Resources/Works Cited
Last revised: May 11, 2024
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.
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.
Scribbins, Jim. Milwaukee Road Remembered. Minneapolis: University Of Minnesota, 2008 (Second Edition).
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
Kitchen, Rob
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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California Tea Tasting Train Rides
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In California you can enjoy a quiet tea train experience aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, which offers an afternoon tea service. -
Tennessee Tea Tasting Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 01:19 PM
If you’re looking for a Chattanooga outing that feels equal parts special occasion and time-travel, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) has a surprisingly elegant answer: The Homefront Tea Roo… -
Maine Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 11:58 AM
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum’s Ice Cream Train is a family-friendly Friday-night tradition that turns a short rail excursion into a small event. -
North Carolina Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 11:06 AM
One of the most popular warm-weather offerings at NCTM is the Ice Cream Train, a simple but brilliant concept: pair a relaxing ride with a classic summer treat. -
Pennsylvania "Wild West" Train Rides
Feb 10, 26 12:04 PM
The Keystone State is home to a variety of historical attractions, but few experiences can rival the excitement and nostalgia of a Wild West train ride. -
Ohio "Wild West" Train Rides
Feb 10, 26 11:34 AM
For those enamored with tales of the Old West, Ohio's railroad experiences offer a unique blend of history, adventure, and natural beauty. -
New York "Wild West" Train Rides
Feb 10, 26 11:23 AM
Join us as we explore wild west train rides in New York, bringing history to life and offering a memorable escape to another era. -
New Mexico Murder Mystery Train Rides
Feb 10, 26 11:12 AM
Among Sky Railway's most theatrical offerings is “A Murder Mystery,” a 2–2.5 hour immersive production that drops passengers into a stylized whodunit on the rails -
New York Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 10, 26 10:09 AM
While CMRR runs several seasonal excursions, one of the most family-friendly (and, frankly, joyfully simple) offerings is its Ice Cream Express. -
Michigan Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 10, 26 10:02 AM
If you’re looking for a pure slice of autumn in West Michigan, the Coopersville & Marne Railway (C&M) has a themed excursion that fits the season perfectly: the Oktoberfest Express Train. -
Ohio Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 09, 26 10:07 PM
The Ohio Rail Experience's Quincy Sunset Tasting Train is a new offering that pairs an easygoing evening schedule with a signature scenic highlight: a high, dramatic crossing of the Quincy Bridge over… -
Texas Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 09, 26 02:07 PM
Texas State Railroad's “Pints In The Pines” train is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the line: a vintage evening departure, craft beer samplings, and a catered dinner at the Rusk depot un… -
Michigan's ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Feb 09, 26 01:47 PM
Among the lesser-known treasures of this state are the intriguing murder mystery dinner train rides—a perfect blend of suspense, dining, and scenic exploration. -
Virginia ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides
Feb 09, 26 01:39 PM
Among the state's railroad attractions, murder mystery dinner trains stand out as a captivating fusion of theatrical entertainment, fine dining, and scenic travel. -
Florida Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 09, 26 01:25 PM
Among the Sugar Express's most popular “kick off the weekend” events is Sunset & Suds—an adults-focused, late-afternoon ride that blends countryside scenery with an onboard bar and a laid-back social… -
Illinois Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 09, 26 12:04 PM
Among IRM’s newer special events, Hops Aboard is designed for adults who want the museum’s moving-train atmosphere paired with a curated craft beer experience. -
Tennessee Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 08, 26 10:46 AM
Here’s what to know, who to watch, and how to plan an unforgettable rail-and-whiskey experience in the Volunteer State. -
Wisconsin Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 08, 26 10:35 AM
The East Troy Railroad Museum's Beer Tasting Train, a 2½-hour evening ride designed to blend scenic travel with guided sampling. -
California Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 08, 26 10:33 AM
While the Niles Canyon Railway is known for family-friendly weekend excursions and seasonal classics, one of its most popular grown-up offerings is Beer on the Rails. -
Colorado BBQ Tasting Train Rides
Feb 08, 26 10:32 AM
One of the most popular ways to ride the Leadville Railroad is during a special event—especially the Devil’s Tail BBQ Special, an evening dinner train that pairs golden-hour mountain vistas with a hea… -
New Jersey Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 07, 26 11:23 AM
On select dates, the Woodstown Central Railroad pairs its scenery with one of South Jersey’s most enjoyable grown-up itineraries: the Brew to Brew Train. -
Minnesota Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 07, 26 11:21 AM
