Fascinating pictorial history of the Clinchfield Railroad from the first diesels in 1948 through the last day of the line in December, 1982 with a warm description of the countryside, people and industries along the route. Illustrated throughout with color photos. With diesel locomotive roster, several maps, list of stations and list of tunnels. 128 pages.

Clinchfield Country

King, Steve

Literature & Fiction

Old Line Graphics

Pictorial history of the RF&P from the late 1940s through 1990. Illustrated with rare early color photos of steam locomotives as well as crisp shots of modern diesels. Covers the last days of steam, the terminals (Potomac and ACCA Yards), passenger service (including special runs), and locomotive roster. With density chart of train movements and timetable.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad: Linking North and South

Kaplan, Bob

Deane Mellander

The spectacular cover shot of the "triple crossing" in Richmond, VA is just a taste of the full color photos inside this beautifully done book. Cook and Boyd have included night photos of numerous locomotives from dozens of different lines from Maine to California (and Canada) taken in all kinds of weather. Includes an excellent and extensive opening section giving detailed information and tricks so you can capture similar photos. 128 pages.

The Railroad Night Scene

Arts & Photography

Preston Cook

Jim Boyd

Photography & Video

Full color pictorial showcasing the Western Maryland Railway's operations from 1955, the first full year of dieselization, through 1975, the last year that the WM was operationally independent. The book looks at each sub-division within the Eastern and Western Divisions with a detailed description of operations from the perspective of the employees and on-the-ground managers. Packed with sharp, action-filled photos. With roster. End papers show system map. 128 pages.

The Western Maryland Railway in the Diesel Era

Stephen J.Salamon

William E. Hopkins

Full color pictorial of the B&amp;O that is more than just "pretty pictures": the authors include essays that explain the importance of the two western divisions -- the Pittsburgh Division and the Akron-Ohio Division -- as well as the Baltimore &amp; Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad and how these connections to the industrial heartland allowed the B&amp;O to compete with the much larger Pennsy and New York Central systems. The photos show not only the locomotives and rolling stock but also the trackside structures, stations and scenery that will make the book invaluable for modelers. With decorative end papers showing system map (front) and manifest freight train schedule (back). 128 pages.

Baltimore and Ohio : Sunburst Trail to Chicago : Cumberland to Chicago

David P. Oroszi

David P Ori

Book is a complete history of Interstate Railroad, a short line Appalachian coal hauler. Packed with photos and easy to understand text, the book features complete car rosters and locomotive information. Of particular interest are the interviews with former employees and pictures of the towns that the railroad served. Includes rosters, paint diagram for ALCos RS-3, index. This book consists of 10 riveting chapters which take you all the way from pre-Interstate railroad days all the way through the takeover by the Southern Railroad. All facets of the railroad are covered, the problems with the N&amp;W and L&amp;N, passenger operations and a look at some of the personnel that made the railroad run. Contents: Introduction, pp. 4-5; Pre-Interstate, pp. 6-16; Interstate History, pp. 17-67; Legal Battles with the L&amp;N and N&amp;W, pp. 68-74; A Personal Recollection, pp. 75-92; Motive Power, pp. 93-115; Freight Operations, pp. 116-139; Passenger Operations, pp. 140-145; Rolling Stock, pp. 146-155; Financial History, pp. 156-158; Personnel, pp. 159-167; Employee Timetable, pp. 168-173; Index, pp. 174-176. Laminated Hardbound, 8.5x11, 176 pages, 200+ b&amp;w and COLOR photos, maps, rosters, index.

The Interstate Railroad History of an Appalachian Coal Road

Wolfe, Ed

Pictorial history of the Virginian Railway whose lines ran through some of the prettiest countryside in Virginia and West Virginia. This book is the result of the author's efforts to take a beautiful color photo at every interesting or scenic spot on the line -- and he has succeeded. With decorative end papers that show a map of the system.  128 pages.

Virginian Rails 1953--1993.

Kurt Riesweber

East Broad Top: Slim gauge survivor

Mellander, Deane E

Beautifully done history of the L&N's Cumberland Division. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos, system maps, track maps, and timetables. 192 pages.

The Louisville & Nashville Cumberland Valley Division Album, 1945-1985

Ron Flanary

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