The history of the Main Line began in 1832 with the building of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railway, which opened the area to Philadelphia and points west for the movement of people and freight. Along that line would rise the communities of Overbrook, Merion, Narberth, Wynnewood, Ardmore, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, Villanova, Radnor, St. Davids, Wayne, Strafford, Devon, Berwyn, Daylesford, and Paoli. The images collected in Historic Photos of the Main Line combine to form a remarkable portrait of this unique array of communities. Included among many other vignettes and numerous subjects are the Devon Horse Show, visits by presidents Taft, Wilson, and Coolidge, the Autocar Company of Ardmore, the 1900 Class of Wynnewood Public School, I. A. Cleaver_s General Store, Villanova University, the General Wayne Inn, Narberth_s oldest house, and of course, the railroads. In stunning black-and-white photography, this handsome coffee-table book details the historical growth of the Main Line from its early days up to recent times. Spanning two centuries and nearly 200 images, the book follows the growth of this history-rich region, offering a compelling look into the past for any longtime resident and every history buff of the Main Line. Hotel1 "

The book takes a photographic journey down the tracks of the five major railroads and various short lines that helped Nebraska progress into a national center of agriculture and business. The trip begins with the formative years of Nebraska towns that were established along railroad lines in the 19th century. It then travels through the 20th century and documents the major changes and challenges that the railroad industry faced. Through over 200 photographs, this book chronicles the era of streamlined passenger trains, rustic steam locomotives, and a bustling Omaha Union Station. The journey makes stops at railroad landmarks, significant cities, the state's only railroad tunnel, and the legendary North Platte Canteen. Hotel1

This book looks at the railroads and American women, their impact on rail travel and the rise of public domesticity. Hotel1

Here's a listing of what's scheduled for the 2011 HOn3 Annual...

Layout Tours

Slim Gauge Guild by Bill Beverly

Wolf Creek Line by Mike McClure

Jim Hoffman's Rio Grande Southern Layout by Jim Hoffmann

Denver, South Park & Pacific Layout Plan by Gary Kohler

Construction

Sargent Coupler Installations

Red Mountain Resturant by Todd Leftwich

Spline Roadbed by Ross Ames

Scratchbuilding Vintage C-16s by Uwe Kaiser

Vulture Mobile by Keith Glaab

Narrow Gauge Varnish by Duncan Harvey

Blue Point Installs and DCC Friendly Turnouts by Vic Worthington

East Broad Top Locomotives by Brian Budeit

Blackstone Passenger Cars by Laurie McLean

D&RGW Baggage by Bob Bennet

Blacklog Street Buildings by Russ Norris

RGS Rico Station Roof Rebuild by Mike Conder

Rib and Spar Benchwork by George Riley

EBT Passenger Cars by Brian Budeit

Tsunami Install in a Westside C-16 by Jim Vail

Scenery

The Wow Factor by Burton and Patrica Maxwell

Scenery Basics - Where to Start by Ed Prime

Chama Yard Snow Scene by Duane Richardson

Bridging the Gap by Sam Swanson

Prototype

Eastern Tennesee & Western North Carolina Freight Cars by Larry Smith

Colorado & Southern Modeling by Duncan Harvey Hotel1

This is Howard Zane's story about his involvement with model trains, his massive Piermont Division layout and his involvement with the Great Scale Model Train Show. Over 450 photos, color. Hotel1

Follow the author's travel on Colorado narrow gauge lines in 1950 and 1951. Includes the Denver & Rio Grande and Rio Grande Southern. Well illustrated. Indigo1

The Kansas City Southern Railway initially offered freight service to the immediate Kansas City area and southern points. As the line expanded towards Texas, each tiny community had its own railway station with access to daily passenger service and less-then-carload lot freight services. No one could have foreseen that the road would eventually haul international import and export goods or that its line would reach into Mexico. Photographs in this book include coverage of the railway's steam locomotives and pictures from the files of esteemed rail photographers Harold K. Vollrath and Gary Coates. Kilo1

The story of streetcar service to Meramec Highlands, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, and other St. Louis County, Missouri destinations from 1890 to 1950. Over 70 photographs and maps. Kilo1

This is a look at the Ulster & Delaware's Stony Clove & Catskill Mountain Railroad and the Kaaterskill Railroad. Well illustrated. Lima1

