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American Locomotive Engineers : Erie Railway Edition on CD
Price: $14.97 American Locomotive Engineers was published in 1899 and is a comprehensive biography of important Railroad Engineers at the end of the 19th century. The book is over 600 pages in length and has hundreds of biographies - many with portraits. It makes an excellent addition to your reference library. Price: $14.97 
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American Railroad Journal - The First 25 Volumes Book Collection on DVD
Price: $19.97 This DVD contains the first 25 volumes of the American Railroad Journal, spanning the years 1832-1852. It is considered the best primary source of information about the development of the railroad industry in the 19th century and provides an unparalleled glimpse of its evolution during its crucial early years. Price: $19.97
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Baldwin Locomotive Works Book Collection on CD
Price: $14.97 The Baldwin Locomotive Works was an American builder of railroad (railway) locomotives. It was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Eddystone, Pennsylvania. The comany experienced its heyday as a premier builder of steam locomotives and went into slow decline as the market switched more and more to diesel locomotives, where they weren't able to compete effectively. This CD collection contains three fascinating books related to their steam locomotive days. Price: $14.97
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Historic Book Collection on CD
Price: $14.97 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad book collection is a collection of 15 late 19th century and early 20th century books concerning the B&O railroad. Many relate to the of the railroad or specific events in its growth. Many others are travel oriented publications produced by the railroad to attract customers. Several of the books have wonderful period illustrations and the collection makes an excellent reference collection for the historic rail enthusiast. Price: $14.97
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Book of the Royal Blue B&O Railroad Historic Book Collection on CD
Price: $14.97 This collection consists of 13 annual volumes of the Book of the Royal blue published by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The books cover the years from October 1897 to April 1911 with the exception of the October 1898 -September 1899 volume. Each volume contains 12 issues. The exception is the 1910-1911 volume which only goes to April 1911 - the last issue of publication. The Book of the Royal Blue was published by the Passenger Department of the B&O Railroad. The magazine was found on all the passenger trains in B&O's Premiere Royal Blue Line fron D.C. to New York City. It was provided free of charge for all passengers for reading during their journey. Each issue contained a variety of articles and pictures to make for interesting and informative reading by the passengers - much like the magazines found in modern day airplanes. Price: $14.97
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Car Builder's Dictionary 1879-1916 (Nine Editions) on CD
Price: $19.97 The Car Builder's Dictionary is the reference work for everything railroad and this collection of nine editions spanning almost five decades is a railroad historian's dream collection. This collection of car dictionaries has thousands of pages of detailed infomation about railway cars and tens of thousands of pictures and illustrations detailing every aspect of the cars. Price: $19.97
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Compound Locomotives Historic Book Collection on CD
Price: $14.97 The Compound Locomotives book collection is a collection of 6 late 19th century and early 20th century books concerning the development and use of compound locomotives and their component parts . The books run the range from systems that were available during this time to their use and repair. Several of the books have detailed illustrations of the locomotives and their component parts and the collection makes an excellent reference collection for the historic rail enthusiast. Price: $14.97
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Cyclopedia of Applied Electricity 7 Volume Set on CD
Price: $14.97 Cyclopedia of Applied Electricity is a seven volume set published in the early 1900s that encompassed the entirety of understanding of electricity and its applications. Each volume focuses on a different aspect of electricity. Price: $14.97
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Cyclopedia of Civil Engineering 8 Volume Set on CD
Price: $14.97 Cyclopedia of Civil Engineering is an eight volume set published in the early 1900s that encompassed the entirety of understanding of civil engineering and its applications. Each volume focuses on a different aspect of civil engineering. Price: $14.97
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Cyclopedia of Engineering 7 Volume Set on CD
Price: $14.97 Cyclopedia of Engineering is a sevel volume set published in the early 1900s that encompassed the entirety of understanding of engineering and its applications. Each volume focuses on a different aspect of engineering. The seven volumes encompass a general reference work on steam boilers, pumps, engines, and turbines, gas and oil engines, automobiles, marine and locomotive work, heating and ventilating, compressed air, refrigeration, dynamos motors, electric wiring, electric lighting, elevators, and much more. Price: $14.97
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Early Locomotives and Their History - 18 Historic Books on CD
