This is a look at the E57B Electric Locomotive on the Milwaukee Road. Includes the development of the E57B, electrification of the Milwaukee Road and the Little Joes. Includes some photos." Echo1 "

This volume cover Electro-Motive's E Unit diesels from the EA to the E9. Well illustrated.

This book is out of print and in limited supply. Echo1

This book 128 photographs of Rock Island Steam locomotives, most of which were taken before World War 1. These photos reflect the composition of the Rock Island Steam locomotive roster in 1912 and include switchers, Americans, Moguls, Pacifics, Atlantics, Ten Wheelers and Consolidations. The book also looks at steam suburbans in the Chicago area. Echo1 "

Chartered in 1856, the East Broad Top Railroad began operating in 1873 through scenic Huntingdon County in south-central Pennsylvania. This well-managed narrow-gauge railroad connected the isolated Broad Top Mountain coal field with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Mount Union. With a decline in the hauling of coal, service ended in 1956. Nick Kovalchick, president of the Kovalchick Salvage Company of Indiana, Pennsylvania, purchased the railroad and reopened a portion of it as a tourist line in 1960. Through vintage photographs, East Broad Top Railroad showcases the steam locomotives, rolling stock, and railroad yard at Rockhill Furnace, which is the most historic railroad yard in North America. Echo1 "

This is a look at the East Broad Top's Rockhill Furnace. Includes site maps of the furnace and shop complexe, drawings of the blacksmith shop, the foundry, roundhouse, machine shop and Saltillo Station. Echo1 "

This volume covers the Baltimore & Ohio from Harper's Ferry to Cumberland. This book covers the construction of the line and operations over the years. Well illustrated. Echo1

In 1865, as the Civil War was drawing to a close, plans were underway in Boston for a railroad construction project to begin in Greenup County, Kentucky. Eventually the Eastern Kentucky Railway Company would extend its main track through two more counties, Carter and Lawrence. Spanning just 36 miles of main track from Riverton to Webbville, the Eastern Kentucky Railway became a lifeline for the economic and social activities of the people of northeastern Kentucky. Even though the original plan of extending the railway much farther south and bridging the Ohio River to the north never came about, the railway struggled along for more than 65 years. Many people who grew up along the line passed their experiences to younger generations; some, like Jesse Stuart, wrote about them. This volume will show life along the rail line that lent its name to the highways now running its route. Echo1 "

This is the story of the formation of a railroad that was planned to link New York and Norfolk, Virginia. The only problem was Chesapeake Bay. Read about the problems and solutions which were part of the Eastern Shore Railroad's history.

This book is temporarily out of stock. Echo1 "

Contains scale drawings and photos of the structures at Edaville. Includes the watertank, station, machine shop and enginehouse. Echo1 "

ontemporary of Brill and EMC, the Edwards company produced gasoline powered motorcars for railroads in the U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America. From its humble beginnings in Sanford, North Carolina in the 1920s, when the first car was built utilizing a bus body and a chain and sprocket drive, to the flashy streamlined models of the 1930s and 1940s, Edwards, along with the Edwards company and the Edwards car, is examined in detail." Echo1 "

This is an all color reference to the passenger, freight and non revenue cars used by the Erie Lackawanna. An excellent reference for modelers." Echo1 "

Electric Boat Corporation has been a world leader in submarine development, design, and construction for more than a century. In 1900, the company delivered the Holland, the first submarine accepted by the United States Navy. Fifty-five years later, it turned fantasy into fact by sending the world's first nuclear-powered ship, the submarine Nautilus, off on its maiden voyage. It later built the world's first ballistic missile firing submarine, the George Washington, and most of the nation's current underseas fleet. Echo1 "

This volume covers the Bay Area Rapid Transit, East Bay Transit, the Southern Pacific's Interurban Electric Railway and the Key System. Well illustrated. Echo1 "

This volume covers the Market Street Railway, Municipal Railway, Northwestern Pacific Railway, Petaluma & Santa Rosa Railway, Sacramento Northern, San Francisco Napa & Clistoga Railroad and the Shipyard Railway. Well illustrated. Echo1 "

Electric streetcars and interurbans appeared in Washtenaw County in the 1890s. Evolved from horse-drawn streetcars, electric cars were ideal for public transportation. They were cheap, fast, and went to plenty of places. The system developed around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, branching out to Detroit to the east and Jackson to the west. Bigger and better equipment was added, and larger companies took over the small ones. In western Washtenaw County, two interurban railways engaged in a struggle for survival. Occasionally the interurbans crashed into buildings or one another, with disastrous results. Electric Trolleys of Washtenaw County explains how electric mass transportation flourished starting in the 1890s, why it bloomed, and why it suddenly became extinct after only a few decades. Echo1 ""