This book looks at the log drives on the Connecticut River. From the early days to the end, this book looks at the drives, rafts and sawmills that were involved." Lima1

This is the story the British A4 Pacific Steam Locomotive Mallard and how it set the world speed record for steam locomotives. Motor1

Having observed its twentieth anniversary in 2003, the Metro-North Railroad is a fitting choice to initiate this series. This installment depicts the Hudson Line between Poughkeepsie and Oscawana, which includes some of the most spectacular scenery in the Hudson River Valley. Illustrations begin with the Hudson River Rail Road and continue through the New York Central, Penn Central, Conrail and Metro-North. Early steam, E-units, FL-9s, F-10s, Geeps, B23-7s, U-boats, RDCs, SPV-2000s and Genesis engines are all shown. 270 photos. Motor1

All new book encompassing history, iron ore operations, equipment & locomotives of DM&IR, BN, Soo, CN, North Shore Mining and LTV. Together with the companion volume, Michigan-Ontario Iron Ore Railroads, a great treatment of iron ore haulage around Lake Superior. Over 175 photos. Motor1

This a reprint of the newsletters from 1975 to 1977. November1

This book looks at the Waynesburg & Washington Railroad, it's stations, locomotives, passenger cars, tank cars and rail cars. Well illustrated. November1

See everything from "classic" railroad photos you'd expect to see to the unusual such as night scenes at a depot to cab-view scenes from a Rio Grande Galloping Goose. For the logging fan there's some great shots of the West Side Lumber Company and Mich-Cal, and for something completely different there are some great shots of Ward Kimball's backyard, er, "layout." (One shot even shows Walt Disney at the throttle!) Of course, fans of the Colorado narrow gauge "circle" will not be disappointed! In the East we get the East Broad Top, the Tweetsie, and some Maine two-foot action. In Canada we get some choice shots, and we even get a couple of lines you can still see today: the B.C. Forest Museum and Oregon's Sumpter Valley Railroad. Finally, we get some tasty shots from a region famous for its great narrow gauge railroads, Central America. November1

This is a guide to steam era freight cars. This volume looks at the freight cars and paint schemes for a variety of railroads and private companies, include the Bangor & Aroostook, B&O,Baker's Chocolate, Bessemer & Lake Erie, Bordon Co, Boston & Maine and many more. Well illustrated, but the photo reproduction is fair.

These books are limited supply. Many of these are seconds and have minor imperfections. The best copies available will be sent first. November1 "

Nebraska's Cowboy Line existed for nearly 125 years and covered more than 400 miles as it made its way across the northern portion of the state. The construction of the rail line, which started in 1869, was the impetus for the establishment of many towns, and even the relocation of some, along the route. The line was employed to transport miners to the Black Hills during the gold rush of the late 1800s, it carried thousands of Irish and German immigrants to the largely unsettled area, and it allowed politicians to meet their constituents. It also was used to deliver necessities, amusements, technology, and new innovations to the state's citizenry. November1

This is a look at the New Haven railroad from New York City to Boston. This book focuses on the 1940s & 50s. Well illustrated,

This book is out of print and in limited supply. November1

This book examines all of the buses and Trolley coaches purchased by New York City between 1946 and 1958. Well illustrated. November1

Ride back in time on the colorful New York City subway line of the 1970s to 1990s; the graffiti years, when subway cars became rolling metal canvases for some of the most notorious and influential graffiti _writersŒ of all time. Explore the amazing array of art work from the 1970s, '80s and '90s transit system _graveyards,” including the work of graffiti artists BLADE, GHOST, SENT, REAS, VEN, WOLF, and STRIDER, as well as many other talented _underdogs.” The era is richly illustrated with over 235 rare, never-before-published photographs accompanied by personal accounts from the writers talking about their art and recalling their wild antics. This is an informative, nostalgic look at New York subway graffiti. November1 "

The story of how and why the Norfolk & Western dieselized. This also includes a look at the N&W's Jawn Henry steam turbine. Well illustrated. November1

