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1	Wwe Legends more books like this by Brian Solomon, Sgt Slaughter (Foreword by) add to wishlist They were World Heavyweight Champions: Bob Backkland, Superstar Billy Graham and Bruno Sammartino. They were fan favourites: 'Superfly' Jimmy Snuka, Chief Jay Strongbow and Andre the Giant. They were the villains everyone loved to hate: Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd and the Fabulous Moolah. They were heroes, someone just like you that you could ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
2	Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist Here is the detailed and fascinating history of how two legendary railroads -- the Santa Fe and the Burlington Northern (which itself was comprised four major railroads) -- merged in 1995 to create what remains one of America's rail icons, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). A blockbuster railroad merits a history book of the same scale, and ... see all copies from $12.74! new only from $19.89! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Working on the Railroad more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist The notion of working on a railroad has always carried its share of romance, taking in everything from the dreams of small boys to legends like John Henry and Casey Jones. The reality is far more complicated and often, as this book amply demonstrates, more interesting. This richly illustrated volume takes us behind the scenes to show what goes ... see all copies from $9.06! new only from $9.29! \| SVS
4	Southern Pacific Railroad more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist More than just a railroad, the Southern Pacific was an empire, anchored in San Francisco, but stretching from Portland, Oregon, to several ports on the Gulf of Mexico. From austere western routes the "Espee" grew into a far-flung railroad of some 17,000 miles and for many years was America's only true trans-continental route. This illustrated ... see all copies from $5.71! new only from $18.70! \| first editions \| SVS
5	CSX more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist Covers a dominant company in modern railroading in the eastern half of the United States. This beautifully illustrated history celebrates CSX's 25 years on the American railroad scene. Formed in 1980 as a holding company for the Chessie and Seaboard Systems and several other eastern railroads, CSX then merged them all into CSX Transportation in ... see all copies from $9.92! new only from $17.49! \| first editions \| SVS
6	New York Central Railroad more books like this by Brian Solomon, Mike Schafer add to wishlist For decades the New York Central reigned as one of America's most important railroads. Beginning with the 1853 consolidation of a group of fledging railways that formed a route from Buffalo to Albany, the New York Central grew into a powerhouse transportation company with more that 10,000 route miles. This illustrated history of a railroad that ... see all copies from $25.00! new only from $26.46! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Pennsylvania Railroad more books like this by Mike Schafer, Brian Solomon add to wishlist This book traces the history of one of the most powerful and influential railroads in America's History - a railroad called 'a nation unto itself' by fortune magazine. Rail historian Mike Schaefer examines this mighty railroads into a twentieth-century transport giant. Both colour and black-and-white photographs and period ads illustrate the ... see all copies from $6.28! new only from $22.48! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Locomotive more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist The greatest steam and diesel locomotives of the 20th century are presented in a landscape format that presents many of the engines in double-page spreads measuring two feet in length. 200 illustrations, 150 in color. see all copies from $3.86! new only from $11.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Super Steam Locomotives more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist The Northern, Yellowstone, Challenger, Big Boy, and Class J were part of a new breed of super steam locomotives in the late 1920s. This colorful history uses archival imagery of pioneering engines, along with modern color photography of examples still used today by museums and tourist railways. 100 photos, 80 in color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.99! \| first editions
10	Amtrak more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist Against all odds, the passenger train survives in the United States. The formation of Amtrak in 1971 heralded the end of privately operated passenger train service and ushered in an era of interdity train travel financed on a budget that has vacillated between the virtually non-existent and the barely adequate. This pictorial history, only the ... see all copies from $18.00! new only from $174.32! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Railway Photography more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist As a life long rail enthusiast, Brian Soloman presents a display of his own and others' photographic tributes to trains and railways. This book is a combination of inspiration, knowledge and experience and also contains lessons on techniques and professional practice in presentation and publishing. see all copies from $5.75! new only from $10.50! \| first editions
12 view cover	Railway Masterpieces more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist Travel the world through the pages of this unique pictorial capturing some of the most impressive, significant, and interesting elements of railroading from today and yesterday. Lush photos are accompanied by informative and fascinating stories that convey the energy and excitement of steel-rail transport. Locomotives, trains, stations, bridges, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.15! \| first editions
13 view cover	American Diesel Locomotives more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist Introduced in the 1930s, efficient and adaptable diesel locomotives had all but displaced steam locomotives by 1960. This colorful photographic history examines the development, implementation, and operation of diesel locomotives from the gleaming pioneer Zephyrs of the '30s through today's 8000-horsepower beasts. In the course of examining the ... see all copies from $9.90!
