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$49.95 (plus $5.50 for s/h)
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Volumes 2 and 3 will be available in the Spring of 2012. For more information, please contact us by email at sales@mylifewithtrains.com
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VOLUME ONE
A sweeping, photographic story about the romance, power and passion of trains. Filled with beautiful, period photos taken by the discerning author, along with captions and reflections, this is a must-have book for train enthusiasts and railfans everywhere.
Volume One covers the Glory Years, when trains were the jewels of American transportation, and engines were sexy and clean. Soon enough