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Crossroads of Commerce: The Pennsylvania Railroad Calendar Art
of Grif Teller (SL)
Cupper, Dan. - Crossroads of Commerce: The Pennsylvania Railroad Calendar Art of Grif
Teller. Richmond, VT: Great Eastern Publishing, c1992, p.184, illus., Photography by
Ken Murry, 200-plus photos (150 in color), Large 9-inch by 12-inch format, cm. ISBN#:
0-9625602-1-9 New.
From K4, M1, S1 and J1 steam locomotives, to P5a and GG-1 electrics, to Baldwin shark-noses and EMD E7 and E8 diesels, this book gives lavish full-page display to every one of the 33 calendar paintings used by the Pennsylvania Railroad to advertise itself from 1925 to 1958. The story of each painting is told through research, photographs and sketches, and interviews with Grif Teller and others. Included is a biography of Grif Teller (1899-1993). Also, the story of his second railroad-painting career when he began to accept commissions to paint PRR scenes in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. In addition to the stories about his artwork, the Osborne Printing Company (produced the calendars for PRR), and the PRR itself, this truly magnificent hardbound volume reveals many little-known and interesting facts about the artist (e.g. the pseudonym used by Grif Teller when signing commissioned art work while free-lancing during his tenure with the Pennsylvania Railroad). Originally published at 69.50 US, now retailing elsewhere at 62.50 US plus s&h. This book is out of print, and there is only a very limited supply available--and the price is right! A great gift idea! Spring Thaw Special Reduced Price: $44.50 only until March 31, 2004.
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Crossroads of Commerce: The
Pennsylvania Railroad Calendar Art of Grif Teller Updated Softbound
Edition (SL)
Cupper, Dan. - Crossroads of Commerce: The Pennsylvania Railroad Calendar Art of Grif
Teller. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, c2003, p.184, illus., Photography by Ken
Murry, 200-plus photos (150 in color), Large 9-inch by 12-inch format, cm. ISBN#:
0-0-8117-2903-6 New.
This is a revised and updated softbound edition of the hardbound book (see above) published in 1992. Almost identical in every respect (e.g. same full-page color images of the artwork appearing on each PRR wall calendar; same full background text on each calendar painting, etc.), this softbound edition brings the story told in the earlier version up to date with Grif Teller's death, the exhibitions of the last 10 years, along with other interesting and some vital revisions. One BIG difference between this book and the earlier publication is that the price is significantly lower! A great gift idea and is a must-have book for any fan of the Pennsylvania Railroad!
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The
Pennsylvania Railroad - Its Place in History 1846 - 1996 (SL)
A Brief History and Research Guide
Cupper, Dan - Editor, The Pennsylvania Railroad - Its Place in History,
Halifax, PA: Withers Publishing Co., 1996, p.34, illus. B&W and Color Photos,
cm. New.
The front cover of this book features a full color image of an original Grif Teller oil on canvas. The scene and title of the painting, "Fast and Furious," only begin to tell the story of the PRR's place in history. The pages of this book, A Brief History and Research Guide, provide in text, photos and graphics a remarkable, brief biography of The Standard Railroad of America. The centerfold features a route map of the PRR System, circa 1923. The publication of this book marked the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Pennsylvania Railroad--its 150th birthday. It is a truly excellent documentary including biographical sketches of the PRR by Kevin P. Keefe, Editor, TRAINS magazine, Christopher T. Baer, Hagley Museum and Library, and Reid Miller, Park Ranger, Allegheny Postage railroad National Historic Site. It is another must-have book for any fan of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Horseshoe Heritage - The Story of
a Great Railroad Landmark (SI)
Fourth Edition - Revised and Updated August 2002
Cupper, Dan Horseshoe Heritage, Halifax, PA: Withers Publishing, 1992, p.56,
illus. B&W and Color Photos, cm. ISBN#: 1-881411-00-1 New.
This book is the official publication of the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark. It documents in words and black & white and color photographs the history one of the earliest and most impressive of America's great railroad engineering feats. This book is a truly excellent documentary covering the period from the construction of Horseshoe Curve through present day glimpses of the current visitor's center. It is a must-have book for any fan of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Horseshoe Curve
Remembered (RI)
Kramer, Frederick A. - Horseshoe Curve Remembered, Westfield, NJ: Bells &
Whistles Publishing Co., 1993, p.16, illus. B&W and Color photos, 8 1/2-inch by
11-inch format, cm.
