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TRAINS Steam Locomotives Making Simple Model Steam Engines Bray. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced engineer, this heavily illustrated, step-by-step guide will show you how to construct miniature steam engines and boilers. Best of all, you’ll learn how to bring together an engine and a boiler to build a simple steam locomotive! 192 pages, 192 B&W photographs and diagrams, 7½"x 10", hardcover........................................#R02146C $ 44.95 Locomotive Building The Construction of a Steam Engine for Railway Use Flanders. Originally published in 1911, this is the definitive text for the construction of steam engines for railroad use. You’ll learn about locomotive systems – such as side rods, boilers, wheels, axles and driving boxes, frames and cylinders – and their functions, valve motion, and shop practices while enjoying rare photographs and vintage diagrams. 245 pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover...................#R05313D $ 24.95 Building Small Steam Locomotives A Practical Guide to Making Engines for the Garden Gauges Jones. Learn how to build a small live steam locomotive! Featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this heavily illustrated book demystifies the entire process for those with little or no previous experience, providing information on terminology, basic metalworking processes, machining, boilermaking, painting and finishing. 192 pages, color photographs and illustrations, 7¼"x 9½", hardcover........................................#R03623B $ 44.95 1829 Rocket Locomotive Kit Built in 1839 for Baltimore and Ohio’s line between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the Norris 4-2-0 “Pegasus” raced along the first link in what would become the Northeast Corridor. Now, you can run your very own Pegasus-led passenger train with this complete, HO scale set! You get a Norris 4-2-0 steam locomotive with a powerful motor, an engineer figure and authentic “Pegasus” markings; a tender with a hand-tooled coal load; three vintage passenger cars; a 47"x 38" oval of E-Z Track with realistic roadbed; a power pack/controller; a lifetime limited warranty; and more..............................................................................................#R95481D Reg: $ 129 Now: $ 99 TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD Golden Spike Replica Replicating the golden spike that commemorated the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, which joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads on May 10, 1869, this nickel and brass railroad spike is plated with genuine 22-karat gold and features authentic engravings, including “May God continue the unity of our Country as this Railroad unites the two great Oceans of the world” on one side, “The Last Spike” on top, CP executive signatures, and others. 5½" long. Golden Spike w/FREE Poster!....#R87134N $ 36.95 Pegasus Passenger Train Set LIMITED EDITION Purchase the Spike or Paperweight – Get the Poster below FREE! Ten Miles in One Day Mian Situ. With a Union Pacific vice president having wagered $ 10,000 with Central Pacific investor and construction supervisor Charles Crocker that it could not be done, Chinese laborers and Irish track layers of the Central Pacific lay 10 miles of track in 12 hours on April 28, 1869, near Promontory Summit, Utah. This magnificent, 37"x 18", canvas print is signed and numbered by the artist............................#R73055C $ 950 Promontory Summit USGS Benchmark Paperweight Special Purchase! Save $ 30 Made of pewter, this replica of a survey marker from Promontory Summit indicates the coordinates and elevation where the golden spike was driven to complete the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. 3" diameter. Paperweight w/FREE Poster!......#R87135N $ 37.95 Lapel Pin (1" diameter)....................#R06019C $ 8.95 4 In 1829, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway held the Rainhill Trials to find the best locomotive for its line. The winner was George Stephenson’s Rocket, an innovative 0-2-2 that launched a new age in the history of transportation. Replicating that famous locomotive, this museum quality, 1/24 scale kit features laser-cut wooden parts for the locomotive body, tender and boiler; cast metal detail parts; and more. 11¼" long; assembly required..........#R96997AA $ 169 Motorization Kit – This easyto-assemble motorization kit allows your 1829 Rocket Locomotive to operate on G-scale track! Assembly required.............