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Alco's Century Series - Vol. 1 |
| Hundreds of superb, crisp photographs highlight this exhaustive new work on ALCO's early diesels. The book begins with a gistory of the company, then describes in detail the various models and roads that ran them. Each road has its own section, detailing the numbers of units bought, their use for that road, and their disposition when their lives were finished. The seven C-425 units that the N&W acquired from the wabash, as well as the eight they ordered on their own are included. |
| SKU# 138.81 |
$35.00 |
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Alco's Century Series - Vol. 2 |
Six-Axle Models - Diesel Era
Includes the various models and road that ran them. Includes N&W model C-628
400 Photos |
| SKU# 138.119 |
$40.00 |
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Atlantic & Danville Railway |
| REVISED & EXPANDED! by William E. Griffin, Jr. - Bill Griffin's classic history of colorful Virginia shortline Atlantic & Danville has been expanded and enlarged with much new photo coverage, including an all new color section.Extended photo captions give many details of the road's operations, Naval operations at Norfolk, stations, rolling stock and trains. Hardcover, 127 pages, 200 illustrations. |
| SKU# 138.84 |
$29.95 |
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Coal Towns of West Virginia--Vol. 1 |
by Mary Legg Stevenson.
This collection of hundreds of antique photographs document the coal towns of southern West Virginia. Many of these communities are now ghost towns, or have disappeared completely. VOLUME ONE is an overview of this entire area.
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| SKU# 138.85 |
$15.95 |
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Coal Towns of West Virginia--Vol. 2 |
| VOLUME TWO tells the story of Beckley when it was the "Capitol of the Coalfields." |
| SKU# 138.86 |
$19.95 |
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Diesel Spotter's Guide |
| The publication of the 2000 edition of the Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide continues a 30 year tradition of helping railfans spot their favorite diesel-electric locomotives. Helps identify hood shape, truck type, location, and number of fans, louvers, and doors. Offered in a convenient 6" x 9" size for easy carrying in the field. |
| SKU# 138.50 |
$24.95 |
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Dining by Rail |
| A detailed history of train dining. 150 photographs and illustrations; a photo spread with dimensions of the pantry of the New York Central's Twentieth Century Limited, a sample 1920s dinner menu from the Milwaukee Railroad's Pioneer Limited, and more. The second half of the book offers 250 recipes from 48 railroad lines!
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| SKU# 138.91 |
$17.95 |
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Early Coal Mining in Pocahontas, Va. |
| by Jack M. Jones
A study of the fascinating history of this coal-rich Virgina town. The story of a proud and pioneering people responsible for the coal development in Southwestern Virginia. 250 pages, with dozens of B&W photos and charts, even classic newspaper ads! 250 pages |
| SKU# 138.63 |
$19.95 |
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EMD's SW8 Locos |
| EMD introduced the 800 horsepower SW8 in 1950. Over the next four years, GM built 366 SW8's for 49 U.S. and Canadian customers. Class 1 carriers received 217 units, 97 went to short lines and terminal roads, and 52 to industrial operators, and each owner gave the units their own distinctive look. Some of these units went to the Wabash, which subsequently was merged into the Norfolk and Western. This book details the history of this medium-power unit with more than 250 color and black-and-white photos. 8.5"x11", 80 pages |
| SKU# 138.69 |
$19.95 |
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F-M H15-44 & H16-44 Road Switchers |
| by David Sweetland
Fairbanks Morse was a newcomer to the locomotive building business, having never built a steam locomotive in its life, and only beginning diesel construction in 1944. But they joined the road switcher craze with gusto with these two efficient units. This book covers their history and includes photos of the units in virtually every livery they appeared in, including the N&W and Virginian. Includes a 24-page full-color section. |
| SKU# 138.93 |
$29.95 |
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Four Seasons Country |
| A PICTORIAL HISTORY - A picture album of people and places in and around Princeton and Bluefield, WV. From baseball fields to the coal mines, it's an area with a rich history and culture. Photos are from the early 20th century, submitted by the people who lived there.
