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5 numéros in-8 br., Loco-Revue. La Revue des Modèles Ferroviaires, 1948, Montchauvet, circa 20 ff. par numéro Bon état. Réunion des 5 numéros couvrant le second semestre de l'année 1948. Prix du lot, non séparable. Français
15 vol. in-4 br., couv. ill. couleurs, ill. noir et blanc ou couleur, La Vie du Rail, Paris, 1956 à 1983 , env. 680 pp. au total. Bon état. Prix pour l'ensemble. Au sommaire notamment : n° 539 entre Béziers et Neussargues, sur la ligne de montagne (mars 1956) ; n° 606 la gare frigorifique de Perpignan (juillet 1957) ; n° 704 berceau du rail : le pays cévenol, de Bessège à Alès (juillet 1959) ; n° 755 Lodève (juillet 1960) ; n° 796 Lamalou-les-Bains, une renaissance (mai 1961) ; n° 939 rénovation du matériel de la ligne de Cerdagne (mars 1964) ; n° 1051 renouvellements de voies entre Rivesaltes et Collioure (juin 1966) ; n° 1339 Pézenas, rail et tourisme (avril 1972) ; n° 1422 perspectives ferroviaires dans le "grand delta" (décembre 1973) ; n° 1603 de Carcassonne à Quillan (juillet 1977) ; n° 1704 en Cerdagne (juillet 1979) ; n° 1705 Uzès et le "Museon di Rodo" (août 1979) ; n° 1754 le caténaire file vers l'Espagne (électrification de Narbonne à Port-Bou, août 1980) ; n° 1865 Perpignan-Villefranche, bientôt le continu (octobre 1982) ; n° 1904 de Narbonne en minervois, un Picasso touristique (juillet 1983). Français
16 vol. in-4 br., couv. ill. couleurs, ill. noir et blanc ou couleur, La Vie du Rail, Paris, 1957 à 1982 , env. 600 pp. au total. Bon état. Prix pour l'ensemble. Au sommaire notamment : n° 612 Barres longues sur Longrines-Laval (septembre 1957) ; n° 761 Nantes, jonction nord-sud (septembre 1960) ; n° 966 électrification Le Mans-Laval (octobre 1964) ; n° 1043 Sablé-sur-Sarthe (avril 1966) ; n° 1159 le dépôt de Nantes (septembre 1968) ; n° 1168 Nantes, l'adieu aux "Pacific" (novembre 1968) ; n° 1286 les ateliers du Mans (avril 1971) ; n° 1364 Opération 160... sur Paris-Nantes (octobre 1972) ; n° 1449 Regards sur Nantes-Bordeaux (juin 1974) ; n° 1558 au pays de Retz (septembre 1976) ; n° 1641 ondoyante Mayenne (avril 1978) ;n° 1662 portes ouverte à l'atelier du Mans (octobre 1978) ; n° 1663 des "Corail" que l'on pousse sur le Val de Loire (octobre 1978) ; n° 1696 de Saint-Nazaire au Croisic (juin 1979) ; n° 1778 électrification en bord de Loire (janvier 1981) ; n° 1846 Etoile d'Angers, première mise sous tension (juin 1982). Français
32 pages. Black and white reproductions of photos. "This is the story of Williams Lake, a young town in an old setting, and of the historic Central Cariboo it serves. [This book] explains why Williams Lake with its friendly people and tremendous future is a good place to live." - Foreword. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Hale & Barman 910. Book
56 pages. Black and white photos, illustrations and maps. "Prince Rupert, the western terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, is a distributing centre for the Skeena River and the Omineca Mining Divisions. It is the natural starting point ... because it is the seat of Government Agency for that section of British Columbia, as well as being the ocean terminus of the transcontinental railway. Starting at Prince Rupert examinations were made east as far as Lorne Creek, a distance 130 miles by railroad" - from page 5. Includes the mining operations, owners, type of resources and type of leases at Kitsumgallum Lake (near Terrace), Douglas Creek, Little Cedar River (Nass-Skeena Coal Claims), Lakelse Valley (Lakelse Hot Springs), Thornhill Mountain, Zymoetz (Copper) River, Legate Creek, St. Croix Creek, Lorne Creek and Graham Island on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Above-average wear. Assorted chips and openings, primarily to front cover. Usual library markings. Spine taped. A worthy reference copy. Book
160 pages. Archival colour photographs throughout. "At one time, trolley wire was suspended over countless miles of streetcar tracks, almost 15,500 miles of interurban railways and 2,800 route-miles of electrified mainline railroads" - from Introduction. "As we enter the 1980's we hope that this album will not only revitalize memories of those who remember the trolleys but will also acquaint younger people with the extent of electric railway services once provided in the United States." - from dust jacket. Gift greetings upon verso of front free endpaper else book clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Light wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Nice copy. Book
