First in a two part exploration of the myriad equipment of the Chicago & North Western and the companies it acquired in the 1950's & 60s. Charlie1

The cars that made the money! Box cars, gondolas, coil cars, covered hoppers, flat cars, hoppers, ore jennies, reefer and stock cars. They_re all here whether bought brand new by CNW, inherited from predecessors or purchased second-hand. Charlie1 "

The Chicago & North Western (C&NW) Railway system had the most mileage of any railroad in Wisconsin, even surpassing the state's own Milwaukee Road. Selected for this publication are 277 Wisconsin photos of the C&NW from the Roy Campbell collection. Most have never been published. Depicted are steam era scenes of locomotives, depots, freight houses, roundhouses, service facilities, passenger and freight trains, and industries, many of which no longer exist. The contents are organized by logical regions of the state: Southwestern Wisconsin (lines radiating from Madison); Northwestern Wisconsin (the C&NW Omaha subsidiary and predecessors); Northern Wisconsin (particularly lines built by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western); Green Bay and the Fox Valley Lake Michigan shorelines; and Milwaukee. Charlie1 ""

A look at private owner and display cars. Includes a variety of B&O and C&O models. Well illustrated. Charlie1

A look at private owner and display cars. Includes a variety of B&O and C&O models including Toledo Terminal Cabs and Weirton Steel Cabooses. Well illustrated. Charlie1

A look at private owner and display cars. Includes a variety of B&O and C&O models, including Loram cabooses. Well illustrated. Charlie1 "

This is an all color reference to the passenger, freight and non revenue cars used by the Chesapeake & Ohio. An excellent reference for modelers. Charlie1 "

This is a direct reprint of the material contained in C&O's only standard dining car recipe book, dated 1947. It gives the detailed ingredients and recipe for preparing all the meals that were available on C&O diners at the height of their operations after WWII. Photos show C&O diners in operation. Introduction gives background data on the service. Many of the recipes can be adapted easily to smaller portions and modern ingredients. Charlie1 """

Following WWII, C&O embarked on a program of innovation, improvements, research and development that placed it at the forefront of progressive railroads, and even devised a new logo that incorporated the words _For Progress.† Under the able leadership of President Walter J. Tuohy most of this period, the line really reached the apogee of its strength, power, and importance as America_s number one bituminous coal hauler. With Michigan lines it also became the largest hauler of automobiles and parts, and competed on a par with even the biggest railroads in its operations and efficiency. During 1945-1954 the mercurial Robert R. Young held sway as chairman and made C&O a household word with his flamboyant public relations tactics. This book details all this using as a basis the detailed articles presented in _Modern Railroads† magazine in November 1954, and adding to that additional information on the steam-diesel transition, the shops, yards, the cars and locomotives of the era, and the trains and their operations. Charlie1 "

elive Colorado mountain railroading on the narrow gauge C&S South Park High Line during the career of C&S fireman and engineer A. A. Anderson from 1909 to 1943. The majority of the photographs are from A. A. Anderson's camera or collection and most have never been published. Also included in the book is data from Anderson's original time books - logs on daily operations, wreck extras, and rotary plow extras. Covers primarily the South Park, Como, Boreas Pass, Breckenridge, Ten Mile Canyon, Fremont Pass and Leadville. 350 photos Charlie1 ""

Relive railroading from 1900 to 1938 on the C&S narrow gaugealong the Platte Canon District from Denver to Como and beyond (Alma Branch and Boreas Pass to Breckenridge). A sampling of the topics includes floods, snowsheds, wrecks, scrapping, trainoperations, resort hotels, murder and romance, all gleaned from newspapers, diaries and photographs of the day. In addition there are interviews from those who were there and data from A. A. Anderson's original time books which recorded daily operations. 450 photos Charlie1 ""

