A Railroad Life 3
By Mike Bednar
Mike Bednar started his career in the 1960s on Lehigh Valley, running through Conrail and Reading & Northern into the 1980s. He knows railroading inside and out, from dispatching busy main lines to running heavy tonnage over the mountains. His storytelling with a touch of humor will make you feel like you're sitting right there with him in the tower, diesel cab, or caboose. This new hardcover edition is illustrated with more than 175 rare color images of Northeastern railroad action. All Color, Hardcover.

L&N Big Emma; The story of the Louisville & Nashville’s M-1 2-8-4's
By C.B Castner; Ron Flanary; Charles Buccola
Ever since Charlie Castner wrote his epic full issue article in the December 1972 Trains Magazine on the Louisville & Nashville’s “Big Emma” locomotives, he, and a dedicated group of individuals from the L&N Railroad Historical Society, have continued to research the company’s fleet of 42 of these remarkable 2-8-4s. Now, 52 years later, the L&NRHS and The Garbely Publishing Company have partnered to publish this definitive book on their design, construction, and operation between 1942 and 1956 — pulling (and pushing) fast freights, enormous coal drags, and even some passenger trains. The story is largely told through the long gone voices of those who designed, built, maintained, and operated these locomotives. Illustrations include maps, diagrams, route profiles, art, and a variety of black & white and very rare color images. Don’t miss out on this amazing new title covering one of North America’s most iconic steam locomotives! 240 pages, Color and B&W photos, Hardcover.

L&N Big Emma; The story of the Louisville & Nashville’s M-1 2-8-4's
By C.B Castner; Ron Flanary; Charles Buccola
Ever since Charlie Castner wrote his epic full issue article in the December 1972 Trains Magazine on the Louisville & Nashville’s “Big Emma” locomotives, he, and a dedicated group of individuals from the L&N Railroad Historical Society, have continued to research the company’s fleet of 42 of these remarkable 2-8-4s. Now, 52 years later, the L&NRHS and The Garbely Publishing Company have partnered to publish this definitive book on their design, construction, and operation between 1942 and 1956 — pulling (and pushing) fast freights, enormous coal drags, and even some passenger trains. The story is largely told through the long gone voices of those who designed, built, maintained, and operated these locomotives. Illustrations include maps, diagrams, route profiles, art, and a variety of black & white and very rare color images. Don’t miss out on this amazing new title covering one of North America’s most iconic steam locomotives! 240 pages, Color and B&W photos, Softcover.

Minneapolis Northfield & Southern Equipment Color Guide
By William M. Sampson
Explore the Minneapolis Northfield & Southern Railroad (MN&S), a small but significant railway serving central and southern Minnesota. This comprehensive guide offers detailed insights into the MN&S's equipment, including locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, maintenance vehicles, and more. Drawing from authentic MN&S records and resources from the Soo Line Historical and Technical Society (SLHTS), this book features over 700 visual references, including more than 600+ color photographs, 35+ graphics, 20+ logos, and 15+ charts, alongside detailed rosters. Spanning 234 pages in a beautifully crafted hardcover book, this is an essential title for railroad enthusiasts and historians alike.

Passenger Train Annual 2024
The 2024 Railroads Illustrated Annual is packed with 
photography from coast to coast, including...
• 75 Years of Budd’s RDC by Kevin McKinney - A success on branch line and main line.
• Riding RDCs in Anthracite Country by Alex Mayes - Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern’s excursion trio.
• Michigan Central Station Reborn by Kevin McKinney - New life for a Detroit landmark.
• The Many Faces of Amtrak’s ACS-64 Fleet by Gary Pancavage - A gallery of today’s Northeast Corridor workhorses.
• Shovelnose Twilight byJonathan J. Boyle, Sr. - Recalling the final years of the original Zephyrs.
• Commuter Snapshots by Carl Graves - Visits to Chicago and Boston in the 1970s and ’80s.
• Tail End
Color photos, 110 pages, Softcover.

Railroads Illustrated Annual 2024
The 2024 Railroads Illustrated Annual is packed with 
photography from coast to coast, including...
• Farewell to Montana Rail Link
• Florida East Coast Paint Schemes
• Action on Fort Worth & Western Railroad
• A Look Back at Colorado’s Joint Line
• Day in North America 40th Anniversary
... and so much more!
Color photos, Softcover.

The Milwaukee Road Railroader; 3rd Qtr 2024
By Tony Dierckins and Jeff Lemke
• Photography of Milwaukee Road in Milwaukee in 1960-1980's
• Milwaukee Road Beer Line switching layout in O gauge
• Elkader Depot museum opens