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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - North East

£17.50

Covers New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.

It's nearly ten years since the last NORTH EAST edition

NEW REVISED Edition is in two colours and is perfect bound due to all the extra maps and information!

In addition to general updating, this new edition is much expanded with additional enlargements to show complex areas in greater detail and includes for the first time the Subways and Rapid Transit lines in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo and Pittsburgh together with interurban electric lines and principal logging railroads.

CUSTOMERS FROM NORTH AMERICA WILL BE CHARGED $34.95 AT CURRENT EXCHANGE RATE (price includes shipping)

PUBLICATION DATE 2007
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The Model Railroader's Guide to Diesel Locomotives

£14.50

By Jeff Wilson

Model railroaders will learn the history, spotting features, characteristics and operation of diesel locomotives, and how to determine appropriate eras, details and features, and the type of specialized diesel service.

Softcover; 8.25 x 10.75; 88 pages;
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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Great Lakes West

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75 maps

Includes Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois, plus Chicago & St.Louis.

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PUBLICATION DATE 2005
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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - California and Nevada

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It is nearly twelve years since the last edition CALIFORNIA & NEVADA was published during which time much has once again changed following the mergers of Burlington Northern and the Santa Fe and the merger of Southern Pacific into Union Pacific. In addition to general updating, this new edition has been expanded with additional enlargements to show complex areas in greater detail and includes for the first time the interurban electric lines, light rail and principal logging railroads. Also shown are proposed extensions to the Bay Area and Los Angeles commuter networks, the proposed California High Speed network and the Yucca Mountain Railroad in Nevada.

The Atlas shows all currently operated common carriers, tourist and major industrial railroads along with abandoned routes.

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PUBLICATION DATE 2009
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2010 On30 Annual

£14.00

Now shipping our biggest and best issue yet. Now in its 5th year of publication, the On30 Annual consistently delivers the kind of thought-provoking and detailed how-to articles that make the narrow gauge hobby so fascinating. Don't miss the fun, order yours today!

Upgrading Bachmann Log Cars Quick and easy appearance improvers

The Ruphe & Tumbelle Railway

On30 Guard's Van

Tribute to the Bachmann Mogul

Pseudo C's

Barnhart!

Switching from HO to On30

Ditching the Dummy

The Tuscarora & Kuehn Creek

Extreme Boxcar Makeovers

Loco Poco

A Different View of Your Layout

"Time Travelling" On30 Boxcars

The New Texas Creek

Scratch a Gallows Turntable

A Sea Coast 2x8 Display

Prescott Depot

A Small Part of a Big World

On30 Product Spotlight
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Tehachapi Cab Ride

£21.00

Although it starts in a grey day in March, 1998, this is a fascinating ride from Bakersfield to Barstow over Tehachapi Pass. Eight units power the Z NBYWSP-9, BNSF's hottest train, with C40-8W #861 on the point. The view is straight ahead from Caliente to Mojave, but with many roving camera shots, especially around the famous loop. The conductor provides information on the line to a trainee. The video was taped by Roy Knighton, a transportation specialist, who has ridden and taped on the head end of a number of trains.

by Highball Productions 2 HOURS 17 mins * colour

Widescreen

Regular Price £ 21.00

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Model Railroad Planning 2010

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Model Railroad Planning 2010 features expert tips, design ideas, great photography, and other helpful information and guidance so you can build your best model railroad. Get all of this, plus: * Plan a layout to fit your available space * Make the most of a small scale's potential * Learn to avoid 10 common layout mistakes * And more
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PILLARS of SMOKE in the SKY

£20.00

PILLARS of SMOKE in the SKY is a unique film about Norfolk and Western steam operation over the famous Blue Ridge Grade in 1957. Filmed with the cooperation of N&W management, producer E. C. Eddy was given full access to the line, yards and was allowed to ride aboard the Y class helper and pusher engines as they moved heavy coal trains from Roanoke to the top of the grade. No other film of N&W has the on-train perspectives that Mr. Eddy captured on 16mm film. You'll be amazed at his coverage. We have left the film intact with the original narration by Mr. Eddy and his own sounds which were recorded on his visit in 1957. 45 minutes. All color with sound and narration. The DVD has chapters.

by Herron Rail Video 45 mins * colour * narration

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Rio Grande In Color Volume 5: Second Generation Diesels

Ref: riogrv5

Price: £42.00

Timothy Morris

Spectacular scenery surrounds the GP30's and SD45's of the Action Road during its final decade.

