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Copyright 1941, Steam Locomotives Electric Locomotives Diesel Locomotives Industrial Locomotives Shops and Engine Terminals
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  • Edition Eleventh Edition
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  • Publisher Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • Place of Publication 30 Church St., New York, NY
  • Date Published 1941
  • Size 12H,8.25W,2.50D

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Portfolio of Historic Canadian Steam Locomotives
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Portfolio of Historic Canadian Steam Locomotives

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Belleville: Mika Studio [no date]. (Portfolio) Not paginated. Fine. 10 multi-colour hand prints for framing inside an illustrated, publisher's envelope. The envelope is edgeworn. (Transportation, Locomotives, Railways, Trains).
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The Trains We Rode

The Trains We Rode

by Beebe, Lucius; Clegg, Charles

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Berkeley, CA: Howell-North Books; 1965, 1966.. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Two volumes. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Photo endpapers. 976 pp. Illustrated. Index. Volume 1 lacks the dust jacket and has a bump to head of spine. Volume 2 has a couple of small closed tears to jacket. A solid set. "...the most comprehensive picture survey of American railroad travel ever undertaken by historians in the field.
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Trains Album of Photographs (18 volumes)

Trains Album of Photographs (18 volumes)

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (1943-1950): Kalmbach Publishing Co. Oblong Quarto. 18 volumes of 19 lacking volume #11 but includes the volume 19 which is title circus trains., each volume illustrated in either color or black & white, plastic comb bound, all combs in working order with the exception of volume one which has only one comb broken. A very nice collection, condition from near fine to very good. These books cover every major railroad, eastern, mid western, far western, southern, etc.
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Rails Around Gold Hill
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Rails Around Gold Hill

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Rocky Mountain Railroad Club, 1955. Hardcover with Mylar-wrapped dust jacket. Used- Good condition. First edition. Limited edition number 760. Signed by the author. Book is clean and tight. Book shows shelf wear. Scuffing on the edges and corners of the dust jacket. Small tearing on the top right corner on the front cover of the dust jacket. Some creasing and small tearing on the bottom left corner on the front cover of the dust jacket. Small chunk missing on the top left edge on the back cover of the dust jacket. Small tear in the middle and right side edge on the top on the back cover of the dust jacket. Scuffing and small pieces torn off on the top and bottom edge of the spine on the dust jacket. Limited edition copy numbered 760 /2,750. Signed by the author on limited edition page. No further markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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Closing Arguments of Hon. Harry Bingham Before the Railroad Committee of The New Hampshire...
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Closing Arguments of Hon. Harry Bingham Before the Railroad Committee of The New Hampshire Legislature, Wednesday, August 10, 1887

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Concord, New Hampshire: N.H. Democratic Press Company, 1887. In favor the "Atherton Bill" and in Opposition to the "Hazan Bill" Rare, unique volume. Harry Bingham (1821-1900) was a lawyer and a long-serving member of the New Hampshire legislature where he was known a talented debater. Many of his speeches (including this one) were published, and this volume is among his better known speeches. Bingham was also the chief counsel for the Concord (New Hampshire) Railroad System. The book is an 8vo size clothbound hardcover with leather spine. Leather spine extends about an inch over black cloth. 26 numbered toned pages followed by large section of blank pages. Speckled finish on outside pages. Exterior spine badly chipped and a small piece is tucked inside cover. Our 8th photo shows where that remnant fits. Bumped top corners. Two inch split to rear hinge - see last photo. Ex-library with two paste-in labels and minimal markings. This book circulated only once in 1908.… Read More
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Portfolio of Historic Canadian Steam Locomotives
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Portfolio of Historic Canadian Steam Locomotives

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The Trains We Rode

The Trains We Rode

by Beebe, Lucius; Clegg, Charles

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Berkeley, CA: Howell-North Books; 1965, 1966.. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Two volumes. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Photo endpapers. 976 pp. Illustrated. Index. Volume 1 lacks the dust jacket and has a bump to head of spine. Volume 2 has a couple of small closed tears to jacket. A solid set. "...the most comprehensive picture survey of American railroad travel ever undertaken by historians in the field.
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From Wood to Steel; Classic Canadian Railway Passenger Cars from 1860 to 1920
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From Wood to Steel; Classic Canadian Railway Passenger Cars from 1860 to 1920

by McQuade, Richard (Illustrations by Andrew Merrilees.)

