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Pictorial Encyclopedia of Railways, The
The most exciting and comprehensive collection of railway pictures ever published. Over 800 pictures and 30,000 words of captions which tell of the Railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the 100 mph. monorail.
Revised edition. 1976.
B&w photographs, some col. plates. Index.
book : hardcover


1976
1977.028.001 Library

1978 Inland Empire Calendar
1978 Inland Empire Calendar with various b/w photos of locomotives and buildings.
textual record : calendar


1977
1977.065.001 1-1-3-3

Story of Watt & Stephenson, The
Discusses the work, inventions, struggles and triumphs of the title scientists. Also contains information on George Stephenson is an account of his son Robert Stephenson.
Also discuss the Peases of Darlington, promotors of the first railway in England. Two chapters of discussion of railway progress since the days of Stephenson.
b&w illustrations, red hard cover, binding coming away from back, stitching loose.
book : hardcover


1978.169.001 Library

Transportation
A pictorial archive from nineteenth-century sources. 525 Copyright-Free b&w illustrations for Artists and Designers.
Illustrations of all modes of transport, land, sea & air.
book : softcover


1984
1986.014.001 Library NC825.V45T7

Baldwin Diesel Locomotives, The story of
Diesels from Eddystone. This book documents the diesel locomotives constructed by Baldwin and associated models built by the company's successor, Baldwin-Lima-Hamitlton.
Production List, Index.
B&w photos.
book : softcover


1984
1987.084.003 Library

Diesel Builders, The -- Fairbanks-Morse & Lima-Hamilton
Discusses the title companies contributions to the diesel industries in the period after WWII. Includes a history of the companies and their various models and use on North American railroads. Includes an all-time builders' list for each company.
First Printing Summer 1985.
B&w photographs.
book : hardcover, dustjacket


1985
1987.084.004 Library
More Info Railway
'History of Locomotives' Montreal Gazette (1988)
textual record : magazine article, printed


1989.009.003 1-4-2-16

Spoorwegen 1988
photos
book : softcover


1978
1994.009.001 dispose

Dawn of the Diesel Age
photos
book : hardcover


1983
1998.031.001 Library

Illustrated History of MLW -- ALCO to Bombardier Diesel-Electric Locomotives with Steam Locomotive
book : softcover


1979
2003.004.001 Archives

Paul W. Kiefer's "HUDSON"
Paul W. Kiefer's "HUDSON"
By Doug Davidson 1971
NYC 5200 Series Hudson J-1a Locomotive with passenger train attached West Albany yards, NY summer of 1928
artwork : poster


1928
2004.004.015 MAP DRAWER 10
More Info Highliners, a Railroad Album
A photographic record including action shots of varnish trains and hotshot frieghts, of famous flyers and lowly locals, of railroad workers and yards, terminals and servicing scenes.
B&w photographs, all full page with facing page text.
book : hardcover, dustjacket


1960
2007.034.007 Library
More Info 'Train Shed Cyclopedia' No 15
Heavy Traction 1922-1941. 88 full size pages reprinted from the Original Cyclopedia editiion. Electric locomotives from 1922 through 1943 selected from the Locomotive Cyclopedias for 1922, 1925, 1927, 1930, 1938 and 1943.
Is a continuing series of books for use by model railroaders. Has numerous b&w photos and b&w technical drawings. Reprinted 1974.
book : softcover


1974
2007.036.011 PF.0193.0042
More Info Our Locomotive Chase of 1960
An account of movie taking of various locomotives on various routes starting in Edmonton to Radium to Cranbrook, Keremeos, Port Coquiltlam, Vancouver, Comox, Union Bay, Victoria, Chemanious, Christina Lake, Trail, and Creston.
textual record : diary, 6 typewritten pages


May 1-20, 1960
2008.044.019 2-1-2-10

Steam in Canada; Canadian Pacific Steam Locomotives
Photographic representation of the steam locomotives operated by CPR




book : softcover


ca. 1984
2009.029.371 Library

Steam Passenger Service Directory
An illustrated directory listing steam powered, trolley & museum operations, including Electric Lines & Museums
book : softcover, b&w illustrations


1972
2009.029.452 PF.0188.0134
More Info Locomotives, The Modern Diesel & Electric Reference
History of Diesels and Electric locomotives
book : hardccover, col illustrations, dust cover


2008
2009.032.166 Library
More Info Steam Locomotive Recordings
Recordings of steam locomotives from Soo Line and Main Line. Passenger engine 2718, built in 1923.
audio record : vinyl


ca. 1955
2009.004.003 Archive Storage
More Info Chicago & Illinois Midland - New York Central System
Steam locomotive recordings.
audio record : vinyl


ca. 1953
2009.004.004 Archive Storage
More Info Duluth & Northeastern No. 29
Steam locomotive sound recordings.
audio record : vinyl


ca. 1961
2009.004.005 Archive Storage
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