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04/09/2026

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For more than half a century, Railway Express Agency moved America’s commerce from coast to coast and to nearly every town across the country. This comprehensive new volume traces the full history of REA, from its origins and corporate structure to the realities of daily express operations. Detailed chapters examine rolling stock, terminals and facilities, air express service, logos and emblems, and the vast green truck fleet that carried the familiar red-and-white shield into nearly every city and town in America until 1975.

More than 300 photographs, diagrams, and technical drawings, including original illustrations by author Vic Roseman, provide unmatched visual and technical depth. Extensive appendices and a chapter on modeling REA equipment make this the definitive history of Railway Express Agency.

8.5 x 11 Hardcover, 164 Pages, by V.S. Roseman

List price $69.95, hardcover, Color and B&W Photos, 164 pages. SKU: REA. Posted April 9, 2026.

01/17/2026

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Much has been written about the Southern Pacific Railroad. A focus of wealth, power and political control in the Golden State, Southern Pacific was on the scene, close behind the Spanish, molding and shaping the California we know today. And nowhere is this more evident than in the San Joaquin Valley. Pioneer Central Pacific entered the valley building south out of Lathrop in the fall of 1870, reaching Tipton in the very heart of the San Joaquin Valley in late July 1872. At this point, Southern Pacific continued the work. Surmounting the Tehachapi, the railroad forked with one line heading to The Needles on the Colorado River, and the other to Los Angeles, which was opened for traffic in 1876. Along the way, the railroad founded and platted many of the cities that exist today. For instance, Fresno was surveyed and staked out in May 1872 in an area where there was no habitation, and “the ground was like a graveled school yard.” Accumulating vast land grants in the process, SP had land to sell, and built branch lines to new and promising areas, promoting the potential profits to be made by eastern farmers. At its zenith, prior to World War II, the San Joaquin Division encompassed a little over 876 miles of first main track. This volume covers the rise and fall of this great enterprise, from its initial construction to its expansion, and sadly, its decline through 1996. While including new information and many unpublished photos from the mountains, it also covers in depth the vast network of secondary and branch lines that once formed part of the division.

584 pages, 8½” x 11″ library bound with dust jacket, 963 photos of which 484 are in color, over 100 maps, numerous tables, bibliography and index. SKU: BSJD. Posted January 17, 2026.

01/16/2026

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In 1981, Ron Crowd turned a dream into reality when he purchased the Washington County Branch from the Delaware & Hudson, establishing the Batten Kill Railroad. Over the next four decades, this colorful short line evolved through changing times, while its dedicated railroaders kept the trains — and traditions — rolling. Nestled between the Taconic and Berkshire mountain ranges in rural eastern New York, the Batten Kill Railroad continues to serve its agricultural customers much as its predecessors, Delaware & Hudson and Greenwich & Johnsonville, did more than a century ago.

While the railroad is perhaps best known for its diverse roster of vintage Alco diesel locomotives, a visit offers much more than the thrill of chasing trains. Within this volume — featuring a remarkable collection of largely unpublished photographs — you will discover scenes of pastoral beauty, charming rural communities, railroaders at work, and, of course, classic Alco power. More than 50 photographers contributed to this volume, creating a tapestry of work that could not be captured by a single lens alone. Whether you’ve experienced this railroad firsthand or are discovering it for the first time, these photographs and stories bring to life the unique charm and quiet strength of a place we proudly call “Batten Kill Country.”

List price: $75.00; 176 pages; all-color. SKU: BATTENKILL. Posted January 16, 2026

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Gateway Western – A Regional in Transition documents the troubled and challenging history of an essential segment of Midwestern railroading. The result of years of research, this book covers the Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City lines of the former Illinois Central Gulf (originally Chicago & Alton/Gulf, Mobile & Ohio) as they were spun off in the late 1980s. The first attempt was Chicago, Missouri & Western, which quickly ran into financial difficulty. With these critical rail transportation hubs and Amtrak service between Chicago and St. Louis in jeopardy, a combination of events brought Santa Fe and others to the table, resulting in the creation of Gateway Western. Authors Ryan Crawford, James E. Lewnard, and Matthew Freix share the history of both regionals (Chicago, Missouri & Western, and Gateway Western) in this new book, which contains more than 200 pages. A wealth of color photos takes the reader across the system, shows the equipment, and tells the story of this fascinating chapter in Midwest railroading. The book includes coverage of Amtrak, Kansas City Southern, Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, and other roads that were associated with this regional operation.

List price $75.95, Hardcover, 224 Pages, all-color. SKU: GATEWAY. Posted December 20, 2025.

12/14/2025

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Our new title features more than 350 images, most in full color, and presents Santa Fe trackage from the Bay Area to the easternmost point in California – Needles - and from Los Angeles to Barstow, both via Pasadena and via Fullerton. The heavily used trackage from Los Angeles to San Diego and the branch lines are also featured.

List price $69.95, all-color, 128 pages. SKU: BSF1960. Posted December 13, 2025.

12/12/2025

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Take a journey along a transcontinental railroad first laid out by the Northern Pacific Railway in 1881 through Montana and North Dakota.

This historic line helped settle the American West through the rugged badlands and rolling prairies. It connects the Yellowstone River town of Glendive in eastern Montana with the Missouri River town of Mandan, North Dakota, near Bismarck.

In the two hundred miles of what BNSF calls its Dickinson Subdivision, you will see a variety of trains from short locals to long unit trains lugging over 250 cars.

