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NEW ITEM!! Three season jacket “The Mountaineer” features a shell of windproof/water resistant polyurethane coated heavyweight Toughlan©nylon, lined with heavyweight 11.5 oz anti-pilling PANDA FLEECE. Two front pockets with zippers, one inner right chest pocket with zipper. Embroidered with minuteman logo. Color: Maroon.Order size, M, L, XL, XXL for $75.00 plus $12.00 p&h
Maroon Cascade Vest byChuckRoast. Made in New England, one of the most versatile items of clothing for the outdoors, the Cascade Vest is a great piece for all seasons. Color is maroon with minuteman logo embroidered on chest and society logo in gold and white on back of collar. Sizes are Med, Large, X-Large and XX- Large. Own this vest for $45.00 plus $6.00 p&h.
MINUTEMAN SERVICE ITEMS:
Knit hats in Maroon or Black with minuteman logo embroidered on front. $14.00 ea. Plus $4.50 ph (State color)
Hoodie:Maroon color hooded sweatshirt with pouch pocket in front. Screen printed Minuteman logo across front. Sizes, M-L-XL $26.00, XXL $28.00 plus $6.00 p&h.
Blue Long-Sleeve Denim Shirts with Pocket. Embroidered with Minuteman Logo. 100% Cotton. Sizes M, L, X-L $29.95. Ea. and XX-L $31.95 Plus $5.00 p&h
T-ShirtBoston & Maine Minuteman Service logo T-Shirt. Classic maroon shirt with 3-color screen printed logo. Available in S, M, L, XL @$13.95 each and XXL @ 14.95 plus $5.00 P&H. (for up to two shirts)
Polo Shirtwith pocket, embroidered minuteman logo on classic Maroon or Black colorM, L, XL @$25.00 and XXL @ $27.00 plus $5.00 p&h (State size and color)
SWEATSHIRT: In Maroon color, embroidered minuteman, Hanes 10 oz. ultimate cotton crewneck. M-L-XL @ $25.00 XX-L @ $27.00 plus $6.00 p&h. (State size and color)
Baseball Hat -(in maroon color with minuteman logo embroidered) $14.00 plus $5.00p&h
2017 Society Calendar! Order yours today $10.00 postage paid!
McGinnis Herald: Blue Polo Shirt (short sleeve) with pocket, embroidered McGinnis era logo M-L-XL- $25.00,
XXL- $27.00 plus $5.00 p&h sizes - (state size)
New Baseball Hat –Black Hat with McGinniss Herald embroidered on front and safety first on back. $14.00 plus $5.00 p&h
T-SHIRT! Black with square herald Boston & Maine logo.100% pre-shrunk cotton. Made in USA. M-L-XL – $13.95 XXL – $14.95 plus $5.00p&h
Baseball Hat – BLACK HAT with square herald, safety first embroidered on back. $14.00 plus $5.00p&h
KNIT HAT- New knit hat in Back with square herald embroidered on front. $14.00 ea plus $4.50 p&h
BOSTON-MAINE AIRWAYS T-ShirtPrinted in Orange and Black on White, you’ll be the hit of the flight line or the photo line with this colorful tee. Made in USA and available in sizes M, L & XL at $13.95 each, XXL at $14.95 each plus $5.00 p&h
Blue McGinnis–era T-shirts featuring the McGinnis Herald in sizes M, L, X-L @ $13.95 and XX-L @ $14.95 plus $5.00 p&h. USA made..
***Shipping Note: When ordering multiple shirts and/or hats, do not exceed $10.00 for P&H
BOSTON & MAINE: 1945-1975
With Donald G. Hills
By Carl Byron
Join one of New England’s most prolific photographers (and retired B&M Dispatcher) for a rare glimpse of railroading on the B&M as it was from the postwar period through the mid-1970s.
$59.95 ea. Postage paid (USA). Canadian and Foreign orders require an additional $8.00 per book.
TRACKSIDE AROUND BOSTON 1942-1962
With LAWSON HILL
By Carl Byron
Throughout the 1940s Lawson Hill lived in Waban, a section of Newton, Massachusetts. A long time rail fan, in 1942 took his camera and skills trackside to record the changing scene on the local roads – Boston & Maine, New Haven and Boston & Albany.128 page all-color book. $54.95 ea. Postage paid (USA). Canadian and Foreign orders require an additional $8.00 per book.
