by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2003)
Softbound: 168 pages, 250+ color and b&w photos
Description: In April 1963, Alco Products, Inc., introduced the Century line of diesel-electric locomotive models to the North American market. Designed to compete with the latest designs from General Motors and General Electric, initial offerings included the 2,000-horsepower C-420 and 2,400-horsepower C-424. Both models rode on B-B trucks – production of a C-C truck model, designated the C-628, began in late 1963. But this was to be the last hurrah of what was, at one time in aggregate, the nation’s largest locomotive builder. Between 1848 and 1963, the American Locomotive Co. (its name was changed to Alco Products in 1955) and its multiple predecessors built more than 90,000 locomotives. Most of these were steam locomotives, with the builder producing its first successful diesel-electric in 1924. Century production lasted for only five years, as competition from a onetime ally, General Electric, ate away at Alco’s market share. Production of the Century line ended in 1969, although the designs continued to be built in Canada for another six years. In all, 805 C-series and 168 M-series (the Canadian designation for post-1968 production) models were produced. Volume 1 covers the C-415, C-424, C-425, and C-430 models in text, photographs, and roster.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2003)
Softbound: 168 pages, 250+ color and b&w photos
Description: In April 1963, Alco Products, Inc., introduced the Century line of diesel-electric locomotive models to the North American market. Designed to compete with the latest designs from General Motors and General Electric, initial offerings included the 2,000-horsepower C-420 and 2,400-horsepower C-424. Both models rode on B-B trucks – production of a C-C truck model, designated the C-628, began in late 1963. But this was to be the last hurrah of what was, at one time in aggregate, the nation’s largest locomotive builder. Between 1848 and 1963, the American Locomotive Co. (its name was changed to Alco Products in 1955) and its multiple predecessors built more than 90,000 locomotives. Most of these were steam locomotives, with the builder producing its first successful diesel-electric in 1924. Century production lasted for only five years, as competition from a onetime ally, General Electric, ate away at Alco’s market share. Production of the Century line ended in 1969, although the designs continued to be built in Canada for another six years. In all, 805 C-series and 168 M-series (the Canadian designation for post-1968 production) models were produced. Volume 1 covers the C-415, C-424, C-425, and C-430 models in text, photographs, and roster.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2008)
Softbound: 208 pages, 350+ color and b&w photos
Description: In April 1963, Alco Products, Inc., introduced the Century line of diesel-electric locomotive models to the North American market. Designed to compete with the latest designs from General Motors and General Electric, initial offerings included the 2,000-horsepower C-420 and 2,400-horsepower C-424. Both models rode on B-B trucks – production of a C-C truck model, designated the C-628, began in late 1963. But this was to be the last hurrah of what was, at one time in aggregate, the nation’s largest locomotive builder. Between 1848 and 1963, the American Locomotive Co. (its name was changed to Alco Products in 1955) and its multiple predecessors built more than 90,000 locomotives. Most of these were steam locomotives, with the builder producing its first successful diesel-electric in 1924. Century production lasted for only five years, as competition from a onetime ally, General Electric, ate away at Alco’s market share. Production of the Century line ended in 1969, although the designs continued to be built in Canada for another six years. In all, 805 C-series and 168 M-series (the Canadian designation for post-1968 production) models were produced. Volume 2 covers the C-628, C-630, and C-636 models in text, photographs, and roster.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2008)
Softbound: 208 pages, 350+ color and b&w photos
Description: In April 1963, Alco Products, Inc., introduced the Century line of diesel-electric locomotive models to the North American market. Designed to compete with the latest designs from General Motors and General Electric, initial offerings included the 2,000-horsepower C-420 and 2,400-horsepower C-424. Both models rode on B-B trucks – production of a C-C truck model, designated the C-628, began in late 1963. But this was to be the last hurrah of what was, at one time in aggregate, the nation’s largest locomotive builder. Between 1848 and 1963, the American Locomotive Co. (its name was changed to Alco Products in 1955) and its multiple predecessors built more than 90,000 locomotives. Most of these were steam locomotives, with the builder producing its first successful diesel-electric in 1924. Century production lasted for only five years, as competition from a onetime ally, General Electric, ate away at Alco’s market share. Production of the Century line ended in 1969, although the designs continued to be built in Canada for another six years. In all, 805 C-series and 168 M-series (the Canadian designation for post-1968 production) models were produced. Volume 2 covers the C-628, C-630, and C-636 models in text, photographs, and roster.
Updated: December 2, 2022
edited by Steve Barry and Otto M. Vondrak
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2021)
Softcover: color photos
Description: While the American Locomotive Company (Alco) ceased domestic production in 1969, many of their designs continue to enjoy productive careers to this day. These classic diesels have developed their own loyal fan following from coast to coast. Throttle up and enjoy this exciting collection of Alco articles from the pages of Railfan & Railroad. The glory days are gone, and their ranks diminished, but a half-century after Alco called it quits, their locomotives labor on. It’s a testament to the rugged nature of the machines and to the dedication of the keepers of the faith that maintain and operate these Alco survivors. Conrail Alcos of Conway.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2021)
Softcover: color photos
Description: While the American Locomotive Company (Alco) ceased domestic production in 1969, many of their designs continue to enjoy productive careers to this day. These classic diesels have developed their own loyal fan following from coast to coast. Throttle up and enjoy this exciting collection of Alco articles from the pages of Railfan & Railroad. The glory days are gone, and their ranks diminished, but a half-century after Alco called it quits, their locomotives labor on. It’s a testament to the rugged nature of the machines and to the dedication of the keepers of the faith that maintain and operate these Alco survivors. Conrail Alcos of Conway.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Tom Biery and Jaime Serentsis
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2010)
Hardcover: 128 pages, sharp b&w and color photos, maps, index, bibliography
Description: Altoona Action is a hardcover book featuring 30 years of railroading in and around the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Brilliant black & white and color photography, taken between the mid-1960s and the mid-1990s, presents the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central and Conrail. In addition to Altoona, the book covers Horseshoe Curve, Gallitzin, Cresson, Tyrone and Spruce Creek.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2010)
Hardcover: 128 pages, sharp b&w and color photos, maps, index, bibliography
Description: Altoona Action is a hardcover book featuring 30 years of railroading in and around the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Brilliant black & white and color photography, taken between the mid-1960s and the mid-1990s, presents the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central and Conrail. In addition to Altoona, the book covers Horseshoe Curve, Gallitzin, Cresson, Tyrone and Spruce Creek.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Chuck Yungkurth
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2010) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Anthracite or “hard” coal is scarce all over the world and is found virtually nowhere in the United States, except in Northeast Pennsylvania. It burns at a high temperature with almost no smoke, leaving little ash and dust. Anthracite Railroads & Mining in Color Volume 1 features its development and the roads involved, including Reading, Jersey Central, Wanamie Mine Railway, Lehigh & New England, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, and Conrail.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2010) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Anthracite or “hard” coal is scarce all over the world and is found virtually nowhere in the United States, except in Northeast Pennsylvania. It burns at a high temperature with almost no smoke, leaving little ash and dust. Anthracite Railroads & Mining in Color Volume 1 features its development and the roads involved, including Reading, Jersey Central, Wanamie Mine Railway, Lehigh & New England, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, and Conrail.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by James E. Oyer
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing (2010)
Softcover: 10 pages. Also available as a PDF.
Description: Three train wrecks occurred in three different years: 1962, 1969, and 1994. There had been different train accidents that happened throughout the years, but what made these three train wrecks significant is a man named James E. Oyer. He was on duty as a brakeman and later as a conductor on those Erie-Lackawanna and Conrail trips. Oyer relives his gut-wrenching story of the catastrophes as he and the rest of the crew tries to make it out alive. He also reveals the reason why it happened. Was there a mechanical failure? Was it just wrong decisions? Or was it simply negligence? The three tragedies drastically changed his life. Oyer’s traumatic experiences led to his early retirement at age fifty-two, as he was too fearful to ever work on a train again. He was later diagnosed with paralyzing anxiety, which he overcame in 2005, and posttraumatic stress disorder, which he had to deal with for the rest of his life.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing (2010)
Softcover: 10 pages. Also available as a PDF.
Description: Three train wrecks occurred in three different years: 1962, 1969, and 1994. There had been different train accidents that happened throughout the years, but what made these three train wrecks significant is a man named James E. Oyer. He was on duty as a brakeman and later as a conductor on those Erie-Lackawanna and Conrail trips. Oyer relives his gut-wrenching story of the catastrophes as he and the rest of the crew tries to make it out alive. He also reveals the reason why it happened. Was there a mechanical failure? Was it just wrong decisions? Or was it simply negligence? The three tragedies drastically changed his life. Oyer’s traumatic experiences led to his early retirement at age fifty-two, as he was too fearful to ever work on a train again. He was later diagnosed with paralyzing anxiety, which he overcame in 2005, and posttraumatic stress disorder, which he had to deal with for the rest of his life.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by James Kinkaid and Jim Eager
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: This book begins with a discussion of replacing the boxcar with the development of the auto rack car. The coming of Trailer Train, open auto racks, Verti-A-Pac, and various auto loading ramps are discussed and pictured. 4 pages are devoted to Conrail autoracks.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: This book begins with a discussion of replacing the boxcar with the development of the auto rack car. The coming of Trailer Train, open auto racks, Verti-A-Pac, and various auto loading ramps are discussed and pictured. 4 pages are devoted to Conrail autoracks.
Updated: April 17, 2020
by Nevin S. Yeakel
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2008)
Softcover: 56 pages, 37 color photos & 33 B&W photos
Description: A fascinating look at railroad operations at Bethlehem Steel's home plant written by an employee who spent more than 35 years working on the railroad inside the steel mill, with three decades of experience as a supervisor. Features 70 photos (37 color and 33 b/w), many of which are seldom-seen views taken inside the plant. PB&NE, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Conrail, BSCO Narrow Gauge and other private Bethlehem Steel equipment are shown, including hot metal cars, cinder pots and heavy-duty flatcars with loads. Includes eight maps, plus charts listing tracks, crew assignments and interchanges. This book is an outstanding resource that provides excellent coverage of how the railroads operated inside the steel mill.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2008)
Softcover: 56 pages, 37 color photos & 33 B&W photos
Description: A fascinating look at railroad operations at Bethlehem Steel's home plant written by an employee who spent more than 35 years working on the railroad inside the steel mill, with three decades of experience as a supervisor. Features 70 photos (37 color and 33 b/w), many of which are seldom-seen views taken inside the plant. PB&NE, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Conrail, BSCO Narrow Gauge and other private Bethlehem Steel equipment are shown, including hot metal cars, cinder pots and heavy-duty flatcars with loads. Includes eight maps, plus charts listing tracks, crew assignments and interchanges. This book is an outstanding resource that provides excellent coverage of how the railroads operated inside the steel mill.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Over 300 color photos of locomotives, cabooses, and other equipment and structures, specially painted for the Bicentennial. Volume 1 covers 84 railroads and industries, beginning with the letters A-F, which participated in the event that took the nation by storm.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Over 300 color photos of locomotives, cabooses, and other equipment and structures, specially painted for the Bicentennial. Volume 1 covers 84 railroads and industries, beginning with the letters A-F, which participated in the event that took the nation by storm.
