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Childrens Books : Age Group 4 to 8

Big Book Of Trains

By : Christine Heap The Big Book of Trains is setting off on a journey to explore the fastest, heaviest, longest, and most fantastic trains in the world. Features more than 50 of the world's most amazing trains, from the Bullet train-the fastest-and the Rocket-the oldest-to the Trans-Siberian Express, the longest scheduled train. Explained in simple language and packed with enough fascinating facts to satisfy every avid young enthusiast. Stunning, specially commissioned photos are reproduced in large format.... Publisher: DK Publishing Sales Rank: 28,964 Avg. Customer Rating: 3.67 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $14.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 18-Aug-2003    Hits : 96    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Long Train: 101 Cars on the Track

By : Sam Williams, Ken Wilson-Max (Illustrator) Clickety-clack, clickety-clack! There are 101 train cars on the track. Little hands can lift 101 flaps on these sturdy board book pages and discover the many surprises hidden within each of the train cars. Humorous text and vibrant artwork make this book a colorful and captivating addition to any young reader's library. Publisher: Cartwheel Books Sales Rank: 86,782 Avg. Customer Rating: 3 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $12.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 18-Aug-2003    Hits : 126    Rating : 10.00    Votes: 1

Childrens Books : Age Group 9 to 12

Eyewitness: Train

By : John Coiley Discover the story of railroads -- from the days of steam to the high-speed, sophisticated trains of today. Here is a spectacular and informative new look at the fascinating world of trains. Publisher: DK Publishing Sales Rank: 71,573 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $15.99    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 18-Aug-2003    Hits : 126    Rating : 10.00    Votes: 1

Model Railroading : Electronics DCC

Dcc Made Easy: Digital Command Control for Your Model Railroad

By : Lionel Strang Explains digital command control in a concise and straighforward way. Covers the history of command control, dissects the components of a DCC system, addresses the full range of commercially-available systems, and presents step-by-step projects. Ideal for all hobbyists with an interest in DCC. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 48,196 Avg. Customer Rating: 2 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $12.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 119    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Realistic Animation, Lighting & Sound : 21 Projects for Your Model Railroad

By : Kent Johnson(Editor) Bring life to your model railroad with these simple projects! Model railroaders can add more realism to the operation of their layouts with animated accessories, lighting, and sound. These simple projects are easy to implement and don't require complicated circuitry. Step-by-step instructions and color photos or illustrations demonstrate the featured effects in each chapter. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 211,235 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $16.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 112    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

The Digitrax Big Book of DCC

By : John Palmer Digital command control is one of the hottest topics in model railroading today! The Digitrax Big Book of DCC explains this exciting new technology in terms that everyone can understand. The "Big Book" uses examples to show you how to put DCC to work on your model railroad right now. Publisher: Digitrax, Inc. Sales Rank: 108,230 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $24.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 10-Aug-2003    Hits : 187    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Complete Book of Model Railway Electronics

By : R. S. Amos In this detailed primer on electronics for the model railway hobbyist, author Roger Amos provides an introduction to the subject by means of several sample projects of increasing complexity. A concise text is combined with 156 photographs, giving the reader a thorough yet straightforward tool with which to understand the subject. The author also emphasizes and demonstrates how the operation and realism of a model railway can be enhanced through the efficient and correct use of electronics. Publisher: Haynes Publishing Sales Rank: 105,385 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $37.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 10-Aug-2003    Hits : 130    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Model Railroading : Layout Design

How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork

By : Linn Hanson Westcott, Linn Westcott, Rick Selby (Editor) Demonstrates how to plan and build the basic framework to support model railroad layouts of any size, shape or gauge. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 18,368 Avg. Customer Rating: 4.67 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $14.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 210    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

N Scale Model Railroad That Grows: Step-By-Step Instructions for Building Your First N Scale Layout

