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Reservation Narrow Gauge: A Chronicle of Biles-Coleman Lumber company’s Omak Greek Railroad (Bow and Arrow Short Line), The Last Narrow Gauge Logging Railroad in Washington State.
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Reservation Narrow Gauge: A Chronicle of Biles-Coleman Lumber company’s Omak Greek Railroad (Bow and Arrow Short Line), The Last Narrow Gauge Logging Railroad in Washington State.

by Lewis, John R.

Condition
Used - Good plus, some soiling to covers, a short tear to the cover at the spine head, contents very good.
Edition
1st Edition. #1409 of 2500 copies.
Published
1980
Binding
Gray pictorial stapled wraps.
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York, PA.: Published by the author., 1980. 1st Edition. #1409 of 2500 copies.. Gray pictorial stapled wraps.. Good plus, some soiling to covers, a short tear to the cover at the spine head, contents very good. . 28x21 cm.. With a Supplement on the Diamond Match Company Priest Lake Railroad. weight: 1.1 lb. Illustrated with black &… Read more about this item
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The Official Pullman-Standard Library, Volume 3: Great Northern - Northern Pacific - SP&S.
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The Official Pullman-Standard Library, Volume 3: Great Northern - Northern Pacific - SP&S.

by Randall, W. David and William M. Ross.

Condition
Used - Very good, blindstamp to title page, otherwise near fine, no dust jacket as issued.
Edition
First edition, copy number 1031.
Published
1987
Binding
Hardcover, wire spiral binding with red leatherette boards, gilt titles.
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Godfrey, Il.: Railway Production Classics., 1987. First edition, copy number 1031.. Hardcover, wire spiral binding with red leatherette boards, gilt titles.. Very good, blindstamp to title page, otherwise near fine, no dust jacket as issued.. 22x32x2 cm.. A well-illustrated reference with detailed scale drawings. Heavy book, may require extra shipping. weight: 3.1 lb. Illustrated throughout with black… Read more about this item
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The American Railway Association Standard Box Car of 1932.
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The American Railway Association Standard Box Car of 1932.

by Culotta, Theodore J.

Condition
Used - Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.,
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2004
Binding
Black cloth, gilt spine title.
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San Mateo, CA.: Speedwitch Media., 2004. 1st Edition.. Black cloth, gilt spine title.. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.,. 28.5x22x2.3 cm.. A landmark in railroad car standardization. weight: 2.8 lb. Illustrated throughout with black & white photographs.
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Southern Pacific's Slim Princess in the Sunset, 1940-1960: A Look at Southern Pacific's Narrow Gauge Keeler Branch, the Railroad Just Over the Mountain from Death Valley.
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Southern Pacific's Slim Princess in the Sunset, 1940-1960: A Look at Southern Pacific's Narrow Gauge Keeler Branch, the Railroad Just Over the Mountain from Death Valley.

by Morris, Joe Dale.

Condition
Used - Lower corner lightly bumped, otherwise fine in a fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2008
Binding
Gray cloth, gilt titles,pictorial endpapers.
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Pasadena, CA.: Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society., 2008. 1st Edition.. Gray cloth, gilt titles,pictorial endpapers.. Lower corner lightly bumped, otherwise fine in a fine dust jacket. . 28.5x22 cm.. A history of the successor to the Carson and Colorado Railroad, operated by the Southern Pacific until 1960. Heavy book, may require extra shipping. weight: 3.4 lb. … Read more about this item
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La Moine Lumber & Trading Co.: Narrow gauge logging on the Shasta-Trinity divide.
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La Moine Lumber & Trading Co.: Narrow gauge logging on the Shasta-Trinity divide.

by Roy, William N. and David W. Braun.

Condition
Used - Very good.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
1992
Binding
Pictorial stiff wraps.
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Eugene, OR.: Columbia River & Pacific Northwest Timberbeast, 1992 . 1st Edition.. Pictorial stiff wraps.. Very good.. 28x21.5 cm.. A scarce little book on a little-known narrow gauge. weight: 0.7 lb. Illustrated with black & white photographs.
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Northern Pacific Railway Supersteam Era 1925-1945
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Northern Pacific Railway Supersteam Era 1925-1945

by Schrenk, Lorenz P. and Robert L. Frey.