This is a revised and expanded version of this long out of print book. This book explores the Milwaukee Road's electrification. From the electric locomotives, the Olympian passenger train and freight service, this looks at all aspects of the Milwaukee Road's electric operations. 321 photos. Echo1 "

In 1884, the Joliet, Aurora and Northern Railroad was formed to connect the growing industrial cities of Joliet and Aurora. This system evolved into the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway. By 1893, it encircled Chicago from Waukegan, via Joliet, to Porter, Indiana. The railroad developed into a prosperous subsidiary of U.S. Steel at the beginning of the 20th century. It primarily served the steel mills and facilities of its parent company and as a bridge route between the many Chicago railroads it crossed. It has also been an industry innovator. It was one of the first Class 1 railroads to completely convert to diesel locomotive power in 1949 and the first in the world to install an automatic, electrically operated car retarder yard in 1952. Today it is the same prosperous railroad it was over 120 years ago, serving the rail transportation needs of its online customers and as an even more important bridge route for the region's railroads. Echo1 "

The distinctive EJ&E was long known as a traffic artery for Chicago, exemplified by its slogan, "Around-Not Thru Chicago". From its beginnings in the 1880s, through the 20th century and into the 21st century, the entire history of this line is covered. Also included are aspects of operations, steam & diesel locomotive rosters, extensive coverage of freight cars and complexities such as relationships to the DM&IR and other US Steel roads. 230 photos Echo1 ""

The most famous second generation diesel locomotives were, without a doubt, Electro-Motive Division's Classic Cowl Units. Santa Fe began it all with the introduction of FP45's for the their famous passenger trains. These were followed by a freight version, the F45, which went to the Great Northern and, later the Burlington Northern. There were FP45's for the Milwaukee Road, Amtrak SDP40F's, EMD test units, and commuter F40C's. This book features them all - in color too! Echo1 "

Producing roughly 1,500 hp, Electro-Motive_s famous 16-cylinder 567 diesel electric engine is at the heart of all GP7-GP20s. This book is an authoritative and richly illustrated account of EMD's General Purpose models GP7-GP20. It details these early road switchers' place in history with over 200 photos, most in color. Echo1 "

Follow the F-Unit diesels from their humble to beginnings to their wide spread acceptance by railroads. This techincally detailed book includes the design of the locomotive and it's 567 engine as well as their operational. Over 300 photos, about a third in color. Echo1 "

This is an an authoritative, comprehensive account of EMD's history, from its genesis in 1922 as the independent Electro-Motive Corporation, to GM's acquisition of the company in 1930, and on through the age of today's "superpower" locomotives. From the earliest 1920s railcars to the iconic mid-century F units, workhorse GP and SD locomotives, and Dash series; to the company's race with its chief competitor, General Electric, to reach 6,000 horsepower, EMDs complete story unfolds here in depth and detail, illustrated with a wealth of archival photos from across the country, as well as a remarkable collection of color photography from top railway photographers of the last half century. Echo1 "

EMD_s SW1500 model was introduced at the zenith of switcher production, the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring the builder's newly introduced 645-series prime mover, the model offered customers a unit that was suitable for yard, local, and even road freight service. 110 color photos, 325 black and white. Echo1 "

At first glance, the General Motors_ FP7 or FP9 looks like their freight-service counterparts. But on closer examination, the model_s extra four feet of length can be seen in the space between the first porthole and first louver. This extra space was used to increase the boiler water capacity for the steam generator, allowing the unit to operate over longer distances, matching the unit's fuel capacity without the need for intermediate water stops. The model_s popularity is reflected in its sales numbers _ 362 FP7s for 27 customers and 93 F9s for four customers. Major U.S. owners include Atlantic Coast Line, Louisville & Nashville, Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania, and Southern. North of the border, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific found the model(s) ideal as did Mexican railroad, National de Mexico. One chapter will cover the FP_s close relative, the FL9. All owners, as well as secondary owners and operators in North America are covered in this book with a varied selection of color and black-and-white photographs. Echo1 ""

This book tells the history of 366 GM built SW-8s for 49 US and Canadian railroads. More than 250 color and black and white photos. Echo1

Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Echo1 "

An illustrated look at the passenger cars of the Delaware & Hudson. Includes wooden coaches, steel coaches, combines, dining cars, business cars, baggage cars and RPOs. Echo1 "

A photographic guide to the steam locomotives of the Delaware & Hudson. Echo1

Read about the Virginian Class SB 0-8-0 switchers. Also included are Class MB, MC, and MCA and the AG 2-6-6-6's built by Lima. Echo1 "