By : Kent Wood, Ric Laban (Contributor) Shows how to build an N scale railroad in a few easy steps. Includes instructions on constructing framework, laying track, building scenery, and assembling structures that result in an outstanding layout. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 80,743 Avg. Customer Rating: 4.86 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $15.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 113    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

A Realistic Ho Layout for Beginners

By : Kent J. Johnson (Editor) Designed for small areas, these four detailed N, HO, and O scale layouts feature step-by-step instructions that make it easy to build a railroad small enough to fit in a closet or on a kitchen table. 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 64 pgs.; 100 B&W photos; 50 color photos; 50 Illustrations. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 291,956 Avg. Customer Rating: 4.86 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $17.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 113    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Adventurous Model Railway Plans

By : Alan Postlethwaite From his knowledge, experience and love of railways, the author has prepared 30 extraordinary model railway plans. All but one are imaginary and are inspired by studying other people's layouts at exhibitions, in their homes and in magazines. Publisher: Haynes Publishing Sales Rank: 965,142 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $29.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 10-Aug-2003    Hits : 161    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Model Railroading : Lionel Trains

Complete Service Manual for Lionel Trains

By : Maury D. Klein This text provides all schematic and wiring diagrams, a description of each item, and repair and operating instructions. Additional pages are included from the Lionel instruction sheets which accompany engines, operating cars and accessories. This permanently bound, hardcover book is a library edition designed for a lifetime of use. Publisher: M D K Sales Rank: 80,748 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $22.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 140    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Beginner's Guide to Repairing Lionel Trains

By : Ray L. Plummer Teaches how to get old Lionel trains running again! Shows how to repair and maintain Lionel O gauge trains built from the turn of the century through the 1970s. Gives detailed explanations with photos and diagrams illustrating easy repair, lubrication, and maintenance tips and techiques. 150 B&W photos. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 37,803 Avg. Customer Rating: 4.67 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $15.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 103    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Model Railroading : Operating and Wiring

Easy Model Railroad Wiring

By : Andy Sperandeo Everything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations, and detailed schematics. Modelers have been asking for it! Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 23,617 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $21.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 176    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Model Railroading : Painting and Detailing

Basic Painting & Weathering for Model Railroaders

By : Jeff Wilson Presents step-by-step techniques to finish, paint, decal, and weather railroad models. Introduces the tools, products, and techniques, and guides hobbyists through several basic projects, from stripping paint to airbrushing. 250 step-by-step color photos help you get started quickly. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 283,615 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $19.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 106    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Model Railroading : Structures and Scenery

222 Tips for Building Model Railroad Structures (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 34)

By : Dave Frary Expert tips and techniques for building plastic, wood, plaster, paper, and metal structures. Includes roofing, painting, weathering, and detailing information. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 84,242 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $12.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 125    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Model Railroading : Toy Trains

The Toy Train Department: Electric Train Catalog Pages from the Legendary Sears Christmas Wishbooks of the 1950's and 1960's

By : Thomas W. Holland (Editor) Electric trains were high on any boy's Christmas list during the Fifties and Sixties and Sears sold the finest. This neat book contains full-sized authorized reproductions of every catalog page of toy trains sold by Sears from 1950 through 1969. Organized by year, the best and rarest are illustrated: Lionel, Marx, American Flyer, Tyco and Revell trains and accessories. in all gauges. Includes all the original selling prices too! "Must Have" for any collector. Publisher: Windmill Pr Sales Rank: 308,974 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $19.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 11-Aug-2003    Hits : 102    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Model Railroading : Track Plans

48 Top Notch Track Plans: From Model Railroader Magazine (Model Railroad Handbook, No 39)

By : Bob Hayden These outstanding track plans are designed to work in any amount of space or scale preference, including HO (HOn21/2 and HOn3), O, S, N, and Z scales. Includes photos, diagrams and materials lists for plans ranging from small modules to room-size layouts. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 52,316 Avg. Customer Rating: 3 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $17.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 205    Rating : 3.00    Votes: 2

