The Northwestern Pacific Railroad

From the beginning “boom years” of Northern California’s lumber traffic to the demise of the Redwood Empire’s “Lifeline”, this is the 50-year story of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad from 1951 to 2001. The 416-page book documents the challenges and rewards of the Southern Pacific Railroad’s unique subsidiary including excerpts from former NWPRR employees “who were there.” Highlights include:• 307 photographs with 300 previously unpublished.
• 103 color photographs and 83 full page images
• 167 oral history excerpts from NWP employees
• 54 tables & charts documenting carloadings, motive power, and projects

Aeronaut produced this book for the NWPRRHS and is selling in on their behalf. $89.95. 

Cab Forward 4294

This book is a detailed look at the locomotive that is the premier exhibit at the CSRM (California State Railroad Museum) and was written by two former docents and a former engineer on these impressive machines. Many color photos of the 4294 on display show details of its construction and controls and the associated text describes how things work. Historian Scott Inman wrote an introduction that discusses the development of the cab forwards and puts these locomotives in context. The book has 88 pages and more than 70 photos, 49 in color.

ISBN 978010935881-99-5. $19.99

SOUTHERN PACIFIC’S SECOND-HAND STEAM

 

Southern Pacific Cyclopedia Vol.1 is a pictorial anthology of used steam locomotives purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad, supplemented by historical information and technical specifications. Class MM-3, B-1, M-10, and M-11 class steam locomotives are covered. The book has 126 pages and 223 photographs. 

ISBN: 978010935881-98-8. $29.99