#R96300E $ 199 www.Histori .HistoricRail.com Locomotive Dahl Taylor. Celebrating the golden age of the steam locomotive, this poster’s sketches range from a 4-4-0 Jupiter to a 4-8-8-4 Big Boy, include the Transcontinental Railroad, and are accompanied by handwritten titles and descriptive notes. 22"x 17".....#R71020A $ 9.95 Golden Spike 4-4-0 Steam Locomotives Wearing the colorful paint schemes of the originals, these are the famous Union Pacific and Central Pacific locomotives that met at the completion of the transcontinental railroad. Each HO scale model is 8¼" long and each N scale model is 4" long. HO scale.................................................... $ 94.95 each N scale....................................................... $ 76.95 each Central Pacific HO scale N scale Jupiter....................... #R09261B.................#R99393B Union Pacific 119......#R09188B.................#R99394B Fax: F 651-635-0700 Purchase the Set – Save $ 40! Both 4-4-0 Locomotives HO Scale.............#R09265N Reg: $ 189 Now: $ 149 N Scale................#R98403N Reg: $ 154 Now: $ 114
Steam Locomotives TRAINS How Steam Locomotives Really Work Semmens & Goldfinch. This book covers the design of locomotives, the processes involved in the conversion of fuel to tractive effort, the dynamic characteristics of the locomotive as a vehicle, the braking equipment, and a host of other systems that make up a working locomotive. It also explains running and maintenance practices and discusses unique features found in various parts of the world. 360 pages, 190 illustrations, 6¼"x 9½", softcover.........................#R02370E $ 24.95 Locomotive Dictionary 2-Volume Set Fowler. In 1905, the American Railway Master Mechanics Association authorized the creation of “an illustrated dictionary of each and every part used in the building of locomotives.” A complete reproduction of the original 1906 dictionary that resulted from that authorization, this heavily illustrated, two-volume set is a wonderful piece of history. 794 pages, 1,000+ B&W illustrations and photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover..............#R05330E $ 59.95 Over 4 Hours! The Years of Steam This program explores the rise and fall of America’s steam trains, from the glory days of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s through the transitional years of the 1950s and the twilight years of the 1960s and ’70s. You’ll view steam power from Central Railroad of New Jersey, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Canadian Pacific, Pennsy, Baltimore & Ohio, New York Central, and others. Color and B&W, stereo, 4 hrs. 5 min.........................#RV9316B $ 8.95 Legends of Steam These programs feature Union Pacific #844 and Southern Pacific #4449 – massive 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotives – in thrilling action! You’ll enjoy onboard and trackside footage, beautiful scenery, and more. Widescreen. DVD............................. $ 29.95 each Blu-ray........................ $ 39.95 each Purchase the Set! Save $ 20 Volume I – Follow #844 as it retraces the route of the Portland Rose passenger train from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Portland, Oregon. You’ll visit Sherman Hill, the scenic Blue Mountains and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area; enjoy bonus footage of #844 in freight service; and more. 1 hr. 52 min. DVD............#RV9304C Blu-ray............#RV9308E Volume II – This program features #4449 and #844 double-heading in excursion service for the first time! You’ll view complete coverage of the Puget Sound Steam Special, round trips between Tacoma and Everett, and bonus footage of Amtrak, Sounder commuter trains and freight trains. 3 hrs. 20 min. DVD............#RV9305C Blu-ray............#RV9309E Volume III – Follow #844 on its homeward trip from Portland to Cheyenne. You’ll see #844 tackle the heavy grades of eastern Oregon, run full-steam across the open rangelands of Wyoming, and more. You’ll even enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the camera crews in action. 1 hr. 50 min. DVD............#RV9306C Blu-ray............#RV9310E All 3 DVDs...