General Books


Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway BazaarGhost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar
Best Price: $17.46
I have been reading Theroux's travel books for more than 30 years, and I have to say that they...
The Art of Manipulating FabricThe Art of Manipulating Fabric
Best Price: $18.74
Hi! I even doesn't know what it's possible to do with the fabric!!!!!Very interesting book...
The Call of Trains: Railroad Photographs by Jim ShaughnessyThe Call of Trains: Railroad Photographs by Jim Shaughnessy
Best Price: $40.95
Having a copy of 'a passion for trains' by the same author, i had no hesitation in buying...
Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic RulesSun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules
Best Price: $3.98
The greatest value I got from this book was from the way it prompted me to think laterally in...
Selling To VITO (The Very Important Top Officer)Selling To VITO (The Very Important Top Officer)
Best Price: $3.32
All too frequently, sales reps waste tremendous amounts of time presenting to people who only...


Locomotives: The Modern Diesel and Electric ReferenceLocomotives: The Modern Diesel and Electric Reference
Best Price: $31.32
For anyone interested in current day diesel locomotives this is the book for them. Beautifully...
5 Steps To Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence, and Credibility at Work5 Steps To Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence, and Credibility at Work
Best Price: $6.92
Susan Bixler is president of the Bixler Consulting Group (formerly The Professional Image, Inc),...
Europe by Eurail 2008: Touring Europe by Train (Europe By Eurail)Europe by Eurail 2008: Touring Europe by Train (Europe By Eurail)
Best Price: $7.67
This looks like a very useful tool for once we are traveling, but a little less so for planning...
Nothing Like It In the World : The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad 1863-1869Nothing Like It In the World : The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad 1863-1869
Best Price: $3.44
I would like to rate this book on two fronts; first, for the select few who work for a railroad...
Easy Model Railroad Wiring, Second Edition (Model Railroader)Easy Model Railroad Wiring, Second Edition (Model Railroader)
Best Price: $13.64
I started out with a DC train set under the christmas tree about two years ago and now I'm...


The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the AmericasThe Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas
Best Price: $6.01
You may find Thoreaux's openness and directness refreshing, or you may find his brashness,...
Trans-Siberian Handbook: Seventh Edition of the Guide to the World's Longest Railway Journey (Trailblazer Guides)Trans-Siberian Handbook: Seventh Edition of the Guide to the World's Longest Railway Journey (Trailblazer Guides)
Best Price: $12.21
What a trip! This book gives you most of the details you need to get on the train and get an...
Steam and Steel 2009 Wall Calendar (Calendar)Steam and Steel 2009 Wall Calendar (Calendar)
Best Price: $8.94
The Norfolk and Western Railway was the last American railroad to abandon steam and convert to...
USA by Rail 7th (USA By Rail)USA by Rail 7th (USA By Rail)
Best Price: $14.94
Fully updated to take into account route and timetable changes, this is the only book available...
Union Pacific's Streamliners (Great Passenger Trains)Union Pacific's Streamliners (Great Passenger Trains)
Best Price: $23.20
Passenger train books do not come much better than this one. Joe Welsh as always has produced a...

American Passenger Trains and Locomotives Illustrated (Great Passenger Trains)American Passenger Trains and Locomotives Illustrated (Great Passenger Trains)
Best Price: $23.10
On an impulse when old-time (pre-Amtrak) railroads popped into my mind, I purchased this book. ...
Frommer's Europe by Rail (Frommer's Complete)Frommer's Europe by Rail (Frommer's Complete)
Best Price: $12.88
In trying to decide which book to get for traveling around Europe for a few months by rail, I...
Railroads Across North America: An Illustrated HistoryRailroads Across North America: An Illustrated History
Best Price: $18.90
Train travel enthusiast and photographer Claude Wiatrowski is a member of the Colorado Midland...
The Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy TrainsThe Big Book of Lionel: The Complete Guide to Owning and Running America's Favorite Toy Trains
Best Price: $20.92
This book lays a great foundation for anyone starting out. Practical ideas and methods are...
The Lionel FasTrack BookThe Lionel FasTrack Book
Best Price: $19.22
This book is of very marginal value. It has many nice, but not very useful picture, but it's...

The CSX Clinchfield Route in the 21st Century (Railroads Past and Present)The CSX Clinchfield Route in the 21st Century (Railroads Past and Present)
Best Price: $24.99
Unless you are a fan of the Clinchfield, AND a seasoned railroad fan, this lovely photographed...
Exceptional Customer Service: Going Beyond Your Good Service to Exceed the Customer's ExpectationExceptional Customer Service: Going Beyond Your Good Service to Exceed the Customer's Expectation
Best Price: $1.40
Customer service seems to be one of those things that everybody complains about, and it is also...
Chicago Stations & Trains Photo ArchiveChicago Stations & Trains Photo Archive
Best Price: $19.76
No other American city had such a fascinating group of railroad passenger stations as Chicago....
Those Remarkable Trains 2009 CalendarThose Remarkable Trains 2009 Calendar
Best Price: $8.76
The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives: From 1804 to the Present DayThe Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives: From 1804 to the Present Day
Best Price: $17.77
There are many precious pictures in this encyclopedia. Author attached a data table to every...

