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

Fascinating history of the Baltimore & Ohio’s E-Unit diesel locomotives. Covers their development at EMD, the role of Richard Dilworth, a careful examination of each of the varied kinds of E units run by B&O (from the slant nose EA to the E9) with specifications and diagrams, rosters, and a painting guide with hints for the modeler. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and some color photos. With bibliography and system map. 78 pages.  JD

Book consists of all-color photographs taken entirely in the namesake city of the Milwaukee Road. This book contains the most impressive 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. Contents: Vintage Milwaukee Road, pp. 5-19; Speedrail, pp. 20-21; Down at the Depot, pp. 22-37; Twilight Years at Clybourn Street, pp. 38-47; The Depot at Night, pp. 48-54; The New Station and Amtrak, pp. 55-65; Milwaukee Shops, pp. 66-86; The Hump Yard, pp. 87-91; Cut-Off Tower, pp. 92-100; In and Around Milwaukee, pp. 101-128. Hardbound w/dust cover, 8.5×11, 128 pages, 250+ all-COLOR photographs with captions. JD