Category Archives: Reviews
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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