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  | | WWE Legends(1st Edition) by Brian Solomon, Tangled Ropes, Billy Graham Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2006 by World Wrestling Entertainment Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-7434-9033-7, ISBN: 0-7434-9033-9 "WWE Legends gives fans an inside look at more than fifty of the greatest wrestlers ever to slip between the ropes and enter the “squared circle.”They were World Heavyweight Champions: Bob Backlund, Superstar Billy Graham, and Bruno Sammartino. They were fan favorites: “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, Chief Jay Strongbow, and Andre the Giant. They were the villains everyone loved to hate: Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, and the Fabulous Moolah. They ..." |
 | | American Steam Locomotives by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 1998 by Mbi ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-0336-8, ISBN: 0-7603-0336-3 "A powerful collection of yesterdays iron workhorses captured in a variety of nostalgic photographs. Solomon's thoroughly-researched text details the origins, development and growth of the steam locomotive from its earliest days right up to its final futile battles to compete with the diesel. Witness the intimate workings of old steam engines that used 20,000 gallons of water per hour! And look inside fireboxes large enough to host a din ..." |
 | | Conrail and its Predecessors (Ect & Collectibles) by Brian Solomon Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2020 by Kalmbach Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-1-62700-728-3, ISBN: 1-62700-728-8 "Conrail and Its Predecessors is a photographic and textual history of Conrail. Learn how Conrail's predecessor railroads became mired in financial troubles and how Conrail was formed, subsidized by the government, and became profitable within five years. This book features: Brief histories of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, and other Conrail forerunners. The changing markets of the 1960s and 1970s. The formation of Conrail in 1976. ..." |
 | | Rails Around the World The Trains and Locomotives That Shaped Railroading from 1820 to Today by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2020 by Motorbooks ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-6810-7, ISBN: 0-7603-6810-4 "In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian and photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains and locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe and North America, locomotives and trains conti ..." |
 | | Godzilla FAQ(Illustrated) All That's Left to Know About the King of the Monsters (FAQ Series) by Brian Solomon Paperback, 376 Pages, Published 2017 by Applause ISBN-13: 978-1-4950-4568-4, ISBN: 1-4950-4568-4 "(FAQ). He is the Lizard King well, the King of the Monsters he can do anything. Since he first romped onto the silver screen in 1954, no other character in all of international cinema has been as beloved by American audiences as Godzilla. Despite the modern film industry's affinity for franchises and cinematic universes, he remains one of its most enduring and popular characters, with a total of twenty-eight motion pictures (not eve ..." |
 | | The World's Most Spectacular Railway Journeys(1st Edition) by Brian Solomon, Fred Matthews, Colin Nash Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2013 by John Beaufoy Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-906780-49-4, ISBN: 1-906780-49-8 "A portrait in words and photographs of over 50 of the world’s most exciting, unusual and exotic railway journeys, including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Each journey is accompanied by a route map and is described in terms of the technical challenges of the construction of the track as well as the stunning views to be seen while travelling on the trains. Some of the railway journeys featured include the Harz narrow- ..." |
 | | Steam Power(1st Edition) (Gallery) by Brian Solomon Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2009 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-3336-5, ISBN: 0-7603-3336-X "They steamed westward with America, carrying goods and people to the new frontier. They powered through the industrial revolution, moving with the times. And they transported a nation in motion, soldiers and settlers and immigrants, captains of industry and itinerant laborers. These were the steam locomotives that ruled the rails and kept America moving and working for more than a century. Pictured here in more than 250 modern photog ..." |
 | | Amtrak(1st Edition) (MBI Railroad Color History) by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2004 by Mbi ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-1765-5, ISBN: 0-7603-1765-8 "This pictorial history is only the second of its kind to trace the 30-plus-year history of Amtrak, beginning with a look at the rise and fall of privately run passenger train service followed by a look at Amtrak's infant stage from 1971 through 1976. Also examined is the period from 1976 to 1991, when Amtrak finally established an image, buying new equipment and refurbished old and grew its ridership despite a severely limited budget. M ..." |
 | | Union Pacific and Its Predecessors by Brian Solomon Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2023 by Kalmbach Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-1-62700-926-3, ISBN: 1-62700-926-4 "And much more! Written by accomplished author and railfan, Brian Solomon, this is the must-have book for fans of the Union Pacific!" |
 | | North American Locomotives(1st Edition) by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2017 by Crestline Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7858-3533-2, ISBN: 0-7858-3533-4 "Profusely illustrated with rare historic and previously unpublished modern photography, North American Locomotives this is the perfect addition to the library of any rail fan. This invaluable volume spans more than 150 years of locomotive technology to examine the wide variety of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives that have powered ninety North American railroads, past and present, through the decades. Since locomotive-building has ..." |
