Monthly Archives: September 2005

Inspiration for those with space for Class l Action!

Posted on September 19, 2005 by Roger

Book review of Michael Rhodes’ North American Railyards, a pictoral review of major contemporary freight yards throughout the United States. Continue reading →

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Collectible Classic: The Napa Valley Route

Posted on September 19, 2005 by Roger

Review of Ira L. Swett and Harry C. Aitken, Jr.’s, Napa Valley Route, published in the 1970’s by The Interurban Press. Available from online and used bookstores specializing in quality railroad and historical books. Continue reading →

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Relieve the glory days of rail travel to the Pacific Northwest

Posted on September 19, 2005 by Roger

Roger C. Parker review of Bill Yenne’s Great Northern Empire Builder, published by MBI Publishing company. Maps, passenger car construction details, and stories about the Empire Builder into the Amtrak era. Continue reading →

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The Visalia Electric–A Traction Line that Outlived the Traction Era

Posted on September 19, 2005 by Roger

Review of Phillips C. Kauke’s The Visalia Electric Railroad: Southern Pacific’s Orange Grove Route. A idea book for traction modelers of all areas of the country. Continue reading →

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Collectible Classic: Catenary Through the Counties describes the Montreal & Southern Counties Railway

Posted on September 5, 2005 by Roger

Review of Anthony Clegg and Omer Lavallee’s Catenary through the Counties: The story of the Montreal & Southern Counties Railway. A classic book of interest to any traction modeler. Continue reading →

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Northwest Passage: Profile of the Burlington Northern in Action

Posted on September 4, 2005 by Roger

Rob Leachman’s Northwest Passage profiles the many changes that took place on one of America’s most successful mergers in one of America’s most beautiful landscapes. Continue reading →

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Getting to Know the Northern Pacific in Seven Easy Lessons

Posted on September 4, 2005 by Roger

Review of Dale Sanders, The Northern Pacific, a high-quality photo book that provides a detailed perspective on the railroad’s traffic and operation. Continue reading →

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Become an Expert on the Vista-Dome North Coast Limited: a deluxe treatment of a deluxe train

Posted on September 4, 2005 by Roger

Review of William R. Kuebler, Jr.’s, Vista-Dome North Coast Limited, a deluxe treatment of a deluxe train. A look at the train and the people who defined luxury travel to Seattle and Portland during the postwar era. Continue reading →

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The Illinois Terminal Railroad stands as one of the finest traction books ever

Posted on September 4, 2005 by Roger

Review of Dale Jenkin’s The Illinois Terminal Railroad: The Road of Personalized Services, one of the finest traction books ever, with numerous maps, photographs and the highest possible production standards. Continue reading →

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The perfect book for grandchildren and their grandparents

Posted on September 3, 2005 by Roger

Review of Beneath the Streets of Boston: Building America’s First Subway, by Joe McKendry. Quality drawings and “read out loud” text that will please all ages. Continue reading →

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