Condition
Used - Near fine in a very good dust jacket with a small piece missing at the upper corner.
Edition
2nd printing.
Published
1987
Binding
Black cloth, gilt spine title, map endpapers.
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San Marino, Ca.: Golden West Books., 1987. 2nd printing.. Black cloth, gilt spine title, map endpapers.. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with a small piece missing at the upper corner.. 28.5x22x2.4x2 cm.. weight: 2.6 lb. Illustrated with black and white photographs and a few color photos.
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The Postwar Freight Car Fleet: North American Freight Car Designs From 1898 to 1947.
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The Postwar Freight Car Fleet: North American Freight Car Designs From 1898 to 1947.

by Kline, Larry And Ted Culotta.

Condition
Used - Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2006
Binding
Black cloth, gilt titles.
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Chattanooga.: National Model Railroad Association., 2006. 1st Edition.. Black cloth, gilt titles.. Fine in a fine dust jacket.. 28.5x22x 2.4 cm.. Photos are from the Robert W. Charles Collection of NMRA Kalmbach Memorial Library. Heavy book, may require extra shipping. weight: 3.2 lb. Numerous black & white photo illustrations.
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$110.00
The Southern Pacific Trackside at Transiition : The Photography of Alden A. Armstrong.
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The Southern Pacific Trackside at Transiition : The Photography of Alden A. Armstrong.

by Armstrong, Alden A.

Condition
Used - Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2015
Binding
Green cloth, gilt titles, gilt SP logo on cover, pictorial endpapers.
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Upland. : Southern Pacific Historical & Technical Society., 2015. 1st Edition.. Green cloth, gilt titles, gilt SP logo on cover, pictorial endpapers.. Fine in a fine dust jacket.. 22x28.5 cm.. A great collection of mid 20th century railroad photographs. Heavy book, may require extra shipping. weight: 3.3 lb. Illustrated throughout with color and black & white photographs.
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Classic Freight Cars, volume 1: The Ubiquitous Utilitarian 40 Foot Box Car.
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Classic Freight Cars, volume 1: The Ubiquitous Utilitarian 40 Foot Box Car.

by Henderson, John.

Condition
Used - Near fine.
Published
1992
Binding
Softcover, color pictorial stapled wraps.
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Flushing, NY.: H & M Productions., 1992. Softcover, color pictorial stapled wraps.. Near fine.. 21.4x27.8x0.4 cm.. weight: 0.6 lb. Illustrated throughout with color photographs.
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West Side Pictorial.
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West Side Pictorial.

by Ferrell, Mallory Hope.

Condition
Used - Fine in fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2000
Binding
Black cloth, gilt titles, pictorial endpapers.
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$42.00

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Forest Park, Il.: Heimburger House Publishing., 2000. 1st Edition.. Black cloth, gilt titles, pictorial endpapers.. Fine in fine dust jacket.. 28.5x22 cm.. A photo history of this famous California narrow gauge railroad. weight: 3.0 lb. Illustrated throughout with clack & white and color photographs.
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Classic Freight Cars, volume 2: A Rolling Pipe Line of Colorful Tank Cars.
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Classic Freight Cars, volume 2: A Rolling Pipe Line of Colorful Tank Cars.

by Henderson, John.

Condition
Used - Near fine.
Published
1992
Binding
Softcover, color pictorial stapled wraps.
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Flushing, NY.: H & M Productions., 1992. Softcover, color pictorial stapled wraps.. Near fine.. 21.4x27.8x0.4 cm.. weight: 0.6 lb. Illustrated throughout with color photographs.
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El Dorado Narrow Gauge: The Diamond & Caldor Railway.
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El Dorado Narrow Gauge: The Diamond & Caldor Railway.

by Ferrell, Mallory Hope.

Condition
Used - Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
1990
Binding
Brown cloth, gilt titles, pictorial endpapers.
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Edmonds, WA.: Pacific Fast Mail., 1990. 1st Edition.. Brown cloth, gilt titles, pictorial endpapers.. Fine in a fine dust jacket. . 28x22 cm.. A well-illustrated history of this California logging railroad. weight: 1.7 lb. Numerous historical photographs.
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Steam Locomotives of the Great Northern Railway.
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Steam Locomotives of the Great Northern Railway.

by Middleton, Kenneth R. and Norman F. Priebe.

Condition
Used - Upper corner slightly bumped, otherwise fine in a fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2010
Binding
Red cloth, gilt cover title, gilt Great Northern logo on cover.
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[St. Paul].: Great Northern Railway Historical Society., 2010. 1st Edition.. Red cloth, gilt cover title, gilt Great Northern logo on cover. . Upper corner slightly bumped, otherwise fine in a fine dust jacket.. 30.5x24.5x3.3 cm.. An in-depth study of the GN locomotives of the steam era. Heavy book, will require extra shipping. weight: 5.4 lb. Illustrated with… Read more about this item
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Great Northern; Equipment Color Pictorial (3 volumes). Book One - Box Cars & Stock Cars : Book 2 - Freight Cars  : Western Fruit Express; Cabooses; Maintenance-of-Way.
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Great Northern; Equipment Color Pictorial (3 volumes). Book One - Box Cars & Stock Cars : Book 2 - Freight Cars : Western Fruit Express; Cabooses; Maintenance-of-Way.

by Thompson, Scott R.