Among the North Shore Scenic Railroad's special events, one consistently rises to the top for adults looking for a lively night out: the Beer Tasting Train, -
New Mexico Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 07, 26 11:18 AM
Sky Railway's New Mexico Ale Trail Train is the headliner: a 21+ excursion that pairs local brewery pours with a relaxed ride on the historic Santa Fe–Lamy line. -
Michigan Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 07, 26 11:13 AM
There's a unique thrill in combining the romance of train travel with the rich, warming flavors of expertly crafted whiskeys. -
Oregon Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 07, 26 10:08 AM
If your idea of a perfect night out involves craft beer, scenery, and the gentle rhythm of jointed rail, Santiam Excursion Trains delivers a refreshingly different kind of “brew tour.” -
Arizona Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 07, 26 09:22 AM
Verde Canyon Railroad’s signature fall celebration—Ales On Rails—adds an Oktoberfest-style craft beer festival at the depot before you ever step aboard. -
Pennsylvania Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 06, 26 05:19 PM
And among Everett’s most family-friendly offerings, none is more simple-and-satisfying than the Ice Cream Special—a two-hour, round-trip ride with a mid-journey stop for a cold treat in the charming t… -
New York Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 06, 26 12:12 PM
Among the Adirondack Railroad's most popular special outings is the Beer & Wine Train Series, an adult-oriented excursion built around the simple pleasures of rail travel. -
Massachusetts Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 06, 26 12:09 PM
Among Cape Cod Central's lineup of specialty trips, the railroad’s Rails & Ales Beer Tasting Train stands out as a “best of both worlds” event. -
Pennsylvania Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 06, 26 12:02 PM
Today, EBT’s rebirth has introduced a growing lineup of experiences, and one of the most enticing for adult visitors is the Broad Top Brews Train. -
New York Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 06, 26 11:56 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! -
Florida Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 06, 26 11:51 AM
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
Feb 06, 26 11:49 AM
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… -
Indiana Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 06, 26 10:18 AM
The Indiana Rail Experience's "Indiana Ice Cream Train" is designed for everyone—families with young kids, casual visitors in town for the lake, and even adults who just want an hour away from screens… -
Maryland Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 05, 26 10:07 PM
Among WMSR's shorter outings, one event punches well above its “simple fun” weight class: the Ice Cream Train. -
North Carolina Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 05, 26 01:28 PM
If you’re looking for the most “Bryson City” way to combine railroading and local flavor, the Smoky Mountain Beer Run is the one to circle on the calendar. -
Indiana Beer Tasting Train Rides
Feb 05, 26 11:26 AM
On select dates, the French Lick Scenic Railway adds a social twist with its popular Beer Tasting Train—a 21+ evening built around craft pours, rail ambience, and views you can’t get from the highway. -
Ohio Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 05, 26 10:36 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… -
North Carolina Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 05, 26 10:34 AM
One of the GSMR's most distinctive special events is Spirits on the Rail, a bourbon-focused dining experience built around curated drinks and a chef-prepared multi-course meal. -
Virginia Ale Tasting Train Rides
Feb 05, 26 10:30 AM
Among Virginia Scenic Railway's lineup, Ales & Rails stands out as a fan-favorite for travelers who want the gentle rhythm of the rails paired with guided beer tastings, brewery stories, and snacks de… -
Colorado St. Patrick's Day Train Rides
Feb 04, 26 01:52 PM
Once a year, the D&SNG leans into pure fun with a St. Patrick’s Day themed run: the Shamrock Express—a festive, green-trimmed excuse to ride into the San Juan backcountry with Guinness and Celtic tune… -
Utah St. Patrick's Day Train Rides
Feb 04, 26 12:19 PM
When March rolls around, the Heber Valley adds an extra splash of color (green, naturally) with one of its most playful evenings of the season: the St. Paddy’s Train. -
Washington Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 04, 26 10:28 AM
Climb aboard the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad for a whiskey tasting adventure by train! -
Connecticut Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 04, 26 10:11 AM
While the Naugatuck Railroad runs a variety of trips throughout the year, one event has quickly become a “circle it on the calendar” outing for fans of great food and spirited tastings: the BBQ & Bour… -
Maryland Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 04, 26 10:06 AM
You can enjoy whiskey tasting by train at just one location in Maryland, the popular Western Maryland Scenic Railroad based in Cumberland. -
Washington St. Patrick's Day Train Rides
Feb 03, 26 04:30 PM
If you’re going to plan one visit around a single signature event, Chehalis-Centralia Railroad’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Train is an easy pick. -
California Whiskey Tasting Train Rides
Feb 03, 26 01:25 PM
There is currently just one location in California offering whiskey tasting by train, the famous Skunk Train in Fort Bragg.