Updated: April 17, 2020
by Louis A. Marre
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2016)
Softcover: 96 pages, mostly color images, very limited press run
Description: An overlooked piece of essential railroad equipment that had to be ready to go to work at a moment's notice, nearly all of America's railroads owned a wrecking crane or "big hook." In this pictorial, we cover this specialized equipment, whether working in carriers such as Santa Fe and Union Pacific, to shortline railroads such as the Alabama, Tennessee & Northern.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2016)
Softcover: 96 pages, mostly color images, very limited press run
Description: An overlooked piece of essential railroad equipment that had to be ready to go to work at a moment's notice, nearly all of America's railroads owned a wrecking crane or "big hook." In this pictorial, we cover this specialized equipment, whether working in carriers such as Santa Fe and Union Pacific, to shortline railroads such as the Alabama, Tennessee & Northern.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBbook expanded edition available
Description: Beautiful color roster shots of cabooses taken 1950's to 1980's. Includes these Railroad Reporting Marks: A&BB, A&LM, A&SAB, AA, ACL, ACY, AMT, AN, ARR, ATSF, B&LE, B&M, B&ML, B&O, BAP, BAR, BC, BCH, BN, C&IM, C&O, C&S, CB&Q, CCC&O, CGW, CH-P, CN, CNJ, CNW, CP, CR, CW, CWP&S and others.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBbook expanded edition available
Description: Beautiful color roster shots of cabooses taken 1950's to 1980's. Includes these Railroad Reporting Marks: A&BB, A&LM, A&SAB, AA, ACL, ACY, AMT, AN, ARR, ATSF, B&LE, B&M, B&ML, B&O, BAP, BAR, BC, BCH, BN, C&IM, C&O, C&S, CB&Q, CCC&O, CGW, CH-P, CN, CNJ, CNW, CP, CR, CW, CWP&S and others.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert P. Olmsted
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2011)
Softcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: It covers the periods between 1956-1966 and 1986-96, and includes B&O, CBQ, NKP and Grand Trunk Western steam, plus Erie, Baltimore & Ohio, Nickel Plate, Chicago Great Western, Pennsylvania Railroad, Rock Island, New York Central, Soo Line, Illinois Central, Conrail, Burlington Northern, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, 3 types of Chicago, South Shore & South Bend electrics, Chicago & Northwestern, Santa Fe, RTA/METRA, Milwaukee Road, Union Pacific, Amtrak and Canadian Pacific.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2011)
Softcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: It covers the periods between 1956-1966 and 1986-96, and includes B&O, CBQ, NKP and Grand Trunk Western steam, plus Erie, Baltimore & Ohio, Nickel Plate, Chicago Great Western, Pennsylvania Railroad, Rock Island, New York Central, Soo Line, Illinois Central, Conrail, Burlington Northern, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, 3 types of Chicago, South Shore & South Bend electrics, Chicago & Northwestern, Santa Fe, RTA/METRA, Milwaukee Road, Union Pacific, Amtrak and Canadian Pacific.
Updated: April 17, 2020
A Colorful Look At Conrail's SD-40 and SD40-2's
by Gerard Bernet
Publisher: R A E Publishing (1996) (Out of print)
Softcover: 48 pages, 66 all-color photos with roster and mechanical detail specifications
Description: 66 color views of these classic locomotives are shown in both roster and action views. Author Gerard Bernet has compiled a complete roster and mechanical specs in his well-known charts, giving the diesel fan a comprehensive look at these units. A must have for fans of these locos.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: R A E Publishing (1996) (Out of print)
Softcover: 48 pages, 66 all-color photos with roster and mechanical detail specifications
Description: 66 color views of these classic locomotives are shown in both roster and action views. Author Gerard Bernet has compiled a complete roster and mechanical specs in his well-known charts, giving the diesel fan a comprehensive look at these units. A must have for fans of these locos.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: This title is organized by year. A color map of each carrier's routes to Columbus are included and cover one full page. Some pages will have one large photograph, some two and others four photographs. The photographer went out in all weather conditions and there are some interesting snow scenes. Columbus was a good location to see some great railroad action. Columbus, Ohio was an important intersection along the mainline routes of the PRR, NYC, N&W, C&O, and B&O. During the 15 year period 1964-1979, the five roads underwent a complete transformation that is wonderfully described in the color work of local photographer Paul Geiger.
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: This title is organized by year. A color map of each carrier's routes to Columbus are included and cover one full page. Some pages will have one large photograph, some two and others four photographs. The photographer went out in all weather conditions and there are some interesting snow scenes. Columbus was a good location to see some great railroad action. Columbus, Ohio was an important intersection along the mainline routes of the PRR, NYC, N&W, C&O, and B&O. During the 15 year period 1964-1979, the five roads underwent a complete transformation that is wonderfully described in the color work of local photographer Paul Geiger.
Updated: October 24, 2020
by Rudy Garbely
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (2020)
Hardcover: 250 pages
Description: The Garbely Publishing Company has partnered with The Conrail Historical Society to produce the definitive guide to Conrail cabooses. Authored by CRHS and GPCo president Rudy Garbely with contributions from The CRHS's staff, this book will include every single class of Conrail caboose, complete with color photos, diagrams, and stories from Conrail employees that worked on them. All royalties from the sale of this book go to The Conrail Historical Society.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (2020)
Hardcover: 250 pages
Description: The Garbely Publishing Company has partnered with The Conrail Historical Society to produce the definitive guide to Conrail cabooses. Authored by CRHS and GPCo president Rudy Garbely with contributions from The CRHS's staff, this book will include every single class of Conrail caboose, complete with color photos, diagrams, and stories from Conrail employees that worked on them. All royalties from the sale of this book go to The Conrail Historical Society.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Conrail, Volume 1: 1976-1982
by Scott Hartley
Publisher: Railpace (1990) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 111 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail, Volume 1: 1976-1982 draws upon the talents of more than forty of America's and Canada's best railroad photographers. An incredible selection of color views portraying the new railroad in its early years illustrates this volume.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Railpace (1990) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 111 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail, Volume 1: 1976-1982 draws upon the talents of more than forty of America's and Canada's best railroad photographers. An incredible selection of color views portraying the new railroad in its early years illustrates this volume.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail, Volume 2: 1983-1990
by Scott Hartley
Publisher: Railpace (1990) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 112 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail Volume 2: 1983-1990 shows today's Conrail. Many of America's and Canada's leading rail photographers have contributed their work to this volume, resulting in an outstanding array of brilliant color pictures which illustrate Conrail from east to west and north to south. You will witness the drama of 70 mph piggyback trains behind high-horsepower diesels on perfectly maintained main lines. You will be trackside to see the rural charm of Conrail's scenic, yet profitable, branches.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Railpace (1990) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 112 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail Volume 2: 1983-1990 shows today's Conrail. Many of America's and Canada's leading rail photographers have contributed their work to this volume, resulting in an outstanding array of brilliant color pictures which illustrate Conrail from east to west and north to south. You will witness the drama of 70 mph piggyback trains behind high-horsepower diesels on perfectly maintained main lines. You will be trackside to see the rural charm of Conrail's scenic, yet profitable, branches.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail (Railroad Color History)
by Tim Doherty and Brian Soloman
Publisher: Motorbooks (2004) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 144 pages, all color photos
Description: During its 25-year history, Conrail became one of the most familiar modern railroads, a freight line that connected most of the Northeast's population centers and was renowned for its clean locomotives, tight schedules, and frequent heavy freight trains. This comprehensive and gorgeously illustrated history examines Conrail's motive power and rolling stock, its yards and terminals, and its most interesting routes, as well as its operations. Much of the information is gleaned from interviews with former Conrail employees. The photography is sourced from a variety of collections and archivists around the country.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Motorbooks (2004) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 144 pages, all color photos
Description: During its 25-year history, Conrail became one of the most familiar modern railroads, a freight line that connected most of the Northeast's population centers and was renowned for its clean locomotives, tight schedules, and frequent heavy freight trains. This comprehensive and gorgeously illustrated history examines Conrail's motive power and rolling stock, its yards and terminals, and its most interesting routes, as well as its operations. Much of the information is gleaned from interviews with former Conrail employees. The photography is sourced from a variety of collections and archivists around the country.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail: The Final Years
by Paul K. Withers
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1997) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 208 pages, all color photos, b&w photos
Description: Written in the final months of Conrail's independence, this book picks up where Conrail/Motive Power 1985-1991 ended. The carrier's diverse fleet of GM and GE locomotives is pictured in both action and roster format. A special section is devoted to in-depth coverage of Conrail's SD80MAC model. With more than 500 black and white and some color photos. The cover features a specially commissioned painting by noted railroad artist Mike Pearsail. Includes complete roster information for all locomotives used between 1982 and 1997.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1997) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 208 pages, all color photos, b&w photos
Description: Written in the final months of Conrail's independence, this book picks up where Conrail/Motive Power 1985-1991 ended. The carrier's diverse fleet of GM and GE locomotives is pictured in both action and roster format. A special section is devoted to in-depth coverage of Conrail's SD80MAC model. With more than 500 black and white and some color photos. The cover features a specially commissioned painting by noted railroad artist Mike Pearsail. Includes complete roster information for all locomotives used between 1982 and 1997.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Paul K. Withers
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1997)
Hardcover: 224 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: This revised printing includes detailed coverage - action, roster, and detail views - of the new SD70s and SD70MACs built to Norfolk Southern and CSX specifications, respectively. Written in the final months of Conrail's independence, this book picks up where Conrail Motive Power 1985-1991 ended. The carrier's diverse fleet of GM and GE locomotives is pictured in both action and roster format. A special section is devoted to in-depth coverage of Conrail's SD80MAC model. With more than 500 black-and-white and some color photos. The cover features a specially commissioned painting by noted railroad artist Mike Pearsail. Includes complete roster information for all locomotives used between 1982 and 1997.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1997)
Hardcover: 224 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: This revised printing includes detailed coverage - action, roster, and detail views - of the new SD70s and SD70MACs built to Norfolk Southern and CSX specifications, respectively. Written in the final months of Conrail's independence, this book picks up where Conrail Motive Power 1985-1991 ended. The carrier's diverse fleet of GM and GE locomotives is pictured in both action and roster format. A special section is devoted to in-depth coverage of Conrail's SD80MAC model. With more than 500 black-and-white and some color photos. The cover features a specially commissioned painting by noted railroad artist Mike Pearsail. Includes complete roster information for all locomotives used between 1982 and 1997.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Brian Solomon
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softbound: 208 pages, 275 color photos
Description: a photographic and textual history of Conrail. Learn how Conrail's predecessor railroads became mired in financial troubles and how Conrail was formed, subsidized by the government, and became profitable within five years.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softbound: 208 pages, 275 color photos
Description: a photographic and textual history of Conrail. Learn how Conrail's predecessor railroads became mired in financial troubles and how Conrail was formed, subsidized by the government, and became profitable within five years.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
eBook: 267 pages, all color photos
Description: Far back into Pennsylvania Railroad days the main line between Altoona and Johnstown was simply known as The Mountain. Author Steve Timko worked this territory for Conrail and imparts his special knowledge about its daily operations between 1976 and 1999.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
eBook: 267 pages, all color photos
Description: Far back into Pennsylvania Railroad days the main line between Altoona and Johnstown was simply known as The Mountain. Author Steve Timko worked this territory for Conrail and imparts his special knowledge about its daily operations between 1976 and 1999.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Arthur J. Erdman
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The short-lived Atlantic Region was the crucible of Conrail that digested the busiest ends of its predecessors.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The short-lived Atlantic Region was the crucible of Conrail that digested the busiest ends of its predecessors.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Arthur J. Erdman
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 glossy pages, all color photos
Description: Author Art Erdman finishes this roundup of the Atlantic Region - the short-lived region set up on the east end of Conrail at the beginning to absorb the busiest sections of the component roads - with more of his informative, often amusing, accounts.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 glossy pages, all color photos
Description: Author Art Erdman finishes this roundup of the Atlantic Region - the short-lived region set up on the east end of Conrail at the beginning to absorb the busiest sections of the component roads - with more of his informative, often amusing, accounts.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: Enjoy the variety of cabooses acquired by Conrail. Plenty of intriguing roster shots!
Updated: December 7, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: Enjoy the variety of cabooses acquired by Conrail. Plenty of intriguing roster shots!