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Toronto: Martin Grove Press [0-9733126-0-2] [2003]. (Oblong folio hardcover) 199pp. Near fine in fine dust jacket. Illustrations, photographs, appendices, bibliography. There are presentation inscriptions on the front endpaper along with the ownership inscription of Canadian railway artist Robert McInnis, corner creases on about a dozen pages. Illustrations by Andrew Merrilees. (Transportation, Passenger Cars, Railway Companies--Canada, Trains).
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Railroads Of The Santa Maria Valley: Three California Railroads, Three  Different Gauges

Railroads Of The Santa Maria Valley: Three California Railroads, Three Different Gauges

by Madson, Hal

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Olive Press Publications. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. No Edition Stated. Hardcover. 0933380372 . Book and DJ have slight edgewear, tiny faint soil spot to top edge of front cover; DJ has tiny wrinkle to top rear edge; b/w photos; DJ in protective Brodart cover ; 184 pages .
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Rails Around Gold Hill
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Rails Around Gold Hill

by Cafky, Morris

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Rocky Mountain Railroad Club, 1955. Hardcover with Mylar-wrapped dust jacket. Used- Good condition. First edition. Limited edition number 760. Signed by the author. Book is clean and tight. Book shows shelf wear. Scuffing on the edges and corners of the dust jacket. Small tearing on the top right corner on the front cover of the dust jacket. Some creasing and small tearing on the bottom left corner on the front cover of the dust jacket. Small chunk missing on the top left edge on the back cover of the dust jacket. Small tear in the middle and right side edge on the top on the back cover of the dust jacket. Scuffing and small pieces torn off on the top and bottom edge of the spine on the dust jacket. Limited edition copy numbered 760 /2,750. Signed by the author on limited edition page. No further markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.
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Train Shed Cyclopedia No. 4: A Complete Set of Rules and Regulations for the Practical Management of a Locomotive Engine and for the Guidance of Engine Drivers

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Newton K. Gregg, 1972. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Train Shed Cyclopedia No. 4: A Complete Set of Rules and Regulations for the Practical Management of a Locomotive Engine and for the Guidance of Engine Drivers

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Train Shed Cyclopedia No. 4: A Complete Set of Rules and Regulations for the Practical Management of a Locomotive Engine and for the Guidance of Engine Drivers

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Newton K. Gregg, 1972-01-01. Paperback. Good. 0.0500 11.2000 8.0000. Cover and edges shows shelf wear. Pages are clean and intact.
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Locomotive Cyclopedia Of American Practice; Volume 2
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Locomotive Cyclopedia Of American Practice; Volume 2

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Andesite Press, 8/24/2017 12:00:01 A. paperback. Very Good. 1.6142 in x 9.2520 in x 6.0236 in. Crease on cover*
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Train Shed Cyclopedia No. 69: Locomotive Photos (Part 1) from the 1912 Locomotive Dictionary

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Train Shed Cyclopedia No. 69: Locomotive Photos (Part 1) from the 1912 Locomotive Dictionary

by Newton G. Gregg [Editor]

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Newton K. Gregg, 1978-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. Reprint of part of Locomotives (Part 1) from the 1912 Locomotive Dictionary, 3rd Ed. Simmons-Boardman Publ. Co.; Pages 150 - 213 inclusively. Very light corner wear. Interior is clean. Small sticker on front cover from previous store. Year 1978. 64 pp. All BW illus. > Language: English | > Size: 4to | > Media/Binding: paperback |
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A Complete Set of Rules and Regulations for the Practical Management of a Locomotive Engine, and for the Guidance of Engine Drivers. Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 4

