Resources/Works Cited
Last revised: May 24, 2026
As much as I have enjoyed studying railroad history the information
presented here would have never been possible without a great deal of help from many
friends and numerous resources.
First and foremost I must thank the late John G. King for not only his friendship but also his unwavering willingness to provide me with many materials (sometimes offering stuff I would not even ask for!).
Mr. King carried an incredible amount of knowledge during the industry's classic era, knew the Baltimore & Ohio's story in incredible detail, and during his life had amassed a stunning collection of archival material (books, slides, videos, documents, etc.).
For being allowed access to just a tiny fraction of it, I am forever thankful.
I must also give a big thanks to many railfan friends whom I have come to know, in some capacity, over the years; folks like Wade Massie, Drew Jacksich, Marty Bernard, Danny Robie, Warren Calloway, Ron Flanary, Doug Kroll, Tom Granville, Jon Wright, and others. These individuals have graciously provided access to parts of their photographic collections. Because of this I am incredibly grateful for their help.
Of especial note is Mr. Bernard, who has digizited tens of thousands of slides over the years - the work of friends Roger Puta, Rick Burn, Karl Miller, Walt Dunlap, and others. Many of these photos, several of which are featured throughout the website, would otherwise have been lost if not for his efforts in editing and scanning them.
Books and Periodicals
Abbey, Wallace W. The Little Jewel: Soo Line Railroad And The Locomotives That Make It Go. Pueblo: Pinon Productions, 1984.
Adams, Kramer A. Logging Railroads Of The West. New York: Bonanza Books, 1961.
Ambrose, Stephen E. Men Who Built The Transcontinental Railroad, The: Nothing Like It In The World. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2000.
Anderson, Jacob E. A Brief History Of The St. Louis Southwestern Railway Lines. St. Louis: St. Louis Southwestern Railway Public Relations Department, 1947.
Beck, Samuel and Gustason, Bill. Indiana Harbor Belt: In Color. Scotch Plains: Morning Sun Books, Inc., 2011.
Bernet, Gerard. Colorful Memories of Reading's Shamokin Division. RAE Publishing, Inc., 1999.
Boyd, Jim. American Freight Train, The. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 2001.
Boyd, Jim. Kansas City Southern, In Color: The Era Of Streamlined Hospitality, 1940-1970. Scotch Plains: Morning Sun Books, 2003.
Bramson, Seth H. Speedway To Sunshine: The Story Of the Florida East Coast Railway. Richmond Hill: Boston Mills Press/Firefly Books, Inc, 2010 edition.
Brough, Lawrence A. Electric Pullman, The: A History Of The Niles Car & Manufacturing Company. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2013.
Bryant, Jr. Keith L. History Of The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1974.
Central Electric Railfans' Association (CERA). The Great Third Rail. Chicago: CERA, 1970 (Third Printing).
Chant, Christopher. History Of North American Rail, The. Edison: Chartwell Books, 2005.
Clegg, Adam. Western Pacific, Color Pictorial: Volume One. La Mirada: Four Ways West Publications, 2001.
Cline, Wayne. Texas Railroad, The: The Scandalous And Violent History Of The International And Great Northern Railroad, 1866-1925. Lexington: 2015.
Cohen, Ronald D. And McShane, Stephen G. Moonlight In Duneland: The Illustrated Story Of The Chicago South Shore And South Bend Railroad. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2004 edition.
Collias, Joe G. Frisco Power: Locomotives And Trains Of The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, 1903-1953. Crestwood: MM Books, 1984.
Collias, Joe G. and George, Jr. Raymond B. Katy Power: Locomotives And Trains Of The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, 1912-1985. Crestwood: MM Books, 1986.
Cook, Roger And Zimmermann, Karl. Western Maryland Railway, The: Fireballs & Black Diamonds. San Diego: Howell-North Books, 1981.
Crise, Steve; Patris, Michael A.; and the Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society. Then & Now: Pacific Electric Railway. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2011.
Crump, Spencer. Story Of The California Western Skunk Railroad, The: Redwoods, Iron Horses And The Pacific. Los Angeles: Trans-Anglo Books, 1963.
Del Grosso, Robert C. Burlington Northern Railroad, Historical Review, 1970-1995. Halifax: Withers Publishing, 2014.
Del Vecchio, Mike. Railroads Across America. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 1998.
DeNevi, Don. America's Fighting Railroads, A World War II Pictorial Hisotry. Missoula: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company, 1996.
Dixon, Thomas W. Appalachian Coal Mines & Railroads. Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, 1994.
Dixon, Thomas W. Chesapeake And Ohio Railway: A Concise History And Fact Book. Clifton Forge: Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society, 2012.
Dixon, Thomas W. Chesapeake & Ohio K-4 Class 2-8-4 Steam Locomotives. Clifton Forge: Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society, 2013.
Dixon, Thomas W. Chesapeake & Ohio Passenger Service: 1847-1971. Clifton Forge: Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society, 2013.
Dixon, Thomas W. Chessie Era, The. Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, 1994.