Updated: December 7, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail’s Central Region stretched from near Harrisburg to Buffalo and Ft. Wayne, plus a whole host of branches, cutoffs, and spurs. Join former Conrail manager Stephen Timko as he leads us across the Region in this first volume of a four-volume series, the colorful years 1976-1980.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail’s Central Region stretched from near Harrisburg to Buffalo and Ft. Wayne, plus a whole host of branches, cutoffs, and spurs. Join former Conrail manager Stephen Timko as he leads us across the Region in this first volume of a four-volume series, the colorful years 1976-1980.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Former Central Region employee Steve Timko continues his look at Conrail's busiest region from Harrisburg to Ft. Wayne. Visit the main lines, many branches, alternate routes, yards, and terminals in operation from 1981-86.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Former Central Region employee Steve Timko continues his look at Conrail's busiest region from Harrisburg to Ft. Wayne. Visit the main lines, many branches, alternate routes, yards, and terminals in operation from 1981-86.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: In 1987, Conrail had shed its image of the government vehicle created to maintain service on seven bankrupt railroads and had become an industry leader. That year it would return to the private sector in the largest public offering in history and continue to make strides during the early 1990's all illustrated in this look at its key central routes.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: In 1987, Conrail had shed its image of the government vehicle created to maintain service on seven bankrupt railroads and had become an industry leader. That year it would return to the private sector in the largest public offering in history and continue to make strides during the early 1990's all illustrated in this look at its key central routes.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The concluding volume of this look at late Conrail centered around Pittsburgh. Author Steve Timko worked in operations management for Conrail during this period and shares the rationale behind these 250 color photographs.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The concluding volume of this look at late Conrail centered around Pittsburgh. Author Steve Timko worked in operations management for Conrail during this period and shares the rationale behind these 250 color photographs.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Larry DeYoung
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2000)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The varied freight equipment of this recent fallen flag is displayed in more than 300 color photos of the rolling stock of Conrail's early years, 1976-1986.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2000)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The varied freight equipment of this recent fallen flag is displayed in more than 300 color photos of the rolling stock of Conrail's early years, 1976-1986.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail Commodities
by Jeremy Taylor
Publisher: Silver Brook Junction Publishing Company (1994) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 168 pages, all color photos
Description: This book examines Conrail from the perspective of its traffic base and explains the whys and wherefores of its freight movements. The railroad's train operations are covered thoroughly from the east coast terminals to Chicago & St Louis and at a myriad of remote locations. This presents the story of Conrail in the form of detailed captions which include information about each train's origin, destination, makeup and service functions as well as historical data related to the location of the photograph. The eight chapters of the book are based on the commodities carried by the trains of Conrail. These chapters include: Intermodal, Automotive Parts & Finished Vehicles, Coal, Metals and related products, Chemicals and related products, Food and Grain products, Forest Products and other (Including Proctor & Gamble detergents, the Barnum & Bailey Circus), The Appendix includes information on symbol freights, a locomotive roster, parameters of main & branch lines, and a list of power plants served by the railroad. In addition, a large system is included enabling the reader to reference photo locations shown in the book.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Silver Brook Junction Publishing Company (1994) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 168 pages, all color photos
Description: This book examines Conrail from the perspective of its traffic base and explains the whys and wherefores of its freight movements. The railroad's train operations are covered thoroughly from the east coast terminals to Chicago & St Louis and at a myriad of remote locations. This presents the story of Conrail in the form of detailed captions which include information about each train's origin, destination, makeup and service functions as well as historical data related to the location of the photograph. The eight chapters of the book are based on the commodities carried by the trains of Conrail. These chapters include: Intermodal, Automotive Parts & Finished Vehicles, Coal, Metals and related products, Chemicals and related products, Food and Grain products, Forest Products and other (Including Proctor & Gamble detergents, the Barnum & Bailey Circus), The Appendix includes information on symbol freights, a locomotive roster, parameters of main & branch lines, and a list of power plants served by the railroad. In addition, a large system is included enabling the reader to reference photo locations shown in the book.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Arthur J. Erdman
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014) (Out of print; eBook available)
Softcover: 303 pages, all color photos
Description: After the Conrail startup in 1976, the former Erie Lackawanna main line from northern New Jersey to Buffalo was thrown open to the combined operations of three colorful railroads. Supposedly in the name of competition, Conrail, the Delaware & Hudson and the New York, Susquehanna & Western operated an eclectic fleet of new and secondhand power along this scenic route and home trackage of D&H –NYS&W. Erie Railroad authority Bob Collins had the “inside track” on the goings-on and was there to capture the action.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014) (Out of print; eBook available)
Softcover: 303 pages, all color photos
Description: After the Conrail startup in 1976, the former Erie Lackawanna main line from northern New Jersey to Buffalo was thrown open to the combined operations of three colorful railroads. Supposedly in the name of competition, Conrail, the Delaware & Hudson and the New York, Susquehanna & Western operated an eclectic fleet of new and secondhand power along this scenic route and home trackage of D&H –NYS&W. Erie Railroad authority Bob Collins had the “inside track” on the goings-on and was there to capture the action.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail Freight Car Diagrams, Volume 1 - Hopper Cars
by Conrail Historical Society
Publisher: The Conrail Historical Society (2018)
Softcover: 90 pages, spiral-bound
Description: Released in 2018 by The Conrail Historical Society, the book provides copies of original 1980s Conrail freight car diagrams for covered and open hoppers.
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: The Conrail Historical Society (2018)
Softcover: 90 pages, spiral-bound
Description: Released in 2018 by The Conrail Historical Society, the book provides copies of original 1980s Conrail freight car diagrams for covered and open hoppers.
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Conrail Historical Society
Publisher: The Conrail Historical Society (2020)
Softcover: 90 pages, spiral-bound
Description: This new book, released in 2020 by The Conrail Historical Society, provides copies of original 1980s Conrail freight car diagrams for flatcars and 86' boxcars.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: The Conrail Historical Society (2020)
Softcover: 90 pages, spiral-bound
Description: This new book, released in 2020 by The Conrail Historical Society, provides copies of original 1980s Conrail freight car diagrams for flatcars and 86' boxcars.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Conrail Freight Car Roster and Pictorial
by David G. Casdorph
Publisher: Society of Freight Car Historians (1991) (Out of print)
Softcover: 66 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: A look at Conrail rolling stock at the beginning of the 1990's with roster and photos.
Updated: April 20, 2020
Publisher: Society of Freight Car Historians (1991) (Out of print)
Softcover: 66 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: A look at Conrail rolling stock at the beginning of the 1990's with roster and photos.
Updated: April 20, 2020
by David Casdorph
Publisher: Self-published in Lulu (2011)
Hardcover: 204 pages, b&w photos, 6" wide x 9" tall
Description: The purpose of this publication is to catalog the flat cars with fully enclosed auto racks in Conrail livery. The heart of the catalog is the list of individual cars with over four thousand entries. Most of Conrail’s racks were mounted on Trailer Train/TTX Company flat cars. The car numbers are literally scattered throughout the Trailer Train/TTX fleet. In addition to the car numbers this book also revises the Conrail part of an earlier article on auto rack paint schemes.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Self-published in Lulu (2011)
Hardcover: 204 pages, b&w photos, 6" wide x 9" tall
Description: The purpose of this publication is to catalog the flat cars with fully enclosed auto racks in Conrail livery. The heart of the catalog is the list of individual cars with over four thousand entries. Most of Conrail’s racks were mounted on Trailer Train/TTX Company flat cars. The car numbers are literally scattered throughout the Trailer Train/TTX fleet. In addition to the car numbers this book also revises the Conrail part of an earlier article on auto rack paint schemes.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Conrail Fully Enclosed Auto Racks (2nd Revised Edition)
by David G. Casdorph
Publisher: Self-published (2012)
Softcover: 214 pages, b&w photos, 6" x 9"
Description: This edition expands the quantity of identified Conrail racks to 4,093 individual car numbers and reduces the rack number conflicts to eight. This edition also identifies two rare paint schemes, increases the quantity of yellow Conrail racks to 552, identifies 17 black Conrail logo racks, expands the quantity of CSX repaints to 57, and lists 93 Norfolk Southern repaints. The quantity of new NS classes for former Conrail racks now stands at ten. Lastly, literally hundreds of data in the main table were added or corrected.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Self-published (2012)
Softcover: 214 pages, b&w photos, 6" x 9"
Description: This edition expands the quantity of identified Conrail racks to 4,093 individual car numbers and reduces the rack number conflicts to eight. This edition also identifies two rare paint schemes, increases the quantity of yellow Conrail racks to 552, identifies 17 black Conrail logo racks, expands the quantity of CSX repaints to 57, and lists 93 Norfolk Southern repaints. The quantity of new NS classes for former Conrail racks now stands at ten. Lastly, literally hundreds of data in the main table were added or corrected.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Jeremy F. Plant
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2011) (Out of print, digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Starting on “C-Day” April 1, 1976, the new Conrail system is explored end-to-end in the 1970’s.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2011) (Out of print, digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Starting on “C-Day” April 1, 1976, the new Conrail system is explored end-to-end in the 1970’s.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Jeremy F. Plant
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2012)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Big Blue finds its stride in the 1980s and changes the face of Northeast railroading. New power arrives along with new business.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2012)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Big Blue finds its stride in the 1980s and changes the face of Northeast railroading. New power arrives along with new business.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Jeremy F. Plant
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The last years of Big Blue before absorption by CSX and NS.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The last years of Big Blue before absorption by CSX and NS.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Olev Taremae
Publisher: White River Productions (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, color photos
Description: The area surrounding Allentown and Bethlehem was quickly transformed as seven colorful legacy lines came under Conrail control in 1976. Over the next 24 years, this industrial region of eastern Pennsylvania would go through its own transformation, affecting traffic patterns for years to come. Historian and photographer Olev Taremae explores these changes through colorful photos and detailed text.
Updated: October 27, 2020
Publisher: White River Productions (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, color photos
Description: The area surrounding Allentown and Bethlehem was quickly transformed as seven colorful legacy lines came under Conrail control in 1976. Over the next 24 years, this industrial region of eastern Pennsylvania would go through its own transformation, affecting traffic patterns for years to come. Historian and photographer Olev Taremae explores these changes through colorful photos and detailed text.
Updated: October 27, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 1 of a two-part series features the former Conrail system between 1999 - 2004, an east-to-west examination of how CSX and NS moved traffic, with a mix of motive power and facilities! It begins with a brief look at Conrail’s final days and dives into the operations at Split. Lines spun off by Conrail to other operators such as Corman, Finger Lakes, and others are also included!
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 1 of a two-part series features the former Conrail system between 1999 - 2004, an east-to-west examination of how CSX and NS moved traffic, with a mix of motive power and facilities! It begins with a brief look at Conrail’s final days and dives into the operations at Split. Lines spun off by Conrail to other operators such as Corman, Finger Lakes, and others are also included!
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 2 covers the second six-year period after split date. Scenes from around the former Conrail system under the new owners in 2005-2010 are featured. Also illustrated are two chapters covering 2011 and beyond, as well as former Conrail equipment and structures!
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 2 covers the second six-year period after split date. Scenes from around the former Conrail system under the new owners in 2005-2010 are featured. Also illustrated are two chapters covering 2011 and beyond, as well as former Conrail equipment and structures!
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Douglas N. Leffler
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail's Northern Region was comprised of three divisions of the former Canada Southern Railway and Michigan Central Railroad routes through Canada and Michigan. These three Conrail divisions were called the Canada Division, Detroit Division and Michigan Division. The illustrations and text in Conrail Northern Region take the reader on a journey on all three divisions from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada west to Detroit and beyond through Southern Michigan.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail's Northern Region was comprised of three divisions of the former Canada Southern Railway and Michigan Central Railroad routes through Canada and Michigan. These three Conrail divisions were called the Canada Division, Detroit Division and Michigan Division. The illustrations and text in Conrail Northern Region take the reader on a journey on all three divisions from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada west to Detroit and beyond through Southern Michigan.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail Motive Power Review 1986-1991
by Paul K. Withers
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1992) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 252 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: Handsomely done and detailed survey of the Conrail's motive power from 1986 through 1991. The book covers EMD road freight units (GPs and SDs), GE road freight units (B, C, and U), EMD and GE road switchers(GPs. SD and U), EMD yard switchers (NW, SW and MP), motive trailer units and passenger units (MT-4 and -6, E8), and the business car fleet. Includes condensed roster and rosters for each class. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and schematic diagrams. With appendix detailing dispositions.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1992) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 252 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: Handsomely done and detailed survey of the Conrail's motive power from 1986 through 1991. The book covers EMD road freight units (GPs and SDs), GE road freight units (B, C, and U), EMD and GE road switchers(GPs. SD and U), EMD yard switchers (NW, SW and MP), motive trailer units and passenger units (MT-4 and -6, E8), and the business car fleet. Includes condensed roster and rosters for each class. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and schematic diagrams. With appendix detailing dispositions.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail Motive Power Review, Volume 1: The First 10 Years 1976-1986
by Gordon Lloyd Jr. and Louis A. Marre
Publisher: Interurban Press (1992) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 136 pages, b&w photos, a few color photos
Description: Join us for a decade of Conrail motive power, 1976 to 1986. We will consider the entire fleet, in an order based on numbers assigned to the units. This is the first of a two-volume set, and will include a review of any unit assigned a Conrail number, whether or not it actually operated on the system; a look at models owned - both by totals and by ancestry; and a unit-by-unit roster of those locomotives numbered from the lowest up to No. 5593...There has never been any roster of such magnitude under one management in the diesel era, and its brief history is a fascinating one, both for scale and for detail.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Interurban Press (1992) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 136 pages, b&w photos, a few color photos
Description: Join us for a decade of Conrail motive power, 1976 to 1986. We will consider the entire fleet, in an order based on numbers assigned to the units. This is the first of a two-volume set, and will include a review of any unit assigned a Conrail number, whether or not it actually operated on the system; a look at models owned - both by totals and by ancestry; and a unit-by-unit roster of those locomotives numbered from the lowest up to No. 5593...There has never been any roster of such magnitude under one management in the diesel era, and its brief history is a fascinating one, both for scale and for detail.