All styles, all vintages and all colors of the unique little cars that bring up the rear! For more than 100 years, the caboose has been a part of the railroad scene. Mike Schafer offers this full-color gallery filled with caboose history and development, plus interior and exterior design details, and discussion of the life of a railroad conductor who lives in cabooses. Tells of the ultimate demise of the caboose and its uses after retiring from the tracks. Charlie1 "

This book tell the story of the UP Cabooses as they were developed and used on the railroad for over 100 years. From their origins in the late 19th century, through the Common Standard era of wooden slope-sided cupola cars, through the road's distinctive high cupola all-steel cars first developed in World War II, to cars acquired through merger and their ultimate phase-out and retirement. The book has erecting diagrams, painting and lettering information, rosters and more. Charlie1 "

alifornia bloomed when modern men conquered Cajon Pass. California_s two transverse (east to west) mountain ranges, the San Gabriel and San Bernardino, prevented commerce east between two-thirds of Southern California and the rest of the state. Cajon Pass, the low point between the two ranges, was first opened to business by roads that generally followed old Native American trails. When railroads pierced the divide in 1885, Northern and Southern California and states to the east benefitted. Utility trunks followed: first electrical power in about 1912, followed by telephone, and finally natural-gas pipelines. Courageous, tireless, independent pioneers settled Cajon Pass while looking for gold, mining lime, and nursing water from the ground to satisfy needs of livestock and crops. Even today, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads run their busiest freight transport tracks through Cajon Pass, and Highway 15 competes successfully with its more western counterpart, Highway 5, for record numbers of vehicles per day moving north and south through California. Charlie1 ""

The busy and dramatic Cajon Pass, entrance and exit for Southern California traffic of both the Santa Fe and Union Pacific, has never been better presented than by the long-time Summit operator, Chard Walker. In 1885, the California Southern Railroad, backed by the Santa Fe, completed its route through Cajon Pass, creating the legendary rail passage to the Pacific that survives today as a great artery of commerce. In 1905 Union Pacific became a tenant of the Pass, and in 1967 Southern Pacific built its own trackage over almost the same route. The construction and particularly the operation of this line, down through the years, are presented in some detail in this book. This is the complete story of Cajon Pass in words and photos, augmented by the superb cartography of John Signor. This book takes you from the very beginning up to the 1980s; the lore was gathered and the facts written by a railroader and railfan who was there at the right time. Charlie1 "

Calgary_s Electric Transit is the story of electric street railway, trolleybus and light rail vehicle transit in Canada_s western city of Calgary, Alberta. Through its forty years of street railway service, Calgary acquired passenger cars from such well-known Canadian builders as Ottawa Car Manufacturing Company, Preston Car & Coach Company, and the Canadian Car & Foundry. In addition, the system_s roster included used cars from several sources in the United States. Totalling 113 cars in all _ plus a scenic car _ it has been a daunting task to secure photos for this book. Many superb images have been discovered, illustrating the operation of streetcars in different sections of the city. There are over 150 streetcar photos. Finding trolleybus photographs has been a challenge as well, but the authors have succeeded in gathering a fine selection representing all classes of 'trackless trolley' coaches purchased new and acquired used from other US systems. You_ll see streetcars and trolleybuses operating in the city centre, in the rural suburbs, and in residential neighbourhoods. Coverage of today_s modern rail transit cars is outstanding. Now called 'light rail vehicles', all classes of these LRVs are represented, operating in all seasons, and over most portions of the system, illustrating the many varied and unique Calgary urban environments. Rich, carefully composed black and white photos are rounded out with a fine showing of subjects in colour. There_s a variety of photos to interest everyone with an interest in the development of Calgary as a city: the construction of 'The Bay', early scenes in Bowness Park, and some views of the streetcars serving seemingly unpopulated fields that today are thriving subdivisions. Charlie1 ""

California's Fort McArthur and the 14" Railway guns that were stationed there. Includes the development of the guns and the facilities there. Well illustrated. Charlie1