Dixon, Thomas W. Norfolk & Western Steam: The Last 30 Years. Forest: TLC Publishing, 2013.
Dolzall, Gary W. and Dolzall, Stephen F. Monon, The Hoosier Line. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1987/2002 (Second, Revised Edition).
Donovan Jr., Frank P. and Grant, H. Roger (Editor). Iowa Railroads. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2000.
Dorin, Patrick C. An Illustrated Guide To American Freight Train Equipment. Hudson: Enthusiast Books, 2013.
Dorin, Patrick C. Elgin, Joliet And Eastern Railway, The. Wilton: Signature Press, 2009.
Dorin, Patrick C. Grand Trunk Western Railroad, The: A Canadian National Railway. Seattle: Superior Publishing Company, 1977.
Dorin, Patrick C. Missouri Pacific Lines: Freight Train Services and Equipment. Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, 2001.
Dorin, Patrick C. Santa Fe Passenger Trains In California: From The 1940s Thru Amtrak And More. Forest: TLC Publishing, Inc., 2006.
Dorin, Patrick C. Soo Line, The. Seattle: Superior Publishing Company, 1979.
Doughty, Geoffrey H. New York Central's Great Steel Fleet, 1948-1967 (Revised Edition). Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, Inc., 1999.
Drury, George H. Guide To North American Steam Locomotives: Revised Edition. Waukesha: Kalmbach Books, 2015.
Duke, Donald. Pacific Electric Railway: A Pictorial Album Of Electric Railroading. San Marino: Golden West Books, 1958.
Edson, William D. Steam Locomotives Of The Baltimore & Ohio: An All-Time Roster. Potomac: William D. Edson, 1992.
Ferrell, Mallory Hope. Silver San Juan, The Rio Grande Southern Railroad (First Edition). Boulder: Pruett Publishing Company, 1973.
Fetters, Thomas. Logging Railroads Of South Carolina. Forest Park: Heimburger House Publishing Company, 1990.
Fetters, Thomas. Logging Railroads Of The Blue Ridge And Smoky Mountains, Volume I (Gold Mountain, Black Mountain And White Top). Hillsboro: TimberTimes, 2007.
Fetters, Thomas. Logging Railroads Of The Blue Ridge And Smoky Mountains, Volume 2 (Tallulah Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, And Jeffrey's Hell). Hillsboro: TimberTimes, 2010.
Foner, Philp S. Great Labor Uprising Of 1877, The. New York: Pathfinder Books, 2017, Eleventh Printing (1977).
Foster, Gerald. A Field Guide To Trains. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1996.
Gaertner, John T. North Bank Road: The Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. Pullman: Washington State University Press, 1990.
Garcilazo, Jeffery Marcos. Traqueros: Mexican Railroad Workers In The United States, 1870-1930. Denton: University Of North Texas Press, 2012.
Glischinski, Steve. Santa Fe Railway. St. Paul: Voyageur Press, 2008.
Goolsby, Larry. Atlantic Coast Line Passenger Service: The Postwar Years. Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, Inc., 1999.
Goolsby, Larry. Seaboard Air Line Passenger Service, The Streamlined Era. Forest: TLC Publishing, 2011.
Gove, Bill. Logging Railroads Of The Adirondacks. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 2006.
Gove, Bill. Logging Railroads Of New Hampshire's North Country. Littleton: Bondcliffs Books, 2010.
Grenard, Ross and Krause, John. Steam In The Alleghenies. Carstens Publications.
Grant, Roger H. Corn Belt Route, The: A History Of The Chicago Great Western Railroad Company. DeKalb: Northern Illinois University Press, 2008 edition.
Grant, Roger H. Erie Lackawanna: Death Of An American Railroad, 1938-1992. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1994.
Grant, Roger H. "Follow The Flag": A History Of The Wabash Railroad Company. DeKalb: Northern Illinois University Press, 2004.
Grant, Roger H. And Donovan Jr., Frank P. Iowa Railroads: The Essays Of Frank P. Donovan, Jr. Iowa City: University Of Iowa Press, 2000.
Gratz, David E. and Arbogast, Terry E. Monongahela Railway, The: It's History And Operation 1903-1993 [sic]. Washingtonville: M2FQ Publications, 2003.
Gregg, Newton K. Train Shed Cyclopedia, No. 58: Locos Of The 40's & 50's (Diesel) Part 7, from the 1941 Loc Cyc and Railway Mechanical Engineer. Novato: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Company, 1977.
Griffin, James R. Rio Grande Railroad. St. Paul: Voyageur Press, 2003.
Hain, Peter Murray. Frank K. Hain And The Manhattan Railway Company: The Elevated Railway, 1875-1903. Jefferson: McFarland & Company Inc., Publishers, 2011.
Halberstadt, Hans And April. American Train Depot & Roundhouse, The. Osceola: Motorbooks International Publishers & Wholesalers, 1995.
Hampton, Taylor. Nickel Plate Road, The: The History Of A Great Railroad. Newton: Circulation, Publishing And Marketing L.L.C., 1947.