This book is an historical and photographic essay documenting the history and cavalcade of trains and motive power that traversed the PRR's famous Horseshoe Curve. Starting with a brief historical review and continuing with captioned B&W photographs and essay notes, this book is a favorite with PRR railfans or anyone with an appetite for American history. The cover photo illustrates in full color the awesome magnitude of Horseshoe Curve from atop the signal bridge west of the Curve. There are more color photos on the the back and inside front and rear covers. As always, the price includes standard insured shipping and handling to your address in the continental United States. This book is RARE and out of print--order yours now before they're all gone!
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Steel Rails & Silver Wings: The
LindberghLine to the Birth of TWA (RI)
Hardbound
Serling, Robert J. and Foster, George H. - Steel Rails & Silver Wings: The
Lindbergh Line to the Birth of TWA, Hicksville, NY: Weekend Chief Publishing Co.,
2006, p.144, illus. B&W and Color photos, illustrations and period advertisements,
color dustjacket with painting by Grif Teller, 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch format, cm. ISBN:
0961281499 New
This book covers the history of the brief collaboration between the Pennsylvania, the Santa Fe, and even the Norfolk and Western Railroads on transcontinental air transport. Harken back to the period of the development of the Ford Trimotor airplane. In this earlier and less sophisticated era of airliner technology existed an unlikely partnership among competititve modes of transportation. Rediscover Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart in their roles as public relations icons. This is a rail and air journey across America in the early part of the twenthieth century.
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Ticket to Silverton
(RI)
Crist, Ed, Grenard, Ross B., and Krause, John - Ticket to Silverton, Rockville
Centre, NY: Associated Artists of Dixie, Inc., 1988, p.48, illus. B&W photos, 8
1/2-inch by 11-inch format, cm.
This book is an historical and photographic essay documenting the history and journey of the Durango & Silverton Railroad tucked away in the San Juan Mountains in the southwestern corner of Colorado. Replete with captioned B&W photographs and essay notes, this book is a favorite with railfans or anyone with an appetite for American history. The cover photo illustrates in full color the aWooden Truss bridge over Hermosa Creek. As always, the price includes standard insured shipping and handling to your address in the continental United States. This book is RARE and out of print--order yours now before they're all gone!
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Rockville Bridge - Rails Across
the Susquehanna
Second Printing - July 2002
Cupper, Dan Rockville Bridge - Rails Across the Susquehanna, Halifax, PA:
Withers Publishing, 2002, p.112, illus. B&W and Color Photos, cm. ISBN#:
1-881411-34-6 New.
This book is the quintessential documentary of the Historic Rockville Bridge, which continues today to withstand the ravages of the elements since its completion in 1902. It elegantly documents in words and black & white and color photographs the history of this most impressive 48-arch stone and concrete bridges spanning the Susquehanna River between Rockville and Marysville Pennsylvania. The Rockville Bridge scene (not identical to the book cover) is also available from HIGBYTOYS™ as a 17" x 23" color poster (see Railroad Prints & Posters ). This book is a truly excellent documentary written by one of the most acclaimed railroad historians and authors, Dan Cupper. It is a must-have book for any fan of the Pennsylvania Railroad!
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"Visions of the Pennsylvania
Railroad" Featuring the paintings of Grif Teller (SL)
Penn Central Corporation. - Visions of the Pennsylvania Railroad - Featuring the
paintings of Grif Teller. Philadelphia, PA, c1992, p.51, illus., Photography by Bruce
Schwarz, Contributing sources: Christopher Baer, Dan Cupper, Phil Klaus, Ken Murry, Grif
Teller; 50-plus photos (many in color), Large 9-inch by 12-inch format, cm. ISBN#:
0-96371-11-5 New.
This book was assembled by the Penn Central Corporation in 1992 as a tribute to Grif Teller and the calendar paintings of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Grif Teller, who was still living at the time of publication, served as a key resource for the development of this book, offering insightful observations from the artist's perspective. The calendar artwork, admired by millions of people over a 34 year period, appear in full color photos under one cover with Grif's own comments. You will find a well-crafted short biography of Grif Teller, who painted the artwork for all but seven of the 34 PRR wall calendar years. Also included are brief bios of each of the other four artists who created paintings used for the remaining PRR wall calendars. This book is out of print, and there is only a very limited supply available so it's sure to become a collector's item--and the price is right! A great gift idea and is a must-have book for any fan of the Pennsylvania Railroad!
