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765, A Twenty-First Century Survivor

This 192-page book tells about the 765’s twenty-first century overhaul back to like-new specs, and also contains many stories from Rich’s years on the 765’s crew. There are over 200 photos in this book, many never before published.
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Colorful East Broad Top

The three-foot-gauge trackage twisted along a picturesque 32-mile route connecting Mount Union, Orbisonia and Robertsdale in remote and beautiful south-central Pennsylvania. Continue reading

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Classic Railroad Scenes

From the publishers of Trains magazine, Classic Railroad Scenes presents 100+ snapshots of railroading history from the 1940s to the early 1970s. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Steam, Steel, and Stars: America’s Last Steam Railroad

Tourist Trains Guidebook, Seventh Edition describes 500 of the most popular train attractions, museums, and railroad vacation destinations in the U.S. and Canada Continue reading

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All Aboard: The Complete North American Train Travel Guide

The Complete North American Train Travel Guide is written both for veteran train travelers and those considering their first rail journey. Continue reading

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The Union Pacific Big Boy Story

Measuring 132 feet long and weighing one and a quarter million pounds, the Union Pacific Big Boys were the largest, heaviest, most powerful steam locomotives of their type. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Tourist Trains Guidebook, Seventh Edition

Tourist Trains Guidebook, Seventh Edition describes 500 of the most popular train attractions, museums, and railroad vacation destinations in the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading

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The Historical Guide to North American Railroads

Great photos, new maps, and history for 170+ railroads make The Historical Guide to North American Railroads, 3rd Edition the perfect guide for modelers, railfans, and history buffs!
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The Hiawatha Story

First there was a single experimental coach, then an entire fleet. Soon Hiawatha was a railway legend. Share ThisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Historic North American Locomotives: An Illustrated Journey

Historic North American Locomotives traces the historic development of North American locomotives from the early 1800s through today. Continue reading

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