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Pennsy Electric Years (Volume 1)
William D. Volkmer

SORRY, OUT OF PRINT

Readers of the Pennsy Diesel Years series will recognize the name of Bill Volkmer, former PRR Mechanical Department official and diesel photographer. In this all-color, 128 page hardcover, Bill gives a delightful rendering of the story of the Pennsy electric locomotives. His first-hand experiences make the book read like a novel and the 190 color photos cover the gamut from FF2 to DD1, in action and at work, throughout all points in the PRR electrified territory.

 


 

Pennsy Electric Years Volume 2
Bert Pennypacker

Ten years after the publication of the much acclaimed first volume, Volume 2 of Pennsy Electric Years arrives by PRR expert Bert Pennypacker. Fabulous color photography of all classes of electric locomotives.

Item # 1207

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Pennsy Electric Years Volume 3
Ian Fischer

A colorful look back at the Pennsy’s electrification, including its locomotives, trains and operation from the early 1950’s to 1968.

Item # 1208

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Pennsylvania - Standard Railroad of the World Volume 1
Jeremy F. Plant and Robert J. Yanosey

A colorful look back at the diesel, steam, electric operations that characterized the Pennsylvania Railroad, once touted as the “Standard Railroad of the World.”

Item # 1136

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PRR Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Volume 2
Ian S. Fischer

This Color Guide by noted PRR rolling stock historian Ian S. Fischer, features the early 1960’s photography of Paul Winters around Columbus, Ohio in beautiful color. See former N&W hoppers now PRR class H2A, round-roof K9 stock cars which were converted from automobile cars, unusual M of W equipment and much more.

Item # 1075
Sorry, Volume 1 is sold out and no longer available.

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PRR Color Guide to Freightand Passenger Equipment Volume 3
Ian S. Fischer

More great equipment shots of Pennsy rolling stock expertly captioned by PRR expert Ian Fischer. This all-color book has many rare photos from the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Item # 1214

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PRR: Hudson to Horseshoe
William D. Volkmer

Ride behind steam, diesel and the incomparable GG-1 as Bill Volkmer takes you on a first hand tour of the eastern end of the Pennsy. Stop with him at Northumberland as he relates tales of maintaining the road’s storied steam collection during its “forgotten” period. All illustrated with over 200 vintage color photos.

Item # 1076

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Pennsy Diesel Years Volume 2
Robert J. Yanosey

Follow the Standard Railroad of the World as it winds its way west from Exchange Place and the Hudson River to Mackinaw City, Michigan and the Great Lakes. This 128 page all-color book looks at Pennsy’s diverse fleet of diesels featuring everything from GE 44 tonners to PA’s and Geeps.

Item # 1009

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Pennsy Diesel Years Volume 3
Robert J. Yanosey

Rubber-tired diesels, the Bel-Del Branch, Philadelphia, Hagerstown, Renovo, Altoona, Pitcairn Yard, Mingo Junction, Columbus, Crestline, Chicago and more. See “Hammer-head,” a PA in a gondola, DL640 and C628 demonstrators and much more.

Item # 1010

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Pennsy Diesel Years Volume 4
Robert J. Yanosey

Travel aboard a Centipede-drawn excursion that starts out at Harrisburg station and manages to visit these and other spots: Conewago, “The Main Line,” the Bordentown Branch, PRSL main, Atlantic City, Williamsport, the Elmira Branch, Sodus Bay, Altoona, Cresson Branches, Irwin, Edgewood, Conway, Bucyrus, Toledo Branch, Lincoln Yard, and Detroit, Demos, ABBA PA’s and Erie-builts, a unique PB1, more!

Item # 1011

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Pennsy Diesel Years Volume 5
Robert J. Yanosey

Pennsy Diesel Years, Vol. 5 continues the saga of the PRR in vivid color visiting the nine regions created in the 1955 reorganization. The Lake, Northern, NY Philadelphia, Chesapeake, Pittsburgh, Buckeye, Southwestern, and Northwestern Regions are all toured through the color film of some of the PRR’s best lensmen.

Item # 1068

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Pennsy Diesel Years Volume 6
Robert J. Yanosey

Pennsy Diesel Years, Volume 6 takes the reader on trips on the SOUTH WIND and BROADWAY LTD. in this final installment of the series. See Centipedes and Sharks galore! The 1948 Freedom Train in Lancaster, the tubular Keystone in Altoona, Enola area in 1948, much more.

Item # 1069

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Pennsy Steam Years Volume 1
SORRY, OUT OF PRINT

Pennsy Steam Years Volume 1 takes the reader on an all-color tour of the Pennsy system during the era of steam in this 128-page hardcover book. Visit NJ, Philadelphia, Delmarva, the Middle and Northern Divisions, Altoona, Ohio, and west. No NY&LB! Everything from A5's to TI's in operation during the 40's and 50's.  

 

Pennsy Steam Years Volume 2
Ian S. Fischer

A division-by-division look back at the rugged steam power of the Pennsy. Lots of action in the state of Pennsylvania as well as some great early 1950s color from Ohio and Indiana. There's even a 1941 action shot of K4s 5399 equipped with poppet valves!

Item # 1070

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Pennsy Steam Years Volume 3
Bert Pennypacker

Noted steam expert Bert Pennypacker takes the reader on a class-by-class tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad's steam roster.  From switchers to local power to the finest mainline freight and passenger, all in vivid color.  All color, 128-page hardcover book.