#RV9402C Reg: $ 89.85 Now: $ 69.85 Not only was the 4-4-0 configuration the best-selling wheel arrangement of all steam locomotives, it was the longest running as well, first appearing in the late 1830s and seeing service until the end of the steam era. Part of Bachmann’s top-of-the-line Spectrum series, these DCC-equipped, On30 scale models of inside-frame 4-4-0s feature a quiet, 5-pole motor with a flywheel drive; a die cast frame, boiler and B cab; interchangeable stacks (tapered and cap), pilot styles (footboard and road) and lead truck styles (spoked and solid); dozens of hand-applied details such as grab irons and a bell; an operating headlight; a short-coupled tender with interchangeable coal, wood and oil bunker loads; photo-etched brass fuel bunker extensions for larger loads; red cab windows; and a lifetime limited warranty. Measures 12" long and arrives ready to run on HO scale track...................................Reg: $ 345 Now: $ 299 each A: 1890s 4-4-0 – Features a wood cab, an oil headlight, and gold pinstripes and lining..........................#R97377D B: 1910s 4-4-0 – Features a steel cab, an electric visor headlight, and white pinstripes........................#R97378D Special Purchase! Save 40 % Special Purchase! Save $ 45 Iron Horses Swift. This heavily illustrated book, which surveys the best American steam locomotives, covers their manufacturers; the technological improvements that allowed significant leaps in pulling power, reliability, and serviceability; and surviving locomotives that can still be seen today. 256 pages, B&W and color photographs, 13¾"x 8½", hardcover.............#R01467C Reg: $ 24.95 Now: $ 14.95 Steam Giants Across America Take a cross-country rail tour during the 1940s and ‘50s to witness some of the most awe-inspiring steam giants ever built. You’ll see Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boys pound the Wyoming plains; Norfolk & Western Y-Class 2-8-8-2s work heavy freights through the Northeast; Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range 2-8-8-4 Yellowstones muscle mile-long ore drags from Northern Minnesota mines to Lake Superior ship docks; and more. Color, 1 hour.....#RV6610C Reg: $ 24.95 Now: $ 12.45 Special Purchase! Save 50 % 0-6-0 Goat A Switchers The Camelback – or “Goat” – switcher was created as a way for railroads using anthracite coal to B better utilize the cleaner burning fuel. Replicating four of those hard-working “Goats,” these DCC-ready, HO scale models C feature finely molded locomotive and tender bodies, a powerful can motor for excellent lowspeed operation and pulling power, a die cast chassis, operating head and rear lights, a D three-piece brass bell, metal add-on parts such as a valve gear and handrails, a simulated coal load, and more. 6¾" long........................................ $ 99.95 each A: Reading Railroad........................................#R91847B B: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe.....................#R91848B C: Southern Railway........................................#R91849B D: Denver & Rio Grande Western..................#R91850B Inside-Frame 4-4-0 Steam Locomotives A The Locomotive Engineman’s Manual James. This reproduction of the manual originally published in 1919 for instructing locomotive engineers, firemen and mechanics remains one of the most complete books ever written about the working components of the steam engine, covering everything from air brakes to the valve gear. Includes questions and answers for instruction and examination. 450 pages, 50+ B&W illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover.....................................#R05316B $ 39.95 Running a Steam Locomotive Purchase the Set! Save $ 10 On30 Scale This amazing series takes you “under the skin” of a steam locomotive for a complete smokestack-to-firebox look at its operation and maintenance. Color............. $ 19.95 each Vol. 1: Basics of Steam Locomotive Operation – Examine the anatomy, care and operation of a Baldwin-built steamer. 1 hr. 30 min...........................................#RV5900C Vol. 2: Passenger Locomotive Road Operation – Join three veteran steam engine crews aboard a trio – a 4-6-0, a 4-6-2 and a 4-8-4 – of fully restored locomotives. 1 hr. 45 min...........................................#RV5901C Vol. 3: Freight Locomotive Road Operation Learn the operation of three distinctly different freight steamers: a narrow gauge Shay, a 2-8-2 Mikado, and N&W’s A-Class 2-6-6-4. 1 hr. 15 min...........................................#RV5902C Purchase the Set and Save! #RV5903A $ 49.85 Locomotive Engineer Caps These high quality caps resembling those used by steam-era engineers and firemen are fully adjustable for maximum comfort........ $ 9.95 each Adult: Blue...#R99023C Child: Blue...#R99024C Pink...#R06047C Pink...#R06048C Order Toll Free: F 800-261 61- 5922 5
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