B&M Trackside with Arthur E. Mitchell
By Carl Byron
All color images in this book between 1952 and 1956.After a 15-year absence, as the old B&M collapsed in place, he then returned trackside in the 1970s to record B&M striving to regain its financial health and find a niche in a changed New England. Covers the end of the steam-early diesel days of the mid-50s. Special side subjects on topics like B&M E-units and Alco RS road switchers. $54.95 includes P&H (USA deliveries only) Canada and overseas are an additional $8.00 P&H
Boston and Maine Memories
Featuring the photography and career of
B&MRRHS member Preston Johnson
by George and Catherine Melvin
The 45 year career of Preston Johnson of the Boston and Maine Railroad. 230 photographs of steam locomotives, diesels, stations, towers and yards. 112 page hard bound book with dust cover, black and white and color photographs. Price is $49.95, including shipping.
TRACKSIDE AROUND MASSACHUSETTS
1950-1970 WITH RUSS MUNROE
By Jeremy F. Plant
The State’s three major railroads – NH, B&M and B&A – as well as some smaller roads are scrutinized in full color by a noted rail photographer Russ Munroe. $59.95 ea, postage paid (USA) Canadian and foreign orders require an additional $8.00 per book.
Trackside around New Hampshire
George F. Melvin
Examine the “Granite State” in full color during the period right after steam but prior to Guilford.
Super coverage of the entire state!
$59.95 postage paid!
A History of the
Boston & Maine Railroad
Exploring New Hampshire’s Rugged Heart by Rail
By: Dr. Bruce D. HealdFrom the gravity defying Mount Washington Cog Railway to logging transport trains to the famous Depression-era Snow Train, AHistory of the Boston & Maine Railroad traces the fascinating history of New England’s most renowned railway. Order this book at $22.00 postage paid!
Mid-Century Memories,
The Boston & Maine Railroad: 1936-1950.
During the Golden Age of Steam, author Robert L. MacDonald made fast friends with the Boston & Maine Railroad. Travel back in time with us across New England documenting the iron horse on the “Route of the Minute Man” 131 pages, over 165 photos. Price $24.95 plus $4.00 shipping
THE BOSTONMAINE in Color
By Jeremy and Jeffrey Plant. Tour the B&M from the steam years to Guilford through the medium of over 250 color photos. This colorful look back at everything from FTs to GP40s is wonderfully related by the Plant brothers. Morning Sun Books $49.95 including postage (USA deliveries only) Canada and overseas are an additional $8.00 P&H
BOSTON & MAINE in Color Vol. 2
By: Carl Byron A year-by-year chronology of the B&M from just after World War II through the troubled McGinnis years, bankruptcy and eventually Guilford.$59.95 postage paid!! Canadian and foreign orders require an additional $8.00 per book.
BOSTON & MAINE in Color Vol 3
by: Tim Stockwell, A geographic tour of the fabled Boston & Maine Railroad during the Guilford years. Follow the troubled years after 1983 that saw labor disputes, varied paint schemes, and a wild array of diesel power in New England.$59.95 postage paid!
Canadian and foreign orders require an additional $8.00 per book.
MAINE CENTRAL IN COLOR
VOLUMES 1 and 2
Jeremy F. Plant, George F. Melvin
From Bangor to Crawford Notch and everywhere, these color anthologies of photography showcase the Maine Central as the state’s premier rail transportation company. All color.
Vol.1 $49.95 each Postage paid (USA). Canadian and Foreign orders require an additional $8.00 per book.
Vol. 2 $54.95 each Postage paid (USA). Canadian and Foreign orders require an additional $8.00 per book.
Vol. 3 $59.95 each Postage paid (USA) Canadian and Foreign orders require an additional $8.00 per book
THE CENTRAL MASS
Published by Marker Press in cooperation with the B&MRRHS)
Hard Cover, The Central Mass., first published by the Boston and Maine Railroad Historical Society in 1975, set forth the colorful history of the line, from its beginning as the Massachusetts Central until the publication date Special B&MRRHS member pricing of $37.95 postage paid!!
The Railroad Was Our Life
Five original Boston & Maine Railroad employees tell their stories through pictures and memories.
By: Mike Enos, Locomotive Engineer on the Boston & Maine Railroad for over 40 years.
Employees share their memories and pictures along with comments about different types of equipment, variety of jobs and branches of service. A must-have book, over 120 color pictures!
$36.00 with shipping of $4.00. MA residents add $2.25 tax.
I AM THE TRAIN
My Life as a Railroad Engineer.43 years on the Boston and Maine Railroad.
