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Retail $64.95. Employees of a railroad's "back shops" were the unsung heroes who kept the locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars in good working order. For the first time, a profusely illustrated history of the largest back shops in the United States is in publication. Includes 475 photos, maps, and diagrams. Northeast and New England Regions. 2nd ed., 296 pages, B&W, hardcover.

Retail $69.95. Volume 2 of this three volume series of books about  railroad heavy repair shops covers the densest railroad region in the United States: the Midwest. Dozens of railroads radiated out of Chicago and required immense shop sites. This is a "must-have" for any steam railroad fan's personal library. 1st ed., 359 pages, B&W, hardcover.

Retail $67.95. Volume 3 of this well-received series of books about  heavy repair shops of steam railroads covers the southeast and western sections of the US. Includes 16 railroads and 50 shop sites from the 1830s to the 1950s. 1st ed., 358 pages, B&W, hardcover.

Retail $52.95. A comprehensive history of the most distinctive structure ever built in America. Includes roundhouse evolution from the 1840s to the 1950s, construction, functions, support buildings, period articles, and the largest ever built. 248 pages, profusely illustrated, B&W, hardcover.

Retail $34.95. Features 225 high-quality photos, maps, and diagrams of 75 different roundhouses across America in their prime, organized from the east coast to the west coast. Softcover, printed on glossy paper, B&W, 204 pages. Small print run.

Retail $64.95. This heirloom quality atlas features 200 full color maps of railroads throughout the state of New York, from Buffalo to New York City to the Adirondacks and all points in between. Includes detailed descriptions of each map, various city maps, and all major yards and back shops. Only 250 first edition copies will ever be printed. 228 pages, full color, hardcover.

SALE Retail $54.95. 180 full color maps of railroads in New York's Capital Region (Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga, etc.) from 1830 to 1950. Maps are from many different sources and perspectives, from USGS overviews to "bird's eye" to detailed insurance maps. 207 pages, full color, hardcover.

Retail $29.95. Features 225 high-quality photos of Middle America (Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska) from the late 1940s to early 1950s. Perfect for those who remember the end of steam or who want to catch a glimpse of big-time railroading when it was an important part of everyday life. Softcover, B&W, 171 pages.

Retail $26.95. An easy to read history of railroads in New York's Capital District from 1900 to 1950. Profusely illustrated with more than 100 photos and maps. Fans of the NYC, D&H, and B&M will especially want this book for their collection. Softcover, B&W, 161 pages. Limited printing.

Retail $26.95. A limited print run was ordered of the 2nd Edition, which includes revisions and 15 additional images. Perhaps the most exciting time in railroad history was from 1826 to 1900 when the technology was new and "railroad fever" gripped the nation. Softcover, 115 B&W images, 135 pages.

Retail $28.95. Albany County was a manufacturing powerhouse in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Products included stoves, finished lumber, toys, clothing, beer, guns, railroading, and many more. Softcover, B&W, 126 pages.

Retail $21.99. Over 200 images of railroading in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga from 1830 to 1950, many of which were never before published. Features the New York Central and the Delaware and Hudson railroads, among others. Signed copy available while the author's supplies last.

Retail $19.99. New York's railroad wars began before the first rail was even laid and ramped up when the most cunning capitalists in the country entered the scene. Features the New York Central and the Erie Railroads, among others. This fascinating, highly-rated book was published by The History Press in 2012 and signed copies are available for a limited time.

Retail $26.95. The small village of Ballston Spa had its own 12-mile long railroad in the early 1900s. The two trolley cars not only carried passengers but acted as "locomotives" for hauling freight to and from the dozen paper mills that lined the Kayaderosseras Creek. Well illustrated with B&W photos and maps. 2nd edition, limited printing.

Retail $24.95. A young adult novel based upon true events. Recounts the comical activities of a small group of teenagers over a summer vacation. Includes working on a farm, gathering for squirt gun battles, camping, tag, exploring, etc. Each of the 14 chapters is a standalone "adventure." Softcover, color photos, 8.5 x 11 size. Small print run.