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Collectible Art Exhibit Pamphlet: Paintings by Grif Teller
(SL)
Friends of the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum - Grif Teller Art Exhibit - Railroad Museum
of Pennsylvania. Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Event Pamphlet, c1984,
p.10, illus. 8, 8 1/2-inch by 5 1/2-inch format, cm. New.
This pamphlet is a valuable historical and photographic documentary commemorating the Grif Teller artwork that was exhibited at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania October 27, 1984 through April 14, 1985. It contains lists of the exhibited works as well as seven sepia photographs of selected works of the artist. The cover is a sepia reproduction of "Crossroads of Commerce" by Grif Teller, which appeared in full color on the 1953 Pennsylvania Railroad wall calendar. An original piece of history at an extremely attractive price. This very collectible pamphlet is in extremely limited supply and when they're gone there won't be any more!
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Commemorative Locomotive Stamp Collection:
"All Aboard!" (SL)
Those magical words reverberated through high-ceilinged train stations to summon travelers
to the gleaming, streamlined railway passenger cars of the 1930s and 1940s. Industrial
designers of the time put their mark on everything from radios to electric toasters to
automobiles. But nowhere was the streamline style more grandly expressed than in the
luxurious, high-speed, regularly scheduled trains that linked America's largest cities.
And that is what this beautiful 8" x 10" glass-framed commemorative stamp
collection celebrates. You get twenty 33�
United States Commemorative Postage Stamps in the collection consisting of 5 each
of the Southern pacific Daylight, the New York Central 20th Century Limited,
the Santa Fe Super Chief, the Chicago Hiawatha, and the Pennsy GG-1
Locomotives. This Commemorative US Stamp Collection will display very nicely matted &
framed (order #US0131MFC--only 12 are displayed--you can actually remove 8 and use them
for US postage) and hanging on a wall at the office, in your den or family room, or even
in the toy train room! Makes a perfect gift for your favorite rail enthusiast, toy train
or stamp collector. These stamps are very collectible and hard to find! Order yours
here now while they last at at a GREAT Special Price!
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The Remarkable GG1
(RI)
Zimmermann, Karl R. - Remarkable GG1, The - Quadrant Press Review 6. Quadrant
Press, c1977, p.73, illus.150, 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch format, cm. New Book.
This book is an historical and photographic essay documenting the life of the
remarkable 
Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 locomotive, its design, and the
electrification of the PRR.
The entire roster of GG-1s is listed along with the disposition of each at the time of
printing. The cover is a color reproduction of a painting by Grif Teller, available
exclusively from HIGBYTOYS™ as a 17" x 23"
color poster (see Railroad Prints & Posters
). As always, the price includes standard insured shipping and handling to your
address in the continental United States. This book is RARE and out of print--order
yours now before they're all gone! Please make sure they're still available before
deciding--e-mail us.
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Solomon, Brian. - Electric Locomotives. St. Paul, MN: MBI Publishing Company, c2003, p.96, illus., 70-plus photos (54 in color), Convenient 9-inch by 8 1/4-inch format, softbound, cm. ISBN#: 0-7603-1359-8 New.
This historical and photographic essay of electric interurban locomotives in the United
States begins with their 19th century roots and continues to the present. Readers are
treated to dozens of rare period and modern color photographs showing locomotives
traversing city, suburb, and even the occasional mountain pass. Featured, among others,
are venerable S- and P-motors; GE's Little Joes; the iconic streamlined Pennsylvania Railroad GG1; Milwaukee Road Bi-Polars; the
Swedish-designed AEM-7; and Amtrak's Acela Express. The cover is a full color
photograph of GG1 No. 4887 leading the Afternoon Keystone at Frankford
Junction. Author Brian Solomon discusses in the text of this book the roles played by
GE, Westinghouse, locomotive builders, and the railroads themselves--touchstone events
like the Grand Central electrification and the Milwaukee's Pacific Extension, specialized
equipment and technologies, and how electric locomotives laid the groundwork for
diesel-electric locomotives prior to World War II. As always, the price includes standard
insured shipping and handling to your address in the continental United States. This book
is a RARE treat and makes a nice gift for rail fans and hobbyists alike--order
yours now before they're all gone!