Updated: April 15, 2020
ConRail Power 1: 1976
by Bob Reid
Publisher: Rails Northeast (1976) (Out of print)
Paperback: 96 pages, b&w photos
Description: Black and white pictorial survey of Conrail's locomotives, including the two Bicentennial engines. Provides a guide to the motive power, renumberings, where the units were operating, what models were being operated, etc. The new numbers, based largely on Penn Central's system, are noted with each builder class. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. This book was intended as a follow-up to the Penn Central Diesel Spotter's Guide (1974).
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Rails Northeast (1976) (Out of print)
Paperback: 96 pages, b&w photos
Description: Black and white pictorial survey of Conrail's locomotives, including the two Bicentennial engines. Provides a guide to the motive power, renumberings, where the units were operating, what models were being operated, etc. The new numbers, based largely on Penn Central's system, are noted with each builder class. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. This book was intended as a follow-up to the Penn Central Diesel Spotter's Guide (1974).
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail Power 2
by Bob Reid
Publisher: Rails Northeast (1977) (Out of print)
Paperback: 94 pages, b&w photos
Description: Black and white pictorial of Conrail's motive power in a year of great transition when there were still many units with pre-Conrail paint schemes. There is a photo for each builder model class with data on how many there were, how they were numbered, where they operated, etc.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Rails Northeast (1977) (Out of print)
Paperback: 94 pages, b&w photos
Description: Black and white pictorial of Conrail's motive power in a year of great transition when there were still many units with pre-Conrail paint schemes. There is a photo for each builder model class with data on how many there were, how they were numbered, where they operated, etc.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
Hardcover: 28 pages, all color photos, also
Description: Slugs, F-units, GP15, B23, DL721, B23, C430, C420, GP20, GP30, GP35, C425, C424, U23B, B23, U28,30,33,36, GP40, GP9B, and F7B are all examined in full color.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
Hardcover: 28 pages, all color photos, also
Description: Slugs, F-units, GP15, B23, DL721, B23, C430, C420, GP20, GP30, GP35, C425, C424, U23B, B23, U28,30,33,36, GP40, GP9B, and F7B are all examined in full color.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explore Conrail’s 4000-5000 series locomotives in 300 color photos. From E7’s to SD70/80 Macs, Niagara Jct. E10B electric switchers to GG1’s and E44’s. Special section on the Executive E-unit fleet. FP7’s, B36-7’s and B40-8’s, GP7’s and GP8 rebuilds, Alco RS2’s and 3’s, and SD60’s round out this Volume.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explore Conrail’s 4000-5000 series locomotives in 300 color photos. From E7’s to SD70/80 Macs, Niagara Jct. E10B electric switchers to GG1’s and E44’s. Special section on the Executive E-unit fleet. FP7’s, B36-7’s and B40-8’s, GP7’s and GP8 rebuilds, Alco RS2’s and 3’s, and SD60’s round out this Volume.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 3 of the 5-volume series covers Big Blue’s early six-wheelers--#6000 to 6999. An in-depth look at first and second-generation SD’s, RSD’s, six-wheeled GE’s, and the big Century series from Alco. The work contains over 360 full-color photos of 31 models of the Conrail fleet and a section roster.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 3 of the 5-volume series covers Big Blue’s early six-wheelers--#6000 to 6999. An in-depth look at first and second-generation SD’s, RSD’s, six-wheeled GE’s, and the big Century series from Alco. The work contains over 360 full-color photos of 31 models of the Conrail fleet and a section roster.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: This volume of the continuing coverage of Big Blue’s motive power fleet reviews and displays the medium horsepower roadswitchers, from GP7 #7000 through GP38-2 #8281. Colorful coverage includes units from Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna, Lehigh Valley, and Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines, as well as Conrail outsourced and in-house rebuild units, and newly acquired GP38-2’s.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: This volume of the continuing coverage of Big Blue’s motive power fleet reviews and displays the medium horsepower roadswitchers, from GP7 #7000 through GP38-2 #8281. Colorful coverage includes units from Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna, Lehigh Valley, and Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines, as well as Conrail outsourced and in-house rebuild units, and newly acquired GP38-2’s.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The final volume of Conrail’s interesting motive power roster features a large variety of switchers: from the single GE 44-tonner to the former Reading’s MP15s. Also highlighted are the medium-horsepower Baldwin roadswitchers and Alco RS3ms and RS1s!
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The final volume of Conrail’s interesting motive power roster features a large variety of switchers: from the single GE 44-tonner to the former Reading’s MP15s. Also highlighted are the medium-horsepower Baldwin roadswitchers and Alco RS3ms and RS1s!
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail Quality in the Lebanon Valley
by Brian Saul
Publisher: Outer Station Project (2009) (Out of print)
Softcover: 31 pages, all color photos
Description: A pictorial history of Conrail's Harrisburg, PA line, formerly the Reading Railroad's Lebanon Valley Branch. Includes a map/diagram of the line's track. Book consists of full color photographs with narrative captions of mostly rolling stock on the historic rail line tracks. Featured are assorted locomotives, custom engines, train cars, and maintenance equipment pictured at various crossings throughout the Lebanon Valley in Pennsylvania.
Updated: October 27, 2020
Publisher: Outer Station Project (2009) (Out of print)
Softcover: 31 pages, all color photos
Description: A pictorial history of Conrail's Harrisburg, PA line, formerly the Reading Railroad's Lebanon Valley Branch. Includes a map/diagram of the line's track. Book consists of full color photographs with narrative captions of mostly rolling stock on the historic rail line tracks. Featured are assorted locomotives, custom engines, train cars, and maintenance equipment pictured at various crossings throughout the Lebanon Valley in Pennsylvania.
Updated: October 27, 2020
by Richard Herbert and George Povall
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (2019)
Hardcover: 80 pages, all color photos
Description: The first in a series of titles covering Conrail’s first four years of operations (1976-1979), this book features the photographic handiwork of the late Richard "Herbie" Herbert, with some additional photos added from the collection of his good friend George Povall. The book covers Conrail’s “Rainbow Years,” when motive power in a variety of patched-out color schemes from its six predecessor railroads operated across the new Conrail system. A smattering of freshly painted Conrail blue locomotives, as well as other railroads’ locomotives that were leased to alleviate power shortages, added to the color palette. This book features over 140 full-color images of Conrail’s Rainbow Years from across the northeastern United States.
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (2019)
Hardcover: 80 pages, all color photos
Description: The first in a series of titles covering Conrail’s first four years of operations (1976-1979), this book features the photographic handiwork of the late Richard "Herbie" Herbert, with some additional photos added from the collection of his good friend George Povall. The book covers Conrail’s “Rainbow Years,” when motive power in a variety of patched-out color schemes from its six predecessor railroads operated across the new Conrail system. A smattering of freshly painted Conrail blue locomotives, as well as other railroads’ locomotives that were leased to alleviate power shortages, added to the color palette. This book features over 140 full-color images of Conrail’s Rainbow Years from across the northeastern United States.
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Rudy Garbely
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (2020)
Softcover: 86 pages, color photos
Description: The second in a series of titles covering Conrail’s first years of operations (1976-1980), this book features slides from GPCo's own vast collection, and represents the "best of the best" in early Conrail photography. The book covers Conrail’s “Rainbow Years,” when motive power in a variety of patched-out color schemes from its six predecessor railroads operated across the new Conrail system. A smattering of freshly painted Conrail blue locomotives, as well as other railroads’ locomotives that were leased to alleviate power shortages, added to the color palette. This book covers the entirety of Conrail’s territory from New York to Chicago and everything in between, with over 140 full-color images of Conrail’s unique Rainbow Years.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (2020)
Softcover: 86 pages, color photos
Description: The second in a series of titles covering Conrail’s first years of operations (1976-1980), this book features slides from GPCo's own vast collection, and represents the "best of the best" in early Conrail photography. The book covers Conrail’s “Rainbow Years,” when motive power in a variety of patched-out color schemes from its six predecessor railroads operated across the new Conrail system. A smattering of freshly painted Conrail blue locomotives, as well as other railroads’ locomotives that were leased to alleviate power shortages, added to the color palette. This book covers the entirety of Conrail’s territory from New York to Chicago and everything in between, with over 140 full-color images of Conrail’s unique Rainbow Years.
Updated: April 17, 2020
by Frank Garon
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (2021)
Hardcover: 90 pages, all color photos
Description: The third in a series of titles covering Conrail’s first years of operations (1976-1982), this book features the "best of the best" in early Conrail photography. The book covers Conrail’s “Rainbow Years” in New Jersey’s commuter region, when motive power in a variety of patched-out color schemes from NJDOT and predecessor railroads operated through the area. A smattering of freshly painted Conrail blue locomotives, as well as other railroads’ locomotives that were purchased to alleviate power shortages, added to the color palette. This book covers the entirety of Conrail’s commuter territory in New Jersey during Conrail’s operations under contract to NJDOT, with over 140 full-color images of Conrail’s unique Rainbow Years.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (2021)
Hardcover: 90 pages, all color photos
Description: The third in a series of titles covering Conrail’s first years of operations (1976-1982), this book features the "best of the best" in early Conrail photography. The book covers Conrail’s “Rainbow Years” in New Jersey’s commuter region, when motive power in a variety of patched-out color schemes from NJDOT and predecessor railroads operated through the area. A smattering of freshly painted Conrail blue locomotives, as well as other railroads’ locomotives that were purchased to alleviate power shortages, added to the color palette. This book covers the entirety of Conrail’s commuter territory in New Jersey during Conrail’s operations under contract to NJDOT, with over 140 full-color images of Conrail’s unique Rainbow Years.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Conrail Technical Society Journal Reprints, Volume 1: Issues 1 Through 6
by Conrail Technical Society Journal contributors
Publisher: Conrail Technical Society (1995) (Out of print)
Softbound: 102 pages, all b&w photos
Description: A collection of various reprinted articles dealing with Conrail, with diagrams, photographs, and rosters.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Conrail Technical Society (1995) (Out of print)
Softbound: 102 pages, all b&w photos
Description: A collection of various reprinted articles dealing with Conrail, with diagrams, photographs, and rosters.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: In 1976 Congress imposed opposing goals for Conrail to be profitable but get its freight off the Northeast Corridor. Integrating Penn Central’s existing freight electric operations into its overall operating plan proved difficult as Amtrak attempted to restore high speed passenger service and rebuild the NEC. Photographer Ralph Curcio was out on the NEC in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey from 1976 to 1981, creating a fabulous chronological record that tells the story of how Conrail finally removed its through freight traffic and ceased electric freight operation altogether.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: In 1976 Congress imposed opposing goals for Conrail to be profitable but get its freight off the Northeast Corridor. Integrating Penn Central’s existing freight electric operations into its overall operating plan proved difficult as Amtrak attempted to restore high speed passenger service and rebuild the NEC. Photographer Ralph Curcio was out on the NEC in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey from 1976 to 1981, creating a fabulous chronological record that tells the story of how Conrail finally removed its through freight traffic and ceased electric freight operation altogether.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Bob Davis
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: After some background in Penn Central electric freight operations, this book looks at Conrail electric and diesel freights in the electrified territory. The author, a former PC-CR employee gives a detailed explanation of the rationale behind the scenes.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: After some background in Penn Central electric freight operations, this book looks at Conrail electric and diesel freights in the electrified territory. The author, a former PC-CR employee gives a detailed explanation of the rationale behind the scenes.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Douglas N. Leffler
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail’s Western Region was initially comprised of three former NYC divisions (Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago) and one PRR (Fort Wayne). Follow the early efforts to maintain operation while rehabilitation was taking place and watch in the 1980s as Conrail operations began to really take off.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Conrail’s Western Region was initially comprised of three former NYC divisions (Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago) and one PRR (Fort Wayne). Follow the early efforts to maintain operation while rehabilitation was taking place and watch in the 1980s as Conrail operations began to really take off.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Conrail's North Jersey Coast Line
by Robert D. Callahan
Publisher: Outer Station Project (2015)
Hardcover: 80 pages, 83 color photos
Description: Although the book is intended to serve as a photographic remembrance of North Jersey Coast Line operations under Conrail. NJ Transit assumed operation of the railroad from Conrail effective January 1, 1983, several images taken after this date have been included as they portray trains whose consists remain relatively unchanged from the Conrail period.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Outer Station Project (2015)
Hardcover: 80 pages, 83 color photos
Description: Although the book is intended to serve as a photographic remembrance of North Jersey Coast Line operations under Conrail. NJ Transit assumed operation of the railroad from Conrail effective January 1, 1983, several images taken after this date have been included as they portray trains whose consists remain relatively unchanged from the Conrail period.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: C&NW, C&O, CP, CRI&P, CR, CRR, CSS&SB, C&S, CSX, DL, DL&W, D&H, DM&IR, D&RGW, DT&I, EJ&E, Erie, and EL.
