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Railroad Model Craftsman

Railroad Model Craftsman

£3.40

(July 06) Modeling eastern narrow gauge steam.* Styrene as weathered wood (new techniques to colour & weather). * Kitbashing a Rock Island mixed train caboose. Oxenhope: A Traveling Protofour layout OO scale based on a small mill town on the London, Midland & Scottish Railway 1930 * The Southall Division of the Boston & Maine (A hobby shop layout featuring steam & diesel) * Newark Wye: a prototype planning seminar * Home Improvements - simple visual remedies for better models * Vulcan's 60 -ton centre cab * Essential freight cars 32: Soo Line single-sheathed box cars.

(We will automatically send the latest issue but sould you wish a specific month please state under special instructions when ordering)

(£ 2.40 each + £1.00 UK p&p)
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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Pacific North West

Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Pacific North West

£15.95

78 maps

Covers Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii.

PUBLICATION DATE 1998
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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - California and Nevada

Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - California and Nevada

£16.50

It is nearly twelve years since the last edition CALIFORNIA & NEVADA was published during which time much has once again changed following the mergers of Burlington Northern and the Santa Fe and the merger of Southern Pacific into Union Pacific. In addition to general updating, this new edition has been expanded with additional enlargements to show complex areas in greater detail and includes for the first time the interurban electric lines, light rail and principal logging railroads. Also shown are proposed extensions to the Bay Area and Los Angeles commuter networks, the proposed California High Speed network and the Yucca Mountain Railroad in Nevada.

The Atlas shows all currently operated common carriers, tourist and major industrial railroads along with abandoned routes.

PUBLICATION DATE 2009
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Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Dakotas & Minnesota

Comprehensive Railroad Atlas - Dakotas & Minnesota

£15.95

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PUBLICATION DATE 2005
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Tracks of the Black Bear+ Algoma Central Tour Trains

Tracks of the Black Bear+ Algoma Central Tour Trains

£15.00

Double Feature

The Tracks of the BLACK BEAR

The Algoma Central, rich in history and renowned for its rugged scenery. Affectionately known as the "Tracks of the Black Bear", the ACR provides a vital link in the movement of freight and is one of North America's most popular passenger roads. After operating as an independent railway since 1899, the Algoma Central became part of Wisconsin Central's family of regional railways in 1995. Along with this change came revised operating practices, different motive power and new business. Rail Innovations captures the 'new' Algoma Central during both the beauty of fall and the harshness of winter. You'll be onboard and trackside as WC SD-45s and AC F-units move freight and passenger trains across Algoma Country. Wisconsin Central's Algoma Central is mainline railroading through some of North America's most spectacular scenery.

Wisconsin central's Algoma Central TOUR TRAINS

ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR TRAIN RIDES IN NORTH AMERICA

Journeying north from Sault Ste. Marie, the Algoma Central challenges awesome rock formations, glides through mixed forests of maple, birch and pine and skirts the pristine waters of northern lakes and rivers. 114 miles north, the famous Agawa Canyon, with its rugged beauty, waterfalls, picnic areas and hiking trails makes for the perfect summer and fall destination. Winter in Algoma Country is breathtaking and what better way to see it than aboard 'The Snow Train'! Clad in a mantle of snow and adorned with frozen waterfalls and rivers provides a dramatic contrast to those seen during summer and fall. From trackside and aboard the locomotives, enjoy the color of fall, the splendour of Agawa Canyon and the harshness of a winter blizzard.

by Rail Innovations 90 mins*colour*narrated

Was £20 Special Offer £ 15
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SWEET STEAM - The Sugar Cane Railways of Java

SWEET STEAM - The Sugar Cane Railways of Java

£20.00

The declining sugar cane railways of Java, Indonesia, still host a wide variety of elderly, exotic colorful steam engines in both the cane fields and the mills, and also have a variety of diesel "critturs". Steam from O&K, including unique inside frame geared Luttermoller's, Jung, Ducroo & Brauns, BMAG, the last fireless loco's in Java and others. The little engines are worked hard, often brutally so, and some of the exhast noise is awsome!. Water Buffalo are used in the cane fields to haul cane wagons to the "main line". Plus you'll ride on the engines, be chased by a train, and see some local life, including lots of curious kids!