Condition
Used - Fine, no dust jackets as issued.
Edition
First editions.
Published
1995 : 1996 : 2000
Binding
Color pictorial boards, map endpapers.
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La Mirada, Ca.: Four Ways West Publications.,, 1995 : 1996 : 2000. First editions.. Color pictorial boards, map endpapers.. Fine, no dust jackets as issued.. 28.5x22x1.3 cm.. Heavy set, will require extra shipping. weight: 5.7 lb. Illustrated throughout out with color photographs.
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$110.00
Prune Country Railroading: Steel Trails to San Jose.
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Prune Country Railroading: Steel Trails to San Jose.

by Holmes, Norman W.

Condition
Used - Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
1985
Binding
Black cloth, gilt spine title.
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Huntington Beach, CA.: Shade Tree Books., 1985. 1st Edition.. Black cloth, gilt spine title.. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.. 28.5x22 cm.. A well-illustrated history of railroading in the Santa Clara Valley. Signed by the author on the title page. weight: 2.2 lb. Illustrated throughout with black & white photographs.
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Bob Knoll's Southern Pacific: The Southern Pacific Railroad Photos of J. R. Knoll
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Bob Knoll's Southern Pacific: The Southern Pacific Railroad Photos of J. R. Knoll

by Knoll, J.R.

Condition
Used - Very good, light bump to lower corner, otherwise fine.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2005
Binding
Softcover, pictorial stiff wraps.
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Pasadena: Southern Pacific Historical & Technical Society., 2005. 1st Edition.. Softcover, pictorial stiff wraps.. Very good, light bump to lower corner, otherwise fine.. 21.5x28 cm.. A nice compilation of railroad photos. weight: 1.0 lb. Illustrated with black & white and color photographs.
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Snowbound Streamliner : Rescuing the 1952 City of San Francisco.
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Snowbound Streamliner : Rescuing the 1952 City of San Francisco.

by Church Robert J.

Condition
Used - Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2000
Binding
Blue cloth, white titles.
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Wilton. CA.: Signature Press., 2000. 1st Edition.. Blue cloth, white titles.. Fine in a fine dust jacket.. 28.5x22x1.7 cm.. The story of a passenger train stuck in an avalanche for 3 days. weight: 2.0 lb. Illustrated throughout with black & white photographs.
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C&S High Line Memories and Then Some.
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C&S High Line Memories and Then Some.

by Klinger, Tom and Denise Klinger.

Condition
Used - Very good, corners bumped, spine slightly cocked.
Published
2004
Binding
Color pictorial boards.
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Published by the author., 2004. Color pictorial boards.. Very good, corners bumped, spine slightly cocked.. 28.5x22 cm.. An illustrate history of the Colorado and Southern railroad with numerous historical photographs. weight: 2.9 lb. Illustrated throughout with black & white photographs.
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Pacific Electric in Color; Volume i.
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Pacific Electric in Color; Volume i.

by Copeland, P. Allen.

Condition
Used - Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
1997
Binding
Red cloth, silver titles.
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Scotch Plains, NJ.: Morning Sun Books., 1997. 1st Edition.. Red cloth, silver titles.. Fine in a fine dust jacket.. 28.5x22.2 cm.. A nice collection of photos of the famous Los Angeles “Red Cars”. weight: 1.9 lb. Illustrated throughout with color photographs.
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Southern Pacific Official Cars: Business, Private, Instruction, Hospital and Company Service Cars.
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Southern Pacific Official Cars: Business, Private, Instruction, Hospital and Company Service Cars.

by Munger, Donald M and Jeffrey Alan Cauthen.

Condition
Used - Fine in fine dust jacket.
Edition
1st Edition.
Published
2015
Binding
Gray cloth, black spine titles, pictorial endpapers.
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Upland, Ca.: Southern Pacific Historical & Technical Society, 2015. 1st Edition.. Gray cloth, black spine titles, pictorial endpapers. . Fine in fine dust jacket.. 22x31 cm.. An important reference covering the development, construction, modification and disposal of official cars in SP’s fleet. Heavy book, will require extra shipping. weight: 5.8 lb. Illustrated throughout with black & white… Read more about this item
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