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Newsletter - SEPTEMBER 2008
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Finally It’s Here & In Stock!
Come with Machines of Iron and enjoy these vintage views of the Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge freight trains on the Alamosa to Durango, travel to Silverton by passenger train and see the last regular freight train to operate on the Farmington branch. You will go inside the Alamosa roundhouse, watch shop crews rebuilding steam locomotives and see the Durango steam Facilities and yard as they were during regular service. These film from the 1960s show the narrow gauge steam trains that carried pipe and supplies to the Farmington oil fields, lumber that was cut along the line and tank cars of oil from the Gramps loading facility at Chama. Watch the two sections of an eastbound two engine freight climb the 4% grade of Cumbres Pass. This program will take you back to the time when steam powered freight trains were in regular service on the Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge in Colorado and New Mexico.
Some of you may remember that we released this programme last Christmas and many of you placed orders. We had been promised this title for release but due to unforeseen problems at the final stage of production, we were unable to supply this popular programme. Good News The DVD has finally been completed and is in stock ready for dispatch. As it has been a long time coming, customers who have already ordered this title we would ask you to re-order so as not to dissapoint!
58 mins colour Narration Regular price £20.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 3rd October 2008 - £19.00 (free UK & European p&p)
2008 Logers Annual CONTENTS: Chapter 1 The Marshall Pass Route: The D&RG’s Third Division Chapter 2 The Mason Bogie Project Chapter 3 The San Juan Silverton Chapter 4 A Pair Of Gondolas Chapter 5 A Pair Of Gas Mechanical Switchers Chapter 6 A Grist Mill Diorama Chapter 7 Woodwork Chapter 8 The Ore Pockets At Primos And Omega Chapter 9 A Produce Car And Structure PLANS The Primos, Colorado Ore Pocket
£ 13.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
Back and better than ever! Be a part of the Locomotive brawn with Locomotive 2008-the latest locomotive guide. This all-new special issue from Trains magazine offers you the most thorough locomotive news and articles to date. Feel the force of these majestic machines through authoritative articles, informative statistics, and awe-inspiring photos. Locomotive 2008 gives you a comprehensive look at today’s newest locomotive models through 100 pages and information on: The Newest Models-follow the construction of a GE locomotive-from a steel slab to working unit Vintage Fleets and innovations-see Pacific Harbor Line’s outgoing EMD’s in the transition to new ultra low emissions locomotives Photographic Tribute-take a stunning look at ancient Baldwin steeple cab electrics still hauling freight in Iowa today And so much More!
£ 5.00 (Incl. UK p&p)
New Book From Signature Press
Billboard Refrigerator Cars
by Richard H. Hendrickson and Edward S. Kaminski The practice of painting advertisements on the freight cars of shippers and car owners dates well back into the 19th century. But in the 1920s, leasing companies realized they could contract with shippers to pass back usage payments beyond some agreed minimum. This led to an explosion of car leasing and, as this book amply demonstrates, a corresponding explosion of billboard decoration of refrigerator cars. Railroad objections, especially to the usage payment rebates, led to hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission, which, taking effect in 1937, banned most of the leasing practices which had generated the car leasing bonanza. After World War II, a restrained billboard style made a modest comeback. Car-side advertising was only a detail of that ICC decision. But because it was the basis for a remarkable diversity of refrigerator car paint schemes in the era, the photographs of these cars have long held an interest for historians, railfans, and model railroaders. Thoroughly documented here are hundreds of these paint schemes, together with details of the leasing companies and car builders associated with the individual cars. More than 440 photographs, most previously unpublished, enrich this book. Even a modest amount of color information was available and is included. The authors, both recognized authorities on railroad freight car history, have done a superb job of collecting and organizing the information presented here. The book is sure to appeal to modelers and to many who are interested in railroad history.
£ 40.00 (Incl. UK p&p)
New Books From
Pennsylvania Railroad Facilities In Color Vol.1 New York Division Sunnyside to Lane by 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.