TWO DVD SET. Running time 90 minutes each WIDESCREEN ONLY

by Highball, 3 Hours
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A RHINELAND JOURNEY - A German Rail Adventure

A RHINELAND JOURNEY - A German Rail Adventure

£18.00

Join us for a cruise down the Rhine, through the heart of Germany. Along the way, you'll see the splendid scenery, with fairy tale castles. You'll see the river traffic, including the historic paddle steamer 'Goethe', and of course you'll see the trains on both sides of the Rhine, from locals to ICE trains and freight.

By Highball, 85 minutes plus previews
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Buy All 4 CN North America Volumes

Buy All 4 CN North America  Volumes

Union Pacific's Elegant E-9s Combo

Union Pacific's Elegant E-9s Combo

£18.00

Featuring 2 Shows on 1 Disc!

Union Pacific's Elegant E-9s and Feather River Canyon E-9s

Sleek and stylish EMD E-8s and E-9s were the backbone of the Union Pacific Railroad's fleet throughout the 1950s and '60s. Their classic looks and efficient performance delighted riders up until 1971 when passenger service was discontinued. Twenty-two years later, with the restoration of E-9 locomotives 951, 949, and 963B, Union Pacific revived the image of its famous streamlined passenger trains. Pentrex takes you aboard this retro trainset for two of its most notable excursions. Included on this combo DVD are:

Union Pacific's Elegant E-9's.

When UP's elegantly restored A-B-A set of E-9s pulled its first excursion train from Denver to Laramie, Pentrex was there to cover the event in full. The locomotives look and sound great as they roar past our cameras, rolling over UP's Greeley Subdivision after their departure from Denver's Union Station. The throaty growl of the locomotives can be heard echoing through the hills as the E-9s pull the train up the grades of Sherman Hill. UP's Steve Lee explains the history of the engines and their recent reconstruction. You'll also go inside locomotive 951 to see the new cab control stand and V-16 prime mover. The era of luxurious train travel comes back to life with UP's elegant E-9s!

Feather River Canyon E-9's.

California's Feather River Canyon saw passenger train service once again when the Union Pacific ran excursions there in 1994. The Feather River Special, with 6 dome liners among its 15 passenger cars, was powered by UP's sleek A-B-A set of E-9s. Pentrex followed the train from Oroville to Portola on Saturday and Portola to Keddie Wye on Sunday. You'll witness the special at Williams Loop, Chandler Creek Bridge, Spanish Creek Trestle, and Keddie Wye. Also featured are the tunnels, the Highline, and the Portola Railroad Museum's restored Western Pacific F-unit. As a special treat, the camera takes you inside E-unit #951 for a cab ride from Portola to Keddie!

by Pentrex 120 mins * colour * narration
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PREVIEWS 2

PREVIEWS 2

£14.00

Previews from the following widescreen programs. Florida East Coast, Winter on the Arizona Divide, KCS over Rich Mountain, A Rocky Mountain Winter, Hot Spots 23, Hot Spots 25, NS over Christiansburg Mountain, High Plains Hot Shots, Montana Rail Link 2007, Highball over Triple Track Cajon, NS Middle Division, Along the New River, Calcutta's Colorful Trains, Queensland Coal, Vienna's Colorful Trains, Mojave Magic 2, CSX across Ohio, Mississippi River main Line, East to Green River, Hot Spots 24, Hot Spots 19, Hot Spots 16, Hot Spots 18, Hot Spots 17, Hot Spots 20, Hot Spots 21, Hot Spots 22, Rails around the Metroplex.

by Highball Productions 2 Hours 23 Mins * colour * no narration * Widescreen
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Rio Grande In Color Volume 5: Second Generation Diesels

Rio Grande In Color Volume 5: Second Generation Diesels

Ref: riogrv5


Price: £42.00

Timothy Morris

Spectacular scenery surrounds the GP30's and SD45's of the Action Road during its final decade.

