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Steam Trains: A Modern View of Yesterday's Railroads

Description:

For train enthusiasts, model railroaders, and history buffs, hop aboard this tour of North American railroads, both great and obscure.

Few images speak as clearly of a time and a place as a dramatic black-and-white photograph of an American steam locomotive powering through that storied era of railroad history. All the new photographs in this beautiful book meticulously recreate that original style, capturing the bygone age of steam rail against the settings of its heyday, including period architecture and other details. The result is the crisp, stunning quality of contemporary photography of the iconic locomotives of yesteryear.
 
Featured trains include the Milwaukee Road; the Cumbres and Toltec snowplow runs; the Cotton Belt 819 in Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois; the Savannah and Atlanta No. 750; the Frisco 1522 in Missouri; the Norfolk and Western 611 and 1218 in Georgia and Tennessee; the Union Pacific 3985 in Wyoming, Nebraska and Arkansas—these are just some of the historic runs and routes 
Steam Trains brings this era to life with its evocative photographs and accompanying narrative accounts of the locomotives that are still cherished today.

This fantastic photographic gallery features twenty-three preserved steam railroad lines and events covering a twenty-five year period. Perfect for train enthusiasts, model railroaders, and history buffs alike, North American railroads, both great and obscure, are highlighted in 
Steam Trains.


Editorial Reviews

Review

Steam Trains features the dramatic black and white photography of R&R contributor James P. Bell in a beautifully printed, large format, hard cover volume.”
Railfan and Railroad

“Simply outstanding—not to be missed by any collection train buffs frequent.”
Midwest Book Review

“This black and white photographic gallery features some of the finest examples of restored North American steam locomotives to be found anywhere.”
The Michigan Railfan

About the Author

James P. Bell is an experienced photojournalist and avowed railroad enthusiast. His articles have appeared in Railfan and Railroad over the past 15 years.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trains

T. · December 20, 2023

Good book, brings back memories of the past.

5.0 out of 5 stars Tra

D. · September 18, 2025

Love it!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Steam Trains

J. · May 31, 2013

Nice book with lots of B&W pictures. I particulary enjoy seeing UP 4-6-6-4 in running photos. Black and White photographs work well with the subjects.

3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Pictures, Unreadable Text

~.S.~. · August 20, 2017

My husband has been interested in steam trains for most of his adult life so I picked this lovely book up for his enjoyment. Recently, he has been browsing the wonderful pictures in it but mentioned, as he was struggling to read the information in the pages, how disappointing it was to not be able to see the print. He has very good vision, thanks to Lasix surgery some years ago, but the light grey on white text was a very poor choice for readability. I have to ask, "Why?" Seriously, even a darker grey would have made a world of difference and the accompanying information more visible. Enthusiasts love the pictures, but also love the historic information!What a sad waste for this otherwise lovely book that I'd have rated five stars. What were they thinking?

2.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had paid attention to the other reviews

c. · July 2, 2014

Bought this book for a train buff. The photos are nice, but as others said, the type is EXTREMELY difficult to read. This significantly impacted the enjoyment of this book. I would not recommend it for anyone with less than sharp vision.

5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting and informative!

C.D. · July 24, 2013

Lots of information I wasn't aware of! I found the book very worth the price I paid to get it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

s. · January 10, 2018

purchased used but in great shape/love the pictures

2.0 out of 5 stars Almost Impossible To Read Text; Light Grey on White Doesn't Work

R.T. · April 6, 2011

My title says it all. The text is light grey and almost impossible to read. I would not have bought this book if I had been aware. Is there a possibility of a refund?

Five Stars

R.O. · May 29, 2017

Good book -Good price Good service

Our train fanatic love this book

D.H. · February 1, 2019

Our train fanatic love this book

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Steam Trains: A Modern View of Yesterday's Railroads

Product ID: U1510756647
Condition: New

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Steam Trains: A Modern View of Yesterday's Railroads-0
Type: Paperback

AED11236

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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Description:

For train enthusiasts, model railroaders, and history buffs, hop aboard this tour of North American railroads, both great and obscure.

Few images speak as clearly of a time and a place as a dramatic black-and-white photograph of an American steam locomotive powering through that storied era of railroad history. All the new photographs in this beautiful book meticulously recreate that original style, capturing the bygone age of steam rail against the settings of its heyday, including period architecture and other details. The result is the crisp, stunning quality of contemporary photography of the iconic locomotives of yesteryear.
 
Featured trains include the Milwaukee Road; the Cumbres and Toltec snowplow runs; the Cotton Belt 819 in Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois; the Savannah and Atlanta No. 750; the Frisco 1522 in Missouri; the Norfolk and Western 611 and 1218 in Georgia and Tennessee; the Union Pacific 3985 in Wyoming, Nebraska and Arkansas—these are just some of the historic runs and routes 
Steam Trains brings this era to life with its evocative photographs and accompanying narrative accounts of the locomotives that are still cherished today.

This fantastic photographic gallery features twenty-three preserved steam railroad lines and events covering a twenty-five year period. Perfect for train enthusiasts, model railroaders, and history buffs alike, North American railroads, both great and obscure, are highlighted in 
Steam Trains.


Editorial Reviews

Review

Steam Trains features the dramatic black and white photography of R&R contributor James P. Bell in a beautifully printed, large format, hard cover volume.”
Railfan and Railroad

“Simply outstanding—not to be missed by any collection train buffs frequent.”
Midwest Book Review

“This black and white photographic gallery features some of the finest examples of restored North American steam locomotives to be found anywhere.”
The Michigan Railfan

About the Author

James P. Bell is an experienced photojournalist and avowed railroad enthusiast. His articles have appeared in Railfan and Railroad over the past 15 years.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trains

T. · December 20, 2023

Good book, brings back memories of the past.

5.0 out of 5 stars Tra

D. · September 18, 2025

Love it!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Steam Trains

J. · May 31, 2013

Nice book with lots of B&W pictures. I particulary enjoy seeing UP 4-6-6-4 in running photos. Black and White photographs work well with the subjects.

3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Pictures, Unreadable Text

~.S.~. · August 20, 2017

My husband has been interested in steam trains for most of his adult life so I picked this lovely book up for his enjoyment. Recently, he has been browsing the wonderful pictures in it but mentioned, as he was struggling to read the information in the pages, how disappointing it was to not be able to see the print. He has very good vision, thanks to Lasix surgery some years ago, but the light grey on white text was a very poor choice for readability. I have to ask, "Why?" Seriously, even a darker grey would have made a world of difference and the accompanying information more visible. Enthusiasts love the pictures, but also love the historic information!What a sad waste for this otherwise lovely book that I'd have rated five stars. What were they thinking?

2.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had paid attention to the other reviews

c. · July 2, 2014

Bought this book for a train buff. The photos are nice, but as others said, the type is EXTREMELY difficult to read. This significantly impacted the enjoyment of this book. I would not recommend it for anyone with less than sharp vision.

5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting and informative!

C.D. · July 24, 2013

Lots of information I wasn't aware of! I found the book very worth the price I paid to get it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

s. · January 10, 2018

purchased used but in great shape/love the pictures

2.0 out of 5 stars Almost Impossible To Read Text; Light Grey on White Doesn't Work

R.T. · April 6, 2011

My title says it all. The text is light grey and almost impossible to read. I would not have bought this book if I had been aware. Is there a possibility of a refund?

Five Stars

R.O. · May 29, 2017

Good book -Good price Good service

Our train fanatic love this book

D.H. · February 1, 2019

Our train fanatic love this book

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