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Here you will find the latest books released by MBI (Motor Books International) Publications. Those published in the last six months or so may be found on previous pages, or you can use the search button. Earlier titles can be found as available by downloading the catalogue at www.geoffgamblebooks.co.uk
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Modern Diesel Power by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press
Brian Solomon presents a colour study of all the main modern locomotive types from Electro-Motive and GE in over 200 photographs accompanied by detailed captions identifying the locomotives and explaining their roles in freight and passenger operations.
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Vintage Diesel Power by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press
Brian Solomon presents a colour study of all the main locomotive types from Alco, Baldwin, Electro-Motive, Fairbanks-Morse and GE in over 200 modern and period photographs accompanied by detailed captions identifying the locomotives and explaining their roles in freight and passenger operations.
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A trio of US writers take a look at the deveopment of the Pullman Car in North America supported by some superb interior black and white photographs showing the ornate interiors employed.
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Brian Solomon looks at Railroad Signalling in a North American context but by reference to developments around the world. Supported by good quality colour photos and diagrams
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This illustrated history by Joe Walsh and Kevin Holland follows the history of the Union Pacific from its formation through the completion of the transcontinental railroad, right up to the railroad's current role in the continent's current transportation infrastructure. This account is illustrated throughout with historical images in colour and black-and-white, as well as modern photographs and fascinating print ephemera.
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Steve Glaschinski takes a detailed look at the history of this well known and famous US Railroad Company from its creation in 1868 to the merger with Burlington Northern which saw a name change in 2005 to BNSF and a system that in 2008 operatesd 32,000 route miles of track with 40,000 employees, 6400 locomotives and 85338 freight cars.
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Richard C Borkowski Jr presents a fine study of the Norfolk and Southern Railway which did not come into being until 1982. As usual for this publisher, the book is crammed full of information and good quality colour photographs.
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Not my local train operating company! but the story of the Southern Railway in the USA.
Another quality book from MBI and written by Tom Murray looks at the history of the railroad from its origins in the 19th century to its merger and absorbtion into the CSX corporation in the 1980s.
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Latest in Voyageur Press's competitively priced range of good quality colour books on North American railways looks at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad which soon became a household name.
The history of the Railroad is told in pictures and text by Kirk Reynolds & Dave Oroszi.
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Another US Railroad comes under the spotlight in Tom Murray's book from MBI.
The book looks at the history of the Illinois Central from inception in 1850 to the present day. As you would expect from this publishing house, the book is profusely illustrated with good quality colour photographs, maps,and publicity material.
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