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Interesting little booklet on the museum, the history of American railroading, and the history of the B&O Railroad in particular. Information on Charles Carroll of Carrollton and his railroad operations near his estate at Mt. Clare. Many nice b/w photographs of the museum's exhibits, including descriptions and specifications of locomotives. Cover photo by A. Aubrey Bodine. Saddle-stapled covers. No publication date in booklet; however, my research indicates that the 25/cent price on the cover is the 1950 ed. Also, the chronology on the inside back cover ends in 1949. 32-pages. ... Read more

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From a forest train ride to rails through Amish country
This updated second edition of Bill Simpson's Guide To Pennsylvania's Tourist Railroads examines flourishing rail lines in Pennsylvania, including the latest operation schedules and fares and providing accompanying listings of travel options and excursions to nearby destinations. From a forest train ride to rails through Amish country, this divided Pennsylvania into four geographical regions for maximum effect, and includes suggestions for stopoffs and tourist visits to local rail museums. Rail buffs planning a trip to the state won't want to miss this.

Fascinating reading
As a little girl I rode the Strasburg railroad in Pennsylvania. When I saw this book at the store, it brought back happy memories, so I decided to buy the book. I found the information to be very interesting. I was amazed thatthere were so many other railroads in my state. The information was verywell written. This book offers a great insight into a fascinating subject.

A useful, compact volume on a railroad-rich state
Knowing that Pennsylvania is rich in railroad heritage, I snapped up this volume as soon as I saw it.At the time of purchase, I was glad to see that it was current, with the reasonable idea that it would be up-to-date. The one disappointing thing with this book has been the inaccuracy of theInternet Worldwide Web home page addresses given for many of the railroadsdocumented, if a given railroad happened to have a home page.Today'sconnected world depends tremendously on accurate, up-to-date information inspecialized interest areas, and as far as I am concerned, there is nothingmore frustrating than to find a given home page address not available oroutdated.If this book receives a revision, I would strongly advise theauthor to remove all of the web page addresses, state whether or not attime of writing there was a home page available, and admonish the reader touse his favorite Worldwide Web search engine to locate the home page of thedesired railroad.Also, it would be good if he were to state whether ornot there are "unofficial" web pages in addition to the"official," because these "unofficial" pages areusually photo collections to document one railfan's photojournalisticattempts on this "favorite railroad" of his.

Otherwise, thisvolume is well laid out, first providing an introduction to railroads inPennsylvania in general, railroad terminology, and a brief history of therailroad in America.The book, as well as the state is divided into fourgeographic regions with the railroads in the appropriate region documentedwithin that section.I found this type of layout useful for spare-timeside trip planning if I was going to be in Pennsylvania for reasons otherthan railfanning. ... Read more

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This 432-page 8 1/2" x 11" hardbound tells of the numerous lifetime railroad adventures of Bob Richardson, noted author, photographer and historian. Bob, a railfan's railfan, originally released the book in 1995 under the Sundance Publications label, and it sold out.

This new, limited second edition features 425 color and black and white photographs and covers Bob's favorite locomotives, his travels in the Northeastern and New England states, Canada, Texas and Oklahoma, Old Border states and the Midwest, Southern States, Mexico and Central America, Persian Gulf countries, Colorado and New Mexico, the Vanishing interurban, the San Juan, railroading in the snow, Poncha and Marshall passes, the Gunnison area, Ouray, the Rio Grande Southern and much more.

The book features 22 chapters and covers such railroads and subjects as the Ohio River & Western, the crookedest railroad in the world; the Aliquippa & Southern; the East Broad Top; Tionesta Valley Railway; Edaville; the Tweetsie; woodburners in the woods; Like Oak, Perry & Gulf; and winter at Crested Butte, among others.

Possessing a fascination with trains and railroading as far back as 1931, Bob's interest developed quickly into a lifelong career of chasing, riding and photographing trains. His train riding has led to many adventures few railfans have experienced.

Bob, with his journalistic penchant, tells a great story, weaving together facts and figures of how it used to be on the railroads. He became editor of the Linn's Weekly Stamp News, was an advertising coordinator, served in the U.S. Army, owned the famous Narrow Gauge Motel in Alamosa and began publishing the Narrow Gauge News.

Chasing Trains, printed on deluxe 100-pound paper with a laminated color cover, will be available in November direct from the publisher for $62.95 and $5 shipping (USA) or $12 (foreign). Illinois resident should add 7.75% sales tax.

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Fun; wonderful; among the very best railroad books
I admit it, I collect books and am a railroad junkie, especially interested in the 1930s through 1950s.This book came as a surprise, given the Colorado photos on front and back covers, and the subtitle reference to Colorado Railroad Museum.
In fact, Chasing Trains covers much more than Colorado - many other parts of the US, Mexico and Central America, and Iran, all places where the author traveled starting in the 1920s (he was born in 1910) and ending in the mid 1990s.
He describes his addiction to railroads, traveling to and on all types.The writing is excellent (though photo captions often repeat material already in the text).The photos are excellent, and for the most part unique: his photos on his unique travels.
I also enjoyed his Colorado materials, mostly about narrow gauge, that comprise perhaps 1/3 of the book.
Want to take a train ride "in the good old days?"Try this book, along with Burt Blanton, 400,000 Miles by Rail, and William Middleton, "Yet There Isn't A Train I Wouldn't Take."For great photos but narratives not always strictly wedded to fact, Lucius Beebee also must be included. ... Read more

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In 1880, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad was hard-pressed to find a suitable rail route from Grand Junction to Salt Lake City. With the coal deposits of eastern Utah luring them on, railroad officials chose a difficult route over Soldier Summit. The railroad established the town where “helper” engines were attached to the heavy trains, and Helper grew into a division point with branch operations that reached into the nearby canyons to serve the blossoming coal industry. Numerous smaller towns sprang up to service the railroad, and in 1912, the newly incorporated Utah Railway laid tracks to share the right-of-way with the Denver and Rio Grande. The

town of Helper is still a mecca for rail fans, and the story of its past lives on. ... Read more

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From 1909 until its merger in 1959 with the Norfolk and Western, the Virginian Railway earned a reputation for power, service, and efficiency that placed it among the great railroads of America. ... Read more