by John Sewell

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Newton K, Gregg, 1972. Paperback. Used - Very Good. Reprinted by Newton K, Gregg, Novato, CA, August, 1972. 30 Full-Size pages reprinted from the Original (1848) Edition. 11.5 x 8.25", paperback. Clean, tight, VG.
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Train Shed Cyclopedia No. 69 Locomotive Photos Part 1

by Gregg, Newton K

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Cyclopedia Of Engineering: A General Reference Work On Steam Boilers, Pumps, Engines, And...
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Cyclopedia Of Engineering: A General Reference Work On Steam Boilers, Pumps, Engines, And Turbines, Gas And Oil Engines, Automobiles, Marine And Locomotive Work, Heating And Ventilating, etc. - Vol VI

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Chandra Chakravarti Pr. Used - Like New. Used - Like New. This is a reproduction of an out of print title. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the… Read More
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Train Shed Cyclopedia No. 76: Cow Catchers, Cabs & Fittings, Plus Tenders (Part 4) from the 1912 Locomotive Dictionary

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Railroading Along The Waterfront

Railroading Along The Waterfront

by Rantanes, Eli (As Told To Laura Sebastian-Coleman)

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Milwaukee, WI: Wm. K. Walthers, Inc.. Near Fine with no Dust Jacket. 1997. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0941952533 . Small bump on front edge, a few scratches on rear board, not deep enough to go through the color ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 21808 .
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Street-Railway Roadbed
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Street-Railway Roadbed

by Pratt, Mason D.; Alden, C.A

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STREET RAILWAY ROADBED. Street Railway Publishing Company, New York. First Edition, 1898. 135 pages indexed. Authors: Mason D. Pratt and C.A. Alden. ILLUSTRATED with drawings, diagrams, tables. Former owner name and date of 1903 on front floral end-paper. RARE. USED. VERY GOOD CONDITION/ NO DUST JACKET IF ISSUED. A nice copy. Please see our photos.
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Power Railway Signalling

Power Railway Signalling

by Wilson, H. Raynar

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London: Publishers of the Railway Engineer. Good with no dust jacket; Boards rubbed, owner name on front free . endpaper, usual library stamps, waterstain at top inner joint of first . thirty pages.. 1909. Hardcover. The Railway Series of Text Books and Manuals by Railway Men for Railway Men and Others, No. 5. Green beveled boards with titles stamped in black on front boards and in gilt on spine. Many photos and illustrations of railway equipment plus several pages of illustrated advertisements at front and rear. Measures 30 x 24 cm. "This volume deals with what may be called the structure which has been raised on the foundations laid by the pioneers of the art of Power Signalling for railways, and among whom should be mentioned Cooke and Whetstone who introduced the speaking telegraph; Edward Tyer, who enabled single lines to be controlled by electricity, thus greatly increasing their carrying capacity with safety; W. R. Sykes, whose "lock-and-block" is used all over the… Read More
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The Western Maryland Railway in the Diesel Era

The Western Maryland Railway in the Diesel Era

by Salamon, Stephen J. & Hopkins, William E

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Silver Spring, Maryland: Old Line Graphics. 1991. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket has some very minor wear [creasing] to base of spine & is now protected in a purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Colour photographs. Endpaper maps. Uncommon. 128 pages The contents include Freight Routes and Schedules; The East and Tide Subdivisions, The Hanover and York Subdivisions; The Lurgan Subdivision; Hagerstown and The West Subdivision; Cumberland and The Connellsville Subdivision; Cumberland and The Thomas Subdivision; and The Durbin and GC&E Subdivisions,. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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Pop-Up Book of Trains
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Pop-Up Book of Trains

by Penick, Ib

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1976 Random House First Edition. Pop-Up Book #31. RARE! PAPER ENGINEERING BY IB PENICK. All pop-ups and sliders in working order. Used. Unpaginated. 6 3/4 X 9 1/4. Very Good condition. Quite the find! Please see our photos.
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Beds in the East