Price: $14.97 The Early Locomotives book collection is a collection of 18 late 19th century and early 20th century books detailing the early design and evolution of the locomotive - the most important part of the train. Through this collection, you will be presented with hundreds of images of early locomotives along with statistics on many of the models. Additionally, you will be able to read the history of their development and lean specifics about the locomotives developed by various locomotive manufacturing companies as well as those used on some railroads. Price: $14.97
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Early Subways and Their Development - 19 Historic Books on CD
Price: $14.97 In some cities, taking the subway is an everyday fact of life. This collection of 19 historic books explores the development of the subway and the various subway systems that make this form of transportation the preferred mode of city travel for millions. Price: $14.97
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Electric Railroads / Railways Historic Book Collection on CD
Price: $14.97 The Electric Railroads / Railways book collection is a collection of 31 late 19th century and early 20th century books concerning the development of electric railroads. The books offer a fascinating and detailed look at the early development of electric railway systems and their components. They examine their engineering, implementation, testing and other fascinating details about the electric railroad systems built during this period of time. Many of the books have detailed illustrations and photos of various electrical components and complete systems that went into the making of the early electric railway system. Price: $14.97
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Electric Railway Journal
Price: $24.97 The Electric Railway Journal published by the McGraw-Hill Company is a collection on two DVDs that spans the period of time from February 1915 to December 1931 and contains a total of 69 volumes. This is a fabulous reference work for fans of the early 20th century development of the electric railway. Each issue contains many fascinating articles, images and ads of the era. Price: $24.97
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Erie Railroad Historic Book Collection on CD
Price: $14.97 The Erie Railroad book collection is a collection of 13 late 19th century and early 20th century books concerning the development and tourist elements of the Erie Railroad. The books include details on the various routes of the Erie Railway, tourist and scenic locations on the various routes, and a look at its development and operation. It makes for a fascinating glimpse of the early development of this historic rail system and many of the books are heavily illustrated. Price: $14.97
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Historic Trolley Cars and Trolley Travel - 12 Historic Books on CD
Price: $14.97 Trolley car travel has always been viewed as a romantic way to travel and was a common method of sightseeing beautiful areas of the country in the early 1900s. This collection of 12 fascinating books of this era will show you the types of trolley cars in use back then as well as the various uses and routes that they followed. Price: $14.97
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Illinois Central Employees Magazine on DVD
Price: $14.97 The Illinois Central Employee's Magazine is a collection of nine annual volumes, covering the timeframe from July 1914 to June 1923. Each volume contains 12 issues, each approximately 100 pages in length. Each issue is jam packed with news and events of importance to the employees of the Illinois Central Railroad - and makes for a fascinating glimpse of close to a decade of operation of this railroad and its personnel. Price: $14.97
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Illinois Central Railroad Historic Book Collection on CD
Price: $14.97 The Illinois Central Railroad book collection is a collection of 20 late 19th century and early 20th century books concerning the Illinois Central Railroad. Many relate to the of the railroad or specific events in its growth. Many others are travel oriented publications produced by the railroad to attract customers. Several of the books have wonderful period illustrations and the collection makes an excellent reference collection for the historic rail enthusiast. Price: $14.97
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Locomotive Construction - 9 Historic Books on CD
Price: $14.97 The Locomotive construction book collection is a collection of 9 late 19th century and early 20th century books detailing all aspects of the construction of locomotives. This collection offers fascinating insights into how these monstrous engines were developed under what is now considered very primitive conditions and techniques. the manuals are richly illustrated and sure to please any fan of the early techniques of the construction of locomotives. Price: $14.97
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Locomotive Dictionary (1906) on CD
Price: $14.97 Locomotive Dictionary - An illustrated vocabulary of terms which designate American railroad locomotives, their parts attachments and details of construction with definition and illustrations. This almost 700 page volume was compiled for The American Railway Master Mechanics Association and contains five thousand, one hundred fourty-eight illustrations. This is the definitive volume of early 20th century locomotive technology. Price: $14.97
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