Kalmbach's New Railroading Books

L&N Cumberland Valley Division Album: 1945-1985

This book takes a comprehensive look at the Louisville & Nashville's Cumberland Valley Division between 1945 and 1985. It includes a history of the division, the locomotives used, passenger trains, Tidewater Connections, Appalachia, Pennington, Hagans Switchback, Loyall-Varilla Mine Run, Corbin, and much more.

Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac: Linking North and South

This pictorial history of the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad from the late 1940s through 1990 is illustrated with rare early color photos of the steam locomotives as well as crisp shots of modern diesels.

It includes a look at the last steam operations by the line, Potomac Yard, Acca Yard, freight operations, the Virginia Central, passenger service, and special trains.

New York Central: Chatham Crossing

This book covers the New York Central's Boston and Albany and Harlem Divisions activity at Chatham and vicinity from 1955 to 1968, Penn Central from 1968 to 1976, Conrail from 1976 to 1999, and the beginning of the CSX era from 1999 to 2007.

Lehigh Valley Diesel Pictorial

This book contains representative photos of virtually every class of diesel the Lehigh Valley owned from early dieselization through to the line's demise.

Over 200 large full color photos illustrate the diesel roster of this legendary coal hauling railroad. Inside you will find pre-war diesels, EMC/EMD SW switchers, Alco Switchers, Baldwin Diesels, Alco Road Switchers, EMD Geeps, EMD F Units, Alco FAs, Alco PAs, Alco Century Series C420 & C628 and GE U-23B.

The Interstate Railroad: History of an Appalachian Coal Road

This is a complete history of the Interstate Railroad, a short line Appalachian coal hauler, packed with photos and complete car rosters and locomotive information.

East Broad Top: Slim Gauge Survivor

Take a look at the history of the East Broad Top.

This book includes a history of the line, a look at Mt. Union, Orbisonia, Rockhill, Saltillo, the line through the mountains, the mines, operations, the locomotives and rolling stock.

Includes many photos - all color.

Heisler Locomotives Vol. 1: Geared & Fireless Locomotives

This Manufacturers' Catalog Archive features the Heisler Locomotives.

Books in the Manufacturer's Catalog Archive compile promotional materials that were created by manufacturer's of the various locomotives and railroading products. They have been digitally enhanced and have been reprinted on high quality coated paper. They do not include any additional text or commentary.

Included in this volume are:

Catalog 123 - including information on selecting an industrial locomotive and the features found on Heisler locomotives
Descriptive Folder 2240 describing the 2 truck, eight driver, I beam frame Heisler geared locomotive
Descriptive Folder 4763 describing the 2 truck, eight driver, Diamond Frame Heisler geared locomotive
Descriptive Folder 5065 describing the 2 truck, eight driver, Diamond Frame Heisler geared locomotive
Descriptive Folder 7090 describing the 3 truck, twelve driver, Diamond Frame Heisler geared locomotive
Heisler Fireless Locomotives - including a description of what a fireless locomotive is, the advantages of a fireless locomotive, and a look at some of the locomotives they build
The Pictures Tell the Story - a look at Heisler locomotives in use in various industries including quarries, gravel pits, strip mining, construction work, switching, and logging.