Beds in the East

by Burgess, Anthony

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London: Heinemann. 1959. Octavo Size. Very Good in a Good Dustjacket. Age-toned DJ has some minor edgewear with a very small piece missing to top edge near spine - now protected in a purpose-made plastic sleeve. 237 pages. The third novel in Burgess's Malayan Trilogy 'The Long Day Wanes'. The trilogy was a comic fictional exploration of the impact of the Malayan Emergency which started in 1948. Burgess wrote the Malayan trilogy with the ambition to become a fictional expert in Malaya as he spoke and wrote excellent Malay and the trilogy was based on much of his own experience. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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The Western Maryland Railway Story: A Chronicle of the First Century, 1852-1952
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The Western Maryland Railway Story: A Chronicle of the First Century, 1852-1952

by Williams, Harold A

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Baltimore, Western Maryland Railway Company, 1952, hardcover, xvi-134 pp, Edition not stated, No previous printings noted, Very Good condition, no dustjacket as issued, Association Copy, Signed and inscribed on the half-title page to Robert B. Murray, Undersecretary of the Department of Commerce for Transportation from 1953-1955 "in appreciation of his outstanding public service" and dated Dec. 17, 1954. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slight spine-end and corner wear, spine titles worn, a few tiny spots to rear cover. A complete history of the first century of this important transportation system servicing the Eastern seaboard and points further west. Illustrated throughout with black-&-white photographs of historic scenes and vintage locomotives including the Alliance, the Monocacy, and the Conewago.
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Canada and United States Tour Prospectus -- August 1927
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Canada and United States Tour Prospectus -- August 1927

by Oxford and Cambridge Travel Club

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Cambridge: Oxford and Cambridge Travel Club, 1927, 1927. A splendid look at pre-Depression transatlantic travel, this prospectus for two linked August 1927 tours sponsored by the Oxford and Cambridge Travel Club, with comments on the benefits of travel and of joining the club, open to present & past Oxford & Cambridge University men. Itinerary of the 'short trip' included New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toronto, a week in Canada's Algonquin Park, Ottawa, & Montreal; the 'long trip' (cost, 102 guineas, nearly $9000 in modern terms) headed west from Niagara, going to Sarnia, then through lakes Huron & Superior to Port Arthur, Winnipeg, Jasper National Park (snow skiing, even in summer, possibility of bears), Prince Rupert, along the coast to Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, then back to Toronto, Ottawa, & Montreal. Includes some comments on the more notable places to be visited, frontispiece reproducing a full-color painting of the RMS Carmania by C. F. Hopkinson;… Read More
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Congressional Grants of Land  in Aid of Railways ( Bulletin of the University of Wisconsin  No....

Congressional Grants of Land in Aid of Railways ( Bulletin of the University of Wisconsin No. 30 )

by Sanborn, John Bell

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Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press, 1899. SCARCE. Very Good Plus, small chips, light soiling, prior owner name in ink front cover, pages of text are uncut and clean. PHD Thesis. 130 pp. . First Edition. Printed Wrappers. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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All Aboard With E. M. Frimbo: Word's Greatest Railroad Buff
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All Aboard With E. M. Frimbo: Word's Greatest Railroad Buff

by Rogers E. M. Whitaker; Anthony Hiss

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New York: Grossman Publishers/Viking, 1974. Presentation and Association Copy, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR Rogers E. M. Whitaker, aka "E.M.Frimbo" at front end page - "To Portia, in memory of our travels on the Trans-Siberian. With love, Rogers E.M. Whitaker". Portia Curles Whitaker was the wife of Francis Whitaker, Rogers' brother and himself a world-renowned blacksmith. With 20 page typed book review for this title by Portia laid in, along with 2 newspaper articles and a magazine article about Whitaker. Very Good Plus, marginal pencil notations and underlining as expected in a reviewer's copy. In a Very Good Plus dust jacket, small edge tears and light soiling. Rogers E. M. Whitaker was a long-time editor and writer for The New Yorker magazine, and a perpetual train traveller who accumulated over 2,700,000 miles in his lifetime. A wonderful Association Copy. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. 8vo - over… Read More
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