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Pennsy Electric Years Volume 2 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 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 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 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
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PRR
Color Guide to Freightand Passenger Equipment Volume 3 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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
PRR, PC and CR trains pass towers, stations, bridges and other Pennsy structures on the west side of the Pittsburgh Division. Item # 1396 JANUARY 5, 2011 RELEASE: Reserve your copy today for $59.95 + postage
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Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities
In Color Vol. 12:
Lake Division
The stations, towers and structures of the PRR in northeastern Item # 1404 APRIL 1, 2011 RELEASE: Reserve your copy today for $59.95 + postage
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PRR Facilities
In Color Vol. 13:
Fort Wayne Division
The structures and trains of the Fort Wayne main line along with those of the Toledo, Sandusky and Grand Rapids branches. Item #1409 JULY 1, 2011 RELEASE: Reserve your copy today for $59.95 + postage
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Trackside
around Pennsylvania 1957 - 1989 with Al Holtz
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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