, 1968. A thorough and well written history of the New Haven’s New Canaan Branch. 1968, pb, 36 p, illus., 9” x 9”, very good condition. [bcm]		$10.00
The New Haven Railroad, Its Rise & Fall by John L. Weller. The story of the New Haven’s first 125 years; its impact on its times, its accomplishments and the parts played by the many colorful participants in its legendary and sometimes nefarious affairs from J.P. Morgan to its merger with Penn Central. 1969, hb, dj, 248 p, 6” x 9-1/2”, excellent condition. [bcn]		$25.00
New York Central’s Early Power by Alvin Staufer. Covers locomotive development on the NYC and subsidiary lines from 1831 to 1916. 1967, hb, dj (shows wear), 352 p, illus., excellent cond. [bcm]		$50.00
Norfolk & Western Railway - Pocahontas Coal Carrier by Richard E. Prince. Excellent history of the Norfolk & Western Ry. with emphasis on motive power. 1980, hb, 352 p, illus., 8-1/2" x 11", mint. [bcn]		$295.00
North Western Lines Index, Vols. 1 thru 15, 1974-1988. An index of all articles published in North Western Lines, a publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society, for the stated period. 1990, pb, 20 p, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, mint condition. [bca]		$1.00
North Western Lines Index, Vols. 16 thru 20, 1989-1993. An index of all articles published in North Western Lines, a publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society, for the stated period. 1991, pb, 20 p, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, mint condition. [bca]		$1.00
North Western Rails by Rick W. Mills. A well done pictorial essay of the C&NW's western divisions covering the period from 1868 to 1988. 1988, pb, 194 p, illus., 8-1/2" x 11", ex. [bcn]		$45.00
The Observer’s Book of Railway Locomotives of Britain by Casserly. A pocket sized book describing the steam locomotives of Britain including a list of diesel & electric locomotives in general use. 1958, hb, 286 p, illus., 3-1/2” x 6”, excellent condition. [bcc]		$10.00
Official Guide of the Railways - July. 1933. Excellent condition for its age. 1,664 p, 7” x 10” [bck]		$110.00
Official Guide of the Railways - Nov. 1944. The cover shows much use but the pages are in very good condition for the book’s age. 1,440 p, 7” x 10”. [bck]		$20.00
Official Guide of the Railways - Feb. 1957. The cover shows use but the pages are in very good condition. 1,504 p, 7” x 10”. [bcm]		$20.00
The Omaha Road by Stan Mailer. A thorough and comprehensive history of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway complete with rosters. 2004, hb, dj, 311 p, illus., 8” x 11”, mint. [bcm]		$200.00
The Palimpsest, a Publication of the State Historical Society of Iowa
September 1953 – The North Western Comes; Potter Christ.1953, pb, 32 p, 5-1/2” x 8”, ex. [bcf]		$20.00
September 1957 – The Manchester & Oneida Ry. 1957, hb, 54 p, illus., 5-1/2" x 8", ex. [bcn]		$25.00
April 1960 – Railroads Come to Iowa. 1960, pb, 84 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 8”, ex. [bcf]		$15.00
December 1962 – The North Western in Iowa. 1962, pb, 64 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 8”, ex. [bcf]		$15.00
October 1964 – The Wabash in Iowa. 1964, pb, 32 p., illus., 5-1/2” x 8”ex. [bcf]		$15.00
July / August 1973 – Iowa’s Railroad Stations. 1973, pb, 32 p., 7” x 10”, ex [bcf]		$7.50
July / August 1978 – The Steam Locomotive Round & About Iowa. 1978, pb, 32 p., 7” x 10”, ex. [bcf]		$7.50
Pennsy Power by Alvin Staufer. The author covers steam & electric locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1900 to 1957. 1962, hb. dj (minor wear), 319 p, illus., 9” x 11”, excellent. [bcm]		$45.00
Pictorial Supplement to Denver, South Park & Pacific by R.H. Kindig, E.J. Haley & M.C. Poor. Photographs and other material supplementing the original work by the same authors. Signed by all three authors. No. 1964 of an edition limited to 4,000 copies. Complete with map packet. 1959, hb, dj (minor wear), 467 p, illus., 9" x 11-1/2", excellent condition. [bcn]		$300.00
