Appalachian Conquest
"A complete treatise on how topography affected the major Pocahontas region railroads crossing of the Appalachian Mountain range. The C&O, N&W, Virginian and Clinchfield all had different approaches to crossing the rugged Appalachians. Great for modelers, any fan of the Pocahontas roads, and anyone interested in the Appalachian region. " ~ Amazon.com
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad 1869 1969
"Centennial history of the Bessemer and Lake Erie, a heavy tonnage railroad running a direct route between the Pittsburgh industrial area and the Lake Erie ports of Conneaut, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania. Much of the modern usage for the Bessemer and Lake Erie consists of southbound trains of ore moving to the steel mills of the Pittsburgh district with return loads of coal moving north for trans-lake shipment."
Chesapeake & Ohio in the Coal Fields
"C&O in the Coal Fields is a must-have for any coal-a-holic. With hundreds of great shots covering most of the C&O's major loading points in the Appalachians, this book will keep a modeler busy for years. " ~ Dan Bourque
Chicago and Illinois Midland
"The railroad existed to roll Illinois coal and unit trains of Western low-sulphur coal to Havana for the barge run up the Illinois River to Chicago for its owner, Commonwealth Edison. 240 pages of text, photographs, maps, and rosters."
Clinchfield Railroad in the Coal Fields
"Twelve years of research has resulted in a comprehensive reference guide to the Clinchfield Railroad in Southwest Virginia and Kentucky, its primary coal-producing region. This book covers the history of the railroad and its towns, operations, structures, and equipment with maps, B&W and color photos, documents, and first-hand stories. Also included are the accounts of riding and working some of the actual jobs on the railroad written in railroad lingo. Several interviews of railroad employees or retirees give the reader a first- hand look at the Clinchfield in both the steam and diesel eras. Numerous photos provide reference material for modelers and railfans. Operations are heavily covered, including all the "Turn" jobs, as well as an actual operating session lineup from the author's "Elkhorn Extension" model railroad layout. A must for anyone interested in the Clinchfield, Appalachian coal haulers, and mountain railroading." ~ TLC Publishing ~ Hardbound 128 pages. Several Hundred illustrationss Mine Runs and Coal Trains
"This book is drawn largely from the archive of the Central of Georgia's company newsletters/magazines. It is a treasure trove of photos of the employees and customers of the line, but does not as heavily emphasive the rolling stock and motive power. ......" by Ed Kelley ~ Central of Georgia Railway
Chicago & Northwestern Freight Trains and Equipment
"...a general overview of the line's freight trains and cars over the years, with concentration from the 1930s to modern times. This book is rich with great illustrations showing steam and diesel locomotives, cars of all types, and information about how the trains were operated, as well as excellent train photos. The books should be ideal for any C&NW fan or modeler interested in this road or in freight trains and equipment in general. " by amazon.com
Colorado Midland Railway: Daylight Through the Divide
Details this standard gauge railway from Colorado Springs through Leadville and on to the mining districts near Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Documents the construction of the line and it's trials and tribulations, and eventual bankruptcy and dismantling of the line.
C & S ng Colorado and Southern Narrow Gauge
"A look at the Colorado & Southern narrow gauge in its fading glory, it final decades of operations. Illustrations, maps, C & S Denver yards, list of equipment. 238 pages."