Guerrilla Publicity: Hundreds of Sure-Fire Tactics to Get Maximum Sales for Minimum DollarsGuerrilla Publicity: Hundreds of Sure-Fire Tactics to Get Maximum Sales for Minimum Dollars
Best Price: $4.27
I really am still studying this book and am implementing everything possible. I especially like...
The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro (Creating the North American Landscape)The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro (Creating the North American Landscape)
Best Price: $18.28
As evidenced by the numerous references, the author has been quite thorough in his research....
Railroad SignalingRailroad Signaling
Best Price: $23.66
I was looking for a reference guide for the signals at the tracks near my house. This book gave...
The Last Steam Railroad in AmericaThe Last Steam Railroad in America
Best Price: $14.94
I am both a photographer and a "train nut". This book is outstanding!
Railroads of Pennsylvania: Your Guide To Pennsylvania's Historic Trains and Railway SitesRailroads of Pennsylvania: Your Guide To Pennsylvania's Historic Trains and Railway Sites
Best Price: $23.03
This book was bought for a Christmas gift but what I looked at and read looks very informative...

Trans-Siberian Railway (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)Trans-Siberian Railway (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
Best Price: $12.48
This gives a very comprehensive account of the various routes on the trans siberian, i'v chosen...
The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway: A History of the Lake Superior District's Pioneer Iron Ore Hauler (Railroads Past & Present)The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway: A History of the Lake Superior District's Pioneer Iron Ore Hauler (Railroads Past & Present)
Best Price: $32.97
The rise and fall of the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway from 1887 to its merger with...
Route 66 (Enthusiast Color)Route 66 (Enthusiast Color)
Best Price: $12.66
I recently received this beautiful color collection on "The Mother Road" Route 66....
Set Up Running: The Life of a Pennsylvania Railroad Engineman, 1904-1949Set Up Running: The Life of a Pennsylvania Railroad Engineman, 1904-1949
Best Price: $19.11
As I read this book I could almost feel the track clicking below the engine, hear the chuffing...
Rail Map Europe, 16th (Thomas Cook Rail Map)Rail Map Europe, 16th (Thomas Cook Rail Map)
Best Price: $8.65
This is a nice map. It's made with heavy, shiny paper and covers all of Europe. I was hoping...

Norfolk Southern Railway (MBI Railroad Color History)Norfolk Southern Railway (MBI Railroad Color History)
Best Price: $23.98
With a quarter of a century behind it, Norfolk Southern is one of the oldest Class 1 railroads...
God Is My CEO: Following God's Principles in a Bottom-Line WorldGod Is My CEO: Following God's Principles in a Bottom-Line World
Best Price: $3.17
I really enjoy reading it! i love how it relates to all sorts of different business people who...
Sun Tzu For Success: How to Use the Art of War to Master Challenges and Accomplish the Important Goals in Your LifeSun Tzu For Success: How to Use the Art of War to Master Challenges and Accomplish the Important Goals in Your Life
Best Price: $2.77
This is a good book, but shouldn't be used as a substitute for reading The Art of War. I...
The Men Who Loved Trains: The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry (Railroads Past and Present)The Men Who Loved Trains: The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry (Railroads Past and Present)
Best Price: $14.36
Penn Central. To this day, the name of this corporation sends shudders through the world of...
The Railway: Art in the Age of Steam (Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art)The Railway: Art in the Age of Steam (Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art)
Best Price: $39.95
The quality of exhibition catalogs ranges from poor to excellent. In this case, we have a...

Making Simple Model Steam EnginesMaking Simple Model Steam Engines
Best Price: $25.63
This is one of the better Model Engineering books that I have read. The author gives clear...
Make Your First Million In Network Marketing: Proven Techniques You Can Use to Achieve Financial SuccessMake Your First Million In Network Marketing: Proven Techniques You Can Use to Achieve Financial Success
Best Price: $0.96
In my library of books on this business I have 68 different titles (I just counted them to be...
The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest AvalancheThe White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche
Best Price: $4.47
Very good retelling of the 1913 avalanche, with nearly 100 killed the worst in US history,...
The Railway Journey: The Industrialization and Perception of Time and SpaceThe Railway Journey: The Industrialization and Perception of Time and Space
Best Price: $15.99
Recently I've developed a taste for cultural histories that examine the influence of new...
The Railroad Never Sleeps: 24 Hours in the Life of Modern RailroadingThe Railroad Never Sleeps: 24 Hours in the Life of Modern Railroading
Best Price: $21.94
For well over a century and a half the railroad has rolled on, crisscrossing the continent in...

Advanced Custom Painting TechniquesAdvanced Custom Painting Techniques
Best Price: $15.65
Great foundation to learn the right habits and methods to do a quality paint job. Well written...
First Class: Legendary Train Journeys Around the WorldFirst Class: Legendary Train Journeys Around the World
Best Price: $11.95
"First Class: Legendary Train Journeys Around The World" by Patrick Poivre d'Arvor is...
A Journey into Florida Railroad History (Florida History and Culture)A Journey into Florida Railroad History (Florida History and Culture)
Best Price: $18.14
Meticulously researched and richly illustrated--including many never-before-published images--A...
Train Time: Railroads and the Imminent Reshaping of the United States LandscapeTrain Time: Railroads and the Imminent Reshaping of the United States Landscape
Best Price: $18.76
Stilgoe's book is very timely and current. Most railroad writing is backward-looking nostalgia....
Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (Railroads Past and Present)Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive (Railroads Past and Present)
Best Price: $29.51
The advertising says that this book, written by an engineer, gives an engineering perspective of...

Chicago & North Western Railway (MBI Railroad Color History)Chicago & North Western Railway (MBI Railroad Color History)
Best Price: $23.17
By the time it was merged into the Union Pacific in 1995, the Chicago & North Western was...
North American RailyardsNorth American Railyards
Best Price: $23.89
This book is a must have for any serious railfan, foamer, FRN, gunzel or train buff. While...
Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1945-1969Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1945-1969
Best Price: $11.81
This is an excellent reference work. The layout of the book is easy to use and the pictures are...
Railroading 2009 CalendarRailroading 2009 Calendar
Best Price: $8.68
Travel across the continent and share the drama of the "high iron". See million-pound...
 
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