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Apr 11, 2008 - Books

New Books from Morning Sun Books

Morning Sun has announced the following books for publication this Spring and Summer 2008:

 

Two All New Color Books for June

Tracksidee on the PRR Delmarva Lines with John P. Stroup
By John P. Stroup

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.

 

C&NW Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment Vol. 1:
Passenger Cars, Cabooses and Acquired Roads
by James Kinkaid

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

Ann Arbor Railroad In Color History & Operations 1869 to 1976
by Robert I. Warrick

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.

Trackside in the Rust Belt 1957-1977 with Cal Banse
by Stephen M. Timko

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

Canadian Trolleys In Color Vol. 2: Western Canada
by Robert Halperin

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.

Rio Grande In Color Vol. 4: Late Steam & First Generation Diesels
by Timothy Morris

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

Chesapeake & Ohio Facilities In Color Vol. 1: Midwest
by Eugene L. Huddleston

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.

Great Northern Steam & Electric
In Color

by David H. Hickcox

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.


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