 | | Steam Power by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2015 by Crestline Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7858-3238-6, ISBN: 0-7858-3238-6 "They steamed westward with America, carrying goods and people to the new frontier. They powered through the industrial revolution, moving with the times. And they transported a nation in motion, soldiers and settlers and immigrants, captains of industry and itinerant laborers. These were the steam locomotives that ruled the rails and kept America moving and working for more than a century. Steam Power provides a closer look at the might ..." |
 | | The World's Most Exotic Railway Journeys by Brian Solomon, Paul Bigland, David Bowden, Scott Lothes Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2015 by John Beaufoy Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-909612-17-4, ISBN: 1-909612-17-0 "A portrait in words and photographs of 50 of the most scenic, remote and long-distance routes in Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America, and Europe. Some, such as the "Orient Express" route from Paris to Istanbul, are historical and no longer possible as a single journey; for these, full details of how to trace the route today accompany the description of the original concept. Other journeys are included because of the dramati ..." |
 | | The Majesty of Big Steam by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 2015 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4892-5, ISBN: 0-7603-4892-8 "Relive the romance and power of the steam locomotive era, the product of a century of continuous research and development. In the United States, the final decades of steam power were characterized by very large and capable locomotives. Beginning in the 1920s with Alco's three-cylinder types and Lima's "Super Power" concept, steam locomotive design crossed new thresholds of power and efficiency. A host of new wheel arrangements combine ..." |
 | | GE and EMD Locomotives(Updated) The Illustrated History by Brian Solomon, Voyageur Press Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2014 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4612-9, ISBN: 0-7603-4612-7 "The complete history of the world's foremost locomotive builders. With roots stretching back to the turn of the twentieth century, General Electric and Electro-Motive have designed some of the most iconic locomotives in the history of North American railroading. Now, for the first time, acclaimed rail author Brian Solomon's landmark historical accounts of these manufacturers' North American machines ("GE Locomotives," 2003, and "EMD Loc ..." |
 | | North American Railroad Family Trees(1st Edition) An Infographic History of the Industry's Mergers and Evolution by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2013 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4488-0, ISBN: 0-7603-4488-4 "The history of railroading in North America is as much a story of boardroom intrigue as it is a story of the brute force that stamped thousands of miles of train track across a rugged continent. Today s nine U.S. and Canadian Class I railroads are the result of well over a century of convoluted bankruptcies, mergers, acquisitions, and expansions. "North American Railroad Family Trees" marks the first time in book form that this major as ..." |
 | | North American Railroads(1st Edition) The Illustrated Encyclopedia by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2012 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4117-9, ISBN: 0-7603-4117-6 "This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads, past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads’ geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operati ..." |
 | | North American Locomotives(1st Edition) A Railroad-by-Railroad Photohistory by Brian Solomon Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2012 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4370-8, ISBN: 0-7603-4370-5 " Spanning more than one and a half centuries, this treasure trove examines the steam, diesel, and electric locomotives that have have kept North American commerce on the rails since the middle of the nineteenth centuty. Prolific rail author Brian Solomon takes an encyclopedic approach and describes every major type. And because locomotive-building has long been a made-to-order business, the book is arranged alphabetically by railroads f ..." |
 | | Modern Diesel Power(1st Edition) (Gallery) by Brian Solomon Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2011 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-3943-5, ISBN: 0-7603-3943-0 " The 1960s onward witnessed unprecedented technological and horsepower developments in the field of diesel-electric locomotives. Spurred by market demands, EMD and GE have developed locomotives of ever-greater speeds and tractive effort, allowing the railroads to bring resources to market more quickly and cheaply. This collection of more than 200 photos features the most significant of these high-horsepower diesels, from EMD SDs and GPs ..." |
 | | Caboose(1st Edition) (Gallery) by Brian Solomon Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2011 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-3942-8, ISBN: 0-7603-3942-2 "The image of a little red caboose trundling along behind a long freight train is a classic slice of Americana. With the help of nearly 300 marvelous modern and historical images depicting cabooses of all colors, this collection traces the development of this iconic, bygone rolling stock from the nineteenth century to their almost total demise by the mid-1990s. Bobber, cupola, bay window, and transfer cabooses are shown at work acr ..." |
 | | Great American Cities Past and Present(1st Edition) by Rick Sapp, Brian Solomon Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2010 by Firefly Books ISBN-13: 978-1-55407-745-8, ISBN: 1-55407-745-1 "The stunning history of the transformation of America's great cities. Great American Cities Past and Present is a fascinating collection of 250 large-format photographs and commentary that illustrates the dramatic changes in America's urban landscape over the last century. The images clearly show the remarkable development of such cities as Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, as they went from flourishing cities to vibrant metropolises ..." |
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