Trackside around Southern California 1954-1963 with Dick Donat

Ref: TRKSOCAL

Price: £42.00

By Dick Donat

Photographer Dick Donat was an active member of the Pacific Rail Society during the 1950's and recorded its rail activities and the changeover from steam to diesel on the UP, SP and ATSF

Trackside in the West 1946-1959 with Vincent A. Purn and John A. Knauff

Ref: 1582482063

Price: £42.00

Kevin J. Holland and Robert J. Yanosey

Two intrepid travelers traveled American (and Canadian) lines in the 15 year period immediately following World War II. They photographed everything from vanishing steam and brand new diesels to hobos riding atop moving box cars.CP, MILW, DRGW, ATSF, UP, SP and much more!

Rio Grande In Color Vol. 4: Late Steam & First Generation Diesels

Ref: 1582482365

Price: £42.00

by Timothy Morris

Examine the last of Rio Grande steam in main line freight and passenger service followed by a down the roster look at everything from FT's to SD9's. Detailed by a former D&RGW employee.

Milwaukee Road In Color Vol. 5: Pacific Extension 1941-1961

Ref: 1582482276

Price: £42.00

by William Stauss

Detailed captions along with rare color photography of the early Milwaukee electric operations make this a must have book.

Western Pacific In Color

Ref: 1582481792

Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

A wonderful chronological look at Western Pacific's motive power development from the end of steam to the UP merger. Lots of great action!

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equip., Vol. 3

Ref: southernpaccol

Price: £42.00

by James Kinkaid

Color coverage of SP equipment is completed with Business & Official cars, passenger cars, cabooses,

M of W equipment, intermodal cars, auto racks and leased equipment

Trackside Milwaukee Road West with Jim Boyd

Ref: 1582481717

Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

The editor emeritus of Railfan Magazine continues his journey west on the Milwaukee Road photographing everything from new EMD FP45s to ancient E50 electrics.

Santa Fe Facilities In Color Volume 2: Branches

Ref: 1582481679

Price: £42.00

by Lloyd E. Stagner

Santa Fe's branch line network was quite extensive, handling everything from unit coal trains to single cars of Kansas grain. Explore the stations and other railroad owned buildings of the ATSF in almost 300 color photos.

Trackside Milwaukee Road East with Jim Boyd

Ref: 1582481644

Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

Join Jim Boyd in exploring the Milwaukee Road of the 1960s in his Mid-west homeland, from FM C-liners and H16-44s to Hiawathas with Skytops and branchline locals to the UP Cities streamliners.

Rio Grande Narrow Gauge In Color - Volume 1: 1947-1959 Empire Contraction and Railfan Discovery

Ref: 1582481628

Price: £42.00

by Thomas A. Brunner

The Narrow Gauge's last days as a common carrier are chronicled in magnificent color work by master photographers Robert F. Collins, Emery Gulash and others.

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 3: Classic Scarlet

Ref: 1582481016

Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

Jim Boyd's motive power examination of the EsPee continues in the 1960s as the road introduces second generation power and a new paint scheme.

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 4: The Tunnel Motor Era

Ref: 1582481156

Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

Jim Boyd's Southern Pacific epic continues during the 1970s as the railroad enters a troubled period. The best SP color photography ever published!

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 5: Merger and Memories

Ref: 158248127X

Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

The last two decades of the SP saw a surprising variety of color schemes. This exciting period plus a 1950s retrospective of steam and first generation diesel provide the theme of this new book.

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Ref: 1582481555

Price: £42.00

by James Kinkaid

Volume 2 continues the examination of SP’s equipment roster covering SP and SSW tank cars, box cars, gondolas, hoppers, flat cars, auto racks, and refrigerator cars using the best color railfan photography available.

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 1

Ref: 1582480036

Price: £37.00

by Anthony W. Thompson

A stroll through the color photography archive of the Southern Pacific reveals some extremely interesting equipment. Taken by the road’s marketing, purchasing, and public relations departments mainly during the 1950s and 60s, this first volume is a 100% company photography and thus not a comprehensive look at the road’s roster. Plenty of piggyback and truck photography for the rubber-tire enthusiasts!

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Ref: SPCG2

Price: £42.00

by James Kinkaid

SOUTHERN PACIFIC Official Color Photography Volume 1

Ref: 1582480044

Price: £37.00

by Anthony W. Thompson

Travel along with SP "company" photographers as they cover assignments to capture steam-powered freights and passenger trains, new diesels and special events in full color. These photos were commissioned by the SP in the late 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s for all types of corporate purposes - advertising, brochures, annual reports, etc. Straight from the corporate archives - many never before seen!

Rio Grande In Color Volume 1: Colorado

Ref: 1878887114

Price: £37.00

by Ross B. Grenard

The all-color story of the Mainline Thru The Rockies during the last years of standard gauge steam and the years when FT’s and PA’s were common. Noted historian Ross Grenard guides the reader through scenic Colorado eloquently explaining the D&RGW operations and innovations during the ‘50 and ‘60s.