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: C&NW, C&O, CP, CRI&P, CR, CRR, CSS&SB, C&S, CSX, DL, DL&W, D&H, DM&IR, D&RGW, DT&I, EJ&E, Erie, and EL.
Updated: October 24, 2020
The "Do" Lines: The Story of the Railroads Created to Take Over Lines Unwanted by Conrail
by Edward A. Lewis
Publisher: The Baggage Car (1978)
Softbound: 124 pages, b&w photos, maps
Description: Fascinating survey of the first nine railroads formed to operate lines rejected by Conrail, discussing their problems and accomplishments. Railroads covered include the Gettysburg Railroad, the Hillsdale County Railway, the Lackawaxen & Stourbridge, the Michigan Northern, the Middletown & Hummelstown, the Octoraro, the Towanda-Monroeton Shippers Lifellne, the Virginia & Maryland and the Western Ohio. (Note: My copy is softbound. There might have been a hardcover version as well?)
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: The Baggage Car (1978)
Softbound: 124 pages, b&w photos, maps
Description: Fascinating survey of the first nine railroads formed to operate lines rejected by Conrail, discussing their problems and accomplishments. Railroads covered include the Gettysburg Railroad, the Hillsdale County Railway, the Lackawaxen & Stourbridge, the Michigan Northern, the Middletown & Hummelstown, the Octoraro, the Towanda-Monroeton Shippers Lifellne, the Virginia & Maryland and the Western Ohio. (Note: My copy is softbound. There might have been a hardcover version as well?)
Updated: April 17, 2020
by Paul K. Withers
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2009)
Softcover: 200 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: At first glance, the General Motors FP7 or FP9 looks like their freight-service counterparts. But on closer examination, the models extra four feet of length can be seen in the space between the first porthole and first louver. This extra space was used to increase the boiler water capacity for the steam generator, allowing the unit to operate over longer distances, matching the unit's fuel capacity without the need for intermediate water stops. The locomotives popularity is reflected in its sales numbers - 362 FP7s for 27 customers and 93 FP9s for four customers. Major U.S. owners included Atlantic Coast Line, Louisville &, Nashville, Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Southern Railway. North of the border, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific found the models ideal as did Mexican railroad, Nationales de Mexico. One chapter will cover the FP's close relative, the FL9. All owners, as well as secondary owners and operators in North America are covered.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2009)
Softcover: 200 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: At first glance, the General Motors FP7 or FP9 looks like their freight-service counterparts. But on closer examination, the models extra four feet of length can be seen in the space between the first porthole and first louver. This extra space was used to increase the boiler water capacity for the steam generator, allowing the unit to operate over longer distances, matching the unit's fuel capacity without the need for intermediate water stops. The locomotives popularity is reflected in its sales numbers - 362 FP7s for 27 customers and 93 FP9s for four customers. Major U.S. owners included Atlantic Coast Line, Louisville &, Nashville, Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Southern Railway. North of the border, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific found the models ideal as did Mexican railroad, Nationales de Mexico. One chapter will cover the FP's close relative, the FL9. All owners, as well as secondary owners and operators in North America are covered.
Updated: December 2, 2022
EMD's GP18: The Transitional Road Switcher
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1992) (Out of print)
Softcover: 92 pages, all b&w photos
Description: Fascinating history of the GP18, a road switcher. Conrail inherited four units from the Lehigh Valley. This reference book lists the railroads that bought the GP18s in alphabetical order and provides black and white as well as color photos of the engines in their company's paint scheme. With rosters showing original and secondary owners. With schematic diagrams on inside front and rear covers.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1992) (Out of print)
Softcover: 92 pages, all b&w photos
Description: Fascinating history of the GP18, a road switcher. Conrail inherited four units from the Lehigh Valley. This reference book lists the railroads that bought the GP18s in alphabetical order and provides black and white as well as color photos of the engines in their company's paint scheme. With rosters showing original and secondary owners. With schematic diagrams on inside front and rear covers.
Updated: April 15, 2020
EMD's SD60 Series: Steppingstone to the 21st Century
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1996) (Out of print)
Softcover: 164 pages, all b&w photos
Description: Handsomely done history of the EMD's SD60 diesel locomotives. The book describes the SD60s used by BN, CN, CNW, Conrail, CSX, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern, Oakway, Soo and UP, as well as EMD demonstrators. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With 6 pages of foldout detailed schematic diagrams in the back showing 12 versions of the SD60.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1996) (Out of print)
Softcover: 164 pages, all b&w photos
Description: Handsomely done history of the EMD's SD60 diesel locomotives. The book describes the SD60s used by BN, CN, CNW, Conrail, CSX, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern, Oakway, Soo and UP, as well as EMD demonstrators. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With 6 pages of foldout detailed schematic diagrams in the back showing 12 versions of the SD60.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2001)
Softcover: 72 pages, 250 photos mostly b&w
Description: To fill the gap between the 600-horsepower SW1 and the 1,000-horsepower SW7, EMD introduced its 800-horsepower SW8 model in 1950. Over the next four years, General Motors built a total of 366 SW8s for 49 U.S. and nine Canadian customers at both its Electro-Motive Division plant and La Grange, IL and General Motors Diesel Division facility at London, Ontario.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2001)
Softcover: 72 pages, 250 photos mostly b&w
Description: To fill the gap between the 600-horsepower SW1 and the 1,000-horsepower SW7, EMD introduced its 800-horsepower SW8 model in 1950. Over the next four years, General Motors built a total of 366 SW8s for 49 U.S. and nine Canadian customers at both its Electro-Motive Division plant and La Grange, IL and General Motors Diesel Division facility at London, Ontario.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2006)
Softcover: 124 pages, 110 color photos, 325 b&w photos
Description: Description: SW1500 Spotting Features, pp. 8-14; Class 1 Operators, pp. 15-64; Short Line, Terminal and Government Operators, pp. 65-90; Industrial Owner's Gallery, pp. 91-96; SW1500s in Color, pp. 97-120; SW1500 Roster, pp. 121-122; SW1500 Diagram, pp. 123-124.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2006)
Softcover: 124 pages, 110 color photos, 325 b&w photos
Description: Description: SW1500 Spotting Features, pp. 8-14; Class 1 Operators, pp. 15-64; Short Line, Terminal and Government Operators, pp. 65-90; Industrial Owner's Gallery, pp. 91-96; SW1500s in Color, pp. 97-120; SW1500 Roster, pp. 121-122; SW1500 Diagram, pp. 123-124.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Features the Erie Lackawanna system in the final months prior to Conrail, then travels across the former Erie Lackawanna Railway Divisions east-west in Conrail’s early years. The final chapter illustrates former EL equipment and structures in use in Conrail years 1976-80.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Features the Erie Lackawanna system in the final months prior to Conrail, then travels across the former Erie Lackawanna Railway Divisions east-west in Conrail’s early years. The final chapter illustrates former EL equipment and structures in use in Conrail years 1976-80.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The examination of former Erie Lackawanna territory and equipment continues! Volume 2 covers 1981-90. Your company tour is guided by none other than former employee and series author Stephen M. Timko, Jr.
Updated: April 16, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The examination of former Erie Lackawanna territory and equipment continues! Volume 2 covers 1981-90. Your company tour is guided by none other than former employee and series author Stephen M. Timko, Jr.
Updated: April 16, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The final entry in this series features former Erie Lackawanna property and equipment from 1991-1999. Travel east-west across the former EL system viewing CP, NYS&W, Ohio Central, and other operations!
Updated: April 16, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The final entry in this series features former Erie Lackawanna property and equipment from 1991-1999. Travel east-west across the former EL system viewing CP, NYS&W, Ohio Central, and other operations!
Updated: April 16, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos
Description: Famed rail photographer Em Gulash traveled extensively in the U.S. and Canada and made it part of his standard repertoire to photograph freight cars in these far flung places. This volume covers the rolling stock of ACFX, AGPX, ATSF, ATW, BAR, BN, B&LE, B&M, BNSF, B&O, CHTT, CN, CP, CR, CRYX, CSXT, and other roads.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos
Description: Famed rail photographer Em Gulash traveled extensively in the U.S. and Canada and made it part of his standard repertoire to photograph freight cars in these far flung places. This volume covers the rolling stock of ACFX, AGPX, ATSF, ATW, BAR, BN, B&LE, B&M, BNSF, B&O, CHTT, CN, CP, CR, CRYX, CSXT, and other roads.
Updated: April 17, 2020
GE's Dash 8 - C Series: Dieselization Enters the Third Generation
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1994) (Out of print)
Softcover: 120 pages, 400+ mostly b&w photos
Description: Study of General Electric Dash 8 - C Series of diesel railway locomotives. This era of locomotive design is considered 3rd generation technology.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1994) (Out of print)
Softcover: 120 pages, 400+ mostly b&w photos
Description: Study of General Electric Dash 8 - C Series of diesel railway locomotives. This era of locomotive design is considered 3rd generation technology.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: Follow the iconic GG1 in its final 15 years of operation with Penn Central, Amtrak, Conrail, NJ DOT, and NJ Transit. Despite the paint on its sleek flanks, the elegant ladies were up to any task thrown at them from fast piggybacker to Jersey Shore commuter train.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: Follow the iconic GG1 in its final 15 years of operation with Penn Central, Amtrak, Conrail, NJ DOT, and NJ Transit. Despite the paint on its sleek flanks, the elegant ladies were up to any task thrown at them from fast piggybacker to Jersey Shore commuter train.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1998)
Softcover: 152 pages, 346 b&w photos, 82 color photos
Description: Description: 1. Why Turbo charge, pp. 5-8; 2. New Models, New Features, pp. 9-12; 3. Specifications, pp. 13-18; 4. SD24 Production, pp. 19-22; 5. GP20 Production, pp. 23-28; 6. Car-body Phases, pp. 29-32; 7. SD24 Roster, pp. 33-37; 8. GP20 Roster, pp. 38-44; 9. SD24s in Service, pp. 45-62; 10. GP20s in Service, pp. 63-90; 11. Secondhand SD24s, pp. 91-98; 12. Secondhand GP20s, pp. 99-104; 13. Detail Views, pp. 105-112; 14. Colorful GP20s and SD24s, pp. 113-132; 15. Bibliography, pg. 133; 16. Index, pp. 134-136; 17. HO Scale Fold-out Plans, pp. 137-152.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1998)
Softcover: 152 pages, 346 b&w photos, 82 color photos
Description: Description: 1. Why Turbo charge, pp. 5-8; 2. New Models, New Features, pp. 9-12; 3. Specifications, pp. 13-18; 4. SD24 Production, pp. 19-22; 5. GP20 Production, pp. 23-28; 6. Car-body Phases, pp. 29-32; 7. SD24 Roster, pp. 33-37; 8. GP20 Roster, pp. 38-44; 9. SD24s in Service, pp. 45-62; 10. GP20s in Service, pp. 63-90; 11. Secondhand SD24s, pp. 91-98; 12. Secondhand GP20s, pp. 99-104; 13. Detail Views, pp. 105-112; 14. Colorful GP20s and SD24s, pp. 113-132; 15. Bibliography, pg. 133; 16. Index, pp. 134-136; 17. HO Scale Fold-out Plans, pp. 137-152.
Updated: April 15, 2020
The Historical Records of the Components of Conrail: A Survey and Inventory
by Duane P. Swanson and Hugh R. Gibb
Publisher: Eleutherian Mills Historical Library (1978) (Out of print)
Softcover: 56 pages, no photos
Description: The report provides information on two basic kinds of records, those held by the trustees of the estates of former carriers and those held by historical agencies, libraries, and other repositories.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: Eleutherian Mills Historical Library (1978) (Out of print)
Softcover: 56 pages, no photos
Description: The report provides information on two basic kinds of records, those held by the trustees of the estates of former carriers and those held by historical agencies, libraries, and other repositories.