Basic Model Railroad Track Plans: Small Starter Layouts You Can Build

By : Kent J. Johnson Straight from the pages of Model Railroader, these simple layout designs are ideal for beginners who are building their first layout. Features full-color plans for HO and N scale starter layouts, additional watercolor sketches, and general construction techniques. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 381,834 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $14.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 163    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Project Railroads You Can Build: From Benchwork to Finished Scenery (Model Railroader Books)

By : Kent J. Johnson (Editor) Includes easy-to-follow instructions for constructing moderately-sized (approximately 4' x 8') N or HO scale model railroads from benchwork through finished scenery. Ideal for novice model railroaders or experienced hobbyists interested in exploring other scales. From the pages of Model Railroader Magazine. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 513,052 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $16.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 104    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

The Big Book of Model Railroad Track Plans

By : Robert Schleicher For the model train hobbyist, this incredibly detailed book features 81 model track plan options. Each project description includes technical advice and prototype photos that will inspire any model railroad enthusiast. Projects feature likely obstacles that might be encountered during construction and helpful tips for getting it right the first time. Line art diagrams, layout routes, dimensions, and even photographs of the finished layout are included. Publisher: Motorbooks International Sales Rank: 80,917 Avg. Customer Rating: 1 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $29.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 10-Aug-2003    Hits : 163    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Small, Smart & Practical Track Plans (Model Railroading)

By : Iain Rice (Illustrator) Clever solutions give modelers new options for small, flexible layouts. Shows how interchangeable modules, linked dioramas, and even shelving and stacking layout concepts can build a prototype-oriented model railroad into just about any situation. Perfect for modelers wanting a second project layout or a portable railroad that travels well. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 93,069 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $18.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 10-Aug-2003    Hits : 124    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

One Hundred and One Track Plans for Model Railroaders (Model Railroad Handbook, No. 3)

By : Linn H. Westcott Linn Westcott explains how to convert the plans for use in the various model scales and how to build a layout from a plan. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 406,439 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $12.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 11-Aug-2003    Hits : 159    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Rail Travel : Excursion Trains

The Orient Express: The History of the Orient Express Service from 1883 to 1950

By : Anthony Burton The history of the romantic and luxurious Orient Express from 1863 to 1950 is detailed in vintage photos, blueprints, and drawings. Stories of the celebrities, intrigue, and danger on board reinforce its reputation. Publisher: Book Sales Sales Rank: 340,159 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $12.99    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 119    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Rail Travel : Light Rail Trolleys

Electric Railways Around San Francisco Bay: Bay Area Rapid Transit-East Bay Transit Interurban Electric (Sp)-Key System

By : Donald Duke (Compiler) This volume presents a historical and pictorial survey of the electric railways operating around San Francisco Bay from World War II to the present time. Features the Bay Area Rapid Transit, the streetcar operations of the East Bay Transit Co., the "Red Trains" of Southern Pacific commuter rail operation, and the transbay services of the Key System. Publisher: Golden West Books Sales Rank: 882,716 Avg. Customer Rating: 3 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $24.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 21-Aug-2003    Hits : 115    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Rail Travel : Tourist Railways

Tourist Trains 2004: Empire State Railway Museum's 39th Annual Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums (Tourist Trains)

By : Kalmbach Tourist Trains 2004: Empire State Railway Museum's Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums (Tourist Trains). Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 10,645 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $17.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 18-Aug-2003    Hits : 105    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Rail Travel : Travel Guides

