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ADVENTURE Stations tions / Disasters s / People P / Art Images of America Maywood The Borough, the Railroad, and the Station Kaminski. Originally settled by Dutch farmers in the 1600s, the borough of Maywood, New Jersey, welcomed the New Jersey Midland Railway (a predecessor of the New York, Susquehanna & Western) in 1872. Filled with rare archival images, this photo-history examines early Susie-Q operations in Maywood, landmark Maywood Station, and more. 128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.........................#R03811B $ 21.95 Maywood Station Kit Replicating the historic depot built by New Jersey Midland Railway in Maywood, New Jersey, in 1872, this HO scale, plastic kit features realistic board-and-batten siding, exquisite brick and shingle detailing, glazed windows, roof finials and hanging lamps, accurately molded hairpinstyle iron fence sections, optional freight platform railing, benches, and decals with a variety of station names. 3" tall with a 9¼"x 4½" footprint; assembly required...........................#R86148C $ 29.95 Chicago Stations & Trains Photo Archive Kelly. In this photo-essay, you’ll view rare historic photographs of Dearborn Station, Grand Central Station, and Union Station as well as legendary trains such as the Super Chief, Capitol Limited, 20 th Century Limited, Broadway Limited, California Zephyr, Hiawatha and 400. Includes maps, drawings, timetables and promotional materials. 128 pages, 122 B&W photos and illustrations, 10¼"x 8½", softcover...#R10106B $ 29.95 Get the Book and the Poster – A $ 56.90 Value! Save 65 % Conquering Gotham A Gilded Age Epic: The Construction of Penn Station and Its Tunnels Jones. In 1901, the Pennsylvania Railroad determined it was technically possible to build a system of rail tunnels connecting Manhattan to New Jersey and Long Island. This book is a detailed account of the struggles against nature, technology, and corrupt politicians that ensued with the ambitious construction of the famous Penn Station. 384 pages, 51 B&W illustrations, 6¼"x 9¼", hardcover. Reg: $ 27.95 Penn Station – New York Brilliant sunlight streams through the windows of New York City’s magnificent – but now demolished – Penn Station. 24"x 30" poster. Reg: $ 28.95 Book & Poster...#R87329N Reg: $ 56.90 Now: $ 19.90 Train Wrecks A Pictorial History of Accidents on the Main Line Reed. In the mid-19 th and early 20 th centuries, American railroading was burgeoning – a growth too fast for safe operations. This treasury of images shows you the sometimes-tragic results, which, though grim, are nonetheless fascinating. 184 pages, 295 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.................................#R02160C $ 19.95 The Man Who Wrecked 146 Locomotives The Story of “Head-On Joe” Connolly Reisdorff. Between 1896 and 1932, Iowa native Joseph Connolly staged 73 thrilling head-on train wrecks before large, thrill-seeking audiences at state fairs and other public events. This book examines the colorful career of this professional engine wrecker and the techniques he used to stage the collisions safely. 48 pages, 40 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover................................#R03362C $ 19.95 Rising from the Rails The Story of the Pullman Porter Filled with firsthand accounts and dramatic recreations, this documentary examines the African-American Pullman porters who served wealthy white passengers during the golden age of rail passenger travel, became trailblazers in the rise of the black middle class, and helped give birth to the civil rights movement. Extras on this Special Edition DVD include extended interviews and rare archival Pullman training films. 3 hours total runtime...................#RV2426E $ 19.95 La Gare Montparnasse In 1895, the Granville- Paris Express led by a 2-4-0 locomotive carried 131 passengers as it approached its destination, Montparnasse Station in Paris. But the train overran the buffer stop, careened across the station concourse, and sailed out of the station to nosedive into the street. Poster measures 15¾"x 19¾". #R77005AA $ 14.95 The Histor oric Rail R Print Collection! Decorate your train room with these stunning rail prints displaying legendary locomotives and trains! Painted by Tony Fachet, each measures 20"x 16". Diesel Workhorse on the Electric Line A New Haven DL-109 diesel locomotive glides beneath the catenary with a passenger train in tow while an EF-3 electric rockets past on a parallel track....................