14 view cover	Union Pacific Railroad more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist The full history of the UP, its locomotives, its trains, its routes, stations, and more, from 1862 to today. see all copies from $7.50! new only from $14.75! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Trains: A Photographic Tour of America's Railways more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.93! \| first editions
16 view cover	Railroad Stations more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist Railroad stations are gateways to cities and towns, and, as such, they have been built as elaborately detailed showplaces, displaying the best a town or city has to offer. Author Brian Solomon, a writer, photographer, and train expert, has written an engrossing and beautifully illustrated architectural history of railroad stations, which includes ... see all copies from $4.97! new only from $12.50! \| first editions
17 view cover	Emd Locomotives more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist 176 see all copies from $18.33! new only from $28.01! \| SVS
18 view cover	The Railroad Never Sleeps: 24 Hours in the Life of Modern Railroading more books like this by Brian Solomon (Editor) add to wishlist For well over a century and a half, the railroad has crisscrossed the continent in the ceaseless activity that keeps the economy moving. This never-ending workday unfolds hour by hour in "A Day in the Life of Modern Railroading", a remarkable photographic chronicle of North American railroading over twenty-four hours. On May 10, 2007, the ... see all copies from $21.40! new only from $25.03! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Trains of the Old West more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist Destined to be a cherished favorite of both history buffs and railroad aficionados, this handsome volume explores one of the most exciting periods in the history of the United States. Gorgeously illustrated with historical and contemporary photographs, Trains of the Old West is a unique tribute to the adventurous, pioneering spirit in which the ... see all copies from $4.45! new only from $51.03! \| first editions
20	Steam Locomotives by Brian Solomon add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $143.30!
21 view cover	Ireland History and Landscape by Brian Solomon add to wishlist Ireland is a much-photographed country, whose lush beauty has been the subject of many pictorial books. However, the sheer size of Ireland and David Lyons has exactly that: an Ulsterman who has concentrated on landscape photography, his vision of Ireland has been focussed over the years. Images of well-known locations and of the unexpected sit ... see all copies from $11.98! new only from $39.43!
22 view cover	The Heritage of North American Steam Railroads more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist The complete, riveting history of the Iron Horse and the glory days of train travel featuring firsthand accounts from passengers and workers, specially commissioned maps of the most significant lines, and a listing of heritage locomotives still in action across the U.S. and Canada. see all copies from $2.08! new only from $99.00!
23 view cover	Santa Fe Railway more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist As a tribute to America's favorite railroad-the Santa Fe, this book discusses everything from its origins, to locomotives, freight operations, passenger operations, and more. The Santa Fe Railway's charisma and mystique has long made it one of America's compelling railways. From Chicago to LA it blends a nation's westward vision with all the best ... see all copies from $5.26! new only from $5.95! \| first editions
24 view cover	America's Railroad Stations more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist This gorgeous collection of photos of 50 railroad stations is a celebration of America. This beautiful volume includes railroad lore and trivia and an insightful introduction covering the history and development of architectural styles. Full-color photos. see all copies from $6.50! new only from $10.11! \| first editions
25 view cover	Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotives more books like this by Brian Solomon add to wishlist From Wales to the modern steam-powered tourist trains of Pennsylvania, New Mexico, and Colorado. Features coal-consuming behemoths and the men and women who keep them chugging along tracks that measure just two to three feet in width. see all copies from $5.20! new only from $13.59! \| first editions

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