All Aboard! Revised 2nd Edition : The Complete North American Train Travel Guide

By : Jim Loomis Having traveled almost every North American rail route at least once, Jim Loomis has the track record to write this information-packed guide to rail travel. This book "is written for the person who is naturally inquisitive, who notices and finds delight in little things, who knows that those who hurry miss a lot." After helping you decide whether train travel is right for you (and why car and plane travel might not be), Loomis gets into the finer points of traveling by train. His detailed research reveals how to plan your trip; packing suggestions; booking procedures; schedules; onboard etiquette; good places to stay for overnight stopovers; descriptions of scenic rail excursions; route maps of passenger trains in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; floor plans for typical coach and sleeping cars; folklore and history of railroading; safety information; and a professional railroading glossary. Publisher: Prima Lifestyles Sales Rank: 76,496 Avg. Customer Rating: 4.56 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $18.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 168    Rating : 10.00    Votes: 1

Railfans : Diesel Locomotives

Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years: A Guide to Diesels Built Before 1972 (Railroad Reference, No. 10)

By : Louis A. Marre, George H. Drury (Editor) Traces the history of diesel locomotives in North America with photos, descriptions, and specifications. Includes history and production information for diesels manufactured from 1918 to 1971. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 123,540 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $29.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 158    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Diesels of the Union Pacific 1934-1982

By : Don Strack This volume is the first of several that will document the history of Union Pacific's fleet of diesel and turbine locomotives, from 1934 to today's roster. Although the current roster has been covered in two earlier works, the six-decade period that leads up to today can be split into two distinct eras. The first, the Classic Era, covers in two volumes the unit-by-unit roster from 1934, with the arrival of the first Streamliners, to 1982, when Union Pacific embarked on the first of its major mergers. Follow-on volumes will cover the Merger Era, from 1982 through UP's acquisition of the C&NW, to the 1996 merger with Southern Pacific. Publisher: Withers Pub Sales Rank: 1,411,610 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $45.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 114    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide: A Comprehensive Reference Manual to Locomotives Since 1972

By : Louis A. Marre, Paul K. Withers A Comprehensive Reference Manual for Locomotives Made Since 1972. Publisher: Withers Pub Sales Rank: 995,861 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $24.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 182    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Field Guide to Modern Diesel Locomotives

By : Greg McDonnell The new, user-friendly Field Guide to Modern Diesel Locomotives is essential for all railfans. Covers EMD diesels manufactured after 1972 and GE diesels after 1977, and includes all the major spotting features and roster information. Features fantastic full-color rail photography and a variety of railroad paint schemes. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 74,780 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $28.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 184    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railfans : History

Railways and the Victorian Imagination

By : Michael J. Freeman In this illustrated history, Freeman (Oxford Univ.) traces the cultural and social effect that railways had on 19th-century British society. By the 1860s, railways were physically, economically, and culturally pervasive--railroad tracks crisscrossed the country, and railway construction organized and harnessed vast sums of capital and tens of thousands of laborers. Profusely illustrated with photos, maps, and paintings, this book is a visual treat. The text stands on its own as a well-documented work of scholarship. Recommended for academic libraries collecting railroad or British history. Publisher: Yale Univ Pr Sales Rank: 231,286 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $60.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 377    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railfans : Locomotives in General

A Field Guide to Trains of North America

By : Gerald L. Foster This book describes and illustrates all the rolling stock commonly used by any American railroad, including the 150 different types of locomotive. The renowned Peterson Identification System pinpoints the key field marks that distinguish one railroad car from another. The guide also lists the 840 different American railroads. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Sales Rank: 89,220 Avg. Customer Rating: 4.67 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $16.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 115    Rating : 10.00    Votes: 1

Railfans : Logging Railroads

Bull Whackers to Whistle Punks: Logging in the Old West (First Books_ Western U.S. History Series)

By : Sharlene Nelson, Ted W. Nelson The Nelsons do an admirable job of describing logging in the West during the last half of the nineteenth century and early part of the twentieth century. The daily lives of the loggers, their jobs, and the machinery and tools that were used are carefully explained in a lively, engaging style. Colorful logging terms are thoroughly defined, but the use of both boldface and italics to highlight words is distracting in the otherwise attractive book. Black-and-white or color photographs appear on nearly every page. The shots of immense trees and logs will amaze readers and may be useful in helping them understand the concerns of preservationists battling to save old-growth trees. A bibliography is appended. Publisher: Franklin Watts, Incorporated Sales Rank: 703,474 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $23.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 104    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railfans : Pictorial Books