Picture Index for the North Western Lines, Vols. 1 thru 17, 1974-1990. A well researched index of all pictures published in North Western Lines, a publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society, for the stated period. 1992, pb, 68 p, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, mint condition. [bca]		$2.00
Pocket List of Railway Officials. Contains the names, titles and location of officials of railroads, private car companies, suppliers, tourist railroads & museums. Also information about mileage and equipment. 2^nd Quarter, 1989, pb, 702 p, 8-1/2” x 11”, excellent condition. [bcm]		$5.00
Pocket List of Railway Officials. Contains the names, titles and location of officials of railroads, private car companies, suppliers, tourist railroads & museums. Also information about mileage and equipment. 4^th Quarter, 1995, pb, 604 p, 8-1/2” x 11”, excellent condition. [bcm]		$5.00
Pony Express, The Great Gamble by Roy Bloss. Comprehensive and well researched history of the pony express, a short-lived enterprise, replaced by mail via the rails. 1959, hb, dj, 159 p, illus., 6” x 9”, ex. [bcn]		$5.00
Prairie Rails by Robert Olmstead. Primarily a picture book with descriptive captions covering the C&NW in Illinois, Iowa, Minn., Wyoming, S. Dakota and Wis. 1989, hb, dj, 168 p, illus., 9” x 11”, mint. [bcm]		$55.00
Preserved Steam Trains of Britain by Dr. W.A. Sharman. A wonderful color photographic portrayal of one of Britain’s most nostalgic tourist attractions. 1996, hb, dj, 48 p, illus., 9” x 12” [bx, hj]		$7.00
Railroading the Modern Way by S. Kip Farrington, Jr. Written in the early 1950's, this book describes post-war improvements to the railroads and their motive power. Covered in detail are the B&LE, C&EI, St.L-SW, KCS, P&WV, SAL, Virginian, Wabash & WP - all before their decline in the late 1950's and early 1960's. Over 140 illustrations of train interiors, first generation diesels and modern steam power. 1951, hb, 395 p, illus., 6” x 8-1/2”. This is a presentation copy from the Virginian Railway. [bx, hj, bcc-z]		$10.00
Railroad – Trains & Train People in American Culture by McPherson & Williams. A review of American railroading from the 1860’s to the 1970’s with emphasis on the men & women involved. 1976, pb, 186 p, bw illus., 8-1/2” x 11”. [bx, hj]		$3.50
Railroads, the Great American Adventure by Charles Ogburn. An informal history of railroads in America. 1977, hb, dj (shows wear), 204 p, illus. (many in color), 7” x 10”, excellent. [bx, hj]		$2.00
Rails That Climb by Edward T. Bollinger. A narrative history of the Moffat Road, the Denver & Salt Lake, signed by the author. This is the reprint of the original 1950 edition with considerable additional information. Includes a map and copies of two early timetables. 19879, hb, dj, 328 p, illus., 9" x 11", ex. [bcn]		$70.00
Rails West by George Abdill. This is the third of Abdill's books, this one giving more attention to the middle west and southwest. An excellent collection of rare 19th century railroad photographs. 1960, hb, dj, 191 p, Illus., 9"x 11", very good condition. [bcn]		$7.50
Rio Grande, Main Line of the Rockies by Lucius Beebe & Charles Clegg. A comprehensive history of the Denver, Rio Grande and Western Railroad from its beginning through the early diesels. 1962, hb, dj (minor wear), illus., 380 p, 9" x 11-1/2", excellent condition. [bcn]		$19.50
Rio Grande Glory Days by Gilbert A. Lathrop. A collection of Lathrop's autobiographical material originally written for Railroad Magazine and placed in sequence to represent Lathrop's years on the D&RGW. 1976, hb, dj, 352 p, illus., 6"x 9". [bck-z]		$40.00
The Run of the Twentieth Century by Edward Hungerford and published by the New York Central R.R. Chronicles the entire trip of the Century from New York to Chicago including all the behind-the-scenes activities. Original copy, not a reprint. 1930, pb, 110 p, illus., fold-out diagrams, 6” x 9”. Ex. [bcb]		$30.00
