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A pictorial history of the part U.S. railroads played in World War II. This 148 page book includes more than 200 photos. Highly recommended!
UNITED STATES MILITARY RAILWAY SERVICE
America's Soldier-Railroaders in World War II--By Don Denavi
BALTIMORE & OHIO PASSENGER SERVICE 1945-1971--Volume 1
Photos and story of B&O's National Limited to St. Louis and includes the Cincinnatian and other great B&O passenger trains
BALTIMORE & OHIO PASSENGER SERVICE 1945-1971--Volume 2
The Route of the Capitol Limited. Covers B&O's Route to Chicago
History of the B&O with 120 Photos
B&O THUNDER IN THE ALLEGHENIES
Photo Book Covers the B&O Cumberland and Pittsburgh Divisions
BALTIMORE & OHIO HERITAGE 1945-1955
By John Krause and Ed Crist. 48 Pages with Lots of Great B&W Photos
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD IN THE POTOMAC VALLEY
Batimore and Ohio's Eastern U.S. Operations Through Mountains and Cities
STREAMLINERS TO THE TWIN CITIES PHOTO ARCHIVE
The 400, Twin Zephyr, and Hiawatha from 1935 to 1971--128 Pages with 126 B&W Photos
CZ: THE STORY OF THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR
By Karl R. Zimmerman
By Karl Zimmerman. 128 Pages with 125 Color and B&W Photos
Archival Photos, Original Brochures, Timetables, and Menus
Photographic History with 200 Photos
PASSENGER TRAINS OF YESTERYEAR: CHICAGO EASTBOUND
A Classic Trains Golden Years Series Book
PASSENGER TRAINS OF YESTERYEAR: CHICAGO WESTBOUND
Classic Trains Continues the Golden Years Series
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TRAINS & LOCOMOTIVES
Great Source of Information by C.J. Riley
F UNITS: THE DIESELS THAT DID IT
A Photographic Tribute to EMD's F Units
E UNITS: ELECTRO-MOTIVE'S CLASSIC STREAMLINERS
The Story and Photos of EMD's Passenger Locomotives
GM'S GEEPS--THE GENERAL PURPOSE DIESEL
Features Action Photos of the Famous EMD GP Locomotives
THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PASSENGER TRAIN
A Great Book!
A Nostalgic Look at the Streamliners of the Santa Fe
SANTA FE SUPER CHIEF AND EL CAPITAN, 1936-1971
By Noted Railroad Author Patrick Dorin
THE SUPER CHIEF, TRAIN OF THE STARS
Published by Golden West Books--258 Pages
NEW! GREAT NORTHERN EMPIRE BUILDERS
A Great Passenger Train Book by Bill Yenne--160 Pages
Railroad Color History and Overview
History of American Railroad Refrigerator Cars
By Thompson and Jones. History, Equipment, and Management of PFE. 72 Pages with 740 Photos, 50 Maps and Illustrations
Enthusiast Color Series--96 Pages
STEAM, STEEL & STARS--AMERICA'S LAST STEAM RAILROAD
The Late Years of Steam Captured by O. Winston Link
A Nostalgic Look at Traveling Across the U.S. by Streamliner
PENNSYLVANIA STREAMLINERS: THE BLUE RIBBON FLEET
In-Depth Story of PRR's Passenger Fleet
NEW! THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD UNDER WIRE
Features Vintage Photos of Electrified Equipment in Action and Route Maps
History and Photos of the Largest Railroad in the World
Award-Winning Book Reveals How and Why Passenger Service Declined After World War II--192 Pages with 214 Photos
History and Photos of 16 Best-Remembered Railroads of Yesteryear
MORE CLASSIC AMERICAN RAILROADS
History and Photos of 16 Additional Railroads--Companion to Book Above
UNION PACIFIC ACROSS SHERMAN HILL
See Big Boys, Challengers, and Streamliners in the 1940s and 1950s
TRAINS OF THE CIRCUS 1872-1956
A Look at Colorful Circus Trains of the Past
Posters, Information, and Over 200 Photos--By Parkinson and Fox
CIRCUS TRAINS, TRUCKS & MODELS
A Classic! Edited by Harold Carstens
SHOW TRAINS OF THE 20th CENTURY
See These Eye-Popping Cars and Their Cargo!
WHEN THE STEAM RAILROADS ELECTRIFIED
Comprehensive History of American Railroad Electrification
A Look at the Restored Giants
Action-Packed Illustrated Profile of Steam Trains
THE AMERICAN DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
The Development and History of the Diesel-Electric Locomotive
DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES--THE FIRST 50 YEARS
Illustrated Guide to Diesels Built from 1918 to 1971
CONTEMPORARY DIESEL SPOTTER'S GUIDE
Comprehensive Reference Manual for Locomotives Made Since 1972
FIELD GUIDE TO MODERN DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES
By Greg McDonnell--256 Pages
GUIDE TO NORTH AMERICAN RAILROAD HOT SPOTS
Find the Busiest and Most Interesting Train-Watching Sites--By J. David Ingles
GUIDE TO TOURIST RAILROADS AND MUSEUMS
Kalmbach Publishing Co.--512 Pages
Railroading Past and Present--Less Than $3.00 per Issue
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