Trackside around Southern California 1954-1963 with Dick Donat

Trackside around Southern California 1954-1963 with Dick Donat

Ref: TRKSOCAL


Price: £42.00

By Dick Donat

Photographer Dick Donat was an active member of the Pacific Rail Society during the 1950's and recorded its rail activities and the changeover from steam to diesel on the UP, SP and ATSF

Trackside in the West 1946-1959 with Vincent A. Purn and John A. Knauff

Trackside in the West 1946-1959 with Vincent A. Purn and John A. Knauff

Ref: 1582482063


Price: £42.00

Kevin J. Holland and Robert J. Yanosey

Two intrepid travelers traveled American (and Canadian) lines in the 15 year period immediately following World War II. They photographed everything from vanishing steam and brand new diesels to hobos riding atop moving box cars.CP, MILW, DRGW, ATSF, UP, SP and much more!


Rio Grande In Color Vol. 4: Late Steam & First Generation Diesels

Rio Grande In Color Vol. 4: Late Steam & First Generation Diesels

Ref: 1582482365


Price: £42.00

by Timothy Morris

Examine the last of Rio Grande steam in main line freight and passenger service followed by a down the roster look at everything from FT's to SD9's. Detailed by a former D&RGW employee.

Milwaukee Road In Color Vol. 5: Pacific Extension 1941-1961

Milwaukee Road In Color Vol. 5: Pacific Extension 1941-1961

Ref: 1582482276


Price: £42.00

by William Stauss

Detailed captions along with rare color photography of the early Milwaukee electric operations make this a must have book.

Western Pacific In Color

Western Pacific In Color

Ref: 1582481792


Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

A wonderful chronological look at Western Pacific's motive power development from the end of steam to the UP merger. Lots of great action!

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equip., Vol. 3

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equip., Vol. 3

Ref: southernpaccol


Price: £42.00

by James Kinkaid

Color coverage of SP equipment is completed with Business & Official cars, passenger cars, cabooses,

M of W equipment, intermodal cars, auto racks and leased equipment

Trackside Milwaukee Road West with Jim Boyd

Trackside Milwaukee Road West with Jim Boyd

Ref: 1582481717


Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

The editor emeritus of Railfan Magazine continues his journey west on the Milwaukee Road photographing everything from new EMD FP45s to ancient E50 electrics.

Santa Fe Facilities In Color  Volume 2: Branches

Santa Fe Facilities In Color Volume 2: Branches

Ref: 1582481679


Price: £42.00

by Lloyd E. Stagner

Santa Fe's branch line network was quite extensive, handling everything from unit coal trains to single cars of Kansas grain. Explore the stations and other railroad owned buildings of the ATSF in almost 300 color photos.

Trackside Milwaukee Road East with Jim Boyd

Trackside Milwaukee Road East with Jim Boyd

Ref: 1582481644


Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

Join Jim Boyd in exploring the Milwaukee Road of the 1960s in his Mid-west homeland, from FM C-liners and H16-44s to Hiawathas with Skytops and branchline locals to the UP Cities streamliners.

Rio Grande Narrow Gauge In Color - Volume 1: 1947-1959 Empire Contraction and Railfan Discovery

Rio Grande Narrow Gauge In Color - Volume 1: 1947-1959 Empire Contraction and Railfan Discovery

Ref: 1582481628


Price: £42.00

by Thomas A. Brunner

The Narrow Gauge's last days as a common carrier are chronicled in magnificent color work by master photographers Robert F. Collins, Emery Gulash and others.

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 3: Classic Scarlet

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 3: Classic Scarlet

Ref: 1582481016


Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

Jim Boyd's motive power examination of the EsPee continues in the 1960s as the road introduces second generation power and a new paint scheme.