Set Up Running by John W. Orr. Here is the story of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive engineer, Oscar P. Orr, who operated steam-powered freight and passenger trains throughout Central Pennsylvania and South Central New York. From 1904 to 1949, Orr sat at the controls of many famous steam locomotives; moved trains loaded with coal, perishables, and other freight; and encountered virtually every situation a locomotive engineer of that era could expect to see. 2002, hb, dj, 376 p, illus., 6” x 10”, mint condition. [bck]		$65.00
She Jumped the Tracks by John P. Ascher. The author explores in detail the July 6, 1944 wreck of an L&N troop train at High Cliff, Tennessee, an incident subject to strict military censorship at the time. 1994, pb, 220 p, illus., 8” x 11”, excellent condition. [bcm]		$35.00
A Short History of American Locomotive Builders in the Steam Era by John H. White. Mr. White covers dozens of U.S. locomotive builders, some well-known, others obscure. 1982, pb, 112 p, Illus., 6" x 9", excellent condition. [bcb]		$7.50
The Slim Princess by John B. Hungerford. Hungerford writes about the Southern Pacific narrow gauge between Keeler & Laws, Calif. 1956, pb, 36 p, bw illus., 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”. [bca]		$22.00
Slow Train to Yesterday by Archie Robertson. A last glance at the local. Short line railroading in the middle-1940's, including a roster of short line roads offering passenger and/or mixed train service. 1945, hb, 189 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 8”, good condition, some discoloring on both covers. [bcc, bcn]		$8.00
Smoke Across the Prairie by James L. Ehernberger and Francis G. Gschwind. Excellent coverage of Union Pacific steam on the Nebraska Division. 1964, hb, 64 p, illus., 9" x 11", ex. [bcn]		$35.00
Southern Railway System - Steam Locomotives and Boats by Richard E. Prince. A history of the Southern Railway with emphasis on motive power. Includes complete roster information. 1970, hb, 276 p, illus., 8-1/2" x 11", excellent condition. [bcn]		$175.00
The Steam Locomotive by Ralph Johnson. Mr. Johnson was Chief Engineer for the Baldwin Locomotive Works and this book covers fundamental facts about locomotive theory and operation including comparisons with diesel locomotives. Includes 4 non-bound fold-out diagrams. 1945, hb, 564 p, illus., 6" x 9-1/2", very good condition. [bcn]		$200.00
Steam Locomotives & History of the Georgia Railroad & West Point Route by Richard E. Prince. Well researched history of both roads, excellent photographs and locomotive diagrams for each. 1962, hb, 114 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”, excellent condition. [bcm]		$110.00
Steam Trains to Geneva Lake by Paul Behrens. Well researched history of the Chicago & North Western’s line from Elgin, Illinois to Williams Bay, Wisconsin from the 1850’s to the present day where the segment from Crystal Lake to McHenry still in use. 2002, hb, dj, 156 p, illus, 8-1/2” x 11, mint. [z-bcm]		$60.00
Steam Trains of the SOO by Leslie V. Suprey. Primarily, a collection of excellent SOO Line steam photographs. 2nd revised edition.. 1962, hb, dj, 96 p, illus., 8½"x 11¼". [bck]		$35.00
The Sterling, Dixon & Eastern Electric Railway by Phillip Keister. This is Bulletin No. 40 of the Electric Railway Historical Society and covers this short-lived line in detail with maps, photographs and rosters.193-63, pb, 28 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”, excellent condition. [bcm]		$25.00
The Story of the Railroad by Cy Warman. Warman tells of railroad building in the western United States. This is an ex-library copy with spine damage & the usual library markings but otherwise is intact and completely readable. One of Warman’s classics. 1916, hb, 280 p, illus., 5-1/2” x 7-1/2”, fair. [bca]		$10.00
The Story of the Railroad by Cy Warman. As above, good condition; minor discoloring on covers. [bcc]		$25.00
That’s What I Call Commuting by Gabrielse & Holinka. Describes a variety of incidents on the C&NW West Line (now Metra West Line), some humorous and some tragic. Holinka is a C&NW conductor and the incidents are real. 2003, hb, dj, 157 p, 6” x 9-1/2”, mint condition. [bcc]		$15.00
Time & Timekeepers by Willis L. Milham. Covers the evolution of timekeeping devices from the sundial to precision time pieces of the 20^th Century. 1947, hb, 616 p, illlus., 6” x 8”. [bx, hj]		$10.00