Hanson, Robert H. West Point Route, The: The Atlanta & West Point Rail Road And The Western Railway Of Alabama. Forest: TLC Publishing, Inc., 2006.
Harwood, Herbert H. Jr. Royal Blue Line. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press, 2002.
Hayden, Bob. Diesel Locomotives: Cyclopedia, Volume 2 (Model Railroader). Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1980.
Heimburger, Donald J. Illinois Central: Main Line Of Mid-America. Forest Park: Heimburger House Publishing Company, 1995.
Heimburger, Donald J. Rio Grande Steam Locomotives: Standard Gauge. River Forest: Heimburger House Publishing Company, 1981.
Heimburger, Donald J. Wabash. Forest Park: Heimburger House Publishing Company, 1984.
Helm, Robert A. Clinchfield Railroad In the Coal Fields, The. Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, Inc., 2004.
Hidy, Ralph W., Hidy, Muriel E., Scott, Roy V., And Hofsommer, Don L. Great Northern Railway, The: A History. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2004 edition.
Hilton, George. American Narrow Gauge Railroads. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1990.
Hilton, George W. Ma & Pa, The: A History Of The Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999 (Second Edition, Revised).
Hilton, George W. Monon Route. La Jolla: Howell-North Books, 1978.
Hilton, George and Due, John. Electric Interurban Railways in America, The. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2000.
Hofsommer, Don L. Grand Trunk Corporation: Canadian National Railways In The United States, 1971-1992. East Lansing: Michigan State University Press, 1995.
Hofsommer, Don L. Tootin' Louie, A History Of The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway, The. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2005.
Holland, Kevin J. Passenger Trains Of Northern New England, In The Streamline Era. Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, 2004.
Holley, Noel T. Milwaukee Electrics, The. Mukilteo: Hundman Publishing Company, Inc., 2002.
Ivey, Paul Wesly. Pere Marquette Railroad Company, The: A Historical Study Of The Growth And Development Of One Of Michigan's Most Important Railway Systems. Lansing: Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Company, 1919.
Johnston, Bob and Welsh, Joe. Art Of The Streamliner, The. New York: Andover Junction Publications, 2001.
Kelly, Jack. Edge Of Anarchy, The: The Railroad Barons, The Gilded Age, And The Greatest Labor Uprising In America. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2019.
Kelly, John. Chicago & North Western, Photo Archive: Passenger Trains Of The 400 Fleet. Hudson: Iconografix, 2006.
Kelly, John. Great Northern Railway: Route Of The Empire Builder. Hudson: Iconografix, 2013.
Kelly, John. Rock Island Railroad, Photo Archive: Travel On The Rockets. Hudson: Iconografix, 2010.
Kerr, O.R. Centennial Treasury Of General Electric Locomotives, Volume II. Montreal: Delta Publications Associates Division, 1981.
Klein, Maury. Life And Legend Of Jay Gould, The. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1986.
Kline Jr. Benjamin F.G. Tall Pines And Winding Rivers: The Logging Railroads Of Maryland. Strasburg: The Friends Of The Railroad Museum Of PA, 2007 (Second Edition).
King, Frank A. Minnesota Logging Railroads. Minneapolis: University Of Minnesota Press, 2003 (First University Of Minnesota Press Edition).
King, Frank A. Missabe Road, The. Minneapolis: University Of Minnesota Press, 2003 (First University Of Minnesota Press Edition).
Kirkland, John F. Diesel Builders, The: Volume One, Fairbanks-Morse And Lima-Hamilton. Glendale: Interurban Press, 1985.
Kirkland, John F. Diesel Builders, The: Volume Two, American Locomotive Company And Montreal Locomotive Works. Glendale: Interurban Press, 1989.
Kirkland, John F. Diesel Builders, The: Volume Three, Baldwin Locomotive Works. Pasadena: Interurban Press, 1994.
Labbe, John T. and Replinger, Peter J. Logging To The Salt Chuck. Seattle: North West Shore Line, 1990.
Lamb, Kaye W. History Of The Canadian Pacific Railway. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1977.
Lawson Jr., Thomas. Logging Railroads Of Alabama. Birmingham: Cabbage Stack Publishing, 1996.
Leopard, John. Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway. St. Paul: MBI Publishing Company, 2005.
Lewis, Lloyd D. West Virginia Railroads Volume 4: Virginian Railway. Forest: TLC Publishing, Inc., 2011.
Liljestrand, Robert A. and Sweetland, David R. Baltimore & Ohio Diesel Locomotives: Volume 1, Switchers & Road Switchers.
Little, Stephen R. Andrews Geyser: Star Of The Mountain Railroad. Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2012.
Little, Stephen R. Tunnels, Nitro And Convicts: Building The Railroad That Couldn't Be Built. Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2010.
Long, Raphael F. Pacific Electric Big Red Cars. Universal City: T.C. Phillips, 1966.
Loving Jr., Rush. Men Who Loved Trains, The: The Story Of Men Who Battled Greed To Save An Ailing Industry. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2006.