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| SKU# 138.101 |
$34.95 |
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From the Dining Car |
| This book covers dining on private luxury trains such as the American Orient Express, Napa Valley Wine Train, and others! Features chef's first-hand accounts, classic railroad style descriptions, and wonderful photos. And there are even recipes from these luxurious railroad restaurants!
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| SKU# 138.92 |
$32.50 |
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Gary Hollow |
This is a narrative that takes the reader on a long and interesting journey ... from an era when Chief Black Wolf was taking captives on the Tug River indian Trails, to the closing of the United States Steel coal mines in 1986. It is the true story about the communities of Gary Hollow, their coal mines, and the building of corporation towns by mining companies. 475 pages, with well over a hundred previously unpublished photos!
by Alex P. Schust |
| SKU# 138.98 |
$59.95 |
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Historic Coal Towns of the Big Sandy River Valley |
| by George D. Torok. This guidebook presents an overview of the coal mining heritage of the Big Sandy River Valley and its many coal mining towns, including a general history of the valley and the coal book of the earlyi 1900s. There's a photo or two of every town as it exists today, if indeed it exists at all. 350 pages of text with descriptions and directions for getting there. Softcover.
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| SKU# 138.95 |
$24.95 |
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The History of High Bridge |
| by Jo D. Smith
23 pages, with several photos. Documents the history of this famous bridge over the Appomatox River from its construction in 1854 to today. Includes 1867 survey map of the area. |
| SKU# 138.41 |
$7.95 |
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Images of Rail - N&W Rwy. |
| Compiled by Nelson Harris
A collection of original N&W photos from the files of the files of the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, published in a handy 9-1/4" x 6-1/2" format. Views from the late 1800s through the 1950s are included, and feature shop gangs, freight agents, roundhouses, stations, and of course, steam trains galore, from the earliest classes to the A's, Y's, and J's. B&W, softcover, 128 pages.
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| SKU# 138.78 |
$19.95 |
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King Coal |
| A Pictorial History of West Virginia Coal Mining
by Stan Cohen; Softcover, 146 pages. A study of coal production in West Virginia. Includes geology surveys, mining methods, company stores and towns, and more. Over 250 B&W photos and 4 maps! |
| SKU# 138.21 |
$12.95 |
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Locomotive Cyclopedia Vol. 2 |
| A magnificent coffee-table size book (11" X 14"). The book contains drawings and photographs of a variety of steam and electric locomotives. Contains great photographs and elevation drawings of the N&W Classes S1, S1a and Y-3 and VGN electric classes EL-2B and EL-3A. In addition, there are photographs and elevation drawings of the C&O Class C-16/VGN Class SB 0-8-0 switcher. 271 pages, hard cover. |
| SKU# 138.100 |
$69.95 |
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Mullens Vol. 1 |
| An amazing multi-part series on the history of this famous Appalachian coal town by N&WHS member, Mullens resident, and historian Jack Feller. Culled from personal anecdotes and newspaper reports. Lots of info on the Virginian Railway, including schedules, equipment, crews, and crew assignments. Dozens of B&W photos!
Vol. 1: 1894-1925 (252 Pages) |
| SKU# 138.45 |
$17.50 |
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Mullens Vol. 2 |
| An amazing multi-part series on the history of this famous Appalachian coal town by N&WHS member, Mullens resident, and historian Jack Feller. Culled from personal anecdotes and newspaper reports. Lots of info on the Virginian Railway, including schedules, equipment, crews, and crew assignments. Dozens of B&W photos!
Vol. 2: 1926-1931 (421 Pages) |
| SKU# 138.46 |
$27.95 |
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Mullens Vol. 3 |
| An amazing multi-part series on the history of this famous Appalachian coal town by N&WHS member, Mullens resident, and historian Jack Feller. Culled from personal anecdotes and newspaper reports. Lots of info on the Virginian Railway, including schedules, equipment, crews, and crew assignments. Dozens of B&W photos!