£ 39.00 (Incl. UK p&p)
Trackside around Georgia 1968-1970 with Jim Boyd by Jim Boyd
A fond look back at the SCL, SOU, CG, L&N, regional roads and shortlines in Georgia. Future Railfan and Railroad editor Jim Boyd was delivering new EMD’s at the time.
New Book From AAPPL Artists' and Photographers' Press Ltd.
China The World's Last Steam Railway Photographic Essay by John Tickner, Gordon Edgar & Adrian Freeman
China was the last country in the world to build steam locomotives. The final main line engines emerged from Datong workshops in December 1988 and production of steam locomotives for industrial use continued intermittently until September 1999. From over 4,000 steam locos in service on China Rail, the state-run national railway system at the beginning of 1996, the numbers dropped to single figures by the end of 2002. The final few were withdrawn in 2003 making China the world’s last country to use steam on its main lines. The Chinese authorities would like to see the last evidence of steam eradicated by the time of the 2008 Olympics. With the possible exception of a handful of remote industrial operations, it appears to be on course to achieve this target. When this happens, it will be the end of the world’s last mecca for fans of ‘real’ steam (commercial rather than preserved or museum operations) and scenes such as those shown in these pages will be history. Over a 10-year period these three photographers have visited China 35 times to create this photographic essay of a dying era. They show steam at work on China Rail, on ‘local’ railways – lines built and operated by individual provinces rather than the state, on industrial systems and on some of the many narrow gauge lines that once existed in China. National Geographic-quality photography accompanied by entertaining tales of the problems of travelling in China. Definitely not just for the steam enthusiast! Hardcover and jacket 176 pages 300 x 260 mm
£ 25.00 (Incl. UK p&p) As a special promotion of this dramatic, high quality book, SPV is offering any of the China DVDs for only £10 when purchased with this book!
The World's Last Great Steam Show China 2003
(Ref. CH6) Regular Price £19 £10 with China Book
Beijing's Colourful Trains 2 Disc Set
(Ref. CH5) Regular Price £21 £10 with China Book
Winter on Jingpeng Pass
(Ref. CH1) Regular Price £21 £10 with China Book
Chinese Steam at Work
(Ref. CH4) Regular Price £21 £10 with China Book
Hong Kong's Trains and Boats and......
(Ref. CH2) Regular Price £20 £10 with China Book
Hong Kong's Trams
(Ref. CH3) Regular Price £20 £10 with China Book
Canadian Pacific action through the stunning scenery of the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains, some of North America’s most spectacular scenery. Superb winter weather highlights the action between Exshaw and Revelstoke, including both Morant’s Curve and Ottertail Curve, the scene of many Canadian Pacific publicity photographs. This route can be followed in the Western Canada edition of SPV’s Comprehensive Railroad Atlas.
WIDESCREEN ONLY 115 mins colour Narration ON/OFF Regular price £21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 3rd October 2008 - £20.00 (free UK & European p&p)
A fascinating look at the monsters that ruled Eastern United States for almost a generation. It opens with scenes from Sunday River's "Baltimore and Ohio" and closes with Archie Julian's "Battle for the Blue Ridge". It features - in spectacular sync sound - the last and most efficient Main Line articulateds built in America, the B&O 2-8-8-4 "Yellowstone" locomotives. See the rigid frame 2-6-6-6 Allegheny of the Chesapeake & Ohio, the world's most powerful steam locomotive, as well as the President Class 4-6-2s on the crack B&O limiteds, "Cinncinnatian" and "Washingtonian". C&O streamlined Hudson's haul "The Sportsman" and "The George Washington". A single 2-6-6-6 westbound from Covington with 100 loaded hoppers creeps to the summit at barely 5 MPH and in contrast fast freights race thru White Sulfur and B&O articulateds pound thru Confluence and New Castle. A definitive study of these powerful articulated engines! This route can be followed in the Appalachia & Piedmont edition of SPV’s Comprehensive Railroad Atlas.