Lucas, Robert E. And The AC&Y Historical Society. Akron, Canton & Youngstown And Akron & Barberton Belt, In Color. Scotch Plains: Morning Sun Books, Inc., 2015.
Luecke, John C. and Spyhalski, Paul R. Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway, The. Kansas City: White River Productions, 2013.
Lynch, Peter E. New Haven Passenger Trains. St. Paul: MBI Publishing Company, 2005.
Mailer, Stan. Green Bay & Western. Edmonds: Hundman Publishing, Inc., 1989.
Mainey, David. Baltimore & Ohio Steam In Color. Scotch Plains: Morning Sun Books, 2001.
Marre, Louis A. and Pinkepank, Jerry A. Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide, The: A Comprehensive Reference Manual To Locomotives Since 1972. Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1989.
Marre, Louis A. Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide, The: A Comprehensive Reference Manual To Locomotives Since 1972, Including Rebuilding, Upgrading, And Leasing Programs (2nd Edition). Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1995.
Marre, Louis A. Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years, A Guide To Diesels Built Before 1972. Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1995.
Marvel, Bill. Rock Island Line, The. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2013.
McCready, Albert L. and Sagle, Lawrence W. (American Heritage). Railroads In The Days Of Steam. Mahwah: Troll Associates, 1960.
McDonnell, Greg. Locomotives: The Modern Diesel & Electric Reference, 2nd Edition. Buffalo: Boston Mills Press/Firefly Books, 2015.
McDonnell, Greg. U-boats. Toronto: Stoddart Publishing, 1994.
McGuirk, Martin J. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the Potomac Valley. Waukesha: Kalmbach Publishing, 2001.
McKinney, Evan. High Iron To Fairbanks, A Novel: Building The Historic Alaska Railroad. Polson: Mission Mountain Books, 2016.
McNeel, William. The Durbin Route: The Greenbrier Division of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Charleston: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company, 1985. Revised edition, 2000.
Mencken, August. Railroad Passenger Car, The: And Illustrated History Of The First Hundred Years With Accounts By Contemporary Passengers. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000 edition.
Middleton, William D. South Shore: The Last Interurban. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1999 edition.
Middleton, William D. Traction Classics: The Interurbans, Extra Fast And Extra Fare. San Marino: Golden West Books, 1985.
Middleton, William D. Traction Classics: The Interurbans, Interurban Freight. San Marino: Golden West Books, 1985.
Mills Jr., Donald L. Kanawha & Michigan Railroad, The: Bridge Line To The Lakes, 1888-1922. Huntington: Mid-Atlantic Highlands, 2010.
Miner, Craig H. Rebirth Of The Missouri Pacific, 1956-1984, The. College Station: Texas A&M University Press, 1983.
Miner, Craig H. St. Louis - San Francisco Transcontinental Railroad, The: The Thirty-fifth Parallel Project, 1853-1890. Lawrence: University Press Of Kansas, 1972.
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (Publicity Department). Opening Of The Great Southwest, The. Dallas: Missouri-Kansas Texas Railroad, 1970.
Morrison, Tom. American Steam Locomotive In The Twentieth Century. Jefferson: McFarland & Company, Inc., 2019.
Murray, Tom. Canadian National Railway. St. Paul: MBI Publishing Company, 2004.
Murray, Tom. Canadian Pacific Railway. St. Paul: Voyageur Press, 2006.
Murray, Tom. Chicago & North Western Railway. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2008.
Murray, Tom. Illinois Central. St. Paul: Voyageur Press, 2006.
Murray, Tom. Milwaukee Road, The. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, 2005.
Murray, Tom. Southern Railway. St. Paul: Voyageur Press, 2007.
Official Guide Of The Railways, The. 8th ed. 102 vols. National Railway Publication Company: New York, January 1970.
Ogorek, Cynthia L. And Molony, Bill. Images Of Rail: Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2016.
Overton, Richard. Burlington Route: A History Of The Burlington Lines. New York: Alfred A Knopf, Inc. 1965.
Parker, Karen. Chesapeake & Ohio: Heavy Pacific Locomotives. Clifton Forge,: Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society, 2014.
Perata, David D. Those Pullman Blues: An Oral History Of The African-American Railroad Attendant. Ruthven: David Perata Studios, 2014.
Pinkepank, Jerry A. Diesel Spotter's Guide. Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1967.
Pinkepank, Jerry A. and Marre, Louis A. Diesel Spotter's Guide Update: Including Electrics And Lightweight-Train Power Cars. Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1979.
Plachno, Larry. Story Of The Chicago Aurora & Elgin Railroad, The: 1 - Trackage. Polo: Transportation Trails, 1986.
Plachno, Larry. Story Of The Chicago Aurora & Elgin Railroad, The: 2 - History. Polo: Transportation Trails, 1989.
Ploss, Thomas. Nation Pays Again, The. Ploss (Self Published): January, 1985.
Prince, Richard E. Central Of Georgia Railway And Connecting Lines. Salt Lake City: Stanway - Wheelwright Printing Company, 1976.
Rail Heritage Publications. Early Diesel-Electric and Electric Locomotives. Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation, 1983.