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Souter, Gerry and Janet. - Modern Toy Trains. St. Paul, MN: MBI Publishing Company, c2002, p.96, illus., 70-plus photos (most in color), Convenient 9-inch by 8 1/4-inch format, softbound, cm. ISBN#: 0-7603-1179-X New.
This historical and photographic essay explores the past three decades of toy train manufacturers in the United States begins with the demise of the original Lionel Corporation in 1969 and continues to the present. Readers are treated to dozens of color photographs showing classic and newer models of each of the competing factions in the model toy train industry. Featured, along with Lionel, are Atlas, Bachmann, K-Line, LGB, Marx, MTH, Weaver and Williams. The cover is a full color photographic diorama of a Union Pacific Challenger built by Williams in 1989. Authors Gerry and Janet Souter discuss in the text of this book the roles played by each of the toy train manufacturers in the renaissance of the hobby with the aid of computer-driven features, state-of-the-art casting processes, and overseas production. As always, the price includes standard insured shipping and handling to your address in the continental United States. This book is a RARE treat and makes a nice gift for rail fans and hobbyists alike--order yours now before they're all gone!
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The Pennsylvania Railroad - A
Pictorial History (RI)
Alexander, Edwin P. - The Pennsylvania Railroad - A Pictorial History, New York:
Crown Publishers, Inc., c1947, p.248, illus.330, 7 3/4-inch by 10 1/4-inch format, cm.
Used.
As the title denotes, this book is an historical and photographic essay documenting America's greatest transportation system. The inside cover tab exclaims: Never before has the growth and development of an American railroad been so graphically shown by so large a variety of illustrative material. Some 330 reproductions, drawn from the author's vast collection, show rare prints and photographs of early locomotives, equipment and bridges, old posters, broadsides and tickets, as well as later developments in rolling stock, locomotives, track, stations and all the features of a great railroad. There is only one of these books available at this time and it is, of course, used but in excellent condition--the plastic covered jacket is missing. Perhaps someone will purchase this as a gift for Dec. 25, 2004! Please make sure it's still available before deciding--e-mail us.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
- Railroad / Color / History <(RI)
Schafer, Mike & Solomon, Brian - Pennsylvania Railroad - Railroad / Color /
History, Osceola, WI: MBI Publishing Co., c1997, p.128, illus. 120+ color &
b&w photos, 8 1/4-inch by 10 5/8-inch format, cm. ISBN 0-7603-0379-7 New.
Real scenes from the PRR, magazine ads, posters, calendars, maps, timetables, etc. You name it and if it has anything to do with the "Standard Railroad of the World", this soft cover book contains a color photo of it along with historical text documenting its place in the history of the great railroad. Some 120 color reproductions, drawn from the authors' vast collections, show rare prints and photographs of early locomotives, equipment and bridges, old posters and advertisements, as well as later developments in rolling stock, locomotives, stations, train sheds and all the features of a great railroad. Pennsylvania Railroad fans will definitely want to add this book to their libraries, and it will make a great gift for a railfan friend of yours too!
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Memories of Eastern Pennsylvania Railroading (RI)
Bernet, Gerard - Memories of Eastern Pennsylvania Railroading, Williamsport, PA:
RAE Publishing Co., c2000, p.64, illus. 87+ color photos, 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch format,
cm. New.
This third and final book (soft cover) featuring the photographic work of Bruce and Art Kantner offers a combination of photography, quality and price that make it highly desirable among modelers and railfans alike. Pennsylvania Railroad fans will definitely want to add this book to their libraries, and it will make a great gift for a railfan friend of yours too!
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Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the
Pennsylvania Railroad 1900-1957 (RI)
Staufer, Alvin F. Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania
Railroad 1900-1957 Medina, Ohio: Staufer Books, 1997, p.319, illus. B&W, cm.
ISBN#: 0-944513-04-2 New.
In hundreds of stirring photographs and accompanying text, this book chronicles the Pennsylvania Railroad's steam and electric locomotive power. A full chapter is devoted to each class of locomotive including the legendary GG1. In dramatic black and white photography, you'll enjoy the construction of a GG1 from the welding of the framing members to the joining of the body and chassis. Additionally, there is a stunning black & white photo included of each of the PRR calendar scenes. The original 1962 edition has become a collectors item and this latest hardbound edition may assume the same claim to fame! Get one for yourself or as a gift for a railfan friend before they're all gone.
