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Newsletter - FEBRUARY 2008
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A Great New Title From Charles Smiley
Follow us on a voyage across the UP from the Pacific to Chicago. This video is a celebration of the original UP from the 1950s to its full size by 1996. See lots of early diesel power and vintage Cajon and California action. Then we explore the UP in the 1990s when it expanded rapidly to remain a competitive player in the rail business. This video is from movie film and early video shot years ago.
See the parade of C&NW power after the 1995 merger. Visit many of the former SP lines with UP power in charge since 1996.
Charles Smiley produces much more than simply ‘Runby’ programmes. In this programme you will learn about the expansion of the Union Pacific and see footage of the UP trains throughout their growth.
100 mins (Plus 8 mins Previews) colour Narration Regular price £21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 29th February 2008 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
New Books From Kalmbach
Modeling the '50s - The Glory Years of Rail
Take in historical information and photos covering locomotives, passenger equipment, freight cars, and trackside details. Featured layouts in a variety of scales show you how to model Chicago’s Dearborn Station, move coal in the Appalachians, carry produce, and recreate Los Angeles of the 1950s. Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 116 color photos; 23 b&w photos; 16 illustrations;
£ 12.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
Detailing Diesel Locomotives By Jeff Wilson
A companion to Detailing Freight Cars. Shows model railroaders how to improve the appearance of their diesel locomotives and the realism of their layouts. Softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 88 pages; 175 color photos; 25 b&w photos; 2 illustrations;
New Annual From Kalmbach
Model Railroad Planning 2008
Get essential planning information and tips to create a new layout and information you can use to make your current layout even better! Dozens of color photos and advice from experienced modelers Solutions to many problems! Keeping train lengths and engine types in mind as you design your model railroad…integrating small layouts into bigger ones…exploring over and under crossings…and more Sample feature lineup: Plan for an almost-prototype railroad , how do I uncouple cars way over there? , steel mill in 4x8, full-size N scale layout mock-up, German railroad in a bedroom, and in defense of the helix. This has become a ‘must’ for all modellers
£ 4.25 (Incl. UK p&p)
New Books From
Chicago South Shore & South Bend In Color Vol. 2 by Geoffrey H. Doughty
Geoff Doughty has a wonderful narrative to accompany what is chiefly the vintage (late 1940’s!) work of well known traction photographer Sandy Goodrick.
£ 39.00 (Incl. UK p&p)
Erie Lackawana Through Passenger Service In Color Vol. 2 1965-1970 by John J. Boehner
The PHOEBE SNOW, some lesser trains and THE LAKE CITIES are examined as EL winds up its long distance passenger service.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007 WE DISCONTINUED PUBLICATION OF THE TWO REMAINING FINESCALE RAILROADER MAGAZINES. IN THEIR PLACE WILL BE THE TWO ANNUALS YOU HAVE BEEN RECEIVING (THE LOGGING, MINING & INDUSTRIAL ANNUAL AND THE NARROW GAUGE ANNUAL) ALONG WITH A NEW MODELERS’ ANNUAL
CONTENTS: Chapter 1 The Terrapin Narrow Gauge Society Shed Challenge Chapter 2 Nevada County Narrow Gauge: Locomotives And Rolling Stock Chapter 3 The Diorama Challenge Chapter 4 Build With Brass Using Common Hand Tools Chapter 5 The Red Oak Garage Chapter 6 How To Weather Wood And Corrugated Metal Chapter 7 How To Model Track Chapter 8 Camp Days Chapter 9 Select Products Of 2007
OUR COVER: The 1:48 scale Red Oak Garage diorama. (Model and photo by Chuck Doan) PLANS Nevada County Narrow Gauge Locomotive Number 5 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Locomotive Number 8 "Whaleback" Tender Nevada County Narrow Gauge Boxcar Number 4 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Boxcar Number 50 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Boxcar Number 100 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Flatcar Number 21 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Flatcar Number 25 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Flatcar Number 413 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Gondolas Number 105 And 111 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Shell Tank Car A-10 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Rotary Snowplow Number 1 Nevada County Narrow Gauge Bucker Snowplow The Red Oak Garage
£ 13.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
HUNDMAN PUBLISHING
As many of you may already know, Hundman no longer producing magazines and have stopped publishing books. Many of their titles are in short supply but we have managed to secure a quantity of these superb, high quality Locomotive Cyclopedias
This superb volume is in a large 11 x 14" hardback format providing a look at drawings and photographs published during the 26 years of Mainline Modeler's existence. Text is re-edited and elaborated on from the original publication along with new additional information and drawings. The object of this publication is to present to the avid steam locomotive afficionado, and especially the scale modeler, the intricacies of steam locomotives... from 0-6-0s to 2-8-8-4 and electrics... in a clear, concise manor and a ready refrence format.