Reed, Jay. Critters, Dinkys & Centercabs. Whittier: Rio Hondo, 2000.
Rehor, John A. Nickel Plate Story, The. Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1965.
Reynolds, Kirk and Oroszi, David. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 2000.
Robertson, Donald B. Encyclopedia Of Western Railroad History, Volume IV: California. Caldwell: The Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1998.
Schafer, Mike. Caboose. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 1997.
Schafer, Mike. Classic American Railroads. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 1996.
Schafer, Mike. Classic American Railroads, Volume III. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 2003.
Schafer, Mike and McBride, Mike. Freight Train Cars. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 1999.
Schafer, Mike. More Classic American Railroads. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 2000.
Schafer, Mike and Solomon, Brian. Pennsylvania Railroad. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 1997.
Schafer, Mike and Welsh, Joe. Streamliners, History of a Railroad Icon. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, 2003.
Schafer, Mike. Vintage Diesel Locomotives. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 1998.
Schiffer Publishing Company. Baldwin Locomotive Works: Record of Recent Construction Nos. 21 to 30 Inclusive. Atglen: Schiffer Publishing, 2009.
Schneider, Gregory L. Rock Island Requiem: The Collapse Of A Mighty Fine Line. Lawrence: University Press Of Kansas, 2013.
Schult, Dain L. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis: A History Of "The Dixie Line." Marceline: Walsworth Publishing Company, 2001.
Schwieterman, Joseph P. When The Railroad Leaves Town: Eastern United States. Kirksville: Truman State University Press, 2001.
Schwieterman, Joseph P. When The Railroad Leaves Town: Western United States. Kirksville: Truman State University Press, 2004.
Scribbins, Jim. 400 Story, The. Glendale: PTJ Books (Interurban Press), 1982.
Scribbins, Jim. Hiawatha Story, The. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2007.
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Severson, Jon A. Delivered With Pride, A Pictorial History Of The Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Railroad. Superior: Savage Press, 2008.
Shaughnessy, Jim. The Rutland Road: Second Edition. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1997.
Shaughnessy, Jim. Delaware & Hudson: The Bridge Line To New England And Canada. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1997 edition.
Simpson, Walter. Steam Locomotive Energy Story, The. New York: American University Presses, 2021.
Smith, Toby and Garrett, Klink. Ten Turtles To Tucumcari. Albuquerque: University Of New Mexico Press, 2003.
Solomon, Brian. Alco Locomotives. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2009.
Solomon, Brian. American Diesel Locomotive, The. Osceola: MBI Publishing, 2000.
Solomon, Brian. Amtrak. St. Paul: MBI Publishing Company, 2004.
Solomon, Brian. Baldwin Locomotives. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2009.
Solomon, Brian. Classic Locomotives, Steam And Diesel Power in 700 Photographs. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2013.
Solomon, Brian. Classic Railroad Signals: Semaphores, Searchlights, And Towers. Minneapolis: Quarto Publishing Group, 2015.
Solomon, Brian. Electro-Motive E-Units and F-Units: The Illustrated History of North America's Favorite Locomotives. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2011.
Solomon, Brian. Electric Locomotives. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, 2003.
Solomon, Brian. EMD Locomotives. Minneapolis: MBI Publishing Company, 2006.
Solomon, Brian. Field Guide To Trains: Locomotives And Rolling Stock. Minneapolis: Quarto Publishing Group, 2016.
Solomon, Brian. GE Locomotives: 110 Years Of General Electric Motive Power. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, 2003.
Solomon, Brian. GE and EMD Locomotives: The Illustrated History. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2014.
Solomon, Brian. Majesty Of Big Steam, The. Minneapolis: Quarto Publishing Group, 2015.
Solomon, Brian and Gruber, John. Milwaukee Road's Hiawatha's, The. St. Paul: Voyageur Press, 2006.
Solomon, Brian and Schafer, Mike. New York Central Railroad. St. Paul: Andover Junction Publications, 2007.
Solomon, Brian. North American Railroad Family Trees. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2013.
Solomon, Brian. Railroad Signaling. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2010 (Softcover edition).
Solomon, Brian. Railroad Stations. New York: MetroBooks, 2000.
Solomon, Brian. Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals. Minneapolis: Quarto Publishing Group, 2015.
Solomon, Brian. Railway Maintenance: The Men And Machines That Keep The Railroads Running. St. Paul: MBI Publishing Company, 2001.
Solomon, Brian. Southern Pacific Railroad. St. Paul: Voyageur Press, 2007.
Solomon, Brian. Streamliners: Locomotives And Trains In The Age Of Speed And Style. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2015.
Solomon, Brian. Working On The Railroad. St. Paul: MBI Publishing Company, 2006.
Staufer, Alvin F. Pennsy Power: Steam and Electric Locomotives of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 1900-1957. Brattleboro: Echo Point Books & Media, 2019.
Stegmaier Jr., Harry. Pennsylvania Railroad: Passenger Trains, Consists And Cars - 1952 (Volume 1, East-West Trains). Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, Inc., 2003.
