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Baldwin Locomotives
Solomon. Philadelphiabased
Baldwin, which began
designing and building
steam locomotives in the
1830s, gave the U.S. many
of its most significant and
famous types of steam and
diesel-electric motive power. Filled with rare photographs
and publicity images, this book examines each
type of Baldwin locomotive, showing you builder’s
specifications and how the locomotives were used by
the railroads that bought them. 160 pages, 75 color
and 75 B&W photographs, 10¾"x 9¼",
hardcover........................................#R10193B $ 39.95
4-6-0 Steam Locomotives
4-6-0 Steam Locomotives
A
Special Purchase!
Save $ 50!
These premium
quality, HO scale
B
“Ten Wheelers,”
part of
Bachmann’s topof-the-line
C
Spectrum series,
feature built-in DCC and sound – you’ll hear whistles,
bells, chuffs, air pumps, water stop, and others, all
recorded from real locomotives – that works on DCC
or standard DC layouts!
You also get a powerful motor, a die cast chassis,
separately applied detail parts, a fully outfitted cab
with an engineer figure, a working headlight, a
detailed tender with a simulated coal load, blackened
metal wheels, authentic markings, a lifetime limited
warranty, and more.
9" long...............................Reg: $ 345 Now: $ 295 each
A: Union Pacific..........................................#R95177C
B: New York Central...................................#R95181C
C: Unlettered...............................................#R95176C
Baldwin A
Road
Switchers
Replicating
powerful
Baldwin road
switchers, these DCC-ready, B
HO scale models feature a 5-
pole motor with brass flywheels;
a finely molded body with glazed
cab windows and an operating
C
headlight; separately applied
handrails, metal grab irons and
coupler lift bars; realistic fuel
D
tanks; brass MU and air hoses;
a die cast frame; and an authentic
paint scheme.
7¼" long...................... $ E
159 each
DRS-6-6-1500 – Baldwin built 82 of these six-axle
road switchers between 1948 and 1950.
A: Erie-Lackawanna....................................#R97379D
B: Elgin, Joliet & Eastern...........................#R97380D
AS-616 – Baldwin built 214 of these six-axle road
switchers between 1950 and 1954.
C: Soo Line..................................................#R97381D
D: Bessemer & Lake Erie...........................#R97382D
AS-16 – Baldwin built 127 of these four-axle road
switchers between 1950 and 1955.
E: Baltimore & Ohio....................................#R97383D
Building a Lima
Locomotive
Trostel. Go behind the
scenes of the Lima
Locomotive Works to
see how this manufacturing
icon built steamers
in 1924! Detailed text,
illustrations and photos
walk you through the many complexities and
processes of steam locomotive construction:
you’ll see how a plate is drilled, rolled and
riveted to form a boiler; visit the pattern shop
where castings are formed; view assembly;
and more. 83 pages, 80 B&W photographs
and illustrations, 8½"x 11",
softcover...........................#R02121D $ 24.95
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Alco Locomotives
Solomon. This lavishly
illustrated book examines
American Locomotive Co.
products from the founding
of predecessor
Schenectady Locomotive
Works in 1848 through the
company’s merger with several smaller builders and
its ultimate defeat in the competition for diesel business.
You’ll view Alco’s famed steam locomotives,
including Hudsons, Niagaras, Challengers, and Big
Boys; electrics built in partnership with GE; and diesel
offerings both successful and quirky. 176 pages,
100 color and 100 B&W photographs,
10¾"x 9¼", hardcover.....................#R10179B $ 39.95
Those Incredible Alcos
These programs examine Alco
diesel locomotives from early
switchers through the
DL535E. Color........... $ 29.95 each
Volume 1: Diesel Dinosaur
Delights – The Early Years
Examine Alco locomotive models in
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the Set!
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chronological order up to the mid-1950s.
You'll see models such as S series switchers,
RS series road switchers, and PA series covered
wagons working on short lines and knifing through
the countryside with strings of passenger
cars. 1 hr. 17 min.....................................#RV6321AA
Volume 2: Notch-Nosed Wonders – Early 251
Production – Covers the early 251-powered Alcos
introduced between 1955 and 1962, including railfan
favorites such as the S6, RSD series and
Century series locomotives. You’ll receive informative
production statistics, see spotting features for
each model, ride in four different cabs,
and more. 1 hr. 16 min...........................#RV6322AA
Volume 3: Sleek Century Behemoths – Late 251
Production & Beyond – See the Century models
flex their muscle! This program traces the progression
of these 251-powered locomotives, showing
them in action throughout North America. Includes
narrow gauge footage of the newest 251-powered
diesel – a DL535E – racing in California's
Imperial Valley. 1 hr. 57 min....................#RV9122AA
Buy All 3 DVDs – Save $ 40!
#R87381N Reg: $ 89.95 Now: $ 49.95
Lima 2-8-4 Steam Locomotives
These DCC-equipped, HO scale models
feature a 5-pole motor and precision gearing for smooth operation,
a finely molded body and a die cast chassis, factoryapplied
details such as handrails and a bell, a working headlight,
a prototypical tender, a lifetime limited warranty,
and more. 15½" long.................................................... $ 169 each
2-8-4 Berkshire – Replicates a surviving Nickel Plate Road S-
2 class Berkshire that was built in 1944 for fast freight service.
Road #765.............#R90839C Road #759.............#R90840C
2-8-4 Berkshire – Replicating a Van Sweringen Berkshire built
in 1941, this model has a Pere Marquette paint scheme.
Road #1225...........#R90859C Road #1218...........#R90860C
2-8-4 Kanawha – This model replicates Chesapeake & Ohio’s
version of the 2-8-4 Berkshire.
Road #2760: Built by Alco in 1947.............................#R90852C
Road #2724: Built by Alco in 1944.............................#R90853C
Alco RS-36 & RS-32 Diesel Locomotives
These
DCCready,
HO scale
models
A
of RS-36
and
RS-32 diesel locomotives
feature a powerful motor
B
with a smoothly-running
drive, a finely molded
body, a detailed cab with
glazed windows and an
C
engineer figure, operational
lighting, separately
applied railings, a die cast
underframe, and an
D
authentic paint scheme.
8¼" long. $
99.95 each
RS-36 – Alco produced
E
forty 1,800 hp RS-36s in
1962-63 for seven railroads, with a few units holding
yard and local assignments into the 1990s.
A: Louisville & Nashville............................#R97384D
B: Norfolk and Western..............................#R97385D
RS-32 – Intended to compete with EMD’s GP20 and
GE’s U25B locomotives, Alco built only thirty-five
2,000-horsepower RS-32s in 1961-62 for original
owners New York Central (25 units) and Southern
Pacific (10).
C: Chicago and North Western..................#R97386D
D: Southern Pacific.....................................#R97387D
E: New York Central....................................#R97388D
Alcos in Autumn
Northeast Pennsylvania in
the 1960s and ’70s
Bednar. This book examines
American Locomotive Company
diesels in service with Lehigh
Valley, Central of New Jersey,
Reading Railroad, Delaware &
Hudson and others in northeastern
Pennsylvania during the “autumn” of their careers
in the 1960s and ’70s. You’ll view everything from a
quartet of road switchers on an ore drag to big
Century 628s climbing mountains with freight tonnage.
52 pages, 77 color photographs,
8½"x 11", softcover..........................#R05543C $ 24.95
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