£ 44.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
The Locomotive Cyclopedia Volume 1 by Hundman Publishing
Compiled by editors of Mainline Modeler for the avid steam locomotive afficionado - especially the scale modeler, featuring the intricacies of steam locomotives - from 0-6-0 switchers to 2-8-8-4 articulateds plus 6 appliances - in a clear, concise manner and ready reference format. The drawings are enhanced by stunning quality photographs of the prototype locos and supported by informative text 216pp, 450 b&w photos, 46 scale drawings, diagrams, rosters and 10 fold outs. 11" x 14" hardbound
£ 43.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
This Telly Award-winning video is an outstanding cross country journey aboard Amtrak from Washington, D.C. to San Fancisco, California. Aboard the Capitol Limited we travel to Chicago, then continue westward on the California Zephyr. The scenery is ever changing, and most magnificent through the Colorado Rockies as we see views from on the train, inside the Cab, and trackside through this area. However, this is not all. In addition to the Amtrak trip, we stop along the way and visit no less than 12 different railroad excursions with both steam and diesel trains. They include: The Strasburg Railroad, The Potomac Eagle Excursion, The Western Maryland Scenic, The Ohio Central, The Boone & Scenic Railroad, Omaha Zoo Railroad, Durango & Silverton Railroad, The Heber Valley Railroad, Virginia & Truckee, Napa Valley Wine Train, Santa Cruz and Pacific, and the Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroad. There are lots of extras too like a street car ride, and view of San Francisco Cable cars, and a brief visit to Arches National Park. This video has become one of the best selling train videos, and we are proud to say we co-produced it.
120 mins colour Narration Regular price £20.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 29th February 2008 - £19.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Travel from San Diego, California on an incredibly scenic journey to Seattle, Washington. This 1600 mile journey begins at the Mexican Border as we ride the San Diego Trolley into the City. There we board one of the Amtrak trains to Los Angeles along the Surf line as we skirt the Pacific Ocean for much of the Journey. Arriving in Los Angeles we change trains and board the fabled Coast Starlight for the trip to Seattle. The scenery is magnificent as we leave Los Angeles and later skirt the Pacific from Ventura northward. After a night on the train, we awake north of Sacramento and later cross the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon before reaching Portland and finally Seattle. This video also features beautiful music by Mike Lynch, and some railroad side-trips including the Yosemite Mt. Sugar Pine Railroad, the California Western Railroad, the Sacramento Southern Railroad, the Spirit of Oregon Dinner train, and the Mt. Hood Railroad. You'll see everything from a Shay Steam engine to a diesel going through a switch-back in Oregon. If this isn't enough you'll also visit the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, and see some of the sights of Seattle including a ride on the Monorail. Its another relaxing sight and sound experience.
90 mins colour Narration Regular price £20.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 29th February 2008 - £19.00 (free UK & European p&p)
This video is quite unique since the journey was aboard Amtrak's Cardinal after a very heavy snowfall. The journey picks up at first light east of Maysville, Kentucky, and concludes with the stop in Clifton Forge, West Virginia, after traveling along the Ohio River, and later the famous New River Gorge. It's a rare treat to be onboard during the winter and on a crystal clear day. Since it was winter we did not have the opportunity to do off train locations, but we have an added bonus of including some steam locomotive excursions that formerly traveled this same route east of Huntington and through the New River region. Included are scenes of C&O 614 in the winter of 1985, and scenes of 2765, plus Nickel Plate 765 and Pere Marquette 1225, and Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261. The overlook at Hawks Nest is featured from above the railroad several times, and you'll see one of the perches in the winter from the train. The New River gorge never looked better than it does with all the leaves down in the fall, and a blanket of thick snow on the ground.
