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In the Traces presents 60 paintings by Ted Rose, with commentary by the artist. The works are an eloquent and absorbing view of industrial America, especially of railroads as an integral part of the man-made landscape.
Here is the rich narrative of a journey of discovery that began 50 years ago when Rose confronted changes everywhere during the time railroads and the country were in transition. His paintings are a record of his continuing fascination with railroad places, a visual anthology of past and present. These masterful watercolors well describe the atmosphere and life along the tracks during the last half of the 20th century.
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Whether built of stone, brick, wood, iron, steel, or concrete, bridges have captivated our imaginations more than any other man-made structures. In David Plowden's words, there is no more overt, powerful, or rational expression of accomplishment?of man's ability to build. And Americans, in particular, have excelled in this structural art. Bridges explores in depth how, when, where, and by whom the most important North American bridges were built, and, with Plowden's superb photographs, we can dwell on their most important engineering and aesthetic qualities. In his extensive text, Plowden vividly records the discoveries, misconceptions, struggles, failures, and triumphs of the men who dedicated their energies to bridge design and construction. Plans of many of the bridges are included to illuminate less obvious aspects of these engineering marvels. Although a number of the bridges herein have been lost and others have been built, this volume stands as a stunning and powerful argument for our continued reverence for these wonderful structures. 184 duotone photographs, line drawings.
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A lavishly illustrated engineering history of American railroads--bridges, mountain passes, tunnels, freight yards, docks and terminals--from pioneer times to the present. American civil engineers were unsurpassed in their ability to build railroads over great distances and across high mountain passes, to erect great bridges, or to bore tunnels of prodigious length. There is a remarkable story of the application of engineering to the building of a transportation system that civilized and settled America, and then supported an industrial revolution and created a world power.
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For one week in late July of 1877, America shook with anger and fear as a variety of urban residents, mostly working class, attacked railroad property in dozens of towns and cities. The Great Strike of 1877 was one of the largest and most violent urban uprisings in American history. Whereas most historians treat the event solely as a massive labor strike that targeted the railroads, David O. Stowell examines America's predicament more broadly to uncover the roots of this rebellion. He studies the urban origins of the Strike in three upstate New York cities--Buffalo, Albany, and Syracuse.
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Rising from the corporate wreckage of the 1970s, when even the nation's largest railroad filed for bankruptcy, American railroads are once again a major part of the global economy. Richard Saunders brings to life this amazing story of revitalization, showing how a combination of creatively structured aid from the public sector and talented private management gave railroads new momentum. By 2002, American railroads carried five times the tonnage they hauled in their former heyday, and they did this with one-tenth of the employees.
How did this revolution happen? Saunders shows how limited, disciplined, and politically risky government intervention stabilized a sinking industry. Whatever their results for other industries, President Carter's deregulation and President Reagan's tax revisions restored the railroads' financial health. Container cars and other new technologies also helped to transform inefficient railroads into vibrant enterprises. Corporate strategies varied on the road to success, and even skilled managers encountered pitfalls, but the railroads' resurgence and growth proved to be unstoppable.
After the merger mania of the mid-twentieth century, the main U.S. railroad systems evolved into seven transregional corporate giants. Of the Super Seven, only four survived past the 1990s?the Norfolk Southern, CSX, Union Pacific, and Burlington Northern-Santa Fe. These four set the standard at a time when no other major railroads could afford the new technologies needed to turn a profit.
A sequel to Merging Lines, this engagingly written account brings the story of American railroads up to the present. As American transport enters the twenty-first century, the iron horse that consolidated the industrial revolution once again flexes its muscle.
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Soon after its introduction in the 1930s, the diesel locomotive began to play a critical role in the industrialization of America. After World War II, diesel power rapidly began to replace steam locomotives in earnest and, for the most part, displaced steam power entirely by 1960. This expansive photographic history examines the development, implementation, and operation of this vital vehicle from the '30s through the 8000-horsepower beasts introduced in the mid-1990s.
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Exceptional photography captures modern diesel locomotives hard at work moving trains on tracks everywhere from California to Boston. Major railroads are brought to life including the Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Conrail, Southern Pacific, and Burlington Northern. Modern Diesel Locomotives even gets under the skin of the locomotive and shows 12-foot-long diesel engines being rebuilt! Includes a short history of the rise of diesel technology.
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How to Build Model Railroad BenchworkTop 20! Author: Linn Hanson Westcott, Linn Westcott, Rick Selby (Editor) Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Demonstrates how to plan and build the basic framework to support model railroad layouts of any size, shape or gauge.
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Clever solutions give modelers new options for small, flexible layouts. Shows how interchangeable modules, linked dioramas, and even shelving and stacking layout concepts can build a prototype-oriented model railroad into just about any situation. Perfect for modelers wanting a second project layout or a portable railroad that travels well.
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Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes construction plans, prototype phtographs, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits.
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The Pioneer ZephyrTop 20! Author: R. W. Rediske Publisher: Authorhouse (December 1, 2002)
Exceedingly accurate, interesting text of the FIRST record-breaking stainless steel train performing magnificent historical feats. Text done in words and pictures covering inception of the idea to build through its entire rail history of over 3 million miles in service.