By Mike Enos
41 year veteran B&M Locomotive Engineer Mike Enos tells his story of what an engineer’s life is like. Includes a special email from former president of Boston and Maine RR, Alan Dustin. This book has over 185 color photos. Soft cover. $48.00 plus shipping of $4.00. (MA residents add $3.00 tax).
Marium Foster's Boston and Maine Railroad
Marium Foster began working for the Boston and Maine Railroad in 1917, as a senior in high school, and worked at various stations on the B&M as a ticket agent and freight cashier until her retirement in 1958. Photos chronicle the dramatic changes that occurred on the B&M during her 41 years with the railroad. Price $24.95 plus $4.00 shipping
B&MRRHS ARCHIVES PUBLICATIONS
Reprints of Boston & Maine Shop Manuals, Structure Diagrams, and Standards Plan Charts, reproduced form originals in the B&MRRHS Archives. For research or modeling purposes, these items are available.
Boston and Maine
Freight Train Symbol Book no. 3; August 30, 1920 $5.00
Boston and Maine
Freight Train Symbol Book No. 29; April 26, 1936 $5.00
FTSB’s reproductions are 3-hole punched in a protective report cover. A veritable encyclopedia of information for the B&M historian and modelers.
B&M Diesel Locomotive Classifications $7.00
B&M Routes Available for Detours – 1953 $5.00
1937 Characteristics Charts $5.00
Freight Car Lettering Manual #1: 1900-1907 $5.00
Track & Structure Diagrams #3 $5.00
Track & Structure Diagrams #4 $5.00
B&M/MEC Rail Motor Cars $5.00
Maximum Weight & Clearance Charts $5.00
Postage & Handling:
1 Publication - $2.00. Add $1.00 for each additional publication ordered. Not to exceed $6.00 total postage.
Four books from” Images of Rail” series
By Dr. Bruce D. Heald…
Profusely illustrated with black and white photos from the B&MRRHS Archival Collection:
BOSTON & MAINE IN THE 19TH CENTURY
BOSTON & MAINE IN THE 20TH CENTURY
BOSTON & MAINE LOCOMOTIVES
BOSTON & MAINE TRAINS & SERVICES
These books are $21.99 each plus $4.00 p&h
($6.00 p&h for 2-4 books)
MORE B&M READING……
Boston and Maine STEAM Vol. 1:
Class P-3, P-4 and P-5 Pacifics.
$20.00 plus $3.00 P&H
Equipment of the Boston & Maine Volume 1
Diesel Switchers & Road Switchers:
Alco, EMD, GE, Plymouth
$15.00 plus $3.00 P&H
Equipment of the Boston & Maine Volume 2
Diesel Cab Units:
EMD FT, F3, F7, E7 and E8
$15.00 plus $3.00 P&H
The Boston & Maine Volume 3 – Gas/Diesel
Railcars, Talgo and Electric Locomotives, Flying Yankee, RDC Highliners
$15.00 plus $3.00 P&H
The Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
A photographic look back at this unique Narrow Gauge Commuter railroad.
$18.00 plus $3.00 P&H
Railway Milk Cars – Volume 1
Milk cars on the Rutland and Boston & Maine including HP Hood, Borden, Wieland, Sealtest and Brookside, just to name a few!
$15.00 plus $3.00 P&H
Railway Milk Cars -Volume 2
On the Rutland and B&M including Hood, Borden, Sealtest, Brookside.
$15.00 plus $3.00 P&H
Railroad Cities: Concord, New Hampshire
By Bob Liljestrand and Dave Sweetland
This book features photos of Concord station, roundhouse, and environs going back to the 1950s. Also, included are scenes from the Suncook Valley RR and other subjects.
$15.00 plus $3.00 P&H
Passenger Cars of New England -Volume 1
Boston & Maine - a handy guide for modelers and historians seeking general information and photographs of New England passenger equipment. Each volume is 48 pages, nicely illustrated.
$ 13.95 plus $3.00 P&H
Passenger Cars of New England – Volume 2
Bangor and Aroostook & Maine Central
$ 13.95 plus $3.00 P&H
Passenger Cars of New England – Volume 3
Central Vermont and Rutland
$ 13.95 plus $3.00 P&H
**Postage note – Do not exceed $9.00 in postage when ordering multiple books from this list.
These photo books include many photos never before published from the collection of Bob’s Photos and others.
