Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway , Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway , Wheeling & Lake Erie
"This line was the predecessor of the Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway, constructed in the early 1900s to connect the Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wabash Railroads with Pittsburgh, PA." With over 177 pages. 180+ photos and illustrations. ~ Howard V. Worley Jr.
The Western Maryland Railway: Fireballs and Black DiamondsLocomotives of the Rio Grande
"An illustrated history of the railroad, with particular emphasis on the quarter-century from the Western Maryland's Centennial in 1952 to the Chessie System's assumption of the line in the seventies."
"This photographic chronicle illustrates the steam and diesel locomotives, passenger, freight, and work cars used by the Western Pacific in the post-1930 period. Contains mechanical drawings accompanied by photographs, and includes background historical data and a roster. A vivid color section rounds out this nostalgic volume."
"A second volume in Dorin's series on the Western Pacific, this book takes a closer look at passenger and freight train operations, including the locomotives and cars. Offers a historical review of WP and its subsidiaries, traffic handled by WP, and data on patterns and seasonal trends. A variety of maps, timetables and schedules set both passenger and freight trains in context. There are many photos featuring steam and diesel locomotives and freight trains."
West Virginia & Pittsburg Railway: A Western Maryland Predecessor
"Beginning as a narrow gauge line in 1880, its name and gauge changed in 1881 and in the ensuing years it opened a huge swathe of timber and coal territory in northern West Virginia to use, creating such towns as Elkins, Davis, and Thomas. A major connection was made with the C&O's Greenbrier Branch at Durbin, W. Va. in 1900. Sold to the Gould interests in 1902 it became an important part of the Western Maryland Railway in 1905 and contributed heavily to that road's prosperity in the coal and lumber trade down to modern times. . . . The story is carried down through the WM and Chessie System eras to today's' CSX operations on the remaining lines. A must for those interested in West Virginia, mountain railroading, and coal and lumber development. " ~ Amazon.com
White Pine Route
"... tells the history of the Washington, Idaho and Montana (WI&M) Railway ... as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Milwaukee Road, as the WI&M branch of the Burlington Northern, and as the WI&M Industrial Lead of the Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad. Part II documents WI&M rolling stock, from its railcars carrying passengers, mail, and express from the Depression era until the end of passenger traffic in the mid-1950's, to its diesel era. It covers railroad structures and logging operations of the Potlatch Lumber company. 385 pages -over 400 photos and maps " ~ Museum of North Idaho Publications
White Pass and Yukon Route Railway
"Ride the "Railway Built of Gold" and step back in time to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush. Linking Skagway, Alaska with Whitehorse, Yukon this tiny railway carves and unbelievable path through a rugged coastal pass. The epic construction and operation of the White Pas and Yukon Route Railway is legendary. With more than 125 spectacular historic photographs, fascinating anecdotes and personal accounts, this book is an essential keepsake" ~ from the book cover.
Wisconsin Central Railway 1871-1909
"Follow the Wisconsin Central Railway from its inception in 1871 to its acquisition by the Soo Line in 1909. Dramatic photos of the trains, crews, route construction, stations, shops, and various facilities tell the story. Here is the history of the Wisconsin Central beginning with its early steam operations . . . as told in photos from the collection of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. " ~ Amazon.com
Zephyrs Thru the Rockies
"featuring America's train... the Rio Grande Zephyr".
"The book covers the history of this train including the Amtrak "California Zephyr" era up to the 1986 publication date."
Zephyr: Tracking a Dream Across AmericaSuperpower - The Making of a Steam Locomotive
The author details the stunning beauty and special "long-distance train travel" appeal of riding the Amtrak California Zephyr along its route from Chicago, Illinois to Oakland, California.