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 4: The Tunnel Motor Era

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 4: The Tunnel Motor Era

Ref: 1582481156


Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

Jim Boyd's Southern Pacific epic continues during the 1970s as the railroad enters a troubled period. The best SP color photography ever published!

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 5: Merger and Memories

Southern Pacific In Color Volume 5: Merger and Memories

Ref: 158248127X


Price: £42.00

by Jim Boyd

The last two decades of the SP saw a surprising variety of color schemes. This exciting period plus a 1950s retrospective of steam and first generation diesel provide the theme of this new book.

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Ref: 1582481555


Price: £42.00

by James Kinkaid

Volume 2 continues the examination of SP’s equipment roster covering SP and SSW tank cars, box cars, gondolas, hoppers, flat cars, auto racks, and refrigerator cars using the best color railfan photography available.

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 1

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 1

Ref: 1582480036


Price: £37.00

by Anthony W. Thompson

A stroll through the color photography archive of the Southern Pacific reveals some extremely interesting equipment. Taken by the road’s marketing, purchasing, and public relations departments mainly during the 1950s and 60s, this first volume is a 100% company photography and thus not a comprehensive look at the road’s roster. Plenty of piggyback and truck photography for the rubber-tire enthusiasts!

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Southern Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Ref: SPCG2


Price: £42.00

by James Kinkaid

Volume 2 continues the examination of SP’s equipment roster covering SP and SSW tank cars, box cars, gondolas, hoppers, flat cars, auto racks, and refrigerator cars using the best color railfan photography available.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC Official Color Photography Volume 1

SOUTHERN PACIFIC Official Color Photography Volume 1

Ref: 1582480044


Price: £37.00

by Anthony W. Thompson

Travel along with SP "company" photographers as they cover assignments to capture steam-powered freights and passenger trains, new diesels and special events in full color. These photos were commissioned by the SP in the late 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s for all types of corporate purposes - advertising, brochures, annual reports, etc. Straight from the corporate archives - many never before seen!

Rio Grande In Color Volume 1: Colorado

Rio Grande In Color Volume 1: Colorado

Ref: 1878887114


Price: £37.00

by Ross B. Grenard

The all-color story of the Mainline Thru The Rockies during the last years of standard gauge steam and the years when FT’s and PA’s were common. Noted historian Ross Grenard guides the reader through scenic Colorado eloquently explaining the D&RGW operations and innovations during the ‘50 and ‘60s.

Rio Grande In Color Volume 2: Utah

Rio Grande In Color Volume 2: Utah

Ref: 1878887947


Price: £37.00

by James Sandrin

Tour the D&RGW from Grand Junction to the SP interchange at Ogden through more than 230 vintage color photographs. Every type of diesel from FT to SD45 is lensed in this most spectacular setting. There’s even a little steam in this station-by-station itinerary.

Rio Grande In Color Volume 3

Rio Grande In Color Volume 3

Ref: 1582480656


Price: £42.00

by James Sandrin

A year-by-year look back at the "Mainline Through the Rockies" starting in 1947. Follow the transition from bankruptcy to merger, Mallets to GP60s in more than 240 color photos.

Rio Grande Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Rio Grande Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: 1878887645


Price: £37.00

by Jim Eager

Grande Gold passenger cars and "Cookie Box" boxcars are just a small part of the fascinating roster of this fabled road. Three hundred color photos (98% standard gauge) are expertly captioned by DRGW authority Jim Eager.

Rio Grande Trackside with Jim Ozment

Rio Grande Trackside with Jim Ozment

Ref: 1582480184


Price: £37.00

by James Sandrin

The all-color photographic perspective of a Division Engineer of the Rio Grande during the 1950s and 60s, both in his work and hobby.

Pacific Electric In Color Volume 1

Pacific Electric In Color Volume 1

Ref: 1878887882


Price: £37.00

by P. Allen Copeland

This electrified freight and passenger train railroad blanketed the Los Angeles area. The "Big Red Cars", Southern Pacific influence, vintage street scenes are all to be found in this book.