#R07331AA N&W’s Mighty 2141 Engineered and built at Norfolk and Western’s own shops, the mighty Y6-class 2-8-8-2 was among the world’s elite articulated locomotives. Here, Y6 #2141 belches steam and smoke as it makes short work of a heavy freight train.....................#R07368AA Train Wrecks, Crashes & Disasters 1934-1955 This program puts you front and center at 11 of America’s worst train wrecks. You’ll hear jaw-dropping details from eyewitnesses and survivors, see thousands of tons of twisted metal and debris left in the wake of the disasters, and follow the investigations into each wreck. It’s a spine-tingling video that spans more than 20 years of railroading’s most incredible scenes of devastation. B&W, 45 minutes............#RV5770B Reg: $ 29.95 Now: $ 19.95 The Texas Zephyr CB&Q’s E5 #5552A leads The Texas Zephyr on a high speed dash from Denver to Dallas. #R07330AA Reg: $ 29.95 Now: $ 14.95 Each SALE! Save 33 % The Boomer A Story of the Rails Bedwell. Originally published in 1942, this is widely considered the best railroad novel ever written. Following Eddie Sand whose courage, restlessness, and cunning lead him to high adventure, it portrays an elite fraternity of railroad men, reveals the glamour and glory of railroading, and takes you behind the scenes to see the battles that kept the trains running. “…it has almost everything except sound effects.” – New York Herald Tribune. 336 pages, 5"x 7½", softcover..........................................#R03552B $ 16.95 Pennsy Tackles The Curve Published as a tribute to the 150 th Anniversary of Horseshoe Curve, this print depicts three generations of Pennsy locomotives working The Curve........................................#R07570AA 50 www.Histori .HistoricRail.com Fax: F 651-635-0700
Excur cursions ADVENTURE America by Rail This 4-DVD set includes four spectacular rail programs: Colorado’s Scenic Train Rides showcases 14 Colorado rail trips that include An $ 80 Value – Save $ 50! a climb to Pike’s Peak; Winter Wonderland is the trip of a lifetime from Chicago to Washington D.C. aboard Amtrak’s Cardinal; Route of the Southwest Chief takes you from Chicago to Los Angeles aboard Amtrak’s Southwest Chief; and All Aboard the Potomac Eagle threads you through the picturesque mountains of West Virginia aboard the Potomac Eagle. 5 hrs. 30 min. #RV5042AA Separately: $ 80 Now: $ 29.95 Great Train Rides Scenic National Parks From the elegance of the American Orient Express to the restored glory of the Grand Canyon Railway, this program recaptures a bygone era of travel aboard six passenger trains. You’ll ride the Empire Builder to Glacier National Park, the Denali Star to Denali National Park, the Coastal Starlight to Mount Rainier National Park, and more. You also get the program Lodges & Inns, which explores famous National Park retreats. Widescreen, 1 hr. 40 min. Blu-ray...........#RV3001B $ 27.95 The Edaville Collection The Edaville Railroad in South Carver, Massachusetts, was the last bastion of two-footgauge railroading in the United States. This two-program DVD includes Massachusetts’ Maine Attraction, which is the only definitive documentary on the Edaville ever produced, and Edaville Revisited, which describes the sale and movement of most of the Edaville equipment to the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum in Portland. Color and B&W, 2 hours................................#RV9020C $ 39.95 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Freight Train Relive the days of Rio Grande narrow gauge freight service – with plenty of smoke, whistles and steam – aboard the C&TS Railroad! You’ll follow the 1990 Special Purchase! Save 33 % San Juan Express freight train – led by engine #488, a 2-8-2 Mikado – from Chama, New Mexico, to Antonito, Colorado, to view vintage freight equipment, fantastic run-bys, and the climb up the 4% grade to Cumbres Pass. 1 hour.....