206 pages including index. An operational and geographical study of the Canadian National and its equipment from its formation in 1919 through 1975. Told with knowledgeable text and over 400 fine black and white photos, maps and equipment rosters, enough to thrill and delight the hearts of al railroaders and railroad fans. Light wear to clean unmarked book. Dust jacket is price-clipped, moderately worn and bears several small tears each under one quarter inch in length. Very nice copy. Book
439 pages. Index. Fold-out map and illustration at back. Printed upon glossy stock. Generously illustrated with diagrams and reproductions of archival photos. The third and final volume of the trillogy "Great Central". Prior owner's address written upon verso of front free endpaper. Above-average external wear with lengthy openings between backstrip and boards. No dust jacket. Please note: this is a 1971 reprint. A worthy reference copy of this very informative work. Book
Pages 947-994. Features: The Diesel Automobile; Plating river beds with stainless steel; Ocean gloder the "Genial"; Auto Safety device warns of railway crossings; Photo of little Jean Darlington whose father communicates with her from afar by shortwave radio; Telephoning a Picture; Sleep Meter; Mechanical novelties; Vacuum lifts Planeless Aircraft - invented by John H. Davis; "House of Glass" Shell gas station; European Novelties; Finding the Source of "Cosmic Rays"; New Mechanical Ideas; Power from Ocean Waves; Exploring the Upper Air by Spectroscope; Metal Melts Like Wax; Newest Devices for the General Use; New Patents of Interest; Robot directs street traffic; Dry ice test of jewels; Where did the Moon Come From?; Mechanics of Magic; Making White Iodine; Practical Hints and Home Kinks; and more. Above-average wear. Binding intact. PLEASE NOTE: Most ads clipped and removed from pages 985-994. We believe no text was lost but please inquire if you are interested in any specific content so we can check. A worthy reading copy Magazine
112 pages. Many black and white archival illustrations. "A record of dreams fulfilled and keen disappointments experienced. It is not easy for us today to visualize how exciting, interesting and hard life was in those not so very long ago days." - from Preface. Light wear. Usual library markings. Binding tight. A sound copy. Book
224 pages. Index. List of Map Sources. Recommended reading list. Map endpapers. "A sumptuous and captivating look at the pivotal role the railroad played in the development and growth of the continent it linked from sea to sea... Gathers 400 maps, from meticulous route surveys and engineering diagrams to gorgeous promotional posters and schematic passenger timetables complemented by informative text and an impressive array of railroadiana." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A superb copy of this marvelous title. Book
48 pages. Features: cover photo of the Ciudad de Armenia; Large photo of the Rangitane inside front cover; Full-page photo of the Royal Mail Line passenger ship Andes; On the Waterfront; Ships Pictorial; Cruise Ship Review; Steamer Services of the Great Western Railway - This year the railway world is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Great Western Railway. Here we review the maritime aspects of the railway's activities, with this part describing GWR's activities in the 19th century - Part 1; Down South America Way - Bernard Young recalls his shipping observations at Rio de Janeiro between the wars, observations which were often made upside-down!; Ship Canal Memories; The Port of New York and New Jersey - Ted Scull reviews the changes of the past twenty years; Under Sail; Nice photo of the Colima inside back cover; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. Book
305 pages including index. Although this is the story of one county in Ontario, it covers facets universal in Canadian growth: road-building, land-clearing, the development of health and educational services, and the progress and dreams of the people themselves. The story, from Indian times to the present atomic age, is told in more than 500 black and white photographs and illustrations. Moderate wear to book which has moderate twist to its orange cloth spine. Dust jacket, bearing a wonderful large photo of a mechanical railroad shovel, is well-worn but remains functional. Book
