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Denver’s Railroads Forrest and Albi. (JD)

Chip Savoye — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:07:18 +0000

1981, 1986, revised edition. Sound binding, dust jacket has minimal shelf wear. JD

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The First Two-Foot Gauge Railroad/The Billerica & Bedford of Massachusetts, 1877. Railway Gazette (JD)

Chip Savoye — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:56:15 +0000

Originally printed in 1870 in The Railroad Gazette, this article was reprinted in 1950 by the Railroadians of America as Book No. 4. It describes the proposed railroad, its locomotives and rolling stock and its permanent way. The railroad, which finally opened in 1877, was unfortunately short-lived — it was bankrupt by 1878. It had two locomotives, four passenger cars and seven freight cars, all of which were sold to the Sandy Hook and Rangely Lakes Railroad in Maine. It is of interest because it is the first known 2-foot gauge railroad in the United States. Illustrated with schematic diagrams of the locomotives and rolling stock as well as line drawings of equipment, rail, and trackside structures. With maps and gradient profiles. 27 pages. Scarce.

Stapled binding and covers are sound, covers have partial heavy soot; some soot at page edges but no text or images are sooted. JD

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Principles of Railroad Transportation Johnson and Van Metre JD

Chip Savoye — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:48:38 +0000

Principles of Railroad Transportation by Emory Richard Johnson and Thurman William Van Metre is a classic, non-fiction work from the early 20th century that serves as a foundational text on the subject, covering the history, operations, and economic principles of railroads, including topics like traffic, communication, and the shift from steam to electric power. It is considered a culturally important historical document, with modern reprints available that preserve its original archival format, though they may contain imperfections from the original scanning process.

Part of Appleton’s Railway Series. Sound binding, front cover is loose.

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