#RV9152B Reg: $ 29.95 Now: $ 19.95 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Passenger Train Enjoy an exciting ride on the longest and highest narrow gauge railroad in North America. You’ll view a mid- 1920s Mikado powering vintage Special Purchase! Save 33 % passenger trains up the 4% grade to the 10,015-foot summit of Cumbres Pass, ride in the cab and witness the expertise of the engineer and fireman, and thrill to double-header run-bys along the 64-mile line. 1 hr. 15 min. #RV9501B Reg: $ 29.95 Now: $ 19.95 A Lighted! Durango Station and Silverton Water Tank with Shed These pre-wired, B lighted, HO scale plastic models include two handpainted figures and arrive ready to display with their included 12-16V bulb. A: Durango Station – Features excellent architectural details, simulated wood siding, a shingled roof with a chimney, glazed windows, a station platform with an overhang, signage, a phone booth, and more. 3¼" tall with a 6½"x 3¼" footprint...................#R90986B $ 29.95 B: Silverton Water Tank & Shed – You get a lighted shed and, as the centerpiece of the display, an old-time water tank with a tower platform, simulated wood grain, a shingle-engraved top with a hatch, finely molded ladders, and Siverton markings. Water tank measures 5½" tall with a 3½"x 4" footprint, while the shed is 1¾" tall with a 2"x 1¾" footprint......#R90987B $ 24.95 Colorado’s Scenic Train Rides This program takes you to Colorado where you’ll view and ride some of the most interesting and scenic railroads in the world! You’ll visit the Canon City & Royal Gorge, Cripple Creek & Victor, Cumbres & Toltec, Denver RTD light rail, Denver & Rio Grande, Durango & Silverton, Ft. Collins Municipal, Georgetown Loop, Manitou and Pike’s Peak, Platte River Trolley, and Leadville, Colorado & Southern. You’ll even tour the Colorado Railroad Museum and see the California Zephyr and Southwest Chief! 1 hr. 30 min...................#RV2273C $ 24.95 Royal Gorge Train Set Special Purchase! Save Over $ 25 Colorado’s oldest scenic line combines rich history, spectacular views and stylish accommodations into a train that takes you on a 24-mile journey through the 1,000-footdeep Royal Gorge. Now, you can run that scenic line yourself! This complete, HO scale set includes DCC-ready, powered F7A (with a working headlight) and F7B units, a smooth-side coach and a full-dome lounge car, each with glazed windows, a detailed underframe, and an authentic Royal Gorge paint scheme; a 63"x 45" oval of E-Z Track; a power pack/speed controller with plug-in wiring; instructions; and more. Minor assembly required........#R95460C Reg: $ 179 Now: $ 149 Steam in the Rockies David Tutwiler. Led by a narrow-gauge 4-6-0 steam locomotive, a Durango & Silverton passenger train ambles through the Rocky Mountains. 28½"x 19½" print is signed by the artist..................................#R07170C $ 24.95 The Silverton Train A Colorado Rail Adventure Take a ride through the spectacular fall scenery of the Animas River Canyon on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad! You'll ride in both the locomotive cab and in the caboose while enjoying the magnificent Colorado mountains as well as the trains themselves. Widescreen, 1 hr. 20 min.................#RV5188C $ 19.95 A Durango & Silverton Metal Signs B Made of porcelain-onsteel for the utmost in quality and durability, these enameled signs are made using the same old-world manufacturing process popularized in the early 1900s. Includes mounting holes. A: 10¼"x 7"..........................................#R06592C $ 17.95 B: NEW! 9"x 11"...................................#R06507C $ 24.95 This Train is Bound for Glory Kurland. “Stunning views that recall pioneering photographs LIMITED EDITION of the American West.” – The New Yorker. This signed and numbered book presents 50 color photographs that document the modern steel rails that crisscross the American landscape and the still thriving subculture of the freight-hopping hobos who follow them. 132 pages, 10"x 8", hardcover....................#R10138C $ 59.95 85' Smooth-Side, Full- Dome Passenger Car Extend your Royal Gorge train set! This pre-wired, HO scale model of a full-dome lounge car features etched body panel lines, a full-length dome with amber-tinted windows, a complete interior with operational lighting, realistic diaphragms, a detailed underframe, added weight for smooth tracking, and an authentic Royal Gorge paint scheme. 11¾" long....................#R94212B $ 34.95 Order Toll Free: F 800-261 61- 5922 51
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