First in a four volume series. Shows Santa Fe steam at its best and at least one every diesel class that the road had during this period

Volume 2: PC, Amtrak, Conrail, NJT 1968-1983

Rock Island Locomotive Portfolio 1950-1980 from Morning Sun Books is a colorful look at the RI's unique diesel roster. From the unorthodox purchases of 44-tonners from Davenport and Whitcomb rather than then-standard General Electric, to the late Alco-era C415 switcher model and EMD (and EMC) TA and AB models, to the standard E7 and E8 designs the Rock liked to sample the offerings of many builders. Alco cab and booster units, re-engined by EMD, oddball Lima 800 HP LS800 models, and other abnormalities made The Rock a railfan's paradise in the 1960s and 1970s. Running on a shoestring budget in later years, the Rock Island acquired used locomotives from many sources, often through local supplier Precision National Corporation and suitor Union Pacific RR. In Rock Island Locomotive Portfolio 1950-1980, diesel fans will enjoy exploring the roster of this railfan legend with diesel authority Steve Timko. Softcover, 96 pages.

Softcover

Softcover, 128 Seiten

Softcover, 128 Seiten

Softcover, 128 Seiten

Softcover, 128 Seiten

Softcover, 96 Seiten in Farbe

Softcover, 96 Seiten in Farbe

Softcover, 128 Seiten

Softcover, 96 Pages

Softcover

Union Pacific Best of Dave McKay by Stephen Timko is a collection of images by master photographer Dave McKay as he takes us on his annual photo jaunts to Union Pacific country. Ful-color views of locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and miscellaneous structures and equipment are all there including glimpses of UP's varied diesel locomotive roster. Color images are paired with informative captions making Union Pacific Best of Dave McKay a great photographic resource for UP modelers and enthusiasts. Softcover, 96 pages.

Open Top Loads: Flatcar and Gondola Color Portfolio Volume 4 from Morning Sun Books is a treasure trove of ideas for modeling freight car loads. "Open-Top Load" is the term given to the handling of products or commodities on flatcars or in gondolas. These products are usually too large or bulky to fit into boxcars, and-or they are loose inexpensive material not suitable for a hopper car. These volumes feature large color photos of gondolas and flatcars with such loads, mostly recorded in the 1960s to the 1980s. The volumes are differentiated by the product or commodity carried, each which carry different AAR requirements for bracing, banding or other special instructions. Open Top Loads: Flatcar and Gondola Color Portfolio Volume 4 covers scrap metal, structural steel, tanks, boiler shells, prefab track, track turnouts, transformers, trucks, wallboard, plywood, wheels, wrecked RR carbodies and more! Softcover, 96 pages.

Erie Railroad Official Photography Volume 4 from Morning Sun Books is essentially a scrapbook with explanations of the images from the Erie RR Company Magazine files. This volume covers the surviving files in alphabetical order from Kennedy, NY to New York Harbor facilities and marine operations. Most of the photos date from 1945 to 1960. A few predate WWI. Some are from the 1930s and some from the very early years of the EL Merger to 1962. Files such as Kennedy, NY, consist of just one image, while others are more extensive. Meadville covers the freight yard, engine facilities and the various shops. These include the general layout of the facilities and the internal equipment and operation. The general purpose of Erie Railroad Official Photography volumes is to show how the railroad looked and how it worked. Softcover, Black-and-White, 128 pages.

Railfanning the Northeast with Richard T. Loane 1934-1954 Valley from Morning Sun Books is a look back at the photography and commentary of Dick Loane of Summit, New Jersey. Both charming and informative, his black-and-white images capture the feel of northeastern railroading back in the steam era. Dick frequented the almost weekly rail excursions offered at the time and traveled with some of the well-known photographers of the day like Bob Collins. Volume 1 of Railfanning the Northeast 1934-1954 is mostly hometown DL&W but includes L&HR and a quick look at Rahway Valley. Softcover, Black-and-White, 128 pages.

Pennsylvania Railroad - Best of Bill Volkmer from Morning Sun Books is a look back at the heavy duty power at Conemaugh in 1958 and 1959. Readers join Bill on second trick at Enola as Assistant Foreman and then as Motive Power Foreman at Northumberland where PRR's historic steam collection was found in need of a great deal of TLC. Volume 2 covers Conemaugh, Enola, Ohio, New Jersey, Engelwood, Pittsburgh, Thorndale and Buffalo, as seen through the lens of an employee and fan. Softcover, 96 Pages

Softcover, 96 Seiten in Farbe