This book gives the complete story of the Virginian electrification. Well illustrated with black and white photos. Echo1

This includes 153 photographs of Erie, Lackawanna, and EL wreck cranes and their associated equipment. Most of these photographs are being published for the first time. The book also includes 36 drawings and equipment charts and thoroughly covers the complete roster of wrecking cranes, wreck trains, and wrecking procedures of all three railroads. Also provided is the first ever explanation of Erie's mysterious Maintenance Of Way numbering system. Echo1 "

View the freight, passenger and non-revenue equipment of the Erie Railroad and Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad through more than 300 color photographs. Examine the many workaday freight and commuter cars as well as the passenger cars of the through trains of these two roads." Echo1 "

The Erie Canal was completed in 1825 and became the backbone of an economic and cultural explosion that defined the image of New York. The canal_s development spurred successful industry and a booming economy, sparking massive urban growth in an area that was previously virtually unexplored wilderness. People poured west into this new space, drawn by the ability to ship goods along the canal to the Hudson River, New York City, and the world beyond. Erie Canal is a compilation of 200 vintage images from the Erie Canal Museum_s documentary collection of New York_s canal system. Vintage postcards depict life and industry along the canal, including not only the Erie itself but also the lateral and feeder canals that completed the state-wide system. Echo1 "

This looks at the diesel switchers of the Erie Lackawanna. Includes GE 44 tonners, Alco S-1, S-2, S-4, EMD SW1, SW8, NW2, SW7, SW9, SW1200, Baldwin Switchers VO-660, VO-1000 and Lima LH-1000. Well illustrated. Echo1 "

This is a look at the road switchers of the Erie Lackawanna. Includes Alco RS-2 and RS-3, DRS-4-4-1500, AS-16, DRS-6-6-1500, GP7, GP9, H24-66 and H16-44. Well illustrated. Echo1 "

This volume looks at the Erie Lackawanna in New York State. Coverage includes Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica and Starrucca Viaduct. Over 200 photos." Echo1 "

This is an all color tour of the east end of the Erie Lackawanna. The book includes coverage of the Bloomsburg branch, Scranton, the Jefferson Division, Dover, Hoboken and the New Jersey & New York Branch. Over 200 color photos." Echo1 "

This volume focuses on the Erie Lackawanna shortly after it was formed. The book looks at the wide range of diesels that made up the Erie Lackawanna's motive power fleet. Over 250 color photos. Echo1

Follow the travails of the Erie Railroad and DL&W as they merge into the Erie Lackawanna in 1960 through the eyes (and camera) of a Lackawanna official. The personal anecdotes and opinions of author Canfield make this a delightful story. Echo1

Noted EL photographer Bill Brennan shows his best work on through trains, freight and some commuter operations. Features exquisite night work!" Echo1 "

Follow the Erie Lackawanna's through passenger trains in the is all color book. This volume includes the New York to Chicago passenger trains, the passenger traffic department, Erie Lackwanna Limited and the Phoebe Snow. Over 200 color photos." Echo1 "

The PHOEBE SNOW, some lesser trains and THE LAKE CITIES are examined as EL winds up its long distance passenger service. Echo1 "

Joe McCarthy's two sons accompanied him on photographic expeditions on the Erie Lackawanna and grew up with their own photographic interpretation of the Friendly Service Route." Echo1 "

First in a three-volume set that will examine the stations, towers, shops, and just about anything else not-on-wheels along the Erie Main Line and its branches in the Garden State, chiefly during the Erie Lackawanna years." Echo1 "

Station-by-station, tower-by-tower, the journey west continues across the Empire State looking at facilities on the Erie and EL. Terminals, shops, interiors, bridges, even some trains passing by!" Echo1 "

Stations, towers, shops and much more on the west end of the Erie Railroad territory prior to 1976. This final volume also covers the branches west of Meadville. All Color. Echo1 "

An all color tour of the Erie Railroad. This volume follows the Erie from New Jersey and it's ferry operations, through Pennsylvania and New York to Ohio and Chicago. Almost 200 photos." Echo1 "

A fond system-wide look back at steam and diesel operations by noted Erie authority Timko. Echo1

This is a look at the Erie Railroad from the 1930s until the 1960 merger with the Lackawanna. The book contain over 100 photos, coverage includes Jersey City, Hoboken, the mainline, the Bergan County Line, the New York & Greenwood Lake, the Caldwell Branch, the Orange Branch, the New Jersey & New York Railroad, the Newark branch and the Northern Branch. Echo1 "

See the Erie Railroad through the lens of Robert Collins camera. Photographic coverage include steam and diesel locomotives. Over 200 photos. Echo1