Item # 1135

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Trackside Under Pennsy Wires with
James P. Shuman

Jeremy F. Plant

Jim Shuman was out recording PRR electrics in action on the west end of the electrified zone in the late 50's and early 60's. Truly the most beautiful Pennsy color work to be found on the mainline (Paoli to Harrisburg), the A&S and the Port Road.

Item # 1149

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Trackside on the PRR North of Washington, DC with Wayne Sherwin
Michael Murray and Robert J. Yanosey

First-hand recollections and photography from an on the ground Pennsy employee during the 1950s and 60s. Brakeman Wayne Sherwin took his camera along on his varied assignments between Potomac Yard and the Meadows and Enola.

Item # 1148

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Trackside on the PRR in Central Pennsylvania
Jeremy F. Plant

Many photographers featured in the Trackside series ventured into the traditional heart of the PRR in the Fifties and Sixties to capture steam and early diesel operations. The very best of their efforts are shown canvassing an area roughly from Pottsville to Horseshoe Curve.

Item # 1252

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Pennsylvania RR Trackside with John Dziobko, Jr. 1951 - 1961
Robert J. Yanosey

The favorite railroad of this notable railfan was the PRR and he methodically covered it from New York City to Columbus.

Item # 1305

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Trackside on the PRR Delmarva Lines with John P. Stroup
John P. Stroup

Station-by-station, the seldom-photographed PRR operations on the Delmarva Peninsula are captured in full color. Baldwins abound as the photographer takes us from Wilmington to Cape Charles in the last years of the PRR.

Item # 1314
 

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 1: New York Division Sunnyside to Lane
Robert J. Yanosey

An all-rail ride to the “Big Apple” was PRR President Alexander Cassatt’s goal and he accomplished it by 1910 with remarkable construction achievements. See the vital east end of the New York Division in full color through its facilities ranging from the incomparable Penn Station New York to a lowly block station in Waverly Yard.

Item # 1322

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 2: New York Division, Lane to Torresdale
Robert J. Yanosey

Stations, towers, bridges and anything else “without wheels” on the PRR west end of its New York Division main line and the PA&W, Princeton, Amboy and Bel-Del branches.

Item # 1333

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 Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 3: Philadelphia Division
Robert J. Yanosey

The PRR Main Line and the several commuter branches which radiate out of the City of Brotherly Love all contained many fascinating stations, towers and other buildings. Almost 300 color photos, both with and without trains!

Item # 1340

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 4: Chesapeake Division
Robert J. Yanosey

Facilities and trains on the Wilmington-Washington main line and the Delmarva, Pope’s Creek, C&PD and other branches.

Item  #1349

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 5: Harrisburg Div.-Passenger Lines
Robert J. Yanosey

The shops, stations, towers and other facilities of the Harrisburg Division lines that hosted passenger service in the final years - the main line Park to Banks and the Northern Central southern portion - are examined in full color.

Item  #1355

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 6: Harrisburg Div. - Freight Lines
Robert J. Yanosey

The freight-only lines of the Harrisburg Division – A&S, Columbia Branch, and smaller routes – are examined for their facilities and the trains that utilized them. Special emphasis on Enola Yard and Columbia, Pa., all in full color.

Item  #1362

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 7: Northern Division
Robert J. Yanosey

North from Rockville Bridge to Williamsport, Emporium and Buffalo, the Northern Division was not as often visited as other divisions. The Wilkes-Barre and Elmira branches add still another different flavor.

Item  #1365

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 8: Allegheny Division Banks to Antis
Robert J. Yanosey

The towers, stations and other facilities through the Juniata Valley from Harrisburg to just east of Altoona are featured in this 128-page all-color volume.

Item  #1373

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 9: Allegheny Div.
Antis To Derry
Robert J. Yanosey

Altoona and “The Mountain,” Johnstown and the “Packsaddle” – the stations, towers and infrastructure in this most rugged portion of the PRR main line across the Alleghenies are explored. These facilities are visited in PRR, PC and Conrail days.

Item  #1380

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Volume 10: Pittsburgh Division Derry to Penn Station
Robert J. Yanosey

Latrobe, Greensburg, Wilkinsburg, and many more stations, towers and other structures on the main line. Detailed looks at the Radabaugh Tunnel elimination, Pitacirn Yard and the rebuilding of Penn Station, Pittsburgh.

Item  #1386

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Vol. 11: Pittsburgh Division - Penn Station to Beaver Falls
Robert J. Yanosey

PRR, PC and CR trains pass towers, stations, bridges and other Pennsy structures on the west side of the Pittsburgh Division.

Item # 1396

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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Vol. 12: Lake Division
Robert J. Yanosey

The stations, towers and structures of the PRR in northeastern
Ohio are recorded with and without trains in the PRR, PC and early CR period.

Item # 1404

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PRR Facilities In Color Vol. 13: Fort Wayne Division
Robert J. Yanosey

The structures and trains of the Fort Wayne main line along with those of the Toledo, Sandusky and Grand Rapids branches.

Item  #1409

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Trackside around Pennsylvania 1957 - 1989 with Al Holtz
Mitchell E. Dakelman

Noted color photographer Al Holtz takes you from Easton to Pittsburgh visiting the PRR, P&LE, LV, CNJ, RDG, B&O and many other roads.

Item  #1351

 

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