Travel 2300 miles over the famous former Santa Fe Railroad from Chicago to Los Angeles on the Southwest Chief. This famous train works its way past Chicago's skyline, farm fields, the Great Plains, the southern Rocky Mountains, and through the great southwest. You'll experience breathtaking views from the sightseer lounge, enjoy dinner in the diner, and slumber in your cozy sleeping car. We bring you the best views including onboard the train, the train passing by, and inside the locomotive cab for some portions of the trip. Along the way stop and visit historic and scenic railroad attractions including, The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad (plus a visit to the famous Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum), historic Dodge City, the Cumbres and Toltec steam railroad in Colorado, the charming Santa Fe Southern Railway in New Mexico, Arizona's incredible Verde Canyon Railroad, California's Orange Empire Railway Museum and historic Knotts Berry Farm Railroad. You're even pampered on a short trip aboard the American Orient Express cruise train! And, no trip to the Southwest would be complete without seeing the Grand Canyon. The nice part of this view is that its an aerial view! There is definately something for everyone in this video.
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ALL STEAM DVDS
Former Rio Grande three foot gauge K-36 2-8-2’s on the Cumbres & Toltec railroad in Colorado’s San Juan mountains. Double headed passenger trains, single, double and triple headed photo freight trains in perfect fall weather with superb foliage and some awesome stack talk. Plus you’ll see the engines being serviced, watered and taking coal in Chama yard.
Highball has bought his usual crisp and nicely composed shots to this well loved and picturesque area.
Chapter menu’s and narration on/off. AVAILABLE IN REGULAR OR WIDESCREEN FORMAT. Please state preference under 'SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS' when ordering or regular format will automatically be sent.
110 mins plus previews colour Narration Regular price £21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 29th February 2008 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Featuring ICRR steam 1950's-1960 plus ex-NKP 2-8-4 765 on P&L in 1992. A two part program, this DVD has Illinois Central steam power running in the 1950's in Illinois and Kentucky as steam was winding down. You'll visit the Paducah area and other locations on the Kentucky Division where 2-10-2's and 2-8-2's were the main freight power. Also included are some 2500 class 4-8-2's and 4-8-2 2613 on excursions in 1960 with footage not in our previous IC program. Some of the footage has live sound recorded on the film with the rest augmented by actual IC steam audio. You'll see how the Paducah shop was so important to the IC's steam operations and you'll see how those same shops cut up many of the steam engines. Then, you'll return to Paducah in 1992 when ex-Nickel Plate Berkshire 765 ran a pair of excursions to Central City with dramatic footage as the engine runs across Kentucky Dam and Barkley Dam and many other locations. Plus, we've added a bonus slide show of IC steam at Louisville and Paducah.
75 mins 95% colour Narration Regular price £22.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 29th February 2008 - £21.00 (free UK & European p&p)
MODELLING DVDS
This DVD is a continuation of Paul Scoles’ acclaimed scenery video Advanced Techniques For Realistic Scenery. Featuring Paul’s well known layout, the Sn3 Pelican Bay Railway & Navigation Company, this video has all new information and techniques. You’ll follow Paul as he completes the scenery on one of the last undeveloped areas of his large layout. You’ll see a moveable ridge, “Furlow’s Corners”, and the engine terminal. Moving to another area, with altogether different scenery, you’ll learn mesa and talus slope techniques, how to do a cut and fill, how to make a streambed, how to pour resin “water”, and a lot more. Careful and thorough explanations and demonstrations are hallmarks of Paul’s style of presentation. His use of natural materials makes it easy to achieve a realistic look to scenery. Even a beginner will get great results right away! No matter your skill level, you’ll learn a great deal from one of the hobby’s finest scenery builders.