Updated: April 17, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Follow the L&NE till it ceased operation in 1960 and then was operated by CNJ, LV, CR and NS.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Follow the L&NE till it ceased operation in 1960 and then was operated by CNJ, LV, CR and NS.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Robert F. Wilt
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explores the legacy of the iconic Lehigh Valley Railroad as it was gradually absorbed into a multi-state transportation entity. From 1976-1986, the assets, signs, and symbols of the old corporation faded away and Conrail emerged.
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explores the legacy of the iconic Lehigh Valley Railroad as it was gradually absorbed into a multi-state transportation entity. From 1976-1986, the assets, signs, and symbols of the old corporation faded away and Conrail emerged.
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Robert F. Wilt
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2022)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explore the evolution of the Lehigh Valley Railroad's remaining vestiges under the new operations of Conrail during its reign as a megalithic corporation, until it becomes a partner in an even larger corporate giant. The Route of the Black Diamond lives on in the hearts of all!
Updated: November 12, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2022)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explore the evolution of the Lehigh Valley Railroad's remaining vestiges under the new operations of Conrail during its reign as a megalithic corporation, until it becomes a partner in an even larger corporate giant. The Route of the Black Diamond lives on in the hearts of all!
Updated: November 12, 2021
by David Baer
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2022)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Mahoning Valley Rails details the changes to railroads in the Mahoning River Valley around Youngstown, Ohio, from 1988 - 2006. During this period, the Balitmore & Ohio had just been taken over by CSX, and Conrail would be purchased by Norfolk Southern. The Pittsburgh and Lake Erie disappeared; the Ohio Central System arrived in the Mahoning Valley and the Youngstown and Southern would be operated by a couple different railroad companies.
Updated: March 10, 2022
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2022)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Mahoning Valley Rails details the changes to railroads in the Mahoning River Valley around Youngstown, Ohio, from 1988 - 2006. During this period, the Balitmore & Ohio had just been taken over by CSX, and Conrail would be purchased by Norfolk Southern. The Pittsburgh and Lake Erie disappeared; the Ohio Central System arrived in the Mahoning Valley and the Youngstown and Southern would be operated by a couple different railroad companies.
Updated: March 10, 2022
by Jaime F.M. Serensits
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2002)
Softcover: 48 pages, all color photos
Description: This beautiful all-color book features the Maine Central, Boston & Maine, Central Vermont, Bangor & Aroostook, Canadian Pacific's Vermont operations and Conrail New England action. Our action and roster shots are run large on the page and the details are crisp… and we don't crop out the interesting backgrounds! A map is included on the inside front cover and the book is thoroughly indexed. Featured power includes Century 424s, RS11s, RS18s, rare BL2s, F3s, U18Bs, U25Bs, GP7s, GP9s, SD80MACs, SD70M demonstrators, and more!
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2002)
Softcover: 48 pages, all color photos
Description: This beautiful all-color book features the Maine Central, Boston & Maine, Central Vermont, Bangor & Aroostook, Canadian Pacific's Vermont operations and Conrail New England action. Our action and roster shots are run large on the page and the details are crisp… and we don't crop out the interesting backgrounds! A map is included on the inside front cover and the book is thoroughly indexed. Featured power includes Century 424s, RS11s, RS18s, rare BL2s, F3s, U18Bs, U25Bs, GP7s, GP9s, SD80MACs, SD70M demonstrators, and more!
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Walter E. Zullig, Jr.
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: A 1903 law prohibiting the use of steam locomotives in Manhattan became the catalyst that started the predecessor companies of the New York Central and New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroads on the path to electrification. Starting with that era, the book tells the story of the massive electrification projects of both railroads with special emphasis on the new Grand Central Terminal that opened in 1913 and continues to serve the public today. In addition to the NYC's electrification, the book explains the role of the New Haven RR and its electrification system. It brings the story up to date including the present-day operation by the Metro-North RR and extension of the Harlem Line electrification from North White Plains to Southeast, north of Brewster.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: A 1903 law prohibiting the use of steam locomotives in Manhattan became the catalyst that started the predecessor companies of the New York Central and New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroads on the path to electrification. Starting with that era, the book tells the story of the massive electrification projects of both railroads with special emphasis on the new Grand Central Terminal that opened in 1913 and continues to serve the public today. In addition to the NYC's electrification, the book explains the role of the New Haven RR and its electrification system. It brings the story up to date including the present-day operation by the Metro-North RR and extension of the Harlem Line electrification from North White Plains to Southeast, north of Brewster.
Updated: April 17, 2020
On Conrail 52ft Gondolas
by David G. Casdorph
Publisher: Society of Freight Car Historians (1994) (Out of print)
Softcover: 38 pages, b&w photos
Description: A study of 56' Conrail gondolas.
Updated: April 20, 2020
Publisher: Society of Freight Car Historians (1994) (Out of print)
Softcover: 38 pages, b&w photos
Description: A study of 56' Conrail gondolas.
Updated: April 20, 2020
One Day One Conductor: A Photo Essay
by E. C. Kennedy
Publisher: A. & E. Photo Arts (1981) (Out of print)
Paperback: 63 pages, b&w photos
Description: Fascinating book describing a day in the life of Donald Lambert, a Conrail conductor in New Jersey. The book provides a pictorial essay that details the numerous tasks undertaken by the conductor from 6am until 6pm. Illustrated on almost every page with black and white photos.
Updated: April 20, 2020
Publisher: A. & E. Photo Arts (1981) (Out of print)
Paperback: 63 pages, b&w photos
Description: Fascinating book describing a day in the life of Donald Lambert, a Conrail conductor in New Jersey. The book provides a pictorial essay that details the numerous tasks undertaken by the conductor from 6am until 6pm. Illustrated on almost every page with black and white photos.
Updated: April 20, 2020
by Hal Carstens
Publisher: White River Productions (Carstens Publications) (2001)
Softcover: 106 pages, b&w photos, plans
Description: Wood and heavyweight passenger cars disappeared from revenue service in the years following World War II. This first volume in our passenger car series presents cars from the early days of railroading until the last cars were relegated to work train service. Chock full of vintage photographs, this book shows passenger cars in their heyday including some interesting interior shots. Diagrams of cars included.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: White River Productions (Carstens Publications) (2001)
Softcover: 106 pages, b&w photos, plans
Description: Wood and heavyweight passenger cars disappeared from revenue service in the years following World War II. This first volume in our passenger car series presents cars from the early days of railroading until the last cars were relegated to work train service. Chock full of vintage photographs, this book shows passenger cars in their heyday including some interesting interior shots. Diagrams of cars included.
Updated: April 17, 2020
by Chip Syme
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Join author Chip Syme as he hires on with the Penn Central in 1969 as a fireman through the end of Conrail during his days as an engineer! A lot of good miles and smiles and they're recounted here in terrific photographs and entertaining stories!
Updated: November 12, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Join author Chip Syme as he hires on with the Penn Central in 1969 as a fireman through the end of Conrail during his days as an engineer! A lot of good miles and smiles and they're recounted here in terrific photographs and entertaining stories!
Updated: November 12, 2021
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: This series begins with a look at the final year of Penn Central’s operations and dives directly into the operation of former PC territory under the control of Conrail. Each chapter covers a year in the timeline of the company through 1979. Motive power, trains, buildings, and other scenes are explored in this initial volume, which includes over 350 full color photos! The final chapter displays former Penn Central equipment operating system-wide during the era.
Updated: April 16, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2019)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: This series begins with a look at the final year of Penn Central’s operations and dives directly into the operation of former PC territory under the control of Conrail. Each chapter covers a year in the timeline of the company through 1979. Motive power, trains, buildings, and other scenes are explored in this initial volume, which includes over 350 full color photos! The final chapter displays former Penn Central equipment operating system-wide during the era.
Updated: April 16, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Continuing our examination of the former Penn Central territory under Conrail ownership from 1980-1984. Join veteran Conrail manager and author Stephen Timko as he explains operational changes and improvements as well as abandonments and line sales! Coverage features foreign operations over Conrail and former Penn Central equipment and structures.
Updated: April 16, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Continuing our examination of the former Penn Central territory under Conrail ownership from 1980-1984. Join veteran Conrail manager and author Stephen Timko as he explains operational changes and improvements as well as abandonments and line sales! Coverage features foreign operations over Conrail and former Penn Central equipment and structures.
Updated: April 16, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 3 takes a look at former Penn Central territory under the control of Conrail between 1985 - 1989. Former PC motive power, equipment, and structures are featured, along with freight operations. Brief coverage is given to non-Conrail passenger operations on former PC territory, as well. Over 335 full-color photographs!
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 3 takes a look at former Penn Central territory under the control of Conrail between 1985 - 1989. Former PC motive power, equipment, and structures are featured, along with freight operations. Brief coverage is given to non-Conrail passenger operations on former PC territory, as well. Over 335 full-color photographs!
Updated: October 24, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The penultimate volume in the series presents the work of talented photographers around the former Penn Central portion of Conrail in 1990-1994. Coverage includes the former Penn Central locomotives, equipment, and structures still in use during this period.
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The penultimate volume in the series presents the work of talented photographers around the former Penn Central portion of Conrail in 1990-1994. Coverage includes the former Penn Central locomotives, equipment, and structures still in use during this period.
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The final look, year by year, at former Penn Central property under Conrail ownership from 1995-1999. Featuring a chapter on former Penn Central motive power, equipment, and structures.
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The final look, year by year, at former Penn Central property under Conrail ownership from 1995-1999. Featuring a chapter on former Penn Central motive power, equipment, and structures.
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Steve Hipes and David P. Oroszi
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2004)
Hardcover: 136 pages, all color photos
Description: 190+ color photos of trains, towers (interior and exterior), stations and more! Plus 8 full-color maps, train symbols, routings and a detailed history of this fascinating railroad route from the Golden Triangle to the Gateway Arch!
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2004)
Hardcover: 136 pages, all color photos
Description: 190+ color photos of trains, towers (interior and exterior), stations and more! Plus 8 full-color maps, train symbols, routings and a detailed history of this fascinating railroad route from the Golden Triangle to the Gateway Arch!
Updated: April 17, 2020
by Steve Hipes and David P. Oroszi
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2008)
Hardcover: 136 pages, all color photos
Description: 190+ color photos of trains, towers (interior and exterior), stations and more! Plus 7 full-color maps, train symbols, routings and a detailed history of this fascinating railroad located in the heart of our nation’s steel and manufacturing region.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2008)
Hardcover: 136 pages, all color photos
Description: 190+ color photos of trains, towers (interior and exterior), stations and more! Plus 7 full-color maps, train symbols, routings and a detailed history of this fascinating railroad located in the heart of our nation’s steel and manufacturing region.
Updated: April 17, 2020
by James Kinkaid
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Once an innovation, TOFC (Trailer-on-Flat-Car) has grown exponentially since its birth. Owners A to H are examined in this the first of a two-volume series showing trailers, flatcars, and containers in all their colorful attire. Of interest to Conrail enthusiasts are photos of Conrail, Jersey Central, and Erie Lackawanna equipment.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Once an innovation, TOFC (Trailer-on-Flat-Car) has grown exponentially since its birth. Owners A to H are examined in this the first of a two-volume series showing trailers, flatcars, and containers in all their colorful attire. Of interest to Conrail enthusiasts are photos of Conrail, Jersey Central, and Erie Lackawanna equipment.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by James Kinkaid
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The ever-changing nature of TOFC (trailer on flat car) types and operations is detailed on companies in the bottom half of the alphabet. Of interest to Conrail enthusiasts are photos of equipment from Lehigh Valley, New Haven, Penn Central, Pennsylvania, Reading Company, and RoadRailer.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The ever-changing nature of TOFC (trailer on flat car) types and operations is detailed on companies in the bottom half of the alphabet. Of interest to Conrail enthusiasts are photos of equipment from Lehigh Valley, New Haven, Penn Central, Pennsylvania, Reading Company, and RoadRailer.
Updated: April 15, 2020
The Railfan Chronicles, Conrail in Michigan, 1976 to 1999
by Byron Babbish
Publisher: Create Space (2015) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 196 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: Conrail had a major presence in Michigan, in particular in the southeastern part of the State including Detroit. This book chronicles Conrail in Michigan from its beginnings in 1976 (including some Penn Central coverage beforehand), through the transition of creating one railroad out of six bankrupt ones, to its coming of age and ending when it was purchased by two other railroads in 1999. Also covered are trips to Toledo, Ohio in the late 1970's and to Canada to see Conrail's operations out of St. Thomas and Windsor, Ontario. Color and black and white photographs from the author's collection of roster and action shots of Conrail locomotives and trains are used.