92 pages. Includes these songs: Affair on Eighth Avenue; Beautiful; Bitter Green; Canadian Railroad Trilogy; Carefree Highway; Circle of Steel; Cold on the Shoulder; Cotton Jenny; Did She Mention My Name; Don Quiote; early Mornin' Rain; (That's What You Get) For Lovin' Me; If You Could Read My Mind; I'm Not Sayin'; Minstrel of the Dawn; Old Dan's Records; Rainy Day People; Ribbon of Darkness; Softly; Song for a Winter's Night; Steel Rail Blues; Summer Side of Life; Sundown; Wherefore and Why. Above-average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this wonderful Lightfoot compilation. Book
Features: Momentous Issues in the Island Story; Garden in the Gulph; Notable Prince Edward Islanders; The First Islanders; Handwoven and Homespun; Island Currency; Heritage in Building; Houses of Worship; Did They Hear the Whistle Blowing? - Prince Edward Island Railway; History of Printing; Furniture Making on Prince Edward Island; Visual Arts; Red is the Soil - PEI Pottery; Glassware; Those Gallant Ships - Photo of 'The Meteor' under construction in 1892; The Farm Family; Island Barns; Heritage Foundation; Anne of Green Gables; Acadian Settlers; Museums; Clock and Watchmakers. Average wear. Sound copy. Magazine
50 pages. Features/Articles: Cover photo of view from Jasper Park Lodge; The New Prince George starts service this month; Jasper Park Lodge - a Quarter of a Century, with many photos; Canadian National Cameos - the meaning of train signals; Longmoor - a memorial window for the Canadian railway troops, who did their overseas training on the Longmoor Military Railway, was unveiled April 25 at the Garrison Church at Longmoor, Hants; Posters display our services - great pictorial display; The Reminiscing Run - a gabfest ensues when engineers get together; T.C.A. enters Bermuda - new direct air service inaugurated from Montreal and Toronto - with photos; G.T.W. (Grand Trunk Western Railway holds annual meeting; List and photos of staff working in Moncton's New Atlantic Building; System News; Chickens Without Wings - Dominica specializes in eating Crapaud (Frogs) which the natives refer to as "Mountain chicken"; Young Railroaders' Club; and more. Address label on back cover. Small piece missing from back cover. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
50 pages. Features/Articles: Ben Hur's chariot set the wheel base gauge for today's railroads; Canadian National Exhibits and Displays; Alberta's Hot Spot - The New Oil Fields near Edmonton, Leduc, Woodbend and Redwater; Canadian Nationial Telegraphs Blaze New Northern Trail - modern service makes the whole world neighbors of Red and Pickle Lake areas; The Cornerstone of a Community - The C.N.R. in Cornwall; An Approach to the Problem of Industrial Plant Location; Knowledge Pays Traffic Dividends; A.J. Lomas Named Vice-President Central Region; G.T.W. "Crop" Train set for mercy trip; New Railway Quarters in Victoria; Staff Changes; Around the Departments; Traffic; Young Railroaders' Club; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. Address label on back cover. A sound copy. Book
Features: The Canadian Railway Museum twenty years ago - many great b/w photos; Manitoba 1982 - photos; Report of New Brunswick Division; The Pinafore Park Railroad - photos. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. Book
144 pages. Features: New Life for an Old Faithful Clock; The Ultimate Railroad Regulator; Clocks in 3D; Hermetic Watches - A Photographic Update, Part 2 of 2; A 16th Century Ivory Watch?; Let Us Cross Over the River and Rest Under the Shade of the Trees", by Dennis Cooper; Those Wonderful Automobile Clocks; The Balanced-Independent-Hand Clock; Rebirth of the Breslin Tower Clock; Maintenance of non-jewelled Pivot Holes; Early American Wristwatches 1900-1930 - Part II; The Elgin-Size B.W. Raymond, Part 2 - The 21 and 23-Jewel Watches; An Unusual Barnes Bartholomew & Co. Clock; Anglo-American Clocks; and more. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. A quality copy. Magazine
