"Alabama Railroads is the first comprehensive, illustrated history of the railroad in Alabama. Cline traces the development of all the major lines as well as the most prominent short lines, from the day in 1832 when the first horse-drawn cars rolled over primitive tracks at Tuscumbia, until the night in 1971 at Sylacauga when the final operating order was issued for one of the 20th century's most famous streamliners. With more than 100 rare and vintage illustrations from the 19th and early 20th centuries, Alabama Railroads places Alabama's rail heritage in a national context and allows students of southern history as well as railroad enthusiasts to view this Deep South state from an entirely fresh perspective."
Alamosa, Salida & the Valley Line
"This is the fourth book in the author's "around the circle" exploration of the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge routes in Colorado. Focusing here on the D&RG growth in the south central part of the state, compiler Richard L. Dorman presents many fine historical photos and much detailed information about the route itself and about the shops and facilities in many of the towns along it. Coverage includes the Fourth Division out of Alamosa, Antonito, the Creede Branch, La Veta Pass, Marshall Pass, Monarch, Salida, and the San Luis Valley and much more. ~ 223 pages of text, b&w photographs, full color art reproductions, maps, track diagrams, timetables, line drawings, charts, and reproductions of documents. "
Along the East Broad Top - EBT railroad
This book is an illustrated look at the East Broad Top through photos, plans and text. Located Rockhill Furnace / Orbisonia, Pennsylvania, it was a three-foot-gauge coal-hauling railroad that should have disappeared years ago.
"This book is
the first of a 6 volume series by acclaimed East Tennessee & Western
North Carolina Railroad historian Johnny Graybeal, detailing the
southeast's most beloved narrow-gauge railroad. The series highlights the
day-to-day operations of the railroad as seen by the men who worked the
line. Historians and modelers alike will relish the vintage rolling stock
details, equipment drawings, exquisite maps and dozens of
never-before-published photographs.
Volume I covers early narrow gauge locomotives of the line. See the
Watauga "Cranberry" and "Unaka" as never before, as
well as Numbers 4, 5 & 6. Switcher Number 7, Linville River 28 and the
geared locomotives of the Linville River Railway are also
featured. Spec sheets, drawings and modeling hints are all provided. Over
100 photos, maps & drawings Softcover, 132pp.
" ~ Tarheel Press
"This book is
the second of a 6 volume series by acclaimed East Tennessee & Western
North Carolina Railroad historian Johnny Graybeal, detailing the
southeast's most beloved narrow-gauge railroad. The series highlights the
day-to-day operations of the railroad as seen by the men who worked the
line. Historians and modelers alike will relish the vintage rolling stock
details, equipment drawings, exquisite maps and dozens of
never-before-published photographs.
Volume II delivers nearly 200 pages with over 190
photographs and drawings of the ET&WNC's trademark locomotives.
.... Each engine, Numbers 8 thru 14, are discussed in detail from their
engineering design, to their life and modifications on the railroad, to
service on other lines and in Alaska. Charts include coal usage by
year, specifications, and even days of usage." ~
Tarheel Press
"Lists nearly 600 shortline and regional railroads in the United States and Canada. Includes line history, locations, radio frequencies, and locomotive data. "
Appalachian Conquest
"A complete treatise on how topography affected the major Pocahontas region railroads crossing of the Appalachian Mountain range. The C&O, N&W, Virginian and Clinchfield all had different approaches to crossing the rugged Appalachians. Great for modelers, any fan of the Pocahontas roads, and anyone interested in the Appalachian region. " ~ Amazon.com