Vol. 3: 1932-1936 (248 Pages) |
| SKU# 138.39 |
$17.50 |
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Mullens Vol. 4 |
| An amazing multi-part series on the history of this famous Appalachian coal town by N&WHS member, Mullens resident, and historian Jack Feller. Culled from personal anecdotes and newspaper reports. Lots of info on the Virginian Railway, including schedules, equipment, crews, and crew assignments. Dozens of B&W photos!
Vol. 4: 1937-1941 (407 Pages) |
| SKU# 138.52 |
$28.95 |
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Mullens Vol. 5 |
| An amazing multi-part series on the history of this famous Appalachian coal town by N&WHS member, Mullens resident, and historian Jack Feller. Culled from personal anecdotes and newspaper reports. Lots of info on the Virginian Railway, including schedules, equipment, crews, and crew assignments. Dozens of B&W photos!
Vol. 5: 1942-1946 (420 Pages) |
| SKU# 138.70 |
$31.95 |
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Memories of N&W Power |
| by Paul Carleton
Includes many never before published photos of (mostly) steam power and some diesels; includes VGN electrics and Train Masters.
Hardcover, 176 pages |
| SKU# 138.04 |
$34.95 |
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A Memory of Trains |
| The Boll Weevil and Others
Limited Quantities!
In this wonderful reminiscence of old trains great and small, North and South, freight and passenger, smoke and whistle, illustrated by his own photographs, Louis D. Rubin Jr. shows himself King of the Buffs and Master of the Tracks. You can almost hear someone shouting "All aboard." |
| SKU# 138.60 |
$24.95 |
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N&W Color Guide to Freight & Passenger Equipment |
| by N&WHS member Rev. Jim Nichols
Spanning a 40 year period, this book includes 324 never-before-published color photographs, displaying a wide representation of paint and lettering schemes for the Norfolk & Western. It's the book every modeler has been waiting for! You'll see 80 business and passenger cars, 53 hoppers, 41 cabooses, 46 boxcars, the last H12A, all Bi-Centennial equipment, car 402 in four different paint schemes, 2 tugboats, even Illinois Central colors on an N&W S2 sleeper! Build and rebuild dates are given for most cars pictured!
Hardcover, 128 pages |
| SKU# 138.53 |
$54.95 |
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N&W Diesel Diagrams 1967 |
| Like most railroads, the Norfolk & Western prepared mechanical diagrams for its various classes of rolling stock and motive power. These dimensioned drawings were issued to mechanical department officials at all levels and at all major stations and terminals where there might be a necessity to know the specifications of equipment for the purpose of repairs or for other reasons. These diagrams were updated as changes in the equipment occurred and new pages issued to book holders, so that each book was kept current. This booklet was issued rather late in the era of this type of document and is heavy on tabular data since dimensioned drawings were less important for standardized diesels than they had been for steam locomotives.
This is an exact copy of the N&W diesel data book issued July 1, 1967. |
| SKU# 138.40 |
$19.95 |
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N&W Freight Car Diagrams |
| Like most railroads, the Norfolk & Western prepared mechanical diagrams for its various classes of rolling stock and motive power. These dimensioned drawings were issued to mechanical department officials at all levels and at all major stations and termlnals where there might be a necessity to know the specifications of equipment for the purpose of repairs or for other reasons. These diagrams were updated as changes in the equipment occurred and new pages issued to book holders, so that each book was kept current. Updates are shown on diagrams. Such books were generally issued for freight and passenger cars and locomotives, and sometimes for cranes and other company service equipment.