34 mins colour Narration Regular price £20.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 3rd October 2008 - £19.00 (free UK & European p&p)
South African Railways was perhaps the most extensive narrow gauge system in the world. The steam locomotives that roamed the rails here were big narrow gauge steam. Join Machines of Iron as we go back to 1995 for a photo charter that traveled the rugged railway lines of the Drakensburg region behind garratts, 4-8-2s, a 2-8-4 and an ancient 4-6-0. Then thrill to a run down the mainline with a 4-8-4. This was a great steam train adventure that can not be duplicated today.
75 mins colour Narration Regular price £17.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 3rd October 2008 - £16.00 (free UK & European p&p)
The Florida East Coast in action on the north end of the system, between the yard at Jacksonville and Melbourne. Manifests, locals, intermodals and rock trains ply the well ballasted main line of the FEC. The new SD70M-2’s are much in evidence, paired with ex Union Pacific SD40-2’s and GP40-2’s still in the blue paint scheme. One of the best looking regional railroads around! This route can be followed in the Southeast edition of SPV’s Comprehensive Railroad Atlas. Lots of people have been asking for programmes around the Florida area. Now we are pleased to release Rails To The Sunshine that I am sure you will all be pleased with.
WIDESCREEN ONLY 60 mins colour Narration ON/OFF Regular price £20 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 3rd October 2008 - £19 (free UK & European p&p)
The Yolo Shortline is both a working freight railroad and an excursion railroad. Machines of Iron traveled along on one of Yolo's train and cruise excursions. Visitors board the train behind a former Southern Pacific steam locomotive for a trip through the beautiful Sacramento Valley. A train robbery is staged for the passengers and a great time is had by all. Those who desire can then board a steamboat traveling on the Sacramento River and enjoy a good meal and onboard entertainment. This route can be followed in the California and Nevada edition of SPV’s Comprehensive Railroad Atlas. Whilst in Old Sacramento I spent the night onboard one of the old steamboats and had a most enjoyable dinner before a great day at Sacramento museum. I can recommend the experience. Stu
35 mins colour Narration Regular price £17 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 3rd October 2008 - £16 (free UK & European p&p)
Railways featured in October Trains Magazine Special Offers
Join award winning videographer Peter Crook on an exiting journey alongside the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet and across the Kenai Peninsula on board the Alaska Railroad's Coastal Explorer between Anchorage and Seward. On the way you will see the magnificent scenery as well as the trains, the wildlife - moose, dall sheep, bald eagles, and the longest road (and rail) tunnel in North America. At Seward, you will take a boat ride to see the Kenai Fjords National park, and it's glaciers and wildlife. You will take an airplane ride to see brown bear fishing for salmon, and an up close and personal look at the Exit Glacier. Full musical accompaniment and narration to tell you the history of the railroad and the area. This is a program for the entire family, one you will want to watch over and over!
85 mins colour Narration Regular price £23.95 SPECIAL OFFER - £16 (free UK & European p&p)
In September, 2001, ex-Grand Trunk Western 4-8-4 6325 returned to the High Iron after completing a thorough overhaul by the Ohio Central Railroad. Join us for full coverage of the inaugural excursions, as this magnificent locomotive runs over the OHCR's ex-Pennsy main line between Dennison and Columbus, Ohio. In co-operation with the Ohio Central, we placed our famous locomotive-mounted ChoochCam minicams in a variety of locations on the 6325 to provide stunning views of the powerful 4-8-4 in action! You'll also see beautifully-photographed trackside, in-cab, and pacing sequences, along with rare archive film footage of the 6325 and other GTW steam power in regular freight and passenger service at such locations as Chicago, Illinois; Valparaiso, Indiana; and Durand, Michigan. As an added bonus, there is exciting coverage of ex-CN 4-6-0 1551 on the regular Sugar Creek excursion runs, plus highlights of the OHCR's first railfan weekend featuring the 1551, ex - CP 4-6-2 1293, and ex-Buffalo Creek & Gauley 2-8-0 13 in action! A detailed section on the restoration of the 6325 is also included, making this the definitive program on America's newest fantrip 4-8-4! High paced exciting steam action!
