A comprehensive look back at the SOO from the days of steam up to the SD60M. The maroon era, Baldwins, the DSS&A, passenger service, and much more are all covered in this 128-page hardcover.

Item # 1092

The personal photography of noted traction authority Gordon Lloyd takes the reader on a tour of the IT from 1952 up to the N&W takeover.

Item # 1039

Through the camera lens of master traction photographer Eugene Van Dusen the reader is taken across the Illinois Terminal system in the late 1940's, early 1950's.  Both freight and passenger operations are viewed in full color.

Item # 1122

A 128-page hardcover book by noted traction authority Gordon E. Lloyd takes the reader on an all-color tour of the three Chicago Interurban lines: Chicago Aurora & Elgin. Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee, and Chicago South Shore & South Bend. The fascinating background of Sam Insull’s traction empire is related through its fabled history and over 300 color photos taken along the lines during the 1950s and 1960s.

Item # 1040
 

This spirited little Midwest hauler was one of the earliest “fallen flags” disappearing into the C&NW System in 1960. See everything from FTs to GP9s to multi-colored RS-1s in this 128-page book. The M&StL “story” is wonderfully narrated and explained in the 240 rare color photos accented by authentic memorabilia.

Item # 1049
 

A railroad hub second in importance only to Chicago is examined during the 1950s road-by-road. See A&S, B&O, C&EI, C&NW, CB&Q, NYC, GM&O, IC, IT, MKT, Frisco, PRR, MP, Cotton Belt, TRRA and Wabash when their first generation diesels gleamed in their newness. A little steam too!

Item # 1147
 

C&EI served the needs of Illinois and Indiana customers with its merchandise and coal service as well as a classy set of passenger trains. These vintage views take the reader from the late 1940s right up to the 1970 split-up into L&N and MP. All-color, 128-page hardcover book.

Item # 1114
  

The X-shaped CGW was a fast moving bridge line between Chicago-Omaha and Minneapolis-Kansas City. Famous for its multi F-unit lashings and “Lucky Strike” logo, the CGW was absorbed by the C&NW in the mid 1960s. Follow its operation through over 240 color photos dating back to 1951 in this hardcover book.

Item # 1027

The varied rolling stock of the “Corn Belt Route” is examined through vintage color photos and expert commentary.

Item # 1026

CN&W “official” photographers recorded everything from new diesels, new equipment, special events and other achievements in color from the 1940’s onward. More than 240 color photos are chronicled in this new hardcover book.

Item # 1116
 

Enjoy the most fascinating collection of vintage C&NW steam and early diesel ever assembled in color! Author Keyser expertly reports the North Western operations of the Forties and early Fifties in exacting detail.

Item # 1023
 

The last of steam, the evolution of the early C&NW diesel fleet in 240 vintage views researched by author Lloyd Keyser and captioned in detail. The entire system is transversed as new management and economic conditions cause major changes on the C&NW.

Item # 1115
 

The C&NW undergoes a radical transformation with new management, new equipment and the M&StL merger.

Item # 1171

Visit with the 38 railroads that served the Windy City 1957-1965 through the camera lens of George Speir. Almost exclusively first generation diesel but there’s a little steam and traction too!

Item # 1144
Trackside book #13
 

Take a color tour of the famous “Katy” System during its entire postwar history. Starting with rare coverage of steam in 1945 the book examines all the post-war MKT administrations and their motive power, operations and practices. Steam, passenger trains, cab units galore.

Item # 1050
 

Return to the citadel of exotic diesels as the amazing roster of RI is unfolded in this all-color 128-page book. Steam is prominent too as the story of RI’s ups-and-downs is described through almost 200 vintage photos of trains and operations throughout the huge multi-state system. 

Item # 1083
 

Complete the saga of “the ROCK” as it begins a non-stop ride to oblivion. Vintage cab units and recycled Geeps were not enough to curb the tide as the road valiantly fought the inevitable.

Item # 1084
 

Over 300 color photographs gathered from the best photographers of CRI&P equipment give the reader an outstanding collection of “The Rock’s” rolling stock. RI owned reefers, stock cars, sleepers and coaches. They’re all here in this 128-page hardcover.

Item # 1082
 

Willis McCaleb was the company photographer for the NKP during the transition from steam to diesel in the 1950’s. His job assignments gave him many opportunities to record the railroad scene over much of the system. This first 128-page hardcover begins in Buffalo with the famous excursion powered by Hudson 175.

Item # 1060
 

This new 128-page hardcover book continues the NKP official photographer’s unique look back at the steam and diesel operations of this high speed hauler. Berkshires to PAs, they’re all here in more than two hundred color portraits!

Item # 1061

 

Now that you have seen the steam/diesel transition through the lens of the Nickel Plate’s official photographer Willis McCaleb in Volumes 1 and 2, it’s time to see what the fans can do! The very best steam and diesel color slides have been gathered for this across-the-system look at the fabled Nickel Plate.

Item # 1062
 

Follow this fascinating carrier from the Motor City southward into the Midwest as it battled to maintain traffic against much larger competition. More than 200 color photos detail the entire system. All-color, 128-page hardcover book.

Item # 1119
 

Operating everything from BL2's to C628's, the Monon was an intriguing Midwest carrier examined in the more than 250 views in this all-color book.

Item # 1195

SORRY, OUT OF PRINT

Tour the fabled Missabe Road from the 1950s when it was "discovered" as a last bastion of steam into its diesel years.

