South Platte Press

South Platte Press South Platte Press is devoted to the publication of railroad-related titles, focusing on the railroads of the Midwest and western United States.

To date, we have published more than 50 titles.

02/01/2026

Hello. This is Jim Reisdorff, the publisher. It's been quite some time since I posted anything. But I just wanted to assure everyone that SPP is still in business and that we have several new titles "in the mill" insofar as new publications for 2026 are concerned. We will endeavor to keep you informed as to the release of these titles. A belated Happy New Year to all and thank you all once again for your past patronage and support of SPP.

BACK IN PRINT! Due to demand, BURLINGTON NORTHERN E-UNIT FINALE is now back in stock. However, it is a limited printing....
09/26/2024

BACK IN PRINT! Due to demand, BURLINGTON NORTHERN E-UNIT FINALE is now back in stock. However, it is a limited printing. It will not be reprinted once this supply is gone. Order your copy today!

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/bneunit.html

NOW AVAILABLE! The famed railroad of history and song, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, served only one location in Nebr...
09/19/2024

NOW AVAILABLE! The famed railroad of history and song, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, served only one location in Nebraska, the state-line town of Superior, funneling grain via the Santa Fe to ports on the Gulf of Mexico. This book recounts the last quarter century of Santa Fe operations in Nebraska before it became part of today’s BNSF system.

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/santafene.html

NOW AVAILABLE! Fred Ritter Jr. was a Swiss immigrant farmer living near Tilden, Neb., in the early 20th century. He was ...
04/24/2024

NOW AVAILABLE! Fred Ritter Jr. was a Swiss immigrant farmer living near Tilden, Neb., in the early 20th century. He was also a railfan who took snapshot-quality images of steam and diesel locomotives, passenger trains and small-town depots. His photo coverage included the Chicago & North Western, Burlington Route, and Union Pacific. Fred’s story ultimately tells of his love for both trains and family, and how the two were intertwined.

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/trainphotosne.html

AVAILABLE NOW! The merger that created Burlington Northern in 1970 and Amtrak’s assumption of intercity passenger servic...
02/12/2024

AVAILABLE NOW! The merger that created Burlington Northern in 1970 and Amtrak’s assumption of intercity passenger service in 1971 brought significant change to BN’s roster of E-units. This culminated in 1972 with the sale of 21 E-units to the West Suburban Mass Transit District for use in Chicago-Aurora suburban service. Rail historian Bruce Nelson tells the story of the last large E-unit fleet in regular service in America.

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/bneunit.html

NEW TITLE! The Nebraska Central Railroad Company is a vital artery to the central and eastern Nebraska economy. NCRC beg...
11/03/2023

NEW TITLE! The Nebraska Central Railroad Company is a vital artery to the central and eastern Nebraska economy. NCRC began operations in 1993 after leasing five Union Pacific branch lines in the Cornhusker State that total about 250 miles. Focusing on both the historical and modern eras of the company, the book is a visitor’s guide to NCRC operations. Included are maps, rail traffic details and a current locomotive roster.

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/nebcentral.html

NEW TITLE! Tourists traveled to Yellowstone National Park on Union Pacific passenger trains for more than 45 years. Alon...
08/31/2023

NEW TITLE! Tourists traveled to Yellowstone National Park on Union Pacific passenger trains for more than 45 years. Along the way they traveled through Island Park, a unique geographical region located along the Yellowstone Branch in eastern Idaho. The Yellowstone Branch played a major role in the region’s history.

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/yellowstoneline.html

NEW TITLE! This book is a true story about the men who climbed into the cabs of huge steam locomotives and operated them...
04/18/2023

NEW TITLE! This book is a true story about the men who climbed into the cabs of huge steam locomotives and operated them during the age of steam-powered train travel along the Union Pacific Railroad. The author allows the reader to peer into both the engine cab and household residence of a UP employee and his family living in Wyoming during the 1929-1960 era.

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/highironbigboys.html

NEW TITLE! This book documents the dramatic impact that new technology had on the railroads serving Council Bluffs, Iowa...
01/25/2023

NEW TITLE! This book documents the dramatic impact that new technology had on the railroads serving Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha in the mid-20th century. Railroad enthusiasts Carl Hehl and Art Zimmerla, who photographed the great transition, have the best of their color photography presented in this testimony to an era that forever changed an iconic American industry.

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/trainscbo.html

NEW TITLE! This is the complete story of the C&NW’s unusual approach to its commuter service in Chicago during the 1970-...
12/05/2022

NEW TITLE! This is the complete story of the C&NW’s unusual approach to its commuter service in Chicago during the 1970-80 era. Faced with unprecedented ridership growth on its suburban runs, the railroad sought creative, economical solutions to its motive power problems.

Note: This title will have a limited printing, so order soon.

http://www.southplattepress.com/current/cnwcrandall.html

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