This colorful book covers CF7 locomotives in fine detail from their rebuilding from F-units at the Santa Fe Cleburne, Texas, shops to their modern role as shortline workhorses. Modelers will be pleased with the large detailed photographs, numerous diagrams and informative text. It includes a historical listing of all 233 CF7's built and interviews with those who built 'em and those who run 'em!

CF7 Locomotives: From Cleburne to Everywhere

Poole, Cary F.

Railroad Press

Spend time along the mainlines of the LVRR, CNJ and Reading and visit smaller locations on the Ironton, Northampton & Bath, Erie-Lackawanna and the Lehigh & New England. The beautiful scenery makes a wonderful setting for vintage railroad locomotives, freight cars and structures. Includes action and roster views of classic 1960's railroad motive power from huge 200-ton Lehigh Valley C628's to small industrial switchers serving local cement mills. Sure to please railroaders and model railroaders alike!

ALCO's to Allentown

Thomas A. Biery

A stunning all-color look at one of America's favorite railroads tackling some of the steepest grades in the east. B&O and Westrern Maryland also make many appearances in this look at 1970's railroading in the rugged Allegheny Mountains of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In addition to Tom's great photography, this book includes a locomotive roster, train sheet data, track diagrams and much more! It's a great reference tool for model railroaders and a beautiful work of art.

Chessie System Cumberland Action

Biery, Thomas A.

Here is a great collection of railroad games, puzzles and art that will keep your child entertained for hours and hours! You'll feel good knowing that while your child is having fun, he or she is also learning important lessons about math, verbal skills, geography and problem solving! This book was designed to teach as it introduces the reader to the wonderful world of railroading, and is for children of all ages -- you may even find some things that you will be interested in! We encourage you to work on some of the puzzles and problems with your child. If you want some quiet time, there are lots of pictures to color, too! 
Parents will appreciate the educational value and the quiet time. Kids will love solving the problems and coloring the pictures!

Children's Railroad Learning & Activity Book

Jaime F. M. Serensits

"Altoona Action" is a brand new hardcover book that features thirty years of railroading in and around the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania. "Altoona Action" presents brilliant color and black &amp; white photography of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central and Conrail, taken between the mid-1960’s and the mid-1990’s. In addition to Altoona, the book covers Horseshoe Curve, Gallitzin, Cresson, Tyrone and Spruce Creek. 
To complement the beautiful photographs, there are histories of Gallitzin and the long-forgotten industrial town of Bennington. You will also learn of two ways in which the Pennsylvania Railroad harnessed the power of the atom for their own use! Additionally, there are old and new maps of the area and excerpts from timetables. At the end of the book is a complete index and bibliography which will come in handy for those who wish to research related topics. There is also a story written by a gentleman who came to Altoona to work for the P.R.R. in 1885, and recorded many details of what life in Altoona was like more than 100 years ago! 
"Altoona Action" is hardcover, 8-1/2" x 11" and 128 pages. It is printed on heavy high-gloss paper which gives the photos a very crisp look and allows you to see all of the details!

Altoona Action

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

Let's climb aboard the "50 State Express" and travel around the country visiting every state! On our journey we will see train cars loaded with products going to or from each state. Cars are numbered in alphabetical order and many are decorated with symbols from their state flags. We will visit every state capital where we will learn when the state was admitted to the U.S. as well as its nickname, motto and symbols. We also will learn some of the names of the railroads that run in each state. We are ready to start our journey as the train pulls out of the station... next stop, Montgomery!

Railroads in the 50 States Coloring Book

Children's Books

A Railroad Life: On the Road with Mike Bednar - Volume 1 features the first 24 episodes of Mike Bednars famous railroad stories from TRP Magazine, richly illustrated with vintage photography. This beautiful 128-page hardcover book includes upgraded photos and even more color! Mike describes railroad operations with incredible detail and you will enjoy his unique personality and wit! Learn first-hand what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960s, 70s and 80s! Printed in the U.S.A.

A Railroad Life: On the Road with Mike Bednar - Volume 1

Mike Bednar

A Railroad Life: On the Road with Mike Bednar - Volume 2 features the next 18 episodes of Mike Bednar s famous railroad stories from TRP Magazine, richly illustrated with vintage photography. This beautiful 128-page hardcover book includes upgraded photos and even more color! Mike describes railroad operations with incredible detail and you ll enjoy his unique personality and wit! Learn first-hand what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960s, 70s and 80s! Printed in the U.S.A.

A Railroad Life: On the Road with Mike Bednar - Volume 2

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