Item # 1177

The varied roster of the MoPac is examined in more than 300 vintage color photos of passenger cars, revenue freight cars, trucks and MofW cars.

Item # 1192

A look back at the end of steam through the first generation of diesels to the system renumbering of 1962. Texas & Pacific too!

Item # 1193

The chop-nose era from 1960 to the UP merger, with a review of motive power changes, pre-Amtrak passenger service and the 1974 renumbering and paint scheme change.

Item # 1194

Enjoy a city-by-city tour around the Great Lakes in the 1940s and 50s as seen through the camera of noted traction photographer Eugene Van Dusen. Buffalo, Rochester, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Fort William, London, Toronto and other towns are toured when trolleys ruled the day.

Item # 1183

The multiple lines that crisscrossed Illinois are examined in full color by photographer George Strombeck during the last full decade of privately- run passenger service. A sampling of roads across the entire state give a comprehensive look at railroading 40 years ago.

Item # 1239

A WWII veteran returns to "Granger Country" in 1952 and records the end of steam and the early diesels on CB&Q, RI, Milwaukee, UP, IC and C&NW. Ranging from his home in Iowa, photographer Wilson also went into the adjoining states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas and Nebraska. A nice chapter on the long-gone Southern Iowa Railway also!

Item # 1240

Downriver Detroit is the city's heavy workshop, the place of steel mills, shipyards, and chemical plants. This all-color book which begins in Delray includes the Ford River Rouge complex, the PM-Wabash-PRR railroutes as well as other railroads in this general area. NYC, B&O, GTW, DT&I and Shore Line complete the excursion back to the late steam/early diesel years.

Item # 1237

Six decades of color in the history of "America's Last Interurban" as documented by a group of outstanding photographers from 1941 to 2001.

Item # 1174

Geoff Doughty has a wonderful narrative to accompany what
is chiefly the vintage (late 1940’s!) work of well known traction
photographer Sandy Goodrick.

Item # 1302

An outstanding photographic tour of Cleveland, Ohio and the surrounding countryside in full color when EL, NYC, PRR, NKP (N&W), and other lines were operating the last of first generation power.

Item # 1236

A colorful look at the waning days of steam on the DM&IR, NP and shortline D&NE. also included are steam fantrips on the Soo and DM&IR as well as a GN diesel switch job on the ore docks.

Item # 1238

The fabled North Shore interurban system is explored in the color film age and its troubles chronicled in detail. Rare color advertisements complement the effort.

Item # 1173

The period following the abandonment of the Shore Line in July 1955 to the termination of all services in January 1963 are examined in this new book. This final volume also looks at the politics and mistakes that brought an end to America’s favorite interurban.

Item # 1282

Lloyd Stagner’s name is very familiar in the railroad literary world and his color photography and biographical data is shared with us in this book. First and second generation diesel is captured by Lloyd on Santa Fe, Rock Island, Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific. There’s also a little on CGW, KCS, CB&Q, SLSF and M-K-T.

Item # 1265

An all-color examination of the GN and its diesel operations 1948-1970 in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho and Montana.

Item # 1269

Passenger trains were the chief focus of George Strombeck’s camera, but freight operations are certainly not neglected in this new book examining the two decade decline of the Rock Island.

Item # 1272

Operations of the DW&P are examined from the steam to diesel era in this new book. Equipment, RDC’s, facilities and much more!

Item # 1273

The Peoria Road was a small but vital link in America’s Transcontinental Route. It rostered an interesting array of one-of-a-kind diesels, all of which can be seen in this 1950’s to present look at the road. A small Color Guide section covers its varied equipment as well.

Item # 1277

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.

Item # 1281

Item # 1284
 

Item # 1292
 

Item # 1300
 

Up the Mississippi River into St. Louis, Chicago, Minneapolis-St.Paul, Denver and many lesser locations in the late steam – early diesel years.

Item # 1313
 

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

Item # 1315

Trackside in the Rust Belt 1957-1977 with Cal Banse
Stephen M. Timko

Erie RR operator Cal Banse took his camera to work and on excursions in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the steel and coal country. Cal was photographing the railroad scene from the end of steam to the introduction of second generation diesels in a territory known for its heavy industry.

Item # 1317

Dave McKay was schooled in photography and took his talent trackside to capture the numerous rail lines that surrounded his Eastern Ohio home. N&W, PRR, PC, CR, B&O, EL and NYC are just the trunk lines. Many other shortlines, terminal carriers, steel companies and industrials are included in this sweep through the east end of the Buckeye State.

Item # 1326

Cedar Rapids & Iowa City, Charles City Western, Des Moines Rwy., DM&CI, Ft. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern, Iowa Terminal, MC&CL, O&CB, Sioux City Service, Southern Iowa Rwy., and WCF&N – all in vivid color!

Item # 1335

The Nickel Plate was the place to be in the 1950’s when the next headlight might be a pair of sleek PA’s or a thundering Berk.

Item  #1345

An all-color look back at this charming railroad operating out of Springfield, Illinois from steam to diesel.

Item  #1358

M&St.L, RI, MILW and a number of other roads greeted Dr. Soph Marty when he moved to Mason City, Iowa in 1960. Join him as he explores his new hometown and records the early 1960 merger and motive power changes.
 

Item  #1375

The colorful operations in the changing landscape around Cleveland and its lakefront suburbs in the latter half of the 20th century are explored.

Item  #1411

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