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The Vista-Dome North Coast Limited was the premier passenger train of the Northern Pacific Railway from 1954 to 1970. Dressed in Raymond Loewy's two-tone green paint scheme, deemed by many to be the most attractive ever applied to a passenger train, the Vista-Dome North Coast Limited featured glass-topped dome cars, which allowed passengers a sweeping view of the scenic territory between Chicago and Seattle. It also featured a unique lounge car with a Lewis and Clark theme, top-notch dining car service, and state-of-the-art Pullman sleeping cars.
This book gives the complete story of the NP's Vista-Dome North Coast Limited. Illustrated with over 280 photos, it provides a detailed look at the train's 1954-70 operation from the perspectives of both the traveling public and the train's crew. The author takes you on marvelous trip between Chicago and Seattle aboard the Vista-Dome North Coast Limited during its heyday. Included is a personal tour of the entire train from front to rear. Detailed diagrams and discussion about the train's makeup, operation, and appearance make this a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in the Northern Pacific Railway or passenger trains, whether as historian, modeler, railfan, or an armchair reader who would like to revisit the good old days of passenger rail travel. Come and experience what it was like to travel in comfort, eat in a luxurious dining car, relax in one of the train's lounges, sleep in plush, private rooms, be pampered by the best crews in the business, and meet some of the world's most interesting people. Enjoy the magnificent scenery from one of the four vista-domes on this beautiful, Four Dome Train West. Find out why this truly was one of the world's extra fine trains.
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Striking black and white photographs commemorate the unsung heroes of railroading during the Great Depression, World War II, and the Postwar industrial boom. Vintage shots ? the gritty engineer at the throttle, the conductor waving from the caboose, the cross-country passenger riding in style and comfort ? capture bygone scenes of everyday folks intersecting with the greatest industry America has ever known. Compiled and written by Model Railroader senior editor Carl Swanson; introduction by Doug Ridell, locomotive engineer.
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To the true rail fan, Richard Steinheimer is an authentic hero, the best of the best. A pioneer in train photography, Steinheimer lived through and documented the railroad's heyday and its decline. He is one of very few photographers who appreciate the aesthetics of all locomotives, from steam engines to the latest diesel-powered behemoths. He has a particular fondness for the landscape of the American West, and many of his images situate trains in the larger geography and culture of the time. Known for taking pictures at night, in bad weather, and from risky perches on top of moving train platforms, Steinheimer has an enormous creativity and productivity. This, the first full-length celebration of his work, presents 160 of his duotone images, with an introduction by Jeff Brouws.
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Inter-city rail travel is one of the dominant facts of modern life. In the wake of the railway renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s, new train stations from the US to Japan must respond to increasingly complex challenges, as high-speed trains become more and more common and the next generation of magnetically levitated trains approaches. The state-of-the-art examples featured in Modern Trains and Splendid Stations are analyzed from several perspectives: as generators of urban renewal; as new architectural icons; and as connecting points for different means of transportation. The work of such internationally renowned architects involved in station design as Meinhard von Gerkan (Germany), Nicholas Grimshaw (England), Santiago Calatrava (Switzerland), and Arata Isozaki (Japan) is prominently illustrated in full color. Featuring the newest designs for the ICE train in Germany and the TGV in France, as well as the Japanese bullet train and the northeastern US corridor's high-speed Acela service, Modern Trains and Splendid Stations presents the very latest trends in rail travel, affording a glimpse of what passengers can expect in the twenty-first century.
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Full-color photos. In the title story, Gordon and Henry laugh at Edward when some cows break his train. But when a cow blocks the line several days later, it's Edward who has the last laugh. Also included are Double Trouble, Old Iron, and Percy Takes the Plunge.
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Join Thomas and friends on a great festival adventure! It's classic preschool play for young Thomas fans. Kids ages 2 and older will love helping Thomas and his friends get ready for the big festival on the Island of Sodor. There's a lot to see and plenty to do at every stop, including color matching, shape sorting, and counting.
Kids can play through seven engaging activities filled with rich 3-D graphics and animations and plenty of their favorite characters and locations. Go with Thomas on his journey around the island or choose a favorite location. Players get certificates of completion for each activity. Also see new video sequences featuring Thomas and his friends. It even includes an exclusive festival coach!
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Train Simulator puts you in command of the powerful BNSF Dash 9, the lightning fast Amtrak Acela Express, the Flying Scotsman and 6 other highly detailed locomotives. Choose from 6 world-famous routes and over 600 miles of accurately recreated track. Pull into charming stations, pick up freight cars and stick to tight timetables. But don't forget to watch out for traffic, tricky weather conditions and even wildlife. It's all up to you, because you are the engineer.
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Starlight on the RailsTop 20!ed pick Author: Jeff Brouws, Richard Steinheimer (Introduction), Ed Delvers Publisher: Harry N Abrams
The years between the end of World War II and the mid-1960s saw a flowering of railroad photography in America. Photographers vied with one another to find archetypal railroad scenes that they recorded with novelistic precision. The most demanding technical efforts, however, were devoted to capturing the railroads at night. Here, in a stylish and moving book, are the last great steam engines, lonely motormen, silent stations, and more, all evoking the spirit of night railroading-as quintessentially American as cool jazz-in its glory days.
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Howard Fogg is generally regarded as the world's finest painter of trains. Adding to his legacy, Cedco is proud to announce the publication of The Railroad Artistry of Howard Fogg (standard edition) by Ronald C. Hill and Al Chione. This magnificent full-color hardcover gift book displays over 180 of Howard Fogg?s best paintings, with detailed text accompanying the pictures.
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