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Cavalcade of New Zealand Locomotives by Palmer and Stewart W-9A

Chip Savoye — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:30:03 +0000

This revised edition (updated from 1956) showcases 160 different kinds of New Zealand locomotives. Beginning with the broad gauge “Pilgrim” that puffed from Christchurch to Ferrymead in 1863, it traces the evolution of the steam locomotive in New Zealand through the “Ten-wheeler” and “Pacific” era to the sleek 4-8-2s and 4-8-4s of the 1950s. It also describes the electric and diesel electric motors as well as the long-forgotten and often unique locomotives that served some of the bush tramways, quarries and construction projects. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With maps, index to locomotives and index to locomotive builders. 174 pages.

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New York Central Later 1910-1968 Staufer/May NI

Chip Savoye — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:57:33 +0000

Very Good Condition.

History of New York Central’s Motive Power from 1910 to the merger with the Pennsylvania RR

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New York Central Early Power Volume II 1831-1916 Alvin Staufer NI

Chip Savoye — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:46:16 +0000

Authoritative story of the New York Central’s rise to power from 1831-1916 covering the formation of the NYC’s predecessor lines including the New York Central & Hudson River, Boston & Albany, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, Indiana Harbor Belt, Big Four, Michigan Central, Toledo & Ohio Central, and Pittsburgh & Lake Erie. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. 352 pages. NOTE: The first edition, first printing of this book has a dust jacket showing the east and west bound Twentieth Century Limiteds passing in the night. The second printing is labeled “Volume II” but is identical in content to the first printing (right down to the 1967 date) — so I think Mr. Staufer meant second printing, not second volume.

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When Steam was King – French Signed by Author W-16

Chip Savoye — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:08:42 +0000

When Steam was King is a 250 pg, hardbound book, illustrated with outstanding, never before published photos on Steam railroads of Central California; Pickering Lumber Co., West Side Lumber Co, and Sierra Railroad. Also included are rare shots of Empire City Railroad. There are numerous maps, times lines and steam locomotive rosters. Remainer of the book covers railroad parks and steam tourist lines.

Very Good Condition

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Recent Locomotives (1886) Enlarged Addition by Newton Gregg W-2

Chip Savoye — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:38:39 +0000

Used. Very good condition

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How Steam Locomotives Really Work by Semmens and Gold Finch W-26

Chip Savoye — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:26:02 +0000

To enable train enthusiasts to understand the workings of the various types of engines in use, this book describes the anatomy and physiology of the steam train.

Oxford University Press 2000 Paperback

W26

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Articulated Steam Locomotives of North America Volume 1 Robert LeMassena (W-35)

Chip Savoye — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:08:56 +0000

Signed book by the author, Robert LeMassena in very good condition

Volume 1 in this fascinating history, packed with photos of articulated steam locomotives, focuses on the railroads that used them. The book is divided into geographical sections (Northwestern, Southwestern, Rocky Mountain, Midwestern, Central Basin, Southeastern and Northeastern railroads) as well as lumber and mining railroads, industrial switching and tourist railroads, and Canadian and Mexican railroads. Each section contains an alphabetical list of the railroads, describing each line’s use of articulateds and illustrated with a comprehensive mix of black and white, sepia and color photos. If you want to know what railroads ran which articulated locomotives, this is your book. 416 pages

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sundance Pubns Ltd (January 1, 1979)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0913582263
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0913582268

Locator Box W-35

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50 Years, A gift of History Locomotives and Cars of the California State Railroad Museum Collection of the Railway and Locomotive Society (W-35)

Chip Savoye — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:55:27 +0000

Nearly new condition. No signs of wear or tear

Author Fred Stindt. Published by the Pacific Coast Chapter of the Railway and Locomotive Society 1987

A review of the groups preservation and restoration efforts. Black and White Photos

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0093ODC9U
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages

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SPSF Motive Power – 1986 Joseph Shine W-35

Chip Savoye — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:24:57 +0000

128 Pages Paper Back. Very Good Condition. B&W Roster Photos with Captions

Prepared before the ICC denied the SFSP merger and published very shortly thereafter while the decision was still being appealed, this is an historical anomaly: the roster of a railroad that never came into being. It includes rosters for the SF, the SP/Cotton Belt, and for the SFSP. Also includes extensive discussion of the development of the paint scheme and provides a color photo of a locomotive that had been painted with the proposed SFSP logo. The book then provides a pictorial roster of the locomotives of both companies: slugs, switchers, EMD 4-axle and 6-axle power and GE 4-axle and 6-axle power. Many of the photos show locomotives that have already been repainted to leave room for the addition of two more letters. Illustrated throughout with black and white and a few color photos. 128 pages.

Locator Box 35

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A Locomotive Engineer’s Album: Fifth in the Old Railroad Series – George Abdill (1965) (E)

Rick Barton — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:47:27 +0000

Discover the fascinating world of steam engines in America with this rare and highly sought-after first edition of “A Locomotive Engineer’s Album: The Saga of Steam Engines in America.” Published in 1965, this book takes you on a journey through the history of trains and the people who operated them. From the early days of steam power to the modern diesel-electric locomotives of the mid-20th century, this album showcases the beauty and power of the American railroad. With stunning photographs and detailed descriptions, this book is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of transportation history.

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.

This is a First Edition book. No ISB numbers listed.

East Bin 2

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