B&M Bulletin
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Modeler’s Notes on CD-Rom:
Modeler’s Notes—Part 1
Includes Volumes 1-25
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Includes Volumes 26—50
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Includes Volumes 51—75
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Includes Volumes 76—100
Parts 1-4 are $15.00 each plus $3.00 shipping.
Also—Index of the B&M Bulletin
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B&M #410 RESTORATION EFFORT
Help support the ongoing cosmetic restoration of 0-6-0 No. 410 – All proceeds from the sale of the item advertised below go directly to the #410 Restoration Project.
#410 T-SHIRT – Ash color T shirt with screen print photo of #410 and railcar. Sizes M-L-XL-XL Cost is $14.95, also available in XXL at $15.95 plus $5.00 p&h.(for up to two shirts)
USA made
PATCHES 410 Manchester Locomotive Works cloth patch. 2 1/2 inches round embroidered cloth sew-on patch. Blue with silver trim. $2.50 ea. Plus .50 p&h. (up to 3 patches)
**VIDEOS**
ST. J & L.C.: Vermont's Lamoille Valley Railroad: Track the colorful St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain Railroad and its successors over a 130 year, roller-coaster ride. A journey over the 96-mile mainline, Victory Branch, Maquam spur and Lamoille Valley Extension, with visits to trackside industries and connecting railroads. Join us for an unforgettable 2-1/2 hour journey over Vermont's famous Covered Bridge Route. $24.00 includes shipping!
George H. Hill’s - The Boston & Maine Railroad Show
This DVD contains images of the Boston and Maine Railroad shot between 1948 and 1954 by its Director of Public Relations, George H. Hill. Fortunately Mr. Hill kept the original 16 mm film after his retirement from the B&M circa. 1960. In the late 1980’s the Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society, Inc. acquired the film for preservation and eventual duplication. $35.00 postage paid
New England Rail Videos:
Vintage B&M-MEC featuring the Movie Mastery of Stan Whitney. Premium quality videos professionally narrated with authentic B&M steam and early diesel sound provided by Preston Johnson.. Produced by Herron Rail Services in cooperation with James T. Ickes.
New England Glory: The Mountain Division – follow the E7 powered Mountaineer from North Station through scenic Crawford Notch. $39.95 plus $3.50 S&H (77 min)
The Boston & Maine in the Four Seasons:
Volume One – Summer & Fall – Featuring Pacific, Moguls, Atlantic and E7’s. Mainline commuter service in the Boston area – trains such as Kennebec, The Gull, Flying Yankee and Mountaineer. $39.95 plus $3.50 S&H (44 Min)
The Boston & Maine in the Four Seasons:
Volume Two – Winter & Spring – Spectacular coverage of fast-paced action with steam and diesel powered trains bucking snow drifts as workers shovel station platforms. $39.95 plus $3.50 S&H (51 Min)
RAILS ALONG THE RIVER” White River to St. Johnsbury,
VT. A“then and now” adventure over former B&M and CPR rails through villages and natural wonders from White River Junction to Saint Johnsbury, Vermont. Conway Scenic, and Fifteen Mile Falls Railroad. Bonus features: Mass Bay and 470 Club excursions. 2 hour DVD includes chaptering and bonus features. $20.00 – includes shipping. (special price!)
“RAILS ALONG THE RIVER 2” St. Johnsbury to Richford, VT
A"then and now" adventure over former B&M and CPR rail from St. J to Richford, crossing the international boundary twice. Vermont Rail System's Washington County Railroad and the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Newport Subdivision star in this 2 hour DVD Railway. (120 minutes)
Priced at $20.00 – includes shipping (special price!).
“RAILS ALONG THE RIVER 3”: Richford to Richelieu A “then and now” adventure through the communities connecting St. Albans with Richford, Vermont and Quebec’s Eastern Townships to the Richelieu River. Bonus features: Behind the Lens, Snowplow to Stanbricge, HK Webster feed mill film circa 1970.$20.00 – includes shipping (special price!)
“RUTLAND Remnants 4”: Brandon To Bellows Falls – Classic Green Mountain Flyer locomotive No. 405, steam excursions and modern freight trains through Vermont’s marble country and the rail Mecca of Rutland before piercing the heart of the Green Mountains to Summit, Ludlow and Bellows Falls.(2 hour DVD)
$24.00- includes shipping.
Rutland Remnants 5: Rutland to North Bennington. Experience the emotional roller coaster of the Rutland's glory years, decline, near death, and rebirth under Vermont Rail System. BONUS FEATURES include a half hour of vintage film and video from 1929 to 1999! 2 hours. $24.00 postage paid!!