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Pennsy Power III: Steam, Diesel and Electric
Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad 1847-1968 (RI)
Staufer, Alvin F. Pennsy Power III 1847-1968 Medina, Ohio: Staufer Books, 2000,
p.512, illus. B&W, 1300 photos, cm. ISBN#: 0-944513-10-7 New.
In hundreds of stirring photographs and accompanying text, this book chronicles the Pennsylvania Railroad's steam, diesel and electric locomotive power from 1847 through 1968. In dramatic black and white photography, you'll enjoy the photo and text essays. The original edition has become a collectors item and this latest hardbound edition may assume the same claim to fame some day! Hot off the press--this beautifully hardbound volume would have been ready for shipping in 2000, except the presses broke during printing. Naturally, to maintain the high standards for which Staufer Books are known, the presses had to be completely overhauled and thoroughly tested before printing was resumed. Get one of these books for yourself or as a gift for a rail fan friend before they're all gone.
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Fairmount Park
Transit (RI)
A Photographic Journey
Kramer, Frederick A. Fairmount Park Transit, Flanders, NJ: Bells &
Whistles Publishing, 1998, p.25, illus. B&W Photos, cm. ISBN#:
1-8882727-13-4 Soft Cover. New.
Construction on the Fairmount Park Transportation Company's trolley line in famous Fairmount Park section of Philadelphia, PA commenced in November of 1894. By agreement with the Park Commission, the line was to begin operations in two years from the start of construction. Enough work was completed and enough equipment was ready for opening ceremonies on November 10, 1896. This book offers rich text and black and white photographs & illustrations that describe in some detail the construction, history and operations of the Fairmount Park Transit system. Inside the front cover is displayed a full track map of the now defunct Fairmount Park Transit Company Line. Descriptive comments accompany each photo. This book is RARE and out of print--order yours now before they're all gone!
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Portrait of the Rails - From
Steam to Diesel (RI)
Ball, Don, Jr. Portrait of the Rails: From Steam to Diesel. New York: Gallahad
Books, c1972, p.295, illus. index, cm. LC#: 72-80413 ISBN#: 0-8212-0448-3
Used.
In hundreds of stirring photographs, this book chronicles America's most colorful industrial transition: the change-over of the railroad industry from the power of steam to the throbbing pulse of the diesel. There is only one of these books available at this time and it is, of course, used but in excellent condition--the jacket is almost perfect with only a couple of small tears near the top front edge--the book itself is like new. This is a copy of the original 1972 issue which is hard to find in this condition! Please make sure it's still available before deciding--e-mail us.
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The Polar Express
Van Allsburg, Chris The Polar Express Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1985,
p.30, illus. 30 pages of Color Photos and text, cm. ISBN#: 0-395-38949-6 New.
One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder.
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Microsoft Train
Simulator
Microsoft Microsoft Train
Simulator Developed in conjunction with UK-based Kuju Entertainment, Platform:
Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 New.
Microsoft Train Simulator brings the power and excitement of some of the world's most
famous trains to your PC, placing you in the role of engineer with unprecedented realism,
exciting real-world rail challenges, and the tools to recreate almost any railroad
experience in the world. Train Simulator takes the obsessive realism of Microsoft's
best-of-breed Flight Simulator games down to earth. Six real-world rail lines are included
from throughout history. Features include: Authentically recreated trains, routes, and
sounds; 11 drivable locomotives with realistic controls and activities; Hundreds of miles
of accurately detailed routes across three continents; Real-world train operation
activities and challenges from novice to expert, and; You can customize your trains,
create new routes and activities!
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Railroads of Pennsylvania: Fragments of the Past in the
Keystone Landscape
Treese, Lorett, Railroads of Pennsylvania: Fragments of the Past in the Keystone
Landscape - Stackpole Books, March 2003, p.256, Illus. B&W Photos, cm.
ISBN#: 0-8117-2622-3 Softcover. New.
Railroads of Pennsylvania divides the state into regions and explores the major railroads, recounts the lore, profiles the individuals involved, and identifies places one can go to experience the relics of rail culture. These are regional histories of the great railroads and rail stores of the people and events that shaped history. Includes "rails to trails" paths, tourist attractions, and more. This book is considered a "must have" by many serious railroad enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.