Travel by Train: The American Railroad Poster, 1870-1950

By : Michael E. Zega, John E. Gruber This lavishly illustrated history of the American railroad poster whisks us away to an era when the rails were king. These enticing advertisements to visit the cities and landmarks of the growing United States make for a truly sentimental journey--and a luscious feast for the eyes! Publisher: Indiana University Press Sales Rank: 154,296 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $49.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 118    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railfans : Railroad Atlases

British Columbia & Canadian Rockies Railway Map Guide

By : Way of The Rail Publ. The British Columbia and Canadian Rockies Railway Map Guide is the definitive reference to the spectacular passenger railway routes across British Columbia and western Alberta. This full-colour, souvenir map guide follows the present and historical mileposts of the legendary passenger railway routes of Canada's rugged, mountainous, far west. These are the historic railways that opened Canada's west to settlement. Publisher: Way Of The Rail Publishing Sales Rank: 518,666 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $14.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 20-Aug-2003    Hits : 107    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Professional Railroad Atlas of North America

By : Deskmap Systems Inc. The 2nd edition of the Professional Railroad Atlas of North America is now available. The new edition has been expanded to include all recent mergers, mileages, intermodal and port sites, and additional inset maps. It is the only rail atlas showing the United States, Canada and Mexico. Current full-color maps, 96 pages covering ALL RAIL in the US Canada and Mexico, More than 70 Insets showing metropolitan areas in greater detail, Displays mileages between stations, Contains a two-page , full-color US rail map, Major rail lines are color-coded, Reporting marks on all rail lines, Contact information for US, Canadian and Mexican railroads, Thousands of stations are displayed. Publisher: Deskmap Systems Inc Sales Rank: 966,790 Avg. Customer Rating: 3.43 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $74.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 16-Apr-2004    Hits : 143    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railfans : Specific Railroads

Santa Fe Railway (Railroad Color History)

By : Steve Glischinski, Michael Blaszak This book provides an enlightening historical overview of the Santa Fe, which in 1995 merged with the Burlington Northern railroad. Archival color photography captures the glory and nostalgia of the railroad and its famous trains during rail travel's heyday. Railroad enthusiasts will cherish this colorful history of the world's most famous and once most-glamorous railroad, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, better known as simply "the Santa Fe". Publisher: Motorbooks International Sales Rank: 84,566 Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $22.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 145    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

American Shortline Railway Guide

By : Edward A. Lewis Lists nearly 600 shortline and regional railroads in the United States and Canada. Includes line history, locations, radio frequencies, and locomotive data. Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company Sales Rank: 2,097,511 Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $12.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 122    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railfans : Steam Locomotives

The Engine Driver's Manual: How to Prepare, Fire and Drive a Steam Locomotive

By : Brian Topping It's just about every boy's dream to someday drive a steam engine. This book provides all the information necessary to fully understand steam locomotive operation, including: Detailed descriptions of the duties of locomotive drivers, firemen, and cleaners, Specially taken photographs and explanatory diagrams, Illustrations and explanations of locomotive components, etc Publisher: Haynes Publishing Sales Rank: 140,473 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $34.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 139    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railfans : Train Stations and Roundhouses

Detroit's Michigan Central Station

By : Kelli B. Kavanaugh This book captures in 128 pages and 200 vintage images, the glory of Michigan Central and its environs. Using photographs from the Burton Historical Collection, as well as private collections, the book illustrates the use of the Michigan Central Station by a city whose story dramatically parallels that of this magnificent structure. The book also includes imagined futures of the station from some of the many people who have been inspired by the magic this grand building continues to exude. Publisher: Arcadia Sales Rank: 379,023 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $19.99    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 19-Aug-2003    Hits : 96    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railroad Industry : Bridges and Engineering