This is a full size copy of a Freight Car Diagram book containing diagrams data on the N&W Freight Car fleet as of 1964. |
| SKU# 138.29 |
$22.95 |
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N&W In Color Volume 1 |
Vol. 1: 1945-1964: N&W resisted the diesel longer than any other road. Because of this, many photographers were drawn to the Virginias during the 1950s and came away lifelong admirers of this efficient yet proud coal hauler. Over 240 color photographs of N&W steam and diesel from "the golden era." Beautiful color reproduction, mostly never-before published photos of the trains you love! Hard cover, 128 pages.
by N&WHS member Rev. Jim Nichols |
| SKU# 138.08 |
$49.95 |
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N&W Y Class Articulated Steam Locos (Not Printed---TBA) |
| ORDER NOW... We'll ship as soon as they arrive!
The N&W Y Class 2-8-8-2 compound articulated steam locomotives in their later designs were arguably the best compound locomotives ever built. This book is a complete revisitation of the 64 page softcover book released in 1993 as N&W's Magnificent Mallets, and explores the class thoroughly. Completely reworked and doubled in size, it has more than 70% new or changed photos, many reproduced in a larger format.
Additional text and expanded captions have been added, as well as an appendix chapter giving and overview of other classes and types of articulated locomotives of the N&W. Additional sidebar text and mechanical diagrams are presented as well. |
| SKU# 138.77 |
$29.95 |
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N&W Y6a Quick Pick Modeling Handbook |
| The last Y6a , No. 2156 resides at the National Museum of Transport-ation in St. Louis. This 64-page picture handbook displays dozens of close-up views of the locomotive as it exists today, from the steam supply pipes on the front to the Buckeye trucks on the tender. Very little text other than photo captions. B&W with color cover.
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| SKU# 138.83 |
$16.95 |
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N&W: Giant of Steam (Revised Edition) |
| The most definitive story of N&W steam ever written has been updated, revised, and re-printed!At the time of its original publication in 1980, this book, authored by Colonel Lewis Ingles Jeffries, gave us the story of N&W steam as complete as possible and as no other ever had... but as great it was, there were gaps in the information, due simply to the facts not being available at that time. That situation has now been corrected in this new, 350 page revised hardcover edition!
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| SKU# 138.99 |
$59.95 |
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Norfolk & Western, Steam's Last Stand |
| This book is a personal pictorial of the final decades of smoking steam action on the Norfolk & Western. It is a photographic study of guts, grime and power as everything from small consolidations and "Mollies" to husky double-headed 2-8-8-2s moved coal trains to Tidewater and the mid-west. This is also the story of a railroad that took pride in its passenger service, be it a Pacific powered three car local on the "Clinch Valley" run, a single combine behind a branchline mixed, or a streamstyled Tuscan Red J pulling a matched consist on a name train, the N&W had class. It's departure time, as the conductor calls out "All A-Board," so sit back for an exciting ride. This was Steam's Last Stand. By Mallory Hope Farrell. Hundman Publishing. |
| SKU# 138.109 |
$59.95 |
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North American Steam Locomotive Builders & their Insignia |
| history of all U.S. and Canadian steam locomotive builders with data on their complete output. Truly a steam lover's delight!
272 pages.
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| SKU# 138.97 |
$43.95 |
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Norfolk Southern Locomotive Directory 2001-2003 |
| by Paul Withers
This convenient guide to the Norfolk Southern roster continues the series by Paul Withers on NS diesel locomotives. Includes a complete list of units, plus acquisitions and dispositions. Many photos are included, enabling you to catch all the distinctive features of each class. If you've sen the earlier editions, you know how complete the books in this series are! Softcover. |
| SKU# 138.82 |
$14.95 |
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Norfolk Southern Locomotive Directory 2004-2005 |
NS locomotive directory by Paul K. Withers, 200+ photographs, Unit-by-unit list of every unit on the Norfolk-Southern roster as of December 31, 2004.
Soft cover, 140 pages |
| SKU# 138.94 |
$24.95 |
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Norfolk Southern Locomotive Directory 2005-2006 |
| The latest directory of Norfolk Southern power! An invaluable guide for railfans everywhere that details complete rosters, dispositions, and spotting details for everything on the current locomotive roster. Sharp photography, great writing!
