This spirited little Midwest hauler was one of the earliest “fallen flags” disappearing into the C&NW System in 1960. See everything from FTs to GP9s to multi-colored RS-1s in this 128-page book. The M&StL “story” is wonderfully narrated and explained in the 240 rare color photos accented by authentic memorabilia.

Item # 1049

A railroad hub second in importance only to Chicago is examined during the 1950s road-by-road. See A&S, B&O, C&EI, C&NW, CB&Q, NYC, GM&O, IC, IT, MKT, Frisco, PRR, MP, Cotton Belt, TRRA and Wabash when their first generation diesels gleamed in their newness. A little steam too!

Item # 1147

C&EI served the needs of Illinois and Indiana customers with its merchandise and coal service as well as a classy set of passenger trains. These vintage views take the reader from the late 1940s right up to the 1970 split-up into L&N and MP. All-color, 128-page hardcover book.

Item # 1114
  

The X-shaped CGW was a fast moving bridge line between Chicago-Omaha and Minneapolis-Kansas City. Famous for its multi F-unit lashings and “Lucky Strike” logo, the CGW was absorbed by the C&NW in the mid 1960s. Follow its operation through over 240 color photos dating back to 1951 in this hardcover book.

Item # 1027