Landmarks on the Iron Road: Two Centuries of North American Railroad Engineering (Railroads Past and Present)

By : William D. Middleton Middleton, the dean of American railroad historians and a civil engineer by trade, presents an illustrated guide to the great landmarks of civil engineering that have enabled American railroad builders to conquer vast distances, bridge great waterways, and cross rugged mountains to construct the network of steel rails that helped to settle and civilize the North American continent. In addition to examining bridges and viaducts, encompassing suspension, arch and cantilever truss design, tunnels.... Publisher: Indiana University Press Sales Rank: 70,465 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $39.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 104    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railway Maintenance Equipment: The Men and Machines That Keep the Railroads Running

By : Brian Solomon Railroad tracks take quite a beating, with countless tons of cold steel and freight rumbling over them day and night, wearing down rails and vibrating ties loose from their ballasts. This book reveals the special machinery railroads use to maintain and mend tracks and other property, as well as how the machines were developed and how they work. Each chapter tackles a different piece of maintenance equipment like tie pullers, spike drivers and rail grinders. Photos illustrate the machines in action, while detail shots depict the "business end" of each. Publisher: Motorbooks International Sales Rank: 74,482 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $24.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 108    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railroad Industry : Intermodal

The Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia: 1997

By : William W. Kratville Enjoy all of the benefits of the information provided in The 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia in this handy binder version. We are now offering the 'Cyclopedia' in this new three-ring binder format. Publisher: Simmons Boardman Pub Co Sales Rank: 863,288 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $195.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 3-Aug-2003    Hits : 123    Rating : 1.00    Votes: 1

Intermodal Transportation - The Whole Story

By : David R. McKenzie This book takes you through the historic development of intermodal transportation. Although it mentions intermodal activities in Canada, the primary focus is on surface intermodal transportation as it functions in the United States. The writers of the book have made every effort to discuss surface intermodalism as thoroughly as possible. Some of the subjects include intermodal equipment, operations, infrastructure, marketing, management and some on the future of intermodal traffic. Photos and illustrations make this a very informative book. Publisher: Simmons Boardman Pub Co Sales Rank: 863,288 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $19.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 3-Aug-2003    Hits : 122    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railroad: What It Is, What It Does /4th Edition

By : John Armstrong A "must" read for the novice or expert describing the railroad industry from A to Z. This easy-to-read book gives a history from the coal-fed "iron horses" that helped build a nation to the computer-assisted transportation systems in use today. This fourth edition is an indispensable source for anyone wanting to learn about railroads. New illustrations and diagrams help to explain the evolution of the railroad industry; changes in signal and communication technology, maintenance, and design engineering. Publisher: Simmons Boardman Pub Co Sales Rank: 89,852 Avg. Customer Rating: 4.88 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $35.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 101    Rating : 10.00    Votes: 1

Railroad Industry : Reference or Dictionary

Car and Locomotive Cyclopedia, 1980

By : Kenneth G. Ellsworth This 4th edition published in 1980 provides illustrations and descriptions of railroad freight cars, passenger cars, locomotives and their respective components built for domestic and export service. Diesel-electric locomotives, electric locomotives, diesel engines and diesel transmissions are also included with many illustrations. Includes a dictionary of car and locomotive terms. Publisher: Simmons Boardman Pub Co Sales Rank: 901,682 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $69.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 126    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

The Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia: 1997

By : William W. Kratville Enjoy all of the benefits of the information provided in The 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia in this handy binder version. We are now offering the 'Cyclopedia' in this new three-ring binder format. Publisher: Simmons Boardman Pub Co Sales Rank: 863,288 Avg. Customer Rating: 4 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $195.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 3-Aug-2003    Hits : 99    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Dictionary of Railway Track Terms

