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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.

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By Dean Freimund
On the Prairies, Central Time Zone;  To the top of the World, Mountain time zone;   To the Ocean of Peace, Pacific time zone.  Very nice photos with generous captions.

144 pages, All Color Photos, Hardcover.

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The Last Three Decades of the Chicago & North Western

By Jeremy F. Plant & Jeffrey G. Plant
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.

80 pages, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11" Softcover.

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The Century Series: A Portrait of Alco Diesel Power

By Tom Carver
The American Locomotive Company (Alco) had a long history of manufacturing steam and diesel locomotives in America, Canada, and around the globe through subsidiaries or licensees. Alco had developed a strong reputation in the 1940s and 1950s with its successful road switchers, but as railroads competed to carry more tonnage at faster speeds, the market demanded more horsepower. The “Century” series was introduced in 1963, remaining in production until Alco closed its famed Schenectady, N.Y., plant to domestic production in 1969. The Century name celebrated the corporate history of Alco and its predecessors manufacturing locomotives for 100-plus years. 

The product of decades of research by Tom Carver and edited and designed by Dale Sanders, this new book contains more than 300 beautifully reproduced color images, representing some of the best selections from a number of railroad photographers and historical archives. An informative text, paired with detailed photo captions, supports photos and diagrams of each of the ten Century series models. Presented together for the first time in our premium 256-page railroad book format, these images will surely delight aficionados of the second generation of Alco’s diesel locomotives on the railways of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Showcased in their elements from gritty industrial scenes to beautiful vistas along the rails of their owners, all models from the Century 415 to the Hydraulic 643 are thoughtfully portrayed for each of the 43 original purchasing railroads. 

256 pages, Color Photos, Horizontal Hardcover.

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To Puget Sound Electrified

By John T. Gaertner
A history of the Milwaukee Road’s Coast Division 1905-1980. Many maps and several examples of Milw. Rd RR passenger ads. A number of steam and diesel photos along with many electric photos.

97 pages, B&W w/16 Color Photos, Softcover.

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