Two of the biggest commodities are coal shipped from the Powder River Basin and grain loaded at numerous facilities around the state. Along with the unit trains, mixed manifests roll between rail hubs scattered across the BNSF system.

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List price: $29.95, 132 minutes, all-color. SKU: DICKINSONDVD and DICKERSONBR. Posted: December 11, 2025.

10/31/2025

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Union Pacific Railroad Volume Two features loads of exciting freight train action across the scenic state of Wisconsin. This route is a former Chicago & NorthWestern mainline that begins in St. Paul, MN and travels 315 miles across the Badger State to Milwaukee, WI. The exciting UP train action includes: road freights, locals, switching and transfers, plus unit trains of sand, coke, grain, potash, sulphur and oil. See the busy UP Yard at Altoona, WI, which is home to switching and four daily locals that serve Eau Claire industries and points to the west, north and east. These locals operate with Spartan cab EMD, GP50, GP60, SD40-2, and SD60s. The manifests are usually powered by UP's big GE and EMD widecabs. You'll also see some connecting roads such as the CN, CP, BNSF, and WSOR. Plus the C&NW Heritage Unit #1995 and the Big Boy. Rail footage era 2011-2024. Shot from the camera of Bradley A. Plets.

Running Time: 116 Minutes • Widescreen
Beautiful Color with Live Audio • Narration On/Off Options

List price $29.95, all-color. SKU: UPRR2DVD and UPRR2BR. Posted October 31, 2025.

10/31/2025

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In the panhandle of northwestern Nebraska, coal trains from Wyoming’s Powder River Basin battle a mountain grade through an epic setting. On the BNSF timetable, this is a thirteen-mile section of the Butte Subdivision between Alliance, Nebraska and Edgemont, South Dakota. Railroaders and railfans know it as Crawford Hill.

The double-track main line is a coal conveyor belt pitched on a 1.55% grade. Manned helpers assist heavy coal trains to the summit at Belmont, then drift back down the hill for the next shove. Trains roar through Crawford as they get a run at the hill, but soon they are on their knees, grinding around Breezy Point. Once east of the crossovers at Belmont, the helpers disconnect on the fly.

The incredible horseshoe curves and deep cuts through the Pine Ridge escarpment provide an unlimited number of exciting locations to watch and photograph trains. Both line-side and aerial photography were used to capture the majesty of this area on screen.

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List price $29.95. SKU: CRAWFORDDVD and CRAWFORDBR. Posted October 31, 2025.

10/13/2025

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In this visually rich tribute to American railroading, author Jeremy F. Plant teams up with fellow railfan Stanley Short to deliver a compelling photographic chronicle of one of the Northeast’s most iconic transportation corridors.

Spanning the years 1967 to 1995, Along the Potomac to the Alleghenies and captures the evolution of the diesel-era Baltimore & Ohio Railroad through its transitions into Chessie System and ultimately CSX. The book is a photographic journey that follows the railroad’s route from the Washington, D.C., suburbs to the scenic mountainous grades of western Maryland and West Virginia.

Along the Potomac to the Alleghenies features 165 previously unpublished and stunning color photographs, along with detailed captions from one of railroading’s most respected authors. Don’t miss out on this must-have addition to your collection!

List price $50, softcover, all-color, 84 pages; SKU: B&O ALLEGHENIES. Posted October 13, 2025.

10/13/2025

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This book is the first of two volumes that will cover the northern half of Illinois north of the I-70 boundary. Central Illinois encompasses the territory from East St. Louis to Streator, Galesburg (ATSF) to Champaign, and Effingham. Notable locations include Springfield, Decatur, Danville, Mattoon, Kankakee, Bloomington, Lincoln, Peoria/Pekin, Jacksonville and Roodhouse.

Hardback, 296 pages filled with over 800 all-color photos from 1950 to 2000, with the majority being from the late 1960s to early 1980s. Railroads covered include the B&O, C&O; EI, C&IM, CB&Q/BN, Conrail, GM&O, IC, IT, L&N, EI, Milwaukee Road, Missouri Pacific(C&;EI), NYC, NKP, N&W, Penn Central, PRR, P&PU, TP&W and the Wabash.

List price $69.95, hardcover, all-color, 296 pages. SKU: BRACI. Posted October 13, 2025.

08/23/2025

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Immerse yourself in the final, transformative years of one of America’s most iconic railroads with the photography of prolific authors by Jeremy F. Plant and Jeffrey G. Plant. This full-color photo book is a visual celebration of the Chicago & North Western Railway's rich history during its last 25 years of operation.

Through stunning photographs and insightful commentary, the book captures the railroad's evolution from a struggling 1970s regional railroad through its eventual merger into Union Pacific. The images vividly depict the C&NW’s diverse locomotives, bustling freight yards, scenic routes, and the dedicated people who kept the railroad alive. From the dramatic challenges of the 1970s to the modernization efforts of the 1980s and its final days in the 1990s, this book provides a compelling photographic narrative of resilience, innovation, and change.

Perfect for railfans, historians, and photography enthusiasts, The Last Three Decades of the Chicago & North Western offers an unforgettable journey through a pivotal chapter of American railroading history. Whether you’re reminiscing about the iconic yellow-and-green locomotives or discovering this era for the first time, this book is a must-have addition to your collection.

List price $50.00, softcover, all-color photos, 72 pages. SKU: C&NWLAST3. Posted August 23, 2025.

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