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In
The Traces: Railroad Paintings of Ted Rose (Railroads Past and Present)
Rose, Ted and Garver, Thomas H. (Introduction) In the Traces: Railroad Paintings
of Ted Rose - Indiana University, IN: Indiana University Press, September 2000,
p.152, Illus. Color Photos, cm. ISBN#: 0-2533-3769-0 Hardcover. New.
In The Traces presents sixty-one paintings by Ted Rose, with commentary by the artist. The works are an eloquent and absorbing view of industrial America, especially of railroads as an integral part of the manmade landscape. You'll find inside this beautiful hardcover book a rich narrative of a journey that began fifty years ago when Rose confronted changes everywhere during the time when railroads and the country were in transition. His paintings are a record of his continuing fascination with railroad places, a visual anthology of past and present. Ted Rose' masterful watercolors well describe the atmosphere and life along the rails during the last half of the twentieth century. This book is considered a "must have" by many serious railroad enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.
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Classic
Railroad Advertising: Riding The Rails Again
Burness, Tad Classic Railroad Advertising: Riding The Rails Again - Iola,
WI: Krause Publications, August 2001, p.224, Illus. Color Photos, cm. ISBN#:
0-8734-9274-9 Hardcover. New.
From the 1920s through the 1950s, the top American magazines--National Geographic, Life, Time, Saturday Evening Post, Look, Collier's and others--featured beautiful and creative advertising extolling the virtues of railroads and traveling by rail. Today we take trains for granted, but this book will change your view of railroads. It will open your eyes to their important role in 21st Century America and take you on a nostalgic ride aboard some of the world's greatest passenger trains. Tad Burness has assembled between the covers of this beautifully hardbound book a wonderfully varied and colorful selection of advertisements promoting many of America's great railroads--Pennsylvania, Santa Fe, New York Central, Southern Pacific, and many others--along with some of history's great trains This book is considered a "must have" by many serious railroad enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.
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All Aboard! - The Story of Joshua
Lionel Cowen & His Lionel Train Company
Special Anniversary Edition - Revised and Updated
Hollander, Ron All Aboard! New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company, Inc.,
2000, p.288, illus. B&W and 32 pages of Color Photos, cm. ISBN#:
0-7611-2133-1 New.
In honor of the Lionel Train Company's 100th anniversary comes an updated edition of the illustrated story of Joshua Lionel Cowen and the toy trains he created. Featured are scores of colorful illustrations from the archives of the Lionel catalogs and 32 pages of photos featuring a mini-scrapbook of stock certificates, patents, and business papers.
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Lionel: America's Favorite Toy Trains
Hardcover Edition
Souter, Gerry, Souter, Janet Lionel: America's Favorite Toy Trains New York,
NY: Motorbooks Publishing Company, September 2000, p.156, illus. B&W and Color
Photos, cm. ISBN#: 0-7603-0505-6 New.
This book features over 200 illustrations complementing an entertaining text that illuminates Lionel's history and brings the story forward to the new millennium. The highlights of those 100 years are covered with contributions from great collections and archives. Lionel's story is an eccentric one filled with brilliant entrepreneurs, geniuses, flagrant nepotism, crackpots, Wall Street sharks, millionaires, and cutthroat business practices. In short, it is an American tale. And for Lionel fans, who will always be kids at heart, it is a tale worth telling.
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Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains: 1900-1942
Paperback
Doyle, David Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains: 1900-1942 Iola, WI: Krause
Publications, November 2005, p.398, illus. over 1100 Color Photos, cm. ISBN#:
0-8968-9239-5 New.
You won’t find a more comprehensive listing for Lionel Trains from the Prewar Era (1900-1942). Each locomotive, car, accessory and catalog produced during this time is carefully documented with detailed descriptions and vibrant full-color photographs – over 1100 in all. You’ll be able to accurately date and find values for your prewar Lionel trains from this great period and also learn the history behind the company that produced the popular collectibles. This book is the quintessential guide to collecting PreWar era Lionel Toy Trains.
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Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains: 1945-1969 (Standard Catalog of Trains)
Paperback
Doyle, David Standard Catalog Of Lionel Trains: 1945-1969 Iola, WI: Krause
Publications, September 2004, p.400, illus. over 1100 Color Photos, cm. ISBN#:
0-8734-9890-9 New.
