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Manufufacturers s / DieselTRAINSAlcos in AutumnNortheast Pennsylvania inthe 1960s and ’70sBednar. This book examinesAmerican LocomotiveCompany diesels in servicewith Lehigh Valley, Central ofNew Jersey, Reading Railroad,Delaware & Hudson and othersin northeastern Pennsylvania during the “autumn” oftheir careers in the 1960s and ’70s. You’ll view everythingfrom a quartet of road switchers on an ore dragto big Century 628s climbing mountains with freighttonnage. 52 pages, 77 color photographs,8½"x 11", softcover..........................#R05543C $ 24.95Alco RS-3ModelsReplicatingAlco RS-3road switchers,whichAbecame aubiquitous sight onAmerican rails in theearly 1950s, theseDCC-ready, HO scaleBmodels feature a powerfulmotor with dualbrass flywheels; a pilot,exhaust stack, andheadlight configurationCcustomized to matchthe prototype; full windowglazing on the seethroughcab; metal grabDirons; operating headlights;and an authentic paint scheme.7¼" long..................................................... $ 89.95 eachA: Chicago & North Western......................#R96883DB: Cotton Belt “Black Widow”....................#R96884DC: Great Northern.......................................#R96885DD: Pennsylvania Railroad...........................#R96886DThose Incredible AlcosThese programs examine Alcodiesel locomotives from earlyswitchers through theDL535E. Color.......... $ 29.95 eachVolume 1: Diesel DinosaurDelights – The Early YearsExamines Alco locomotive modelsin chronological order up to themid-1950s. You'll see models suchas S series switchers, RS series road switchers,and PA series covered wagons working on shortlines and knifing through the countryside withstrings of passenger cars. 1 hr. 17 min....#RV6321BVolume 2: Notch-Nosed Wonders – Early 251Production: Covers the early 251-powered Alcosintroduced between 1955 and 1962, including railfanfavorites such as the S6, RSD series andCentury series locomotives. You’ll receive informativeproduction statistics, see spotting features foreach model, ride in four different cabs,and more. 1 hr. 16 min.............................#RV6322BVolume 3: Sleek Century Behemoths – Late 251Production & Beyond: See the Century modelsflex their muscle! This program traces the progressionof these 251-powered locomotives, showingthem in action throughout North America. Includesnarrow gauge footage of the newest 251-powereddiesel – a DL535E – racing in California'sImperial Valley. 1 hr. 57 min......................#RV9122BThe ModelRailroader’sGuide toDiesel LocomotivesWilson. This heavily illustratedbook examines thehistory, spotting features,characteristics and operationof diesel locomotives,helping you understand changes between eras,the purposes of various details and features,and the type of specialized service performed byeach. 88 pages, 100 color photographs,8¼"x 10¾", softcover.......................#R04208B $ 19.95The ContemporaryDiesel Spotter’s Guide2008 EditionMarre & Withers. When it firstappeared in 1967, The DieselSpotter's Guide brought much-neededorganization to the sport of dieselspotting. Now, this comprehensive2008 edition – the first update in years – will help youidentify diesel locomotives built since 1972 usingspotting features such as hood shape, truck type, andthe location and number of fans, louvers and doors.248 pages, 500+ color photographs, 6"x 9",softcover..........................................#R03862C $ 34.95Early DieselsThis program takes you throughoutthe U.S. and Canada to view awide variety of first-generationdiesels such as FP7s, a Louisiana& North West Railroad F7, a LittleRock & Western Railway Alco C420,Bangor & Aroostook GP7s and GP38s, St. Lawrence& Atlantic Railroad GP9s, a Lamoille Valley RailroadAlco RS-3, VIA Rail FPA4s and an FP9, a CanadianNational SW1200, Canadian Pacific Alcos, andmany others in fast-paced action.1 hr 30 min..................................#RV8598C $ 34.95Trainz Simulator 2009World BuilderEditionBuild andoperate therailroad ofyour dreams!This state-of-theartsoftware allowsDVD-ROMyou to drive – via realistic in-cab controls – passenger andfreight trains, create your own 3D layouts, operate multiplelocomotives at the same time, and download thousands ofroutes and locomotives.You’ll enjoy the largest ever Trainz collection of routes, locomotives,rolling stock and scenery; in-depth driving tutorials;screenshot and video capture functions; compatibility withother versions; online chat; and more. Requires a Pentium2.2 GHz processor or equivalent, 1 GB of RAM, a 64 MB 3Dgraphics card, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher, and aDVD drive.#R66056C $ 39.95ModernLocomotivesPuzzle & PosterFeatures 37 beautifulscale illustrations of electric and diesel locomotives –including a Swiss Crocodile, a Pennsy GG1, an AlcoPA-1, an EMD DDA40X and a modern bullet train –from around the world as well as authentic paintschemes from many of the most famous lines.Jigsaw Puzzle – This 1,000-piece puzzle measures26½"x 19¼" when assembled........#R67300D $ 19.95Poster – Measures 36"x 24"...........#R67301C $ 21.95The Official LocomotiveRosters & News2010 EditionKerr. This handy pocket guide containsthe current locomotive rosters – includingrecent locomotive deliveries, new locomotiveorders and short-term leased units –of all 880 North American railroads, including bothClass Is and short lines. Data for each locomotiveincludes road number, units of its type in operation,manufacturer, horsepower, and build date – for morethan 36,100 locomotives in all! 150 pages,4"x 6¾", softcover...........................#R01979B $ 29.95Big Train SoundThis professionally recorded CD isa collection of diesel locomotivesounds so real that you’ll swearyou’re standing beside a main line.Highlights include a freight train travelingdowntown, a train descending aYou control the action on the rails!Special Purchase!Save 25 %loop with helpers, the cacophony of sounds outside adiesel shop, dynamic breaking, and much more.57 minutes......#RA0016C Reg: $ 22.95 Now: $ 16.95The TrainMasterLocomotive SimulatorYou are the engineer! This computer simulationreplicates actual train handling andlocomotive response on real NorthAmerican rail lines. 3D out-of-the-cabgraphics and realistic sounds provide thesense of operating a train, and with22 trains and six routes to choose from,there’s always a new challenge.For Windows 98-XP.#R06690C $ 19.95RailDriver Cab Control UnitDesigned for use with Trainz Simulator 2009 and The TrainMasterLocomotive Simulator (above), this 1/3 rd scale replica of a moderndiesel locomotive control desk puts realistic levers, switches andbuttons under your command as you navigate your trainacross the screen. For Windows 98 or above.........#R06032D $ 229OrderToll Free: F800-26161- 59227