Stegmaier Jr., Harry and Mullison, Jim. Twilight Of The Monongahela. Flushing: H&M Productions, Inc., 1994.
Stevens, G.R. History Of The Canadian National Railways. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1973.
Stiles, T.J. First Tycoon, The. The Epic Life Of Cornelius Vanderbilt. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Stout, Greg. Route Of The Eagles: Missouri Pacific In The Streamlined Era. Kansas City: White River Productions, 1995.
Stover, John. History Of The Illinois Central Railroad. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1975.
Stover, John. Routledge Historical Atlas of the American Railroads, The. New York: Routledge, 1999.
Stowell, David O. Great Strikes Of 1877, The. Urbana: University Of Illinois Press, 2008.
Strapac, Joseph A. Cotton Belt Locomotives. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1977.
Stringham, Paul H. Illinois Terminal, The Electric Years. Glendale: Interurban Press, 1989.
Stringham, Paul H. Toledo, Peoria & Western: Tried, Proven & Willing. Peoria: Deller Archive, Inc., 1993.
Thomas, William G. Iron Way, The: Railroads, The Civil War, And The Making Of Modern America. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2011.
Trains Magazine, Kalmbach Publishing Company.
Trostel, Scott D. Detroit, Toledo And Ironton Railroad, The: Henry Ford's Railroad. Fletcher: Cam-Tech Publishing, 1988.
Trzoniec, Stanley W. Vintage & Modern Diesel Locomotives: Prime Movers Of America. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2015.
Tyre, Peg (Editorial Director). Amtrak: An American Story. Washington: National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 2011.
Wegman, Mark. American Passenger Trains And Locomotives Illustrated. New York: Crestline, 2008.
Warden, William E. Norfolk & Western Railway's Magnificent Mallets, The Y Class 2-8-8-2s. TLC Publishing, 1993.
Warden, William E. West Virginia Logging Railroads. Lynchburg: TLC Publishing, 1993.
Welsh, Joe. Baltimore & Ohio's Capitol Limited And National Limited. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, 2007.
Welsh, Joe: Holland, Kevin: and Howes, Bill. Cars Of Pullman, The. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2010.
Welsh, Joe. Pennsylvania Railroad's Broadway Limited. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, LLC, 2006.
Welsh, Joe and Holland, Kevin. Union Pacific Railroad. Minneapolis: Voyageur Press, 2009.
Westwood, John. Illustrated History Of The Railroads. Stamford: Longmeadow Press, 1994.
White Jr., John H. American Railroad Freight Car, The: From The Wood-Car Era To The Coming Of Steel. Baltimore: The John Hopkins University Press, 1993.
White Jr., John H. American Railroad Passenger Car, The: Part 1. Baltimore: The John Hopkins University Press, 1985 edition.
White Jr., John H. American Railroad Passenger Car, The: Part 2. Baltimore: The John Hopkins University Press, 1978 edition.
Withers, Bob. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad In West Virginia, The. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2007.
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Woodland, Dale W. Reading In The Conrail Era, The. Telford: Silver Brook Junction Publishing Company, 1998.
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Zoellner, Tom. Train. New York: Penguin Group, 2014.
Individuals
Bernard, Marty
Custer, Jerry (Estate)
Derrick, Mike
Dumas, Lawrence J.
Flanary, Ron
Granville, Tom
Jacksich, Drew
John G. King Collection
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Kotuby, Randy
Kroll, Doug
Kuhl, Cliff
Lowry, Loyd
Massie, Wade
McMains, Garth
Morris, Gary
Moss, Linton
Patton, John - Yellowstone Train Repairs
Rackley, Brian
Riffle, Curtis
Robie, Danny
Sol, Michael (Milwaukee Road Archives)
Thomas, Mike
Walter, Jason
Wright, Jon
Young, J.J.
Organizations And Museums
Arcadia Publishing
Association of American Railroads
Freight Rail Works (A division of the AAR)
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University
NCDOT Rail Division
Railroad Station Historical Society, Inc.