An all color look at the trolleys of San Diego and Los Angeles. Includes San Diego Electric Railway, Los Angeles Railway and more. Over 200 photos. Charlie1 "

This is a photo study of the steam locomotives used by shortlines, industrials and switching roads in California. This book focuses mainly on common carriers and does not have any geared locomotives. Charlie1 "

Jim Shaughnessy is a revered name among railroad photographers. This collection, the best of his work over a forty-year career, features 170 duotone photographs taken between 1946 and 1988, with an emphasis on the railroad culture of the fifties and sixties. Jeff Brouws_a railroad authority and photo historian_has contributed a biographical essay that traces Shaughnessy's beginnings photographing steam locomotives in his hometown of Troy, New York, to his documentation of the dramatic steam-to-diesel transition, with an emphasis on the northeastern United States and Canada, where the concentration of railroad action and often deep snow resulted in beautiful and unusual images. Charlie1 "

This is a look at the Cambria Iron Company in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Including are site plans of the facility over the years, drawings of the Blwoing Engine House, foundry, pattern shop, rolling mill office and car shop. Charlie1 ""

This is the story of the railroads in Coos Bay, Oregon. During the 19th Century the area underwent significant growth due to the timber and coal industries. The development of the resources was made possible by railroads. This book examines the role of railroads in the growth and development of Coos Bay. Charlie1 "

This is an all color reference to the passenger and maintenance of way equipment used by the Canadian National. An excellent reference for modelers. Charlie1

This is an all color reference to the freight cars used by the Canadian National. An excellent reference for modelers. Charlie1

CN has reflected the history of Canada. In the 1920s and 1930s, CN's fortunes traced the nation's economic peaks and valleys. During WWII, the railroad met challenges, following the war, Canada became a supplier of resources to the world. Charlie1 "

This covers stations and service facilities built by Canadian National and predecessors: Urban Terminals (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Vancouver); Division Points and Outposts (assorted from Maritime Provinces to Pacific Coast); Rural Stations (from Maritime Provinces to B.C.); Passenger-engine servicing terminals in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg; Also sidebars on CNR Hotels and Trans-Canada Air Lines. Charlie1 "

Vol. 2 includes a cross-section of rural stations, lineside structures, engine terminals, junctions, bridges and more from across the Canadian National system. Coverage ranges from coast to coast, with special emphasis on southern Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia. Charlie1 ""

This is an all color look at the Canadian National's diesel roster just before the merger with the Illinois Central in 1999. Included are full color photos of the locomotives and roster data.

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An all color look at the steam locomotives of the Canadian National. This volume focuses on operations in eastern Canada. Includes the Central Vermont and Turcot Yard. Over 200 photos. Charlie1

An all color look at the steam locomotives of the Canadian National. This volume focuses on operations in western Canada. Includes the Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific, Alberta and more. Over 200 photos. Charlie1 ""

This book is an illustrated history of Canadian National Railways' over 4000 steam locomotives, so detailed and full of photographs it must be published in a multi-volume series. Volume I will be an updated and expanded text based on Clegg and Corley's Canadian National Steam Power, outlining the development of steam power as influenced by the different Motive Power Chiefs. It will include a summary of all classes with wheel types, road numbers and builder, and a list of all owners of CNR power (predecessors and subsequent entities), a buildre's list of CNR steam power, a bibliography, plus hundreds of photos, many in colour. You'll get a guide to the individual roster volumes, plus extended appendices covering across-the-classes items such as livery, sales and leases, appliance application, (including compounding, gearing, superheating, feedware heating, smoke deflectors, stokers, oil burners, cab and tender designs.) Charlie1 ""

This is an all color reference to the passenger, freight and non revenue cars used by the Canadian Pacific. An excellent reference for modelers. Charlie1 ""