TM – The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company by Joseph Canfield. Bulletin No. 112 of the Central Electric Railfans Association. A complete history. The TM’s rail operations was one of America's outstanding systems. It provided Milwaukee with excellent city transportation and interurban lines radiated from the city in all directions except east. 16 pages of full color photos, 30 pages of maps, 17 pages of car plans, rosters and over 900 photographs. 1972, hb, dj (worn), 563 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”, excellent. [bcm]		$135.00
Trains of America by Donald J. Heimburger. This book recreates the past in a variety of color scenes, from main line steam locomotives pulling mile-long freight trains to 44-ton diesels rambling with a box car or two through rural New England. 1989, hb, dj, 204 p, illus., 10” x 11”, mint, [bx, hj]		$15.00
Transportation in Iowa by William H. Thompson. Traces the development of transportation in Iowa from the territorial days to the middle-1980's, with special attention given to the economic and social influence transportation had on the state. Includes a separate color map of registered highway routes in Iowa for the period between 1914 and 1925. 1989, hb, dj, 315 p, illus., 9-1/2" x 12-1/2", ex. [bcl]		$25.00
Uintah Railway – The Gilsonite Route by Henry E. Bender. An illustrated history of the Uintah Railway, one of the last narrow gauge lines built in the Rockies. Includes a 4-page addenda and errata. 1971, hb, dj, 240 p, illus., 9"x 11", excellent condition. [bcm]		$55.00
The Valley Railroad Story – The Connecticut Valley Line by Tom Nelligan. The history and present day operation of this former NYNH&H line. 1983, pb, 44 p, illus, 8-1/2” x 11”, excellent condition. [bcm]		$10.00
The Walschaert Locomotive Valve Gear by W.W. Wood. A practical treatise on the locomotive valve actuating mechanism invented by Egide Walschaerts. Includes several fold-out diagrams. 1920, hb, 245 p, illus., 5"x 7-1/2", very good condition. [bcc]		$45.00
The Westinghouse & New York Air Brakes by Marshall M. Kirkman. This is a supplement to The Science of Railways, explaining & illustrating the workings of the Westinghouse Air Brake; Books 1 & 2, bound together. Several fold-out diagrams are bound in the book. 1902, hb, 172 p, 5-1/2" x 8”, vg. [bcn]		$20.00
Whispering Rails by Gilbert Lathrop. Lathrop, a well-known railroad author, creates a tale of suspense and intrigue set in Colorado’s narrow gauge country. 1936, hb, 252 p, 5-1/2" x 8”, vg (small piece missing from rear of dust jacket). [bca]		$7.50
William Henry Jackson’s Colorado by W.C & E.B. Jones. An oversized book that is a collection of 200 of Jackson's historic photographs, most of which have never before been published in book form. An elegant full-page frontispiece of Jackson standing next to his camera. No. 69 of a limited edition of 76 copies. Signed by both authors. 1975, hb, sc, 176 p, illus., 10” x 12”, mint condition. [bcc]		$400.00
The Wreck of the Penn Central by Joseph R. Daughen & Peter Binzen. The real story behind the then largest bankruptcy in American history. 1971, hb, dj, 365 p, illus., 6"x 8½". [bck]		$20.00
Wreck of the Red Arrow by Emerson. Details and photos of the 02/28/1947 wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s passenger train, The Red Arrow. 1983, pb, 12 p, illus., 8-1/2” x 11”, vg. [bcm]		$10.00
Yesterday and Today compiled by W.H. Stennett. A history of the Chicago & North Western Railway System. Original 1st edition, not a reprint. 1905, hb, 124 p, illus., 6” x 9”, with fold-out map. [bck]		$35.00
Yesterday and Today compiled by W.H. Stennett. A history of the Chicago & North Western Railway System. Original 3rd edition, not a reprint. 1910, pb, dj, 199 p, illus., 6” x 9”, with fold-out map, near-mint condition. [bck].		$80.00
Yesterdays Tomorrows. A pictorial history of the Village of Deerfield, IL, with some mention of the Milwaukee Road. Ca. 1970’s, pb, 16 p, illus., 9” x 9”. Excellent condition. [bcm]		$2.00
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