Reading Company Technical & Historical Society
White River Valley Museum
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Websites
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Pennsylvania ~ Whiskey Tasting ~ Train Rides
Jun 07, 26 11:35 AM
For whiskey aficionados and history buffs alike, a train ride through the Keystone State offering such spirits provides a unique and memorable experience. -
Kentucky - Murder Mystery - Dinner Train Ride
Jun 07, 26 11:29 AM
In the realm of unique travel experiences, Kentucky offers an enchanting twist that entices both locals and tourists alike: murder mystery dinner train rides. -
West Virginia - Murder Mystery - Dinner Train Rides
Jun 07, 26 11:24 AM
For those looking to combine the allure of a train ride with an engaging whodunit, the murder mystery dinner trains offer a uniquely thrilling experience. -
GE's "More Power to America Special" Train
Jun 06, 26 10:28 PM
The train ran from April 1950 through much of 1951, the train crisscrossed the United States, covering over 28,000 miles and visiting approximately 160 cities and towns in 46 states. -
Missouri - Wine Tasting - Train Rides
Jun 06, 26 12:31 PM
The fusion of scenic vistas, historical charm, and exquisite wines is beautifully encapsulated in Missouri's wine tasting train experiences. -
Minnesota - Wine Tasting - Train Rides
Jun 06, 26 12:27 PM
This article takes you on a journey through Minnesota's wine tasting trains, offering a unique perspective on this novel adventure. -
Michigan - Whiskey Tasting - Train Rides
Jun 06, 26 12:23 PM
There's a unique thrill in combining the romance of train travel with the rich, warming flavors of expertly crafted whiskeys. -
Tennessee - Whiskey Tasting - Train Rides
Jun 06, 26 12:22 PM
Here’s what to know, who to watch, and how to plan an unforgettable rail-and-whiskey experience in the Volunteer State. -
Kansas - Murder Mystery - Dinner Train Rides
Jun 06, 26 11:21 AM
Kansas, known for its sprawling wheat fields and rich history, hides a unique gem that promises both intrigue and culinary delight—murder mystery dinner trains. -
Florida - Murder Mystery - Dinner Train Rides
Jun 06, 26 11:15 AM
Florida, known for its vibrant culture, dazzling beaches, and thrilling theme parks, also offers a unique blend of mystery and fine dining aboard its murder mystery dinner trains. -
Delaware & Hudson Diesel Roster (All-Time)
Jun 05, 26 12:20 AM
Long tied to Alco’s Schenectady plant on its own lines, the D&H boasted an almost exclusively Alco first-generation fleet although did settle for some GE products later on. -
Atlantic Coast Line Diesel Roster (All-Time)
Jun 04, 26 10:01 AM
The Atlantic Coast Line was an early pioneer in dieselization, acquiring its first diesel locomotives in 1939 and completing the transition from steam by the mid-1950s. -
Delaware & Hudson Steam Roster (Post 1900)
Jun 03, 26 11:55 AM
The Delaware & Hudson Railway (D&H), one of America’s oldest railroads, traced its roots to 1823 as a canal and gravity railroad operation hauling anthracite coal from northeastern Pennsylvania. Steam… -
Florida 'Whiskey Tasting' Train Rides
Jun 02, 26 12:39 PM
If you’re dreaming of a whiskey-forward journey by rail in the Sunshine State, here’s what’s available now, what to watch for next, and how to craft a memorable experience of your own. -
Kentucky 'Whiskey Tasting' Train Rides
Jun 02, 26 12:29 PM
Whether you’re a curious sipper planning your first bourbon getaway or a seasoned enthusiast seeking a fresh angle on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a train excursion offers a slow, scenic, and flavor-fo… -
Chessie System Diesel Roster (All Time)
Jun 02, 26 11:35 AM
Though Chessie itself owned no equipment—locomotives remained on the books of its subsidiaries with C&O, B&O, or WM reporting marks—the system unified operations across 11,700 route miles, hauling vas… -
New York 'Whiskey Tasting' Train Rides
Jun 02, 26 11:09 AM
For those keen on embarking on such an adventure, the Arcade & Attica offers a unique whiskey tasting train at the end of each summer! -
Connecticut 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
Jun 02, 26 11:04 AM
If you’re looking for a signature “special occasion” experience, the Essex Steam Train's Wine & Chocolate Dinner Train stands out as a decadent, social, and distinctly memorable take on dinner on… -
Massachusetts 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
Jun 02, 26 10:24 AM
This article dives into some of the alluring aspects of wine by rail in Massachusetts, currently offered by the Cape Cod Central Railroad. -
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Steam Roster (Post 1900)
Jun 02, 26 12:32 AM
The BR&P's steam locomotive roster evolved from modest 19th-century power to some of the heaviest articulated engines in the Northeast, reflecting the railroad’s growing tonnage demands and challengin… -
Virginia 'Dinner Train' Rides At Staunton
Jun 01, 26 12:11 PM
If you’ve ever wished you could pair a classic scenic train ride with a genuinely satisfying meal—served at your table while the countryside rolls by—the Virginia Scenic Railway was built for you. -
Oregon 'Dinner Train' Rides At Hood River
Jun 01, 26 12:06 PM
The Mt. Hood Railroad is the moving part of that postcard—a century-old short line that began as a working railroad. -
Maryland 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
Jun 01, 26 11:58 AM
This article delves into the enchanting world of wine tasting train experiences in Maryland, providing a detailed exploration of their offerings, history, and allure. -
Indiana 'Whiskey Tasting' Train Rides
Jun 01, 26 11:50 AM
Among IRE’s most talked-about offerings is the Wine & Whiskey Train—an adults-only, evening-style trip that leans into the best parts of classic rail travel: atmosphere, comfort, and a little… -
Maryland 'Dinner Train' Rides At Cumberland