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| SKU# 138.103 |
$24.95 |
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Norfolk Southern Locomotive Directory 2006-2007 |
| Photos and data for all NS diesel locomotives and
slugs in a handy pocket guide.
Includes rebuilds, conversions and technical data. Current as of 01/01/2007 with 3,769 locomotives and 77 slugs. Softcover by Paul K. Withers
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| SKU# 138.110 |
$24.95 |
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Norfolk Southern Locomotive Directory 2007-2008 |
Latest directoy of NS motive power. Details complete roster, slugs, rebuilds, dispositions and spotting details. Includes photos of the various models.
Softcover by Paul K. Withers
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| SKU# 138.120 |
$24.95 |
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Railroad Atlas of North America Volume 3: Southeast (SC,GA, FL) |
| Priceless information detailing all currently operated, common carrier, tourist, and major industrial railroads along with abandoned routes. (Highways are not shown.) Covers South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida |
| SKU# 138.49 |
$24.95 |
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Rails Remembered - Vol 2 |
by Louis Newton
Recollections of railroading in the immediate post WWII era. The early chapters include Continental railroading while the author served with U.S. occupation forces in Italy. Later chapters are devoted to railroad operations in Knoxville, TN and other locations in the Southeast. Hard cover |
| SKU# 138.24 |
$59.95 |
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Rails Remembered - Vol 3 |
by Louis Newton
The author's account working as a special apprentice in the N&W's Mechanical Department from 1950 to March 1953. Describes operations in Shaffers Crossing as well as construction of new steam locomotives in the Roanoke Shops. Also covers trips over the Abingdon and North Carolina branches. Hard cover |
| SKU# 138.25 |
$59.95 |
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Rails Remembered - Vol. 4 -Tale of a Turbine |
by Louis Newton
In a continuation of the "Rails Remembered" series, the author gives an amazing account of N&W's last efforts to waylay the arrival of the diesel, with the creation of a steam-turbine electric locomotive. It was given the Class No. TE-1, numbered 2300... but the world knew it as the "Jawn Henry." The experiment was a failure, and the unit existed only 3-1/2 years, being retired in 1957. Mr. Newton was employed by the N&W at the time, and had first-hand knowledge of this amazing machine.
The book includes construction photos, charts, comparative data, and many publicity photos. Hard cover |
| SKU# 138.75 |
$59.95 |
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Rocky Mount Va RR |
| Retrace the history of N&W railroading in Virginia's Frankline County. This book features more than 50 sepia-tine photos, timetables, plot plans, and other illustrations.
54 pages, soft cover |
| SKU# 138.59 |
$12.00 |
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Steam Locomotive Coaling Stations and Diesel Locomotive Fueling Facilities |
The huge infrastructure that supported both steam and diesel locomotives is explained through text, photos, and drawings. 80 pgs, over 175 illustrations and many classic photos.
By Thomas W. Dixon Jr.
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| SKU# 138.74 |
$24.95 |
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Steam's Camelot |
| Excursion lovers ... this book's for you!
The Southern and NS excursion trains started with Southern's 2-8-2 No. 4501 and acheived its pinnacle with N&W 4-8-4 No. 611 and the giant 2-6-6-4 No. 1218. This book, written by Jim Wrinn, covers the complete excursion story, beginning with the last excursion of Class J 611 in 1959, continues through the 1960's, then into the amazing runs in the '80's and '90's of our two favorite locomotives.
There are over 150 full-color illustrations and photos - perhaps you may be in some of them! Take a look back at the amazing excursion program with this wonderful memory-filled book.
128 pages, hardbound. |
| SKU# 138.61 |
$38.95 |
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Street Railways of Roanoke Va 1887 - 1948 |
| by James Dalmas
Comprehensive history of street railways in Roanoke, Virginia. Covers streetcar routes, facilities and equipment. Also covers related businesses such as electic power, Mountain Park, Mill Mountain Incline and early bus service.
