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Western Maryland Railway in the Diesel Era Salamon and Hopkins (JD)

Chip Savoye — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:12:45 +0000

Full color pictorial showcasing the Western Maryland Railway’s operations from 1955, the first full year of dieselization, through 1975, the last year that the WM was operationally independent. The book looks at each sub-division within the Eastern and Western Divisions with a detailed description of operations from the perspective of the employees and on-the-ground managers. Packed with sharp, action-filled photos. With roster. End papers show system map. 128 pages. JD

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Santa Fe’s Early Diesel Daze by John McCall (W 32)

Gene Harmon — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:43:51 +0000

This is a comprehensive history of all Santa Fe diesel locomotives from 1935 through 1953. The large format 272 page B&W book is profusely illustrated, has exceptional captions and a detailed text. It includes diagrams, rosters, locomotive deliveries by year and by builder. Published in 1980 by Kachina Press, this book is in very good used condition. The jacket has edge wear and small tears.

Locator box 32

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Southern Pacific Review 1983-1985 by Joseph Strapac (W 30)

Gene Harmon — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 23:06:36 +0000

This softbound 128 page B&W book is in good used condition.

Locator box 30

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Southern Pacific Motive Power Annual 1971 by Joseph Strapac (W 30)

Gene Harmon — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 23:02:01 +0000

Published i Chatham Publishing in 1971, this 65 page softbound book is in good condition.

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Smithsonian Train, The Definitive History (W 41)

Gene Harmon — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:32:05 +0000

This large-format 320-page book provides a historical overview of the development of world railways in 10 chapters. It is profusely illustrated in color. Published in 2014 by Dorling Kindersly Publishing, the book is in very good condition with some edge wear at the cover corners, spine and cover edges.

Locator box 41

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The Unique PRR New York & Long Branch – Don Wood (1985) (E)

Rick Barton — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:52:23 +0000

Well-done history of the New York & Long Branch Railroad. Covers every aspect, from the original struggle to break the Camden & Amboy monopoly through the years of steam and diesels and now the New Jersey Transit’s electrified New Jersey Coast Line. Provides a clear look at the men, like Rufus Blodgett, who built the railroad, the communities it served, the ferry service and the relationship between the CNJ and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With maps, timetables, bibliography. 240 pages.

This book is in Very Good condition. Minimal dust cover wear, the binding is tight and strong. There are no marks or writings in the book.

Publisher: Audio Visual Designs; First Edition (January 1, 1985)

Hardcover: 238 pages

ISBN-10: 0917451104

ISBN-13: 978-0917451102

East Bin 2

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