Twilight on the Narrow Gauge: Rio Grande Scenes of the Fifties

Kramer, Frederick A.

John Krause (photography)

Quadrant Press

<p>Pictorial history of the New York Central Railroad's operations along the Hudson River between Albany and New York from the 1930s through the post-merger period of the late 1960s. The black and white photos are first-rate, taken by distinguished railroad photographers, such as Don Ball. There is a brief chronology followed by pictures from the Age of Steam, a glimpse of electrification, diesel action and a few special events. With map, timetable. 96 pages.</p>

Rails Along the Hudson: A Pictorial Review of Four Decades On the New York Central Between New York City and Albany

Engineering & Transportation

Crawford, Thomas M. and Frederick A. Kramer, Editors

Transportation

Fascinating pictorial history of the Connecticut Valley Railroad (1868-1968) and its successor, the scenic heritage railroad, The Valley Railroad Co. Describes the challenges faced by the CVR over the years, how it succumbed and was abandoned, and how the new steam railway was resurrected from its ruins to become a thriving tourist attraction. Packed with black and white photos from the old and new eras. With map (on back cover) and CVR timetable from 1873. 40 pages.

The Valley Railroad Story: The Connecticut Valley Line

Tom Nelligan

<p>Handsomely done history of the beloved and beautiful California Zephyr, the silver streak passenger service run by the Burlington, Rio Grande and Western Pacific. The book describes predecessor trains, the origin of the train, the route along the main line and through the Feather River Canyon, the Zephyrettes, and provides a careful explanation of the slow unraveling of the Western Pacific's support for the train until the final ICC approval of discontinuance. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With roster and schematic diagrams of the cars. 104 pages.</p>

Cz: The Story of the California Zephyr

Zimmermann, Karl R.

Touring Pittsburgh by Trolley: A Pictorial Review of the Early Sixties

Harold A. Smith

One of the first books to examine the reemergence of electric street railways in America, this pictorial focuses on the new streetcars of San Francisco, Portland, Sacramento, San Jose, and Los Angeles, showing both their historic systems (with photos from the 19th and early 20th centuries) and the new systems. With bibliography. 96 pages.

Light Rail Transit on the West Coast

Science & Math

Harre W. Demoro

Technology

Detailed pictorial history of the rail and ferry combinations that brought travelers to San Francisco before the bridges were built. Lavishly illustrated with pictures and maps of the Oakland wharves, the ferries, and the different railroad company facilities.

Rails to San Francisco Bay

Travel

Vernon J. Sappers

United States

America's Workhorse Locomotive: The 2-8-2

LeMassena, Robert A.

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