This is a history of the Northern Electric Street Railway. November1

The much-anticipated book by Robert G. Lewis, Railway Age's long-time publisher and intrepid journalist/photographer, Off the Beaten Track is one man's lifetime chronicle of the railroads and the important role they have played in American life. Off the Beaten Track offers something for every serious railroad enthusiast. From 1930s main and branch line steam operations to dieselization and steam_s last hurrah in the 1950s, from obscure rural short lines to the predecessors of today's mega-carriers, Bob Lewis's ability to seek out and capture railroading during its most colorful years is sure to delight readers of all ages. Oscar1

We follow the Ohio River from Pittsburgh west and stop at a number of long-gone trolley companies to enjoy their operations once again in full color. Featured are: PGH Rwys., Cooperative Transit, Mon-WP Rwy., Cincinnati St. Rwy., City Rwy., C&LE RR, CN&C Rwy., Louisville Rwy., Home Transit and Ind. RR. Oscar1

This book details the history of the Ottawa Electric Railway, its predecessors, and the Ottawa Transportation Commission, all forerunners of today's OC Transpo.Over 300 photos. Oscar1

The fascinating story of one of Canada's most interesting rail lines. 150 black and white photos. Oscar1

This volume has more than 170 photos and maps, featuring Alhambra-San Gabriel-Temple City Line, Monrovia-Glendora Line, Mount Lowe Line, Pasadena Local Lines, Pasadena Oak Knoll Line, Pasadena Short Line, Sierra Madre Line, Sierra Vista Line, and the South Pasadena Line. Papa1

From the author of international best-seller _Metro maps of the worldŒcomes a work so thorough, it is both a gripping read and a thing of beauty.With lush photos and hundreds of beautiful, rare and unusual maps, someseen for the first time since their original publication, this book is a must-havefor lovers of Paris, design students, transit fans and cartophiles. Papa1

Wood and heavyweight passenger cars disappeared from revenue service in the years following World War II. Here are photos of cars from the early days of railroading until the last cars were relegated to work train service. Chock full of vintage photographs this book shows passenger cars in their heyday including some interesting interior shots. Diagrams of cars included. Papa1

Our second passenger car volume, is loaded with plans and photos of streamlined lightweight coaches, combines, baggage and mail cars, lounge cars, cafe and dining cars. Many of these cars were later operated by Amtrak while others went to Auto-Train, the Susquehanna, Algoma Central, Sierra RR, Alaska Railroad and other roads. Papa1

Here published for the first time is a complete set of Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway timetables, from the Number 1 issued in 1917 up to the final Number 27 edition published in 1956. Papa1

This title is out of print and in limited supply.

Placer County runs between the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada mountains, against Sacramento County in the west and 100 miles east to Lake Tahoe. Along the present-day southern border, gold was discovered in 1848 by James Marshall at John Sutter_s lumber mill, leading to the California Gold Rush. This relatively narrow county (only 10 to 15 miles across in some spots) has early immigrant trails, wagon roads, railways, and highways all passing through as they head across Donner Summit and across the Sierra Nevadas. Mining, agriculture, transportation, logging, and recreation made Placer County important in the past, and they keep it a thriving place to live now in the 21st century. Papa1 "

This volume includes articles on Wabash USRA Box Car Clones and Rebuilds, Pressed Steel Car Company 8,000 Gallon Tank Car HO Scale Kitbash, Modeling the Pennsylvania Railroad's X23 and X25 Box Cars, the Burlington Refrigerator Express Company's Signature Wood Sheathed Reefers, A Tale of Two Hoppers, Adventures in Kitbashing and The Old Woman in the Back Bedroom: Bill Schneider's New York, Ontario & Western Papa1

The book offers a refreshing combination of railroad historical data, railroad and postal nomenclature, and information on postcards as collector's items, with categories broken down by subject or age. Many chapters contain a sidebar as well, including information on New York City's dueling stations (Grand Central and Pennsylvania Station), the Maine and Colorado narrow-gauge lines, corporate photography on postcards, and the once-immense Great Lakes ore transfer business. Many rare real-photo postcards are shown throughout the book as well. For collectors, Stunkard has also included tips on grading and selling railroad postcards, a basic values chart, a glossary, and a list of resources. Romeo1

This book identifies over 12,000 rail hauled containers in Municipal Solid Waste, Trash, C&D and "dirty dirt" service seen on trians in New Jersey and throughout the Northeastern US. Romeo1

This book looks at the railroad paintings of Howard Fogg. Includes color reproductions of steam, diesel and electric locomotives. Romeo1