110 mins colour Narration Regular price £21 SPECIAL OFFER - £15 (free UK & European p&p)
Christmas Cards Set of 10 mixed cards £9.95 (Incl. UK p&p)
2009 CALENDARS
A rail fan favorite, Colorado Narrow Gauge features photographs of the trains that once traversed the narrow gauge rails that served the state's mountain-bound mines and communities in the 1800s. Images come from the Colorado Railroad Museum, established in 1959 to preserve a tangible record of Colorado's flamboyant railroad era.
£ 10.95 (FREE UK p&p)
Considered the all-time master of railroading art, Howard Fogg painted the power and majesty of the steel wheel on the steel rail. After rail fans discovered Fogg's artistry, he spent the next 50 years as a freelance artist reinventing the steam age. Howard Fogg's Trains commemorate the great age of railroading
Chartered in Pennsylvania in 1846, construction of the Pennsylvania Rail Road began in 1847, and the first all-rail line reached Pittsburgh in 1852. Eventually PRR connected Chicago with Washington, D.C. . Pennsylvania Railroad recalls the unique engines and trains of “The Standard Railroad of the World.”
Recalling the era of superlative trains, Richard Allison's American Passenger Trains presents a selection of American icons ranging from New York Central's 20th Century Limited, and the The Grand Canyon Limited, to The Katy Flyer, and Santa Fe's Super Chief. An award winning painter, Allison's work has been widely collected and exhibited at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
Chartered in 1849, the Milwaukee Road eventually extended its tracks across the northern tier of the U.S. to the Pacific Ocean. Noted for its passenger service and innovative electric trains, the line's successes were overshadowed by weak management and strong competition. Absorbed into the Soo line in 1986, CP Rail and other lines now run on former Milwaukee Road tracks.
Chartered in 1863, the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway's first trains rolled the next year, and the line reached Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1880. By 1929, at its peak, the Santa Fe had over 13,000 miles of track. Santa Fe captures images of steam and diesel across this vast system.
view extra pics The Art of Model Railroading 2009
14 x 11 Charles Ditlefsen Trains Wall Calendar: This year's edition of the world's best-selling train calendar features spectacular images of steam, electric, and diesel locomotives across the United States and Canada.
Spectacular scenery and hardworking trains appear year-round in full-color photos
This beautifully illustrated calendar reveals the most interesting and most realistic model layouts to be found.
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS MAKE GREAT GIFTS - ENYOYED ALL YEAR ROUND!
DIESEL ERA (£5.40 - sub £32) May/June issue available
CLASSIC TRAINS (£4.25 - sub £17.00) Fall issue available
TRAINS (£4.25 - sub £45) Oct issue available
MODEL RAILROADER (£4.25 - sub £47) Oct issue available
NARROW GAUGE & SHORTLINE GAZETTE (£5.25 - sub £29) July/Aug issue available
GARDEN RAILWAYS (£4.95 - sub £28) July/Aug issue available
RAILFAN (£3.20 - sub £33) Oct issue available
RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN (£3.40 - sub £35) Aug issue available
N SCALE (£5.25 - sub £29) Sept/Oct issue available
Magazines UK p&p now included - Rest of Europe + £ 0.50 Annual Sub: UK p&p incl. - Europe £5
We always feel embaressed, at this time of the year, because Calendars and Christmas Cards in September just seem too early. But if you know you would like some of these stunning cards it is best to order them early as we will run out before Christmas. Some of you are already getting dates in your diary for 2008 with holidays, family weddings, even doctors and dentists appointments are beginning to be made for next year so I suppose it isn’t too soon to order your wall calendar. Don’t forget that calendars make ideal ‘ thoughtful little pressies ‘ and we will run out before Christmas!
Stu
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