56 paages. Features: The father of the Hardy Boys - Leslie McFarlane; Medals for the volunteers - after the rebellion there was glory for all; Protecting Toronto's working girls; Joseph Banks - a naturalist in Newfoundland; A Quebec doctor and his bishop clash over evolution; Helping hands in the west - successful farms were good for the railway business. Clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Lovely copy. Book
58 pages. Features: Narrow-Gauge Summer - nice photos; Railroading on Chesapeake Bay - Pennsylvania Railroad's saltwater fleet serves Norfolk and provides an alternate north-south route along the Atlantic Seaboard - article with photos; Third Morning Delivery - U.S. and Canadian Roads cooperate in hauling perishable and manifest freight the long way 'round from Chicago to the East - long article with map and photos; Photo Section; Nice centerfold photo of the Cornwall Railroad of 1895 - the American Standard locomotive Penryn is standing at the Lebanon, Pa. station; $7.50 to L.A. - That's the price Southern Pacific charges to ride the 470 miles from San Francisco - long article with photos; Last Train from Carson City - Virginia & Truckee closes its books - Photos and article; Great vintage ads; and more. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
58 pages. Features: Union Pacific shuttles 2400 cars a day through its new hump yard at North Platte; Pennsylvania Railroad's new Reservation System - article with photos; 2-10-4 to Revelstoke, B.C. - Canadian Pacific Selkirk No. 5927, defeated last winter by a diesel, is still slugging it out across the Rocky Mountains - article with photos; Pacifics to Placid - Oil-burning K-11's wheel tonnage and tourists over an Adirondack Mountain branch which New York Central Leases from Delaware & Hudson - article with photos; Photo Section - includes great centerfold photo of Santa Fe 4-8-4 No. 3780 taking water at San Bernardino; Prairie State Railroad - Peoria-St. Louis passengers travel via the electric way when they ride the Illinois Terminal's streamliners on the only through route between the cities - article with photos, list of rolling stock, and map; Cherry River Boom & Lumber Company - this West Virginia private lumber road gets a boost from new coal mines; Great vintage ads; and more. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
58 pages. Features: Train Time at Grizzly Flats, California - The Emma Nevada - photos and article; What's Right with the Airlines? - the passenger problem - article with photos; Ps-4 - Southern Railways first ladies of the Pacifics - long article with photos; Photo section including centerfold of Sierra Railroad locomotive 34, a 1925 Baldwin Mikado, taking water at Oakdale, California; New Jersey's Streak o' rust - The Rahway Valley Line - article with photos and map; Great photo of Engineer James MacMahon of the Union Pacific at the controls of 4-8-2 No. 7856 near Hillgrove, California; Erie Railroads with Radio - Erie Railroad has purchased the largest four-way train radio network in the world; Two great 1883 photos of Van Buren St., Chicago; Great vintage ads; and more. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
66 pages. Features: News Photos; Feature interview with engineer Ken Browne of the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) on RDC, piggyback, diesels, yards and - of course - his own streamliner of tomorrow; In Search of Steam - 1 - Steam Safari - searching the Canadian woods for a vanishing species - great article with photos; Photo Section includes a super centerfold photo of a Broken Hill Express Shark Nose pulling out of Adelaide; When Steam Ruled the West End - West End, Cumberland Division; Baldwin's Barnstorming Behemoth - the strange story of the 60000 4-10-2 - super article with great photos; Narrow Gauge in the Hawkeye State; Great vintage ads; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy. Magazine
66 pages. Features: News Photos; Tribute to Philadelphia's Railroad Station; Canadian National's Lynn Lake Line - Rails toward the Arctic, by Peter C. Newman; Smoke Over the Prairies 4 - the first Burlington Steam Power; 3 and a half days from coast to coast - reprint of a1923 article from Mutual magazine; Photo Section; A Steam School in 1955? - at Fort Eustis, Va. the Army teaches men to railroad under any conditions; Cleveland's "Rapid" - electric passenger railway; When Steam Ruled the Saluda - Southern Railway; The Preservation of Illinois Terminal; and more. Small date stamp atop back cover, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy. Magazine