Pacific Electric In Color Volume II

Pacific Electric In Color Volume II

Ref: 1582480249


Price: £37.00

by P. Allen Copeland

More than 250 vintage views of PE operations in the 40s and 50s. Includes rare views of freight equipment and other unusual items!

California Trolleys In Color Volume 1: San Diego and Los Angeles

California Trolleys In Color Volume 1: San Diego and Los Angeles

Ref: 1582480761


Price: £42.00

by P. Allen Copeland

A rare look back at the streetcar systems that served the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles, California. More than 250 color photos from the 1940s and 50s.

Western Pacific Trackside with Bob Larson

Western Pacific Trackside with Bob Larson

Ref: 1582480222


Price: £37.00

by Tim Morris

Tour the "Feather River Route" with a WP engineer who was also mighty good with a camera. Bob Larson photographed everything from FTs to Bicentennial units across the entire system.

Western Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Western Pacific Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment

Ref: 158248063X


Price: £42.00

by Jim Eager

More than 300 vintage color photos of the equipment roster of "the Feather River Route". From the flashy orange, black and silver box cars on its freight roster to the glittering of its equipment contributed to the CZ pool, WP was a class act.

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 1: The East End

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 1: The East End

Ref: MRICV1


Price: £37.00

by William Raia

The first in a multi-volume set that will cover the Milwaukee Road from one end to the other during the period when one could see Hiawathas propelled by everything from 4-4-2s to Bi-Polars to Erie-builts. This volume covers the territory east of the city of Milwaukee and showcases many varieties of the road’s steam and diesel operations centered around the Chicago area.

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 2: City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 2: City of Milwaukee

Ref: MRICV2


Price: £37.00

by Jeffrey M. Koeller

A 128-page hardcover book of all-color photographs taken entirely in the namesake city of the Milwaukee Road. This book contains the most impressive color array of steam and first generation diesels ever contained in a Milwaukee book. The intriguing saga of the Milwaukee is encapsulated in this colorful look at the road from the

1940s to its demise.

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 3: Wisconsin & Michigan

Milwaukee Road In Color Volume 3: Wisconsin & Michigan

Ref: 1878887858


Price: £37.00

by William F. Stauss

Begin our tour in Milwaukee again with a look back at Erie-builts, E7s, and vintage steam. Then join a tour of the remainder of Wisconsin, station-by-station, along with Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Under Milwaukee Wires

Under Milwaukee Wires

Ref: 1878887696


Price: £37.00

The Color Photography of Sanford Goodrick and William Janssen

by Bill Marvel

Beginning in 1951, two eager Midwesterners, Sandy Goodrick and Bill Janssen began a quest to chronicle the electric operation of the Milwaukee Road in color. Their beautiful Kodachromes on Bi-polars and maroon-and-orange "Little Joes" are magnificently reproduced in this 128-page hardcover.

Milwaukee Road Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 1

Milwaukee Road Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 1

Ref: MRCG


Price: £37.00

by Doug Nighswonger and William F. Stauss

The first in a two-part series covers the passenger fleet in both maroon-and orange and the latter day yellow schemes. Also contains cabooses and non-revenue equipment. All with expert commentary.

Milwaukee Road Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Milwaukee Road Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment, Volume 2

Ref: MRCG2


Price: £42.00

by Doug Nighswonger

The revenue freight equipment of the Milwaukee Road is illustrated in more than 300 vintage color photos. Box cars, gondolas, hoppers, they're all here in this 128-page hardcover.


Santa Fe Facilities In Color Volume 1: Transcontinental Route - Chicago to Los Angeles

Santa Fe Facilities In Color Volume 1: Transcontinental Route - Chicago to Los Angeles

Ref: 1582481229


Price: £42.00

by Lloyd Stagner

Over 280 color photos of stations, signals, shops, yards, and other segments of the physical plant along the right of way Chicago to Los Angeles from the late 1950s to 1990.

Hardback

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