Updated: October 27, 2020
Publisher: Create Space (2015) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 196 pages, color and b&w photos
Description: Conrail had a major presence in Michigan, in particular in the southeastern part of the State including Detroit. This book chronicles Conrail in Michigan from its beginnings in 1976 (including some Penn Central coverage beforehand), through the transition of creating one railroad out of six bankrupt ones, to its coming of age and ending when it was purchased by two other railroads in 1999. Also covered are trips to Toledo, Ohio in the late 1970's and to Canada to see Conrail's operations out of St. Thomas and Windsor, Ontario. Color and black and white photographs from the author's collection of roster and action shots of Conrail locomotives and trains are used.
Updated: October 27, 2020
by Mike Bednar'
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, b&w and color photos
Description: Volume 1 features the first 24 episodes of Mike Bednars famous railroad stories from TRP Magazine, richly illustrated with vintage photography. This beautiful 128-page hardcover book includes upgraded photos and even more color! Mike describes railroad operations with incredible detail and you will enjoy his unique personality and wit! Learn first-hand what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960s, 70s and 80s!
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2018)
Hardcover: 128 pages, b&w and color photos
Description: Volume 1 features the first 24 episodes of Mike Bednars famous railroad stories from TRP Magazine, richly illustrated with vintage photography. This beautiful 128-page hardcover book includes upgraded photos and even more color! Mike describes railroad operations with incredible detail and you will enjoy his unique personality and wit! Learn first-hand what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960s, 70s and 80s!
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, b&w and color photos
Description: features 18 episodes of Mike Bednar's famous railroad stories from TRP Magazine, richly illustrated with vintage photography. This beautiful 128-page hardcover book includes upgraded photos and even more color! Mike describes railroad operations with incredible detail and you'll enjoy his unique personality and wit! Learn first-hand what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960's, 70's and 80's!
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, b&w and color photos
Description: features 18 episodes of Mike Bednar's famous railroad stories from TRP Magazine, richly illustrated with vintage photography. This beautiful 128-page hardcover book includes upgraded photos and even more color! Mike describes railroad operations with incredible detail and you'll enjoy his unique personality and wit! Learn first-hand what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960's, 70's and 80's!
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2023)
Hardcover: 128 pages, b&w and color photos
Description: 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.
Updated: August 23, 2023
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2023)
Hardcover: 128 pages, b&w and color photos
Description: 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.
Updated: August 23, 2023
The Railroad Mergers and the Coming of Conrail
by Richard Saunders
Publisher: Greenwood Press (1978) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 389 pages
Description: Railroads of the early 20th century are described and regional differences noted. The effects of early consolidation efforts, the Transportation Acts of 1920 and 1940, the Ripley Plan and the Esch-Cummins initiative are described. The post-World War II mergers are detailed and discussed with special emphasis on Penn Central and its successor, Conrail. The Klitenic plan for the Midwest, ICC's response to a proposal for Union Pacific/Rock Island merger which was never consummated, is seen as a real solution to that region's problems. Government and management are seen as primarily responsible for U. S. railroad problems; railway labor costs and productivity are given little attention; government ownership is seen as a solution.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Greenwood Press (1978) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 389 pages
Description: Railroads of the early 20th century are described and regional differences noted. The effects of early consolidation efforts, the Transportation Acts of 1920 and 1940, the Ripley Plan and the Esch-Cummins initiative are described. The post-World War II mergers are detailed and discussed with special emphasis on Penn Central and its successor, Conrail. The Klitenic plan for the Midwest, ICC's response to a proposal for Union Pacific/Rock Island merger which was never consummated, is seen as a real solution to that region's problems. Government and management are seen as primarily responsible for U. S. railroad problems; railway labor costs and productivity are given little attention; government ownership is seen as a solution.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos
Description: Featuring AAR, AMT, Apache, Asplundh, ATRW, ATSF, BA&P, Bay Colony, BK, B&M, BN, BNSF, B&O, BB, CF&W, C&G, CCL, CS, CKIN, CMSL, CN, CNJ, CNW, C&O, CP, CR, CSX, CV, CW, CWP, DMIR, D&H, DL, DRGW, EJ&E, EL, ETL, EMC, FL, GM&O, GMRC, GR, GTW, IC, IHB, INRC, and IT!
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2021)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos
Description: Featuring AAR, AMT, Apache, Asplundh, ATRW, ATSF, BA&P, Bay Colony, BK, B&M, BN, BNSF, B&O, BB, CF&W, C&G, CCL, CS, CKIN, CMSL, CN, CNJ, CNW, C&O, CP, CR, CSX, CV, CW, CWP, DMIR, D&H, DL, DRGW, EJ&E, EL, ETL, EMC, FL, GM&O, GMRC, GR, GTW, IC, IHB, INRC, and IT!
Updated: October 24, 2020
by Michael Kelly and David Crisler Jr.
Publisher: KG Productions (2020)
Hardcover: 296 pages, 800+ color photos
Description: This new book will follow in the template of Rails Around Missouri and Rails Around Michigan, featuring all-color photographs from the steam era to the late-1980s. Railroads include, but not limited to, B&O, C&O, Erie, Monon, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Nickel Plate, Wabash, L&N, Southern, Amtrak, Conrail, Chessie System, Norfolk & Western, Norfolk Southern, South Shore, Illinois Central, Penn Central – any road operating in Indiana. The only exceptions are no CSX or NS paint. We are trying to showcase Indiana prior to the corporate images and mentality of 21st century railroading.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: KG Productions (2020)
Hardcover: 296 pages, 800+ color photos
Description: This new book will follow in the template of Rails Around Missouri and Rails Around Michigan, featuring all-color photographs from the steam era to the late-1980s. Railroads include, but not limited to, B&O, C&O, Erie, Monon, New York Central, Pennsylvania, Nickel Plate, Wabash, L&N, Southern, Amtrak, Conrail, Chessie System, Norfolk & Western, Norfolk Southern, South Shore, Illinois Central, Penn Central – any road operating in Indiana. The only exceptions are no CSX or NS paint. We are trying to showcase Indiana prior to the corporate images and mentality of 21st century railroading.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Bob Davis
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2023)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 1 begins with a sampling of the final year of the Reading as an independent company and continues with a look at the first seven years of the railroad as an important component of the new Conrail system. We see the multi-color motive power of early Conrail gradually transforming into CR “dress blue” with more variety provided by the diesels of the Delaware & Hudson, whose trackage rights over the Reading continued into the Conrail era.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2023)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 1 begins with a sampling of the final year of the Reading as an independent company and continues with a look at the first seven years of the railroad as an important component of the new Conrail system. We see the multi-color motive power of early Conrail gradually transforming into CR “dress blue” with more variety provided by the diesels of the Delaware & Hudson, whose trackage rights over the Reading continued into the Conrail era.
Updated: December 2, 2022
The Reading in the Conrail Era, Book One
by Dale W. Woodland
Publisher: Silver Brook Junction Publishing Company (1998) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 144 pages
Description: This book looks at the Reading lines after Conrail took them over. The chapters in this volume describe the formation of Conrail the major lines of the Reading Railroad. Included with each line are the related branch lines, facilities and stations. Also included is a look at the steam locomotives which have operated over former Reading lines as well as a history of each of the surviving Reading T1's.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Silver Brook Junction Publishing Company (1998) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 144 pages
Description: This book looks at the Reading lines after Conrail took them over. The chapters in this volume describe the formation of Conrail the major lines of the Reading Railroad. Included with each line are the related branch lines, facilities and stations. Also included is a look at the steam locomotives which have operated over former Reading lines as well as a history of each of the surviving Reading T1's.
Updated: April 15, 2020
The Reading in the Conrail Era, Book Two: 1976-1998
by Dale W. Woodland
Publisher: Silver Brook Junction Publishing Company (2001) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 144 pages, 200+ color photos
Description: Book Two of the Reading Railroad during the Conrail Era 1976-1998. Book Two describes the myriad of changes. It covers the formation and affect SEPTA had on the commuter system, includes photographs and rosters of the twenty-two shortline railroads that took over portions of the Reading. It depicts the D&H/CP trackage rights over the former Reading Lines, and the Legacy Chapter contains information on surviving locomotives, cars, coaches, cabooses and trackage. The book concludes with a look at the Reading in art.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Silver Brook Junction Publishing Company (2001) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 144 pages, 200+ color photos
Description: Book Two of the Reading Railroad during the Conrail Era 1976-1998. Book Two describes the myriad of changes. It covers the formation and affect SEPTA had on the commuter system, includes photographs and rosters of the twenty-two shortline railroads that took over portions of the Reading. It depicts the D&H/CP trackage rights over the former Reading Lines, and the Legacy Chapter contains information on surviving locomotives, cars, coaches, cabooses and trackage. The book concludes with a look at the Reading in art.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Dan Cupper
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2002)
Softbound: 112 pages
Description: Built in 1902, the Rockville Bridge is the longest stone arch railroad bridge in the world. The bridge crosses the Susquehanna in Marysville, just above Harrisburg. Published in 2002, in accordance with the bridge’s 100th anniversary, Rockville Bridge: Rails Across the Susquehanna, tells the bridge’s story from start to finish. The book includes a history of the bridges that stood before it, details about the difficulties the construction crew encountered while building the structure, information about the materials chosen to construct the bridge, as well as a gallery with picturesque photos of the bridge and its surrounding scenery.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2002)
Softbound: 112 pages
Description: Built in 1902, the Rockville Bridge is the longest stone arch railroad bridge in the world. The bridge crosses the Susquehanna in Marysville, just above Harrisburg. Published in 2002, in accordance with the bridge’s 100th anniversary, Rockville Bridge: Rails Across the Susquehanna, tells the bridge’s story from start to finish. The book includes a history of the bridges that stood before it, details about the difficulties the construction crew encountered while building the structure, information about the materials chosen to construct the bridge, as well as a gallery with picturesque photos of the bridge and its surrounding scenery.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Southern Tier Lines
by Todd E. Humphrey and John W. Humphrey
Publisher: Rainy Day Books (1992) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 96 pages
Description: This is a photo album, mostly in color, covering the D&H and other lines that have run trains in the last few decades in and around Binghamton. The book proves that it's possible to take excellent photos in that area in spite of its supposedly gray and rainy weather.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Rainy Day Books (1992) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 96 pages
Description: This is a photo album, mostly in color, covering the D&H and other lines that have run trains in the last few decades in and around Binghamton. The book proves that it's possible to take excellent photos in that area in spite of its supposedly gray and rainy weather.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Softcover: 291 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: An unusual look inside steel mill railroad operations and the equipment used therein. Some of these photos were taken the only way possible - via an employee risking termination by taking a camera with him during his tour of duty. As such, many of the photos are extremely rare and provide a once-in-a-lifetime look at such equipment.
Updated: December 7, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Softcover: 291 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: An unusual look inside steel mill railroad operations and the equipment used therein. Some of these photos were taken the only way possible - via an employee risking termination by taking a camera with him during his tour of duty. As such, many of the photos are extremely rare and provide a once-in-a-lifetime look at such equipment.
Updated: December 7, 2020
The Streator Connection: Where Conrail Meets the Santa Fe
by Robert P. Olmsted
Publisher: McMillan Publications (1981) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 96 pages, b&w photos
Description: Beginning in 1966, the Santa Fe and New York Central began a run-through freight service which bypassed Chicago's rail yards. This black and white pictorial showcases the trains as they move off the Santa Fe at Streator, Illinois and operate via the Kankakee Belt Route to Elkhart, Indiana on the Chicago-New York mainline.
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: McMillan Publications (1981) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 96 pages, b&w photos
Description: Beginning in 1966, the Santa Fe and New York Central began a run-through freight service which bypassed Chicago's rail yards. This black and white pictorial showcases the trains as they move off the Santa Fe at Streator, Illinois and operate via the Kankakee Belt Route to Elkhart, Indiana on the Chicago-New York mainline.
