Morning Sun has announced the following books for publication this Spring and Summer 2008:
Two All New Color Books for June
Station-by-station, the seldom-photographed PRR operations on the Delmarva Peninsula are captured in full color. Baldwins abound as the photographer takes us from Wilmington to Cape Charles in the last years of the PRR. Item # 1314.
First in a two-part exploration of the myriad equipment of the Chicago & North Western and the companies it acquired in the 1950’s and 60’s. Item # 1315.
Two All New Color Books for July
The Ann Arbor Railroad was as much a steamship line as a railroad; this text rich volume follows Michigan’s most distinctive railroad from beginning to end with stunning photographs that will surprise readers. Item # 1316.
Erie RR operator Cal Banse took his camera to work and on excursions in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the steel and coal country. Cal was photographing the railroad scene from the end of steam to the introduction of second generation diesels in a territory known for its heavy industry.Item # 1317.
Two All New Color Books for August
Visit the trolley systems of Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Nelson, Regina, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Victoria and Winnipeg in more than 250 rare color photographs. Author Halperin gives detailed accounts of these long forgotten systems. Item # 1318.
Examine the last of Rio Grande steam in main line freight and passenger service followed by a down the roster look at everything from FT’s to SD9’s. Detailed by a former D&RGW employee. Item # 1319.
Two All New Color Books for September
Stations, towers, roundhouses, maritime structures and lots of C&O trains are illustrated in full color and given detailed commentary by noted C&O expert E.L. Huddleston. Item # 1320.
The most amazing compilation of rare GN steam and electric locomotives— all in full color! At rest or in scenes these 1950s views are priceless. Item # 1121.