Rio Grande In Color Volume 2: Utah

Ref: 1878887947

Price: £37.00

by James Sandrin

Tour the D&RGW from Grand Junction to the SP interchange at Ogden through more than 230 vintage color photographs. Every type of diesel from FT to SD45 is lensed in this most spectacular setting. There’s even a little steam in this station-by-station itinerary.

Rio Grande In Color Volume 3

Ref: 1582480656

Price: £42.00

by James Sandrin

A year-by-year look back at the "Mainline Through the Rockies" starting in 1947. Follow the transition from bankruptcy to merger, Mallets to GP60s in more than 240 color photos.

Rio Grande Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: 1878887645

Price: £37.00

by Jim Eager

Grande Gold passenger cars and "Cookie Box" boxcars are just a small part of the fascinating roster of this fabled road. Three hundred color photos (98% standard gauge) are expertly captioned by DRGW authority Jim Eager.

Rio Grande Trackside with Jim Ozment

Ref: 1582480184

Price: £37.00

by James Sandrin

The all-color photographic perspective of a Division Engineer of the Rio Grande during the 1950s and 60s, both in his work and hobby.

Pacific Electric In Color Volume 1

Ref: 1878887882

Price: £37.00

by P. Allen Copeland

This electrified freight and passenger train railroad blanketed the Los Angeles area. The "Big Red Cars", Southern Pacific influence, vintage street scenes are all to be found in this book.

Pacific Electric In Color Volume II

Ref: 1582480249

Price: £37.00

by P. Allen Copeland

More than 250 vintage views of PE operations in the 40s and 50s. Includes rare views of freight equipment and other unusual items!

California Trolleys In Color Volume 1: San Diego and Los Angeles

Ref: 1582480761

Price: £42.00

by P. Allen Copeland

A rare look back at the streetcar systems that served the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles, California. More than 250 color photos from the 1940s and 50s.

Western Pacific Trackside with Bob Larson

Ref: 1582480222

Price: £37.00

by Tim Morris

Tour the "Feather River Route" with a WP engineer who was also mighty good with a camera. Bob Larson photographed everything from FTs to Bicentennial units across the entire system.

Western Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: 158248063X

Price: £42.00

by Jim Eager

More than 300 vintage color photos of the equipment roster of "the Feather River Route". From the flashy orange, black and silver box cars on its freight roster to the glittering of its equipment contributed to the CZ pool, WP was a class act.

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 1: The East End

Ref: MRICV1

Price: £37.00

by William Raia

The first in a multi-volume set that will cover the Milwaukee Road from one end to the other during the period when one could see Hiawathas propelled by everything from 4-4-2s to Bi-Polars to Erie-builts. This volume covers the territory east of the city of Milwaukee and showcases many varieties of the road’s steam and diesel operations centered around the Chicago area.

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 2: City of Milwaukee

Ref: MRICV2

Price: £37.00

by Jeffrey M. Koeller

A 128-page hardcover book of all-color photographs taken entirely in the namesake city of the Milwaukee Road. This book contains the most impressive color array of steam and first generation diesels ever contained in a Milwaukee book. The intriguing saga of the Milwaukee is encapsulated in this colorful look at the road from the

1940s to its demise.

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 3: Wisconsin & Michigan

Ref: 1878887858

Price: £37.00

by William F. Stauss

Begin our tour in Milwaukee again with a look back at Erie-builts, E7s, and vintage steam. Then join a tour of the remainder of Wisconsin, station-by-station, along with Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Under Milwaukee Wires

Ref: 1878887696

Price: £37.00

The Color Photography of Sanford Goodrick and William Janssen

by Bill Marvel

Beginning in 1951, two eager Midwesterners, Sandy Goodrick and Bill Janssen began a quest to chronicle the electric operation of the Milwaukee Road in color. Their beautiful Kodachromes on Bi-polars and maroon-and-orange "Little Joes" are magnificently reproduced in this 128-page hardcover.

Milwaukee Road Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 1

Ref: MRCG

Price: £37.00

by Doug Nighswonger and William F. Stauss

The first in a two-part series covers the passenger fleet in both maroon-and orange and the latter day yellow schemes. Also contains cabooses and non-revenue equipment. All with expert commentary.

Milwaukee Road Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Ref: MRCG2

Price: £42.00

by Doug Nighswonger

The revenue freight equipment of the Milwaukee Road is illustrated in more than 300 vintage color photos. Box cars, gondolas, hoppers, they're all here in this 128-page hardcover.

Santa Fe Facilities In Color Volume 1: Transcontinental Route - Chicago to Los Angeles

Ref: 1582481229

Price: £42.00

by Lloyd Stagner

Over 280 color photos of stations, signals, shops, yards, and other segments of the physical plant along the right of way Chicago to Los Angeles from the late 1950s to 1990.

Hardback

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