When it completed Canada's first cross-country rail link in 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway united a vast young nation and opened its remote areas to settlers and commerce. CPRs story unfolds in all its spectacular sweep and gritty detail. Following the line from its incorporation in 1881 to its multinational presence today, this richly illustrated volume depicts locomotives, rolling stock, employees, the diverse terrain CPR traversed, as well as the operations that made it The World's Greatest Travel System. Charlie1 """

This book gives a broad view of CPR stations, lineside structures, bridges, tunnels, snowsheds, hotels, marine facilities, and water tanks. Also included are Montreal's Windsor Station and other important terminals as well as isolated rural outposts across Canada. Charlie1 ""

A coast-to-coast sampling of freight yards, engine terminals, roundhouses, shops, and lineside structures. Coverage of rural stations is continued from Vol. 1, with emphasis on those in Ontario.

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All color coverage of Canadian Pacific steam locomotives on the eastern end of the system. This volume includes Pacifics, Mikados, Jubilees, the Quebec Central and more. Over 200 photos. Charlie1 ""

This all color volume follows Canadian Pacific steam locomotives on the western end of the system. This includes Royal Hudsons, passenger trains and the Rocky Mountains. Over 200 photos. Charlie1 "

This is the story of CP's rail line through northern Maine which CP often referred to as the "Short Line". The story includes information about the Canadian portions of the route in Quebec and New Brunswick. Charlie1

Volume Three continues our focus on the boxcar, with coverage of the 50-52-60 and 86 foot types CP offered to its shippers between 1959 and 1968.

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This volume looks at Canadian Pacific Covered Hoppers. Well illustrated with many color photos.

Only a few copies remain in stock. Charlie1

Examine the freight and passenger cars of the smaller roads of Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario from 1951 to 1990 in this new all color book. QC, TH&B, QNS&L, ET even some private owner equipment but no CP or CNR. Charlie1 ""

Shortlines and Regional roads of western Canada _ but noCP or CN! Charlie1

Canadian Pacific and Canadian National steam locomotives from thr 1930s, 40s & 50s. Well illustrated. Charlie1 "

Ride along with Geoffrey Doughty as he travels across Canada on Via Rail's Canadian and Rocky Mountain Railtour's Rocky Mountaineer. Well illustrated, mostly color. Charlie1 "

The traction systems that once served Cambridge, Cornwall, Dundas, Fort William, Guelph, Halifax, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Montreal, Oshawa, Ottawa, Port Arthur, Quebec City, St. Catharines, St. John, Sudbury, Toronto and Windsor are all scrutinized in rare color photographs. Charlie1 ""

Visit the trolley systems of Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Nelson, Regina, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Victoria and Winnipeg in more then 250 rare color photographs. Author Halperin gives detailed accounts of these long forgotten systems. Charlie1 "

Canton and the nearby cities of Massillon and Alliance are located in the great steel making region of northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Railroads brought coal, much of it mined in southeastern Ohio and Iron ore, to the steel plants and hauled away the finished products. The Timken Roller Bearing company moved to Canton in 1902 and in the 1920s began making roller bearings for railroad locomotives and rolling stock. This book chronicles the history and development of the railroads that served Stark, Wayne, Holmes, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties. It shows how rail operations changed as the steel industry declined and railroad consolidations led to traffic shifts and route abandonment. Among the railroads that served this region were the Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio, New York Central and Wheeling and Lake Erie. 200 photos. Charlie1 "

This is a look at American built passenger cars used in Mexico. Included are a number of Pullman cars and other passenger cars, as well as rosters and many photos. Charlie1 ""

Today boats and helicopters operating out of the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Newport Beach, and Dana Point transport musing songwriters and everyone else to Catalina for the song's much-promised "romance, romance, romance, romance,"as well as fishing, sightseeing, and gainful employment. But the history of getting to and from the island's ports of Avalon and Two Harbors has been an epic across centuries of business and pleasure, involving a collective flotilla of side-wheelers, yachts, lumber schooners, steamships, water taxis, converted military vessels, crew boats, and today's fast and convenient jet boats. Charlie1 "