You won’t find a more comprehensive listing for Lionel Trains from the Postwar Era (1945-1969). Each locomotive, car, accessory and catalog produced during this time is carefully documented with detailed descriptions and vibrant full-color photographs – over 1100 in all. You’ll be able to accurately date and find values for your postwar Lionel trains from this great period and also learn the history behind the company that produced the popular collectibles. This book is the quintessential guide to collecting PostWar era Lionel Toy Trains.
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Complete Service Manual for Lionel
Trains
Revised and Updated, Second Printing
Klein, Maury D. Complete Service Manual for Lionel Trains Chapel Hill,
NC: MDK, Inc. Publishing Company, 1978, p.732, illus. B&W, cm. ISBN#:
0-9345-8004-9 New.
This text provides all schematic and wiring diagrams, a description of each item, and repair and operating instructions. Additional pages are included from the Lionel instruction sheets which accompany engines, operating cars and accessories. This permanently bound, hardcover book is a library edition designed for a lifetime of use.
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This book takes you down memory lane for a look at the history of trolleys in Philadelphia, PA, fully illustrated with trolley scenes in various sections of the great city. Descriptive comments accompany each photo naming the location and the date of the photo in many instances.
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For over fifty years the most important transit undertaking in Philadelphia, PA has been the Market Street Subway-Elevated line running along Market Street through the center of the main business district and continuing into West Philadelphia. This book offers rich text and black and white photographs & illustrations that describe in detail the construction and history of the Market Street Subway-Elevated rail system. The back inside cover folds out to display a full track map of the Market-Frankford Subway-Elevated Line dating back to October of 1966. Descriptive comments accompany each photo.
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Steam Locomotives: A Three-Dimensional BookThis ingenious pop-up guide to the history and use of steam engines is both beautiful and educational. Seven intricate dimensional spreads show a comprehensive range of famous steam locomotives, and the accompanying text is rich with fascinating facts and details. This is the perfect book to give to young and maturing train buffs as a gift for a special holiday or birthday--or any time of year.
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Rails Through Manayunk
Garforth, Harry Jr. Rails Through Manayunk Telford, PA: Silver Brook Junction
Publishing Company, 1999, p.72, illus. B&W, cm. ISBN#: 0-9640425-9-2 New.
Railroads played an important role in America's industrial development during the 1900's. Manayunk, the "Manchester of America", was no exception as a participant in that development. This soft cover book offers rich photographic and editorial coverage of this Philadelphia community and the evolution of the railroad transportation system that grew along with and became part of the intricate history of the area. Any Manayunk resident, or railfan familiar with the area will want to own one of these great little softbound books.
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Book I: The Alphabet Train Coloring Book
The Alphabet Train Coloring Book, Hanover, PA: The Railroad Press, c2001, p.32,
11-inch by 8 1/2-inch format, cm. ISBN: 1-931477-01-9 New.
Teaches youngsters the letters of the alphabet using common words, objects and straightforward sentences, all within the context of trains. Any railfan with young children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, or anyone who loves children will be proud to give this soft cover book as a present to a young loved one. Buy one for each of the little railroad enthusiasts in your life! Order the educational 3-book set (specify #NB0146BS) and save even more!
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Book II: Railroads in the 50 States Facts
& Coloring Book
Railroads in the 50 States Coloring Book, Hanover, PA: The Railroad Press, c2002,
p.58, 11-inch by 8 1/2-inch format, cm. ISBN: 1-931477-05-1 New.
Teaches youngsters the names of the states and their capitals as well as interesting facts about each state (e.g. when admitted to the union, nickname, motto, state tree, bird & flower, resident railroads, etc) all within the context of trains. Any railfan with young children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, or anyone who loves children will be proud to give this soft cover book as a present to a young loved one. Buy one for each of the little railroad enthusiasts in your life!
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Book III: Children's Railroad Learning &
Activity Book
Children's Railroad Learning & Activity Book, Hanover, PA: The Railroad Press,
c2000, 2002, p.64, 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch format, cm. ISBN: 0-9657709-5-8 New.
Teaches youngsters math skills, reading skills, geography, coloring, mazes and connecting the dots, all within the context of trains. Any railfan with young children or anyone who loves children will be proud to give this soft cover book as a present to a young loved one. Buy one for each of the little railroad enthusiasts in your life!
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