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Nothing Like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad 1863-1869 by Stephen E Ambrose From Powells.com Abraham Lincoln, prior to being elected president and at the time working as a railway lawyer, met future Civil War hero General Grenville Dodge, in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1859. According to historian Stephen Ambrose, Lincoln's first words were "Dodge... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $5.00 Used - Trade Paper 
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Kinsey Photographer Volume 3 the Locomotive by Dave Bohn Publisher Comments In the winter of 1970, Dave Bohn found the surviving negatives of Darius and Tabitha Kinsey. Bohn and his colleague, Rodolfo Petschek, initiated a long-term effort to reproduce in book form the magnificent Kinsey archive. Here youand#8217;ll find Darius... (read more) List Price $19.98 Your price: $15.00 Used - Hardcover
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All Aboard!: The Story of Joshua Lionel Cowen & His Lionel Train Company by Ron Hollander Publisher Comments No book tells the story better than this new, centennial edition of ALL ABOARD! --Richard P. Kughn, Chairman Emeritus, Lionel L.L.C. One century ago, Joshua Lionel Cowen created his first electric train. A simple open wooden box on wheels, its sides... (read more) Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Steam Engine Design by ICS Publisher Comments Conceptually, steam engines and internal combustion engines for that matter, are quite simple. Valves admit steam or a fuel/air mixture into a cylinder where hot gases push against a piston that turns a crankshaft. Many people are interested in... (read more) Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche by Gary Krist Staff Pick You think you've got it bad trudging uphill in the snow every day to work and back? Just imagine you're stuck inside one of two trains trapped in the Cascade Mountains during a catastrophic blizzard... and then an avalanche hits! The only thing more... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $10.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Historical Atlas of World Railroads: 400 Maps and Photographs Chart the Networks That Span the World by John Westwood Publisher Comments A fascinating history of railroad development on every continent. At one point railroads were the most important form of transport in the world, responsible for opening up vast areas to settlement and industry. With the threat of global warming and a... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $25.00 Used - Hardcover
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The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro (Creating the North American Landscape) by Zachary Schrag Publisher Comments Whether trying to avoid the crawl along the Belt, the horrendous parking situation, or the stress induced by the ludicrous and inadequate street marking, Marylanders, Virginians, and folks from the nation's capital eschew the car and hop the Metro. Here... (read more) List Price $36.75 Your price: $22.00 Used - Hardcover
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The Old Iron Road: An Epic of Rails, Roads, and the Urge to Go West by David Haward Bain Publisher Comments In the summer of 2000, David Haward Bain and his family left their home in Vermont and headed west in search of America's past. From Omaha to San Francisco, Bain and his family retraced the entire route of the first transcontinental railroad. Following... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Classic Railroad Advertising: Riding the Rails Again by Tad Burness Synopsis The excitement of train travel comes to life in ads featuring scenic panoramas, well-dressed passengers lounging in luxurious surroundings and powerful locomotives pulling long strings of streamlined cars. Features 224 full-color pages as well as... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $15.00 Used - Hardcover
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Across the Columbia Plain: Railroad Expansion in the Interior Northwest, 1885-1893 by Peter J Lewty Publisher Comments Continuing the saga he started in To the Columbia Gateway: The Oregon Railway and the Northern Pacific, 1879-1884, Peter J. Lewty traces the rivalry and expansion of the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific railway systems in the interior Northwest, 1885... (read more) List Price $21.25 Your price: $14.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Playing with Trains: A Passion Beyond Scale by Sam Posey Publisher Comments Why do grown men play with trains? Is it a primal attachment to childhood, nostalgia for the lost age of rail travel, or the stuff of flat-out obsession? In this delightful and unprecedented book, Grand Prix legend Sam Posey tracks those who share his... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price: $9.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives Rev Edition by C J Riley Publisher Comments Alphabetically organized, fully cross-referenced, and packed with photographs, this enticing encyclopedia makes the perfect gift for anyone who ever felt drawn to the sight of an onrushing train. It features the most significant innovations in locomotive... (read more) Your price: $17.50 Used - Hardcover
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The Long Island Rail Road in Early Photographs (Dover Books on Transportation, Maritime) by Ron Ziel Publisher Comments Fascinating text-and-photo documentary details economic, social upheaval following inauguration of Long Island Rail Road's service in 1844. 225 rare photos provide splendid views of early coaches, locomotives, snow-removal operations, stations... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $9.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles (Model Railroader) by Model Railroader Publisher Comments Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes construction plans, prototype photos, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits. From Model Railroader... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World by Brian Hollingsworth Publisher Comments Whether you're a steam buff or your interest lies in the modern railways of today, you'll treasure this incredibly compact volume filled with over 150 interestingly written chronological entries, from the 1830s to the present day. This highly illustrated... (read more) List Price $11.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Model Railroading in Small Spaces by Mat Chibbaro Publisher Comments Wonderful layout plans for HO and N scale trains show how to build an impressive layout in nearly any space. Includes step-by-step instructions for building layouts in closets and drawers, on tables, and more.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Western Pacific Locomotives and Cars by Patrick C Dorin Publisher Comments This photographic chronicle illustrates the steam and diesel locomotives, passenger, freight, and work cars used by the Western Pacific in the post-1930 period. Contains mechanical drawings accompanied by photographs, and includes background historical... (read more) Your price: $24.95 Used - Hardcover
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Night Trains: The Pullman Systems in the Golden Years of American Rail Travel by Peter T Maiken Synopsis Forty years ago, it was the way to travel. Back then, one could climb between crisp linens and soft blankets, adjust the oversized pillows, and watch America speed by in the night. With more than 300 photographs and 50 maps, Night Trains is a lively... (read more) List Price $30.00 Your price: $16.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Vanishing Steam: A Photographer's Odyssey Around the World by Eric Langhammer Publisher Comments Eric Langhammer has been riding the rails around the world for a quarter-century in search of the last steam engines. Now on the brink of extinction, these magnificent mechanical beasts can still be found at China's Jingpeng Pass and throughout the faded... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $11.20 Used - Hardcover
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Train Wrecks: A Pictorial History of Accidents on the Main Line by Robert Carroll Reed Publisher Comments In the mid-nineteenth century, American railroading was burgeoning--a growth too fast for safe operations. Despite the grim statistics of 19th and early 20th century train wrecks that resulted, one cannot help but find the photographs and public prints... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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