Updated: April 17, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2008)
Description: Dave McKay was schooled in photography and took his talent trackside to capture the numerous rail lines that surrounded his Eastern Ohio home. N&W, PRR, PC, CR, B&O, EL and NYC are just the trunk lines. Many other shortlines, terminal carriers, steel companies and industrials are included in this sweep through the east end of the Buckeye State.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2008)
Description: Dave McKay was schooled in photography and took his talent trackside to capture the numerous rail lines that surrounded his Eastern Ohio home. N&W, PRR, PC, CR, B&O, EL and NYC are just the trunk lines. Many other shortlines, terminal carriers, steel companies and industrials are included in this sweep through the east end of the Buckeye State.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Thomas F. Seaman
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2011)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Operations and trains of the PRR, PC, CR, RDG and D&H are examined in this look at the Harrisburg crossroads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2011)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Operations and trains of the PRR, PC, CR, RDG and D&H are examined in this look at the Harrisburg crossroads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2006)
Hardcover: 28 pages, all color photos
Description: Join the founder of Morning Sun Books as he relates his 15-year railroading career moving from EL towerman to Penn Central trainmaster and into the management ranks of government rail agencies. Photo coverage includes EL, CNJ, PC, Conrail and others.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2006)
Hardcover: 28 pages, all color photos
Description: Join the founder of Morning Sun Books as he relates his 15-year railroading career moving from EL towerman to Penn Central trainmaster and into the management ranks of government rail agencies. Photo coverage includes EL, CNJ, PC, Conrail and others.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mitchell E. Dakelman
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2009)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Noted color photographer Al Holtz takes you from Easton to Pittsburgh visiting the PRR, P&LE, LV, CNJ, RDG, B&O and many other roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2009)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Noted color photographer Al Holtz takes you from Easton to Pittsburgh visiting the PRR, P&LE, LV, CNJ, RDG, B&O and many other roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The “Steel City” has changed quite a bit since the days of PRR, B&O, P&LE and dozens of steel mills puffing out smoke and product. Join Dave Baer for a tour of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area to see how railroading has changed.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The “Steel City” has changed quite a bit since the days of PRR, B&O, P&LE and dozens of steel mills puffing out smoke and product. Join Dave Baer for a tour of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area to see how railroading has changed.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Daniel Orr and Greg Marling
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Located almost midway on the former NYC main line between New York City and Chicago, Rochester has always been a hotspot of high-speed freight train action. The authors show this aspect well during the PC and CR era along with the other roads that serviced the area: LV, EL, B&O, G&W, and smaller operations.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Located almost midway on the former NYC main line between New York City and Chicago, Rochester has always been a hotspot of high-speed freight train action. The authors show this aspect well during the PC and CR era along with the other roads that serviced the area: LV, EL, B&O, G&W, and smaller operations.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar and Ken Bealer
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2010) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: A fascinating look at the cement producing area served by the LV (Lehigh Valley), CNJ (Jersey Central or Central of New Jersey), RDG (Reading Railroad), DL&W (Delaware Lackawanna and Western), Erie Lackawanna (EL), L&NE (Lehigh and New England), and Conrail railroads along with short lines Allentown Portland Cement, Ironton, and Northampton & Bath.
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2010) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: A fascinating look at the cement producing area served by the LV (Lehigh Valley), CNJ (Jersey Central or Central of New Jersey), RDG (Reading Railroad), DL&W (Delaware Lackawanna and Western), Erie Lackawanna (EL), L&NE (Lehigh and New England), and Conrail railroads along with short lines Allentown Portland Cement, Ironton, and Northampton & Bath.
Updated: October 24, 2020
by David Baer
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: From the late 1960s through the late 1970s, photographer Ed Horm captured the Baltimore & Ohio, Bessemer & Lake Erie, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie, Penn Central, Conrail, the Union, and a number of short lines and industrial operations around "The Steel City" of Pittsburgh, PA.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: From the late 1960s through the late 1970s, photographer Ed Horm captured the Baltimore & Ohio, Bessemer & Lake Erie, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie, Penn Central, Conrail, the Union, and a number of short lines and industrial operations around "The Steel City" of Pittsburgh, PA.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Steve M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2009)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Western Ohio covers the Akron Canton & Youngstown, the Ann Arbor, the Detroit & Toledo shore Line, Detroit, Toledo & Ironton, Nickel Plate, Erie Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, New York Central, Penn Central, Conrail, Toledo Terminal, Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, Chessie, Norfolk & Western, Norfolk Southern, and the Muskingum Electric that all operated in Western Ohio.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2009)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Western Ohio covers the Akron Canton & Youngstown, the Ann Arbor, the Detroit & Toledo shore Line, Detroit, Toledo & Ironton, Nickel Plate, Erie Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, New York Central, Penn Central, Conrail, Toledo Terminal, Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, Chessie, Norfolk & Western, Norfolk Southern, and the Muskingum Electric that all operated in Western Ohio.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2007)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: A RR-by-RR tour of this steel-making center in Northeast Ohio during the era of fallen flags. Visit EL, P&LE, PC, CR, B&O, shortlines and industrials through the camera of photographer Dave McKay.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2007)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: A RR-by-RR tour of this steel-making center in Northeast Ohio during the era of fallen flags. Visit EL, P&LE, PC, CR, B&O, shortlines and industrials through the camera of photographer Dave McKay.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by John R. Canfield
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2011)
Hardcover: 28 pages, all color photos
Description: Bob Collins was not only a lifelong railfan photographer but a railroad employee. Follow both his hobby and vocation on the Erie Railroad through the colorful Erie Lackawanna years and onto Conrail and NJ Transit. Bob’s wanderings took him all over the former Erie system during those years and his wonderful photography is preserved herein.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2011)
Hardcover: 28 pages, all color photos
Description: Bob Collins was not only a lifelong railfan photographer but a railroad employee. Follow both his hobby and vocation on the Erie Railroad through the colorful Erie Lackawanna years and onto Conrail and NJ Transit. Bob’s wanderings took him all over the former Erie system during those years and his wonderful photography is preserved herein.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Paul Geiger was a Penn Central block operator who was so fond of his avocation that he searched out and photographed PRR, PC, and Conrail trains operating past all the former PRR towers from the Pittsburgh area to New York City. Follow his efforts inside and outside of these towers in this all-color presentation.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Paul Geiger was a Penn Central block operator who was so fond of his avocation that he searched out and photographed PRR, PC, and Conrail trains operating past all the former PRR towers from the Pittsburgh area to New York City. Follow his efforts inside and outside of these towers in this all-color presentation.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Jack Wright
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Ride along through the beautiful upstate New York region during NYC, PC, and CR days. The transition from one railroad to another is contrasted against the stories of this historic area.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Ride along through the beautiful upstate New York region during NYC, PC, and CR days. The transition from one railroad to another is contrasted against the stories of this historic area.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephen M. Timko
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2008)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Erie RR operator Cal Banse took his camera to work and on excursions in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the steel and coal country. Cal was photographing the railroad scene from the end of steam to the introduction of second generation diesels in a territory known for its heavy industry." New York Central, Penn Central, Pennsylvania Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio, Erie Lackawanna, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie - last of steam and dieselization, - all here!
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2008)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Erie RR operator Cal Banse took his camera to work and on excursions in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the steel and coal country. Cal was photographing the railroad scene from the end of steam to the introduction of second generation diesels in a territory known for its heavy industry." New York Central, Penn Central, Pennsylvania Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio, Erie Lackawanna, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie - last of steam and dieselization, - all here!
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: To provide traction and head-end power for the new push-pull trains the Erie Lackawanna received in 1970, NJDOT contracted with GE to provide an entirely new model of diesel locomotive, the U34CH. Through trials and tribulations, these unique U-boats served the Garden State for more than 20 years under EL, Conrail, and NJ Transit.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: To provide traction and head-end power for the new push-pull trains the Erie Lackawanna received in 1970, NJDOT contracted with GE to provide an entirely new model of diesel locomotive, the U34CH. Through trials and tribulations, these unique U-boats served the Garden State for more than 20 years under EL, Conrail, and NJ Transit.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Uncle Sam's Private Profitseeking Corporations: Comsat, Fannie Mae, Amtrak, and Conrail
by Lloyd D. Musolf
Publisher: Lexington Books (1983) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 126 pages
Description: The idea for this book came from a wish to know more about the uncharted area between the U.S. federal government and the private sector. The institutions that best symbolize the clash between the respective mind-sets of government and business are the handful of government-sponsored enterprises that official documents described as private and profitseeking.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: Lexington Books (1983) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 126 pages
Description: The idea for this book came from a wish to know more about the uncharted area between the U.S. federal government and the private sector. The institutions that best symbolize the clash between the respective mind-sets of government and business are the handful of government-sponsored enterprises that official documents described as private and profitseeking.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by US Government Accountability Office
Publisher: U.S. Government Accountability Office
PDF Downloads: pages vary
Description: Nearly 200 publically available PDFs from the U.S. government concerning the merger of Conrail to Conrail's operations and more. Some fascinating documents and articles for historians. All free downloads from the government.
Updated: April 18, 2020
Publisher: U.S. Government Accountability Office
PDF Downloads: pages vary
Description: Nearly 200 publically available PDFs from the U.S. government concerning the merger of Conrail to Conrail's operations and more. Some fascinating documents and articles for historians. All free downloads from the government.
Updated: April 18, 2020
by Paul C. Winters
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
eBook: 526 pages, all color photos
Description: Vintage Freight Cars is a compendium of rare color slides not used in MSB's Color Guides, including roads never covered. You'll find Class-One road cars resold, experimentals, demonstrators, and one-of-a kinds. All the large roads are featured including ATSF, B&O, C&O, CB&Q, GN, L&N, MP, N&W, NYC, PRR, SP, SOU, and UP. Smaller roads like A&EC, B&LE, CNJ, FEC, MD&W, MPA, PH&D, TP, VTR are not left out. Special flatcar loads, detail shots, unusual weathering, and unique angles round out the series -- all the work of pioneer rolling stock color photographer Paul C. Winters, whose images have appeared in over 60 MSB Color Guides. A treasure chest of projects for the model railroader and a unique look at the rolling stock for the prototype historian. Volume 1: A to C covers the roads whose reporting marks begin with those letters: ACL, ACFX, ACY, ATSF, BAR, BKTY, B&M, BN, B&O, CG, C&O, CB&Q, CNW, CN, CP, CR, CRR, CWP and many other roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2015)
eBook: 526 pages, all color photos
Description: Vintage Freight Cars is a compendium of rare color slides not used in MSB's Color Guides, including roads never covered. You'll find Class-One road cars resold, experimentals, demonstrators, and one-of-a kinds. All the large roads are featured including ATSF, B&O, C&O, CB&Q, GN, L&N, MP, N&W, NYC, PRR, SP, SOU, and UP. Smaller roads like A&EC, B&LE, CNJ, FEC, MD&W, MPA, PH&D, TP, VTR are not left out. Special flatcar loads, detail shots, unusual weathering, and unique angles round out the series -- all the work of pioneer rolling stock color photographer Paul C. Winters, whose images have appeared in over 60 MSB Color Guides. A treasure chest of projects for the model railroader and a unique look at the rolling stock for the prototype historian. Volume 1: A to C covers the roads whose reporting marks begin with those letters: ACL, ACFX, ACY, ATSF, BAR, BKTY, B&M, BN, B&O, CG, C&O, CB&Q, CNW, CN, CP, CR, CRR, CWP and many other roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Emery Gulash
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
eBook: 519 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 7 covers the roads whose reporting marks begin with those letters: CN, CNIS, C&NW, CP, CR, CRYX, CSXT, and many other roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
eBook: 519 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 7 covers the roads whose reporting marks begin with those letters: CN, CNIS, C&NW, CP, CR, CRYX, CSXT, and many other roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert P. Olmsted
Publisher: R.P. Olmsted (1992)
Hardcover: 104 pages, all b&w photos
Description: Black and white pictorial showcasing the western routes of the New York Central, the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna and Conrail. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: R.P. Olmsted (1992)
Hardcover: 104 pages, all b&w photos
Description: Black and white pictorial showcasing the western routes of the New York Central, the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna and Conrail. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos.
Updated: April 15, 2020
World Famous Horseshoe Curve
by Jaime Serensits
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2006) (Out of print)
Softcover: 24 pages
Description: This is a short colorful history of the railroads operating on Horseshoe Curve, including the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central, Conrail and Norfolk Southern. This softcover book has many pages of beautiful photography and historical information, including a timeline. Color photos include K4 steam, Baldwin Centipedes and heavy transfer RT624 centercabs, E-units, ALCO Centuries, Conrail's United Way SD40, American Freedom Train and many more!
Updated: April 17, 2020
Publisher: The Railroad Press (2006) (Out of print)
Softcover: 24 pages
Description: This is a short colorful history of the railroads operating on Horseshoe Curve, including the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central, Conrail and Norfolk Southern. This softcover book has many pages of beautiful photography and historical information, including a timeline. Color photos include K4 steam, Baldwin Centipedes and heavy transfer RT624 centercabs, E-units, ALCO Centuries, Conrail's United Way SD40, American Freedom Train and many more!
Updated: April 17, 2020