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Conrail / Norfolkolk and WesternRAILROADSConrail Quality inthe Lebanon ValleySaul. This heavily illustratedbook examines Conrailheavy freight operationsthrough the heart ofPennsylvania’s LebanonValley. You’ll view locomotives such as the C40-8W,C30-71, SD80MAC, SD60M, C32-8 and GP40-2 travelingto and from Enola and Reading Yards; a GE65-ton switcher at the Sheridan Furnace; and more.32 pages, 50 color photographs, 11"x 8½",softcover..........................................#R05854C $ 14.95Images of RailNorfolk and Western RailwayStations and DepotsHarris. For nearly 100 years, Norfolk andWestern brought freight, passengers andeconomic vitality to large cities and ruralmining towns in Virginia’s ShenandoahValley and West Virginia’s coalfields.Through many never-before-published images, this bookexamines the stations and depots of Norfolk and Westernduring the steam glory years. 128 pages, approximately200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼",softcover.................................................#R03806B $ 21.95Norfolk & Western’sPowhatan ArrowDixon, Jr. This heavily illustratedbook examinesNorfolk and Western’s flagshipPowhatan Arrow passengertrain (which, runningfrom Norfolk, Virginia, toCincinnati, Ohio, was one ofAmerica’s first post-World War IIstreamliners), from its April, 1946, inaugurationthrough its 1969 shutdown. You’ll view its famousJ Class 4-8-4 locomotives, rolling stock and carplans, advertisements and menus, and muchmore. 113 pages, 205 B&W photographs,8½"x 11", softcover...................#R01073B $ 24.95Conrail on the Pennsy Vol. 1The Brick YardThis program takes you toPennsylvania in the mid- to late-1990s to view Conrail trains at theCoburn Crossing “Brick Yard” on theold Pennsy four-track main linebetween downtown Altoona and Horseshoe Curve.You’ll see westbound trains making a run for theCurve, eastbound traffic braking for Altoona yard,a steady stream of pushers returning for anotherassignment, Amtrak traffic, and more.2 hours.........................................#RV5890B $ 24.95The famous Class J 4-8-4,which was designed and builtby Norfolk and Western in itsown Roanoke shops, was thelast mainline steam locomotiveto run in the U.S. Partof Bachmann’s premierSpectrum series, these modelsfeature the Class J’s authentic 1950s paint scheme.HO Scale – This DCC-equipped model of #611 featuresa powerful motor, hand-applied details and a workingheadlight. 14½" long; requires a minimum curveradius of 22"............................................#R09117C $ 249Class J 4-8-4 Steam LocomotiveN Scale – This DCC-ready model is8¼" long; minimum curve radius of 19"...... $ 149 eachRoad #608....#R93531B Road #611....#R93532BFrom Conrail to CSXin the Berkshires“A nice overview of an historicchange on a scenic line that hasseen more than its share of history.”– Trains magazine. This programexamines the 1999 Conrail-to-CSXTransportation transition in the northeast, from severalmonths before the takeover date through thestroke of midnight on the big day and beyond. You’llvisit the Berkshire Mountains and Selkirk Yard, seeplenty of “lasts” and “firsts,” enjoy a wide variety ofmotive power, and more.2 hours.........................................#RV5727B $ 24.95SD70MAC Diesel LocomotiveReplicatinganSD70MAC,a staple ofheavyfreight linessince theearly 1990s, this DCC-ready, HO scale model –part of Athearn's top-of-the-line Genesis series – featuresa powerful motor with dual flywheels, a detailedcab interior, working head and ditch lights, factoryinstalledsunshades and handrails, a detailed fueltank, multi-part HTCR truck side frames, an authenticConrail "Quality" paint scheme, and more.SpecialPurchase!Save $ 3010" long.............................Reg: $ 149 Now: $ 119 each#4133...........#R94160D #4139............#R94161D50' Auto-LoaderReplicating a 50'auto-loader, thisHO scale modelfeatures a finelymolded body,separately applied detail parts, added weightfor smooth tracking, and an authentic Conrailpaint scheme. 6¾" long...................#R97049D $ 19.95Class J 4-8-4 SteamLocomotiveThis premiumquality,O scalemodelof astreamlinedClass J4-8-4featuresa diecastmetal body with a prototypical bullet nose, aTrue Blast II digitally recorded whistle and bell,a working headlight and smoke unit, lightednumber boards, a powerful motor with a flywheel,8-wheel drive with two traction tires,separately applied detail parts, a 12-wheel tenderwith a water scoop, a Norfolk and Westernpaint scheme, and more. Measures 22" longand arrives ready to run on O-31 orgentler curves...........................#R95474C $ 359SD40-2 Diesel LocomotiveThis DCC-ready, HO scale model of a highnoseSD40-2 – a 3,000 hp locomotive renownedfor its reliability – features a powerful motorwith dual flywheels; a finely molded body withseparately applied air tanks, handrails and wiregrab irons; an operating headlight; a die castchassis; and anauthentic N&W paintscheme.9" long...... $ 109 eachWorking Headlightand Smoke Unit!Road #1627...#R97050DRoad #1632...#R97051DRoad #1635...#R97052DO ScalePocahontas GloryFeaturing footage originally shot on16mm color film, this series examinessteam locomotive across the Norfolkand Western – the last major railroadto abandon steam – in the1950s. Color and B&W.......... $ 39.95 eachVol. 1: Columbus, Kenova & theAbingdon Branch Mixed Train – You’llget an overview of N&W steam power andthen visit the busy West End for action atKenova, Portsmouth, Columbus and theAbingdon Branch. 48 minutes....#RV6221CVol. 2: All Roanoke and Blue Ridge 1950s – VisitShaffer’s Crossing roundhouse, the Roanoke shops, apassenger depot, congested freight yards, and the12-mile grade at Blue Ridge. 46 minutes...........#RV6222CNEW! Vol. 3: Steam Along the Shenandoah – Visit thescenic Shenandoah Valley line to view Y6 Class 2-8-8-2sleading freight and coal trains, K2 Class 4-8-2s on localand through passenger trains, M Class 4-8-0s, anda 1956 excursion led by 4-8-2s. 48 minutes......#RV8684CNEW! Vol. 4: Tipple to Tidewater – View Y6s haulingblack diamonds from the mines to Roanoke; A Class2-6-6-4s taking over for the run to the transfer docks inNorfolk (with the aid of helpers and pushers across BlueRidge); and engine facilities at Bluefield, Roanoke,Crewe and Norfolk. 48 minutes..........................#RV8685CNEW! Vol. 5: Norfolk and Western Passenger SteamView N&W’s greatest main and branchline passengertrains, which were led by J Class 4-8-4s, K1 and K2 Class4-8-2s, E Class 4-6-2s and M Class 4-8-0s.56 minutes..........................................................#RV7232COrderToll Free: F800-26161- 592231