120 mins colour Narration Regular price £21.95 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 29th February 2008 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Howard Zane's Piermont Division runs through the coal mine country of the Appalachians in the 1950s. This is our third visit to this layout. We did Vol. 12 in 1992 and Vol. 44 in 2003. Since then Howard has completely scenicked the second addition and redone the original HO layout he started in 1983. Even though the layout has been a work in progress for 25 years, the old and the new blend flawlessly because of Howard's formal artistic training. In this video we concentrate on the new work. The Piermont is one of the hobby's important artistic achievements. Howard does little planning, he simply creates stunning scenes and structures. If he has a plan, it's open to change as he works. Yet he is highly organized and disciplined as he works to express his artistry. The 2850 square foot HO layout is all about fantasy and unlimited imagination. The trackplan is really a double deck style built on one deck at different levels. This makes the run 22 scale miles long so it takes a train about one hour to run the full length. The layout features spectacular waterfalls and bridges along with mountains, mines and urban structures. Howard loves to show the layout to visitors. He says art has no value unless it is shared with others. He encourages all his visitors, who can, to build a large layout. Howard will show you how to make a waterfall, super-elevate a curve, add coal to a tender and make a road from cardboard. The Piermont Division is a Great Model Railroad because Howard's artistic training and skills allow him to recreate the glory days of mountain railroading.
60 mins colour Narration Regular price £27.95 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 29th February 2008 - £27.00 (free UK & European p&p)
Spring 2008 Contents Final Weeks of N&W Steam Remembering the engines, and the railroaders, that ended an era. The Bold Style of Tom Fawell Meet the artist who created the striking EMD ads of the 1960's Gregory Palumbo Harold Stewart and the Pacific Electric The sprawling system was his employer and frequent photo subject Stan Kistler Classics Today: Red Car Revival In L.A., a reincarnated piece of the PE draws tourists William D. Volkmer and John Smatlak One Day at . . . Birmingham, Ala. A February 1966 visit to the Steel City of the South was enlightening J. David Ingles The 'Black Market' and Power for No. 5 My first road trip on the C&NW remains my most memorable Robert A. Janz The Shaughnessy Files: Anatomy of a Night Photo How the Rutland cooperated on two outlandish 1958 sessions Jim Shaughnessy Bird's-Eye View: Citadel of the C&EI Oaklawn Shops in Danville, Ill., was Chicago & Eastern Illinois' hub B&O's P-1d Pacifics Less famous than the big P-7 Presidents, they were useful and long-lived William E. Hopkins My First Day on the Railroad Breaking in as a Grand Trunk Western roundhouse laborer Charles H. Geletzke Jr.
£ 3.50 + £1.00 UK p&p £4.50 (Incl. UK p&p)
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS MAKE GREAT GIFTS - ENYOYED ALL YEAR ROUND!
DIESEL ERA (£5.40 - sub £32) Nov/Dec. issue available
CLASSIC TRAINS (£4.25 - sub £17.00) Spring issue available
TRAINS (£4.25 - sub £45) March issue available
MODEL RAILROADER (£4.25 - sub £47) March issue available
NARROW GAUGE & SHORTLINE GAZETTE (£5.25 - sub £29) Nov/Dec. issue available
GARDEN RAILWAYS (£4.95 - sub £28) Jan/Feb. issue available
RAILFAN (£3.20 - sub £33) February issue available
RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN (£3.40 - sub £35) February issue available
N SCALE (£5.25 - sub £29) Jan/Feb. issue available
Magazines UK p&p now included - Rest of Europe + £ 0.50 Annual Sub: UK p&p incl. - Europe £5
SEE SPV AT
Modelworld, Brighton Fri - Sun 15th-17th Feb. 2008 Brighton Exhibition Centre about
Model Rail, Scotland Fri - Sun 22nd-24th Feb. 2008 SECC, Glasgow about
Your chance to watch the DVDs, see the books and browse the magazines See y’all there!
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