152 pages, soft cover |
| SKU# 138.104 |
$14.95 |
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The End of Steam |
| by William L. Petitjean, P.E.
One man's quest at analyzing the steam locomotive in extreme detail and his search for the reasons that drove dieselization nationwide. The subtitle of the book is How Social Upheaval, Diesel-Electrics and Thermodynamics Conspired to Kill The Steam Locomotive in America. Very few photos, but dozens of graphs and charts documenting the research.
Softcover, over 35 pages.
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| SKU# 138.96 |
$29.95 |
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The Men Who Loved Trains |
| The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry. Intrigue, greed, lust for power, boardroom battles, and takeover wars, Read it all... from the Pennsy/NYC merger to the fight for Conrail! Hardcover.
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| SKU# 138.106 |
$27.95 |
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The Virginia Creeper |
| Remembering the Virginia-Carolina Railway
by Doug McGuinn
This softbound book brings us the history of "The Virginia Creeper", one of the most famous branch lines on the N&W. Rare photos, stories, memories, and even ads of the day are included!
Softcover, 81 pages. |
| SKU# 138.64 |
$12.95 |
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Trackside around Charlottesville Va. |
| 1967-1984 Noted Morning Sun Author Jeremy F. Plant details his own early photographic ventures on the Southern, C&O, RF&P, SCL, & N&W in Virginia. Coverage continues with shortlines Chesapeake Western, Virginia Blue Ridge and W&W. This is truly classic railroad photography at its best!
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| SKU# 138.105 |
$59.95 |
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Trackside around West Virginia |
| Journalist Bob Withers relates his early railfanning days on the N&W, C&O, B&O, NYC and shortlines in his home state of West Virginia from 1963-1968. Covers the N&W from Bluefield to Kenova. Also coverage of Cass Scenic Railroad, Buffalo Creek & Gauley, Meadow River Lumber Co. and Ely Thomas Lumber Co. |
| SKU# 138.108 |
$59.95 |
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Train Master |
| This 112 page book includes more than 250 photographs, including 24 color pages, of these unique products from Fairbanks-Morse. Also includes coverage of the "Baby" Train Masters. The N&W operated ex-Virginian Train Masters after the 1959 merger. |
| SKU# 138.26 |
$29.95 |
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Equipment of the VGN, Vol 1 - Steam Locomotives |
| by Robert A. Liljestrand and David R. Sweetland
This remarkable book offers 69 seldom-seen photos from the cameras of Russ Monroe, David Sweetland, and the M. D. McCarter collection, among others. Features working and roster shots from from classes SA, PA, SB, MB, MC, MCA, BA, USA, USB, USE, AE, and AG. Highly recommended!
softcover, 48 pages with index |
| SKU# 138.72 |
$15.00 |
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Equipment of the VGN: Vol 2 - Diesel Locomotives |
| by Robert Liljestrand and David Sweetland
Diesel Electric Locomotives - the complete story of VGN electrification from Mullens to Roanoke! Includes photos of every type of VGN diesel-electric locomotive and their history.
B&W, 48 pages, softcover.
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| SKU# 138.80 |
$15.00 |
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VGN Miscellaneous Equip |
| This is a full size copy of a Miscellaneous Equipment Diagram book containing diagrams and extensive data sheets on the VGN Miscellaneous Equipment (mainly Maintenance of Way) fleet as of 1948. |
| SKU# 138.31 |
$16.95 |
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VGN Passenger Cars |
| Description pending |
| SKU# 138.34 |
$11.95 |
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Virginian Railway in Color |
| by William McClure and Jeremy Plant
The steam, diesel, and electric operations of the fabulous Virginian are reviewed in full color during the 1950s. Amazing never-before-seen photos...crisp, clear and beautiful! Views from virtually the entire Virginian are included in this superbly designed volume. 128 pages, hard cover |
| SKU# 138.88 |
$59.95 |
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