For more than 150 years, railroads have been an important part of the life and landscape of North America. An extensive photographic record of these railroads exists, as this book shows, for every part of the country, over a broad span of time. Many individual railroads are represented. 92 photos. Romeo1

During the first half of the 20th century more than two dozen logging railroads were pushed into the forests of Klamath, Deschutes, Lake and Jackson Counties. Ranging in size from Ackley Brothers short, two-mile gravity railroad at Keno, to the extensive systems of Brooks-Scanlon and Weyerhaeuser, they're all here. For over 90 years, companies like Algoma, Pelican Bay, Lamm, Ewana Box, Shaw-Bertram, Kesterson, Wheeler-Olmstead, Brooks-Scanlon, Shevlin-Hicks, Medco, the OC&E and others brought logs out of the woods on their railroads in an attempt to satisfy the nation's insatiable demand for pine lumber and wooden boxes." Romeo1 "

This publication examines the railroads of Cameroun from when the first rails were laid by the Germans in 1901, the transition of World War I, during and through the British and French administrations, and after independence through to the present day. Summary of contents:The plantation railroad networks _ their development and demise, plus equipment and rolling stock, with a focus on the locomotive Gouverneur Ebermaier; The mainline railroads _ construction and operation, services and schedules, rolling stock, the transition from public to private ownership, and the outlook for future growth and expansion; Other rail lines in the port and town of Douala; The transport of mail and the railroad postal service _ under the German administration, through the Anglo-French occupation of World War I, expansion during the French administration, and into the post-independence period; Railroad postmarks and their recorded dates of use. 138 photos. Romeo1

Divides the state into regions and explores the major railroads, recounts the lore, profiles the individuals involved, and identifies places one can go to experience the relics of rail culture. Romeo1

Railways of Southern Quebec, Volume II, continues the study, begun in Volume I, of various railway companies that operated in Quebec south of the St. Lawrence River. The featured railways illustrate the many diverse elements of 19th century railway construction. Also covered are aspects of the railway network rationalization resulting from railways having lost their transportation primacy to cars and trucks. This volume focuses on the central Eastern Townships with the histories of the Waterloo & Magog Railway, the Missisquoi & Black Rivers Valley Railway, and the Orford Mountain Railway. Also covered are other associated lines, including the Canadian Pacific Railway_s "Short Line" which continued from Megantic, Quebec to Saint John, New Brunswick through Maine. There are overviews of several other railway companies, all of which, together, formed the extensive network of railways that lay south of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. Romeo1

This is a look at the steam locomotives of the Reading. Well illustrated. Romeo1

As a child, David Plowden was given a box camera, and before long he began to photograph railroad trains. As he matured and started on what would become a lifetime in photography, trains_specifically steam locomotives_became one of his passions, and then they were eclipsed by modern diesel locomotives. It is our good fortune that Plowden was on the scene at the end, documenting what would become this book, his reverent tribute to the steam era. Romeo1 "

Richmond County and the Seaboard Air Line Railway presents vintage photographs by talented photographer Frederick 'Frank' Marchant (1872_1942). The images document the bustling railroad town of Hamlet and the county seat of Rockingham in North Carolina during the first quarter of the 20th century. By 1907, he was working as a commercial photographer and as the official 'picture taker' for the railroad company. His photographs, many of which he published as postcards, record rail activity in the Hamlet area, which became the 'hub' of the Seaboard Air Line. Romeo1

This book includes scale drawings of Rio Grande passenger, freight and maintenance of way equipment. Well illustrated." Romeo1

This book looks at the steam locomotives of the Rock Island. Includes American Types, Ten Wheelers, Moguls, Consolidations, Atlantics (Chautauqua), Pacifics, Mikados, Mountains, Santa Fes, Northerns and switchers. Romeo1

From hot-air balloons to jets, no other location has a more diverse aviation history than the San Francisco Bay Area. Aside from private and commercial airline operations, the area has housed the NACA/NASA Research Center, the prestigious Boeing School of Aeronautics, and the dirigible USS Macon. It is currently the center for antique aircraft in Northern California and has been the site of numerous flight records, including the Dole Race and Amelia Earhart_s circumnavigation attempts. San Francisco was also home to the pioneer Pan American Airways flying boat, which opened the Pacific Ocean to air travel. Sierra1