By : Christopher Schulte This enhanced and expanded Third Edition of the Dictionary of Railway Track Terms is a compendium of definitions that relate to the foundation of railway transportation - the track. Many new definitions and illustrations make this book a handy reference for those involved with, or interested in, the fascinating world of railway track. In this book, there are descriptions and explanations for over 1500 track terms from antiquated, forgotten slang to today's jargon. Railway track has seen many changes throughout the years - and those changes continue today as track engineering becomes more sophisticated in order to meet tomorrow's increasing demands. Publisher: Simmons Boardman Pub Co Sales Rank: 959,183 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $24.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 134    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railway Age's Comprehensive Railroad Dictionary

By : Simmons Boardman Pub Co. Defines approximately 3,000 terms and abbreviations commonly used in the railroad industry, including its mechanical, structural, and operational subdivisions. Small black-and-white photographs and drawings in the margin accompany some definitions. Originally published in 1984, the second edition adds terms new to the industry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Publisher: Simmons Boardman Pub Co Sales Rank: 1,097,516 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $32.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 99    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railroad Industry : Rolling Stock

The American Railroad Passenger Car, Parts I and II

By : John H. White This Two book set explains the methods of construction of wood, steel, and aluminum cars with clarity and precision. White traces the evolution of wheels and brakes, dining cars and sleeping compartments. And he follows the revolutions in taste and technology that dramatically altered the appearance of the railroad car over the century and a half that it dominated American travel. Publisher: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr Sales Rank: 229,427 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $67.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 7-Jun-2003    Hits : 97    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railroad Industry : Signals and Communications

Railroad Radio: Hearing and Understanding Railroad Radio Communications & Systems

By : Vincent Reh First-ever guide to hearing and understanding railroad radio communications and systems. It's all here: railroad radio history, modern communication systems, and system use. Plus, you get all the information you need to monitor railroad radio, including in-depth coverage of radio scanners and accessories. Easy-to-understand style. Publisher: Byron Hill Publication Co Sales Rank: 298,140 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $19.95    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 157    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

Railroad Industry : Track

Railroad Engineering

By : William W. Hay A revision of the classic text on railroad engineering, considered the bible'' of the field for three decades. Presents railroad engineering principles quantitatively but without excessive resort to mathematics, and applies these principles to day-by-day design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Relates practice to principles in an orderly, sequential pattern (subgrade, ballast, ties, rails). Applicable to both conventional railroads and rapid transit systems. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Sales Rank: 383,208 Avg. Customer Rating: 3 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $275.00    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 4-Aug-2003    Hits : 125    Rating : 10.00    Votes: 1

Special Section : Railroad Art

Don Breckon's Country Railway Paintings

By : Don Breckon, Kevin Crooks Don Breckon's railway paintings recreate the golden days of steam, when rail transport was an indispensable part of everyday life. Here he takes a nostalgic trip through the network of rural branch lines that criss-crossed the British countryside, connecting sleepy stations and country communities with towns and cities near and far. These paintings commemorate the links that flourished with the transportation of coal, milk and mail as well as passengers. They record the trains, fast and slow; the stations, viaducts, cuttings and embankments that sprang up; and the men who operated and maintained the railway. A spectacular gallery of over 20 full-page colour reproductions is complemented by detailed captions describing the background to each picture and texts from several contributing authors, recounting their first-hand experiences on the country railway - as passengers, employees and enthusiasts. Preliminary sketches and enlarged details show the development of the paintings and help to illustrate the artist's meticulous technique. Publisher: David & Charles Sales Rank: 1,127,057 Avg. Customer Rating: 5 / 5.0      Product Details/Larger Image List Price: $19.99    More Details/Buy This Item  |  Rate/Vote for This Item Added : 20-Aug-2003    Hits : 110    Rating : 0    Votes: 0

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