Jun 01, 26 11:44 AM
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) has become one of the Mid-Atlantic’s signature heritage operations—equal parts mountain railroad, living museum, and “special-occasion” night out. -
Massachusetts 'Dinner Train' Rides At Cape Cod
Jun 01, 26 11:43 AM
The Cape Cod Central Railroad (CCCR) has carved out a special niche by pairing classic New England scenery with old-school hospitality, including some of the best-known dining train experiences in the… -
Rhode Island 'Dinner Train' Rides In Portsmouth
Jun 01, 26 11:41 AM
Despite its small size, Rhode Island is home to one popular dinner train experience where guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of Aquidneck Island. -
Maine 'Dinner Train' Rides At Portland
Jun 01, 26 11:38 AM
While this isn’t generally a “dinner train” railroad in the traditional sense—no multi-course meal served en route—Maine Narrow Gauge does offer several popular ride experiences where food and drink a… -
New Hampshire - Murder Mystery - Dinner Train Rides
May 31, 26 11:27 AM
The state's murder mystery trains stand out as a captivating blend of theatrical drama, exquisite dining, and scenic rail travel. -
New York - Murder Mystery - Dinner Train Rides
May 31, 26 11:25 AM
New York State, renowned for its vibrant cities and verdant countryside, offers a plethora of activities for locals and tourists alike, including murder mystery train rides! -
Pennsylvania 'Murder Mystery' Dinner Train Rides
May 31, 26 11:23 AM
Pennsylvania, steeped in history and industrial heritage, offers a prime setting for a unique blend of dining and drama: the murder mystery dinner train ride. -
New Jersey 'Murder Mystery' Dinner Train Rides
May 31, 26 11:18 AM
There are currently no murder mystery dinner trains available in New Jersey although until 2023 the Cape May Seashore Lines offered this event. Perhaps they will again soon! -
Colorado 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 31, 26 11:14 AM
To truly savor these local flavors while soaking in the scenic beauty of Colorado, the concept of wine tasting trains has emerged, offering both locals and tourists a luxurious and immersive indulgenc… -
Georgia 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides In Cordele
May 31, 26 11:03 AM
While the railroad offers a range of themed trips throughout the year, one of its most crowd-pleasing special events is the Wine & Cheese Train—a short, scenic round trip designed to feel like a tasti… -
Iowa 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 31, 26 10:55 AM
The state not only boasts a burgeoning wine industry but also offers unique experiences such as wine by rail aboard the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. -
Arizona 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 31, 26 10:47 AM
For those who want to experience the charm of Arizona's wine scene while embracing the romance of rail travel, wine tasting train rides offer a memorable journey through the state's picturesque landsc… -
Atlantic Coast Line Steam Roster (Post 1900)
May 31, 26 10:43 AM
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL), operating primarily over the relatively flat terrain of the Southeast from Virginia to Florida and Alabama, built a steam roster emphasizing versatile, efficien… -
Norfolk & Western 611 Debuts In "America250" Livery
May 30, 26 11:19 PM
The Virginia Museum of Transportation has announced that Class J No. 611 will receive a temporary special red, white, and blue livery in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. -
Boston & Maine Diesel Roster (All-Time)
May 30, 26 03:08 PM
The Boston & Maine Railroad pioneered dieselization in the Northeast, beginning in the 1930s and completing the transition by the mid-1950s. -
Boston & Maine Steam Roster (Post 1900)
May 30, 26 02:52 PM
The Boston & Maine Railroad (B&M) operated one of New England’s most varied steam locomotive rosters from the late 19th century until the mid-1950s. -
Ohio 'Whiskey Tasting' Train Rides
May 30, 26 11:57 AM
LM&M's Bourbon Train stands out as one of the most distinctive ways to enjoy a relaxing evening out in southwest Ohio: a scenic heritage train ride paired with curated bourbon samples and onboard refr… -
Washington 'Whiskey Tasting' Train Rides
May 30, 26 11:56 AM
Climb aboard the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad for a whiskey tasting adventure by train!" -
Texas 'Murder Mystery' Dinner Train Rides
May 30, 26 11:54 AM
Here’s a comprehensive look into the world of murder mystery dinner trains in Texas. -
Arkansas 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 30, 26 11:51 AM
This article takes you through the experience of wine tasting train rides in Arkansas, highlighting their offerings, routes, and the delightful blend of history, scenery, and flavor that makes them so… -
California 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 30, 26 11:48 AM
This article explores the charm, routes, and offerings of these unique wine tasting trains that traverse California’s picturesque landscapes. -
Wisconsin 'Wine Tasting' Train Rides
May 30, 26 11:44 AM
Wisconsin might not be the first state that comes to mind when one thinks of wine, but this scenic region is increasingly gaining recognition for its unique offerings in viticulture. -
Bessemer & Lake Erie Diesel Roster (All Time)
May 30, 26 11:40 AM
The Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad (B&LE) transitioned to diesel power efficiently, completing full dieselization in 1953 thanks to its focused heavy-haul profile. -
Bessemer & Lake Erie Steam Roster (Post 1900)
May 30, 26 11:30 AM
The Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad (B&LE), the vital iron ore and coal hauler linking Lake Erie docks at Conneaut, Ohio, to Pittsburgh-area steel mills, operated one of the most specialized steam fleet…
