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RAILROADSCGW / C&NW / MKT / MoMPacCHICAGO GREAT WESTERNImages of RailThe Chicago GreatWestern RailwayFiore, Sr. This history presents nostalgicphotos and illustrations of theoperations, locomotives, employees,and stations of the CGW, a midwesternline that operated in Illinois, Iowa,Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas and Nebraska, andwhich – at the age of 83 – became part of the Chicago& North Western in 1968. 128 pages, 205 B&Wphotographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover....#R01430B $ 21.95Wood CabooseReplicating one ofthe more than 14rebuilt G1 Class caboosessold by DM&IR toChicago Great Westernbetween 1929 and 1932,this HO scale model features a finely molded bodywith simulated wood plank sides, glazed windows anda roof walk; factory applied detail parts such as ladders,grab irons and a smoke jack; a detailed underframe;and an authentic Chicago Great Westernpaint scheme. 3¼" long...................#R92820C $ 49.95MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXASKaty RecollectionsMarre & Sommers. Thislavishly illustrated bookexamines the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad –“the Katy” – from 1961through its renaissanceunder John Barriger in the mid-1960s and its mergerinto the Union Pacific in 1988. You’ll view locomotives,freight rolling stock, cabooses and non-revenueequipment, and a variety of paint schemes. Includesinformation on secondhand units. 192 pages, 180+color photos, 11"x 8", hardcover......#R02885C $ 59.95Okay KatyDisplayingvintage Katymotive poweralong with amap of theM-K-T linesin Texas,Oklahoma,Kansas andMissouri, thisposter measures 18"x 12"................#R77546C $ 19.95SD40-2 Diesel LocomotiveThis DCCready,HO scalemodelfeaturesa powerfulmotorwith dualflywheels; a finely molded body with separatelyapplied air tanks, handrails and wire grab irons; anoperating headlight; a die cast chassis; andan authentic M-K-T paint scheme. 9" long..... $ 110 eachRoad #629......#R97065D Road #632......#R97066DPS2 2600 2-BayCovered HopperReplicating a Pullman-Standard H-100-17-class covered hopperintroduced in the1960s, this HO scale model features a finelymolded body with detailed hatches, photo-etchedmetal roof walk and factory-installed wire grabirons, a detailed underframe, added weight forsmooth tracking, and an authentic Missouri-Kansas-Texas paint scheme withBKTY markings. 4½" long...................... $ 24.95 eachRoad #1316....#R97067D Road #1320....#R97068D38CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERNThe C&NW SteamEra in WisconsinPhotos from the RoyCampbell CollectionBurg, ed. At its peak in 1915-16,Chicago and North Western hadthe most track mileage of any railroadin Wisconsin. This heavilyillustrated book examines theC&NW in that state from the late 19 th century throughthe 1940s, showing you its steam motive power, facilitiesand operations, and more. 162 pages, 280 B&Wphotographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11",softcover.........................................#R10227C $ 39.9542' WarEmergencyBoxcarWhen steel platewas limited in availabilityduring WorldWar II, the AAR redesigned the standard 1942boxcar with composite wood sides and steel trusses.Replicating a War Emergency boxcar built by Pullmanbetween 1943 and 1944, this HO scale model featuresa finely molded body with a realistic Superiordoor and a roof walk; ladders, stirrup steps and wiregrab irons; a detailed underframe; an authenticC&NW paint scheme with “Route of the 400’markings; and more. 5¾" long........#R94978D $ 29.95Boxcar 6-Pack – Each car features a uniqueroad number........................................#R94979D $ 179C44-9W Diesel LocomotiveReplicating a 4,400 hp “Dash 9” diesel locomotive, this DCC-ready,HO scale model features a powerful motor with dual brass flywheelsand precision gearing; a working headlight; intricate body detailssuch as fans, vents and see-through steps; prototypical horns andwindow castings; separately applied handrails; and anauthentic C&NW paint scheme. 10" long.......................... $ 99.95 eachRoad #8646...........#R92651D Road #8701..............#R92652Dwww.Histori.HistoricRail.comChicago & NorthWestern SystemRecollectionsMarre & Sommers. Filledwith hundreds of stunningcolor photographs, thisheavily illustrated bookexamines Chicago & North Western’s colorful diesellocomotives from the mid-1950s through 1975.192 pages, 11"x 8½", hardcover......#R02889C $ 59.95Classic Chicago &North WesternExplore C&NW throughout theMidwest during the late 1970sand early 1980s! $29.95 eachVol. 1: The ALCO LineVisit C&NW’s main line throughthe midwest in the late 1970s.1 hr. 23 min..................#RV8448CVol. 2 – Examine C&NW in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinoisand Wisconsin between 1977 and 1983. Highlightsinclude fast freights, 4-6-0 steam locomotive #1385on an excursion run, trains climbing Knapp Hill inWisconsin, and Alco C-628s on the point ofore and freight trains. 1 hr. 38 min............#RV9033CNEW! Vol. 3 – View C&NW trains and operationson former Rock Island, Chicago Great Western andTootin’ Louie lines in Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota:You’ll view a variety of C&NW locomotives, includingF7s pulling freight; locomotives and trains fromMilwaukee Road, Union Pacific, Rock Islandand Susie-Q; and more. 1 hr. 36 min.......#RV9034CFax: F651-635-0700MISSOURI PACIFICVignettes of theMissouri PacificEnjoy nearly three decades of excitingMoPac footage as you travel theimportant Eastern End – from Chicagoto St. Louis and Kansas City – from themid-1950s until 1981. You’ll visit thecongested terminals at St. Louis and Kansas Citywhere the famous “Eagles” stopped and enjoy ahost of motive power and freight consists all acrossthe system. Rivals Frisco and MKT pay visits whileAT&SF, Rock Island and others also make cameoappearances. 53 minutes............#RV5250C $ 29.95GP15-1 Diesel LocomotiveThis DCCready,HOscale modelof that 1970ssuper-roadswitcher featuresa powerful motor with precision gearing, a finelymolded body with a short nose and a prototypicalroad-style cab with glazed windows, a detailed underframe,and an authentic Missouri Pacificpaint scheme. 7¾" long.............................. $ 99.95 eachRoad #1615....#R92821D Road #1700....#R92822D60' ICC High-Cube BoxcarReplicating ahigh-cubic-capacityboxcar built toInterstateCommerce Commission standards in the 1970s, thisHO scale model features a finely molded body withexterior posts and a detailed door, separately appliedwire grab irons and etched end platforms, addedweight for smooth tracking, and authenticMissouri Pacific markings. 8¼" long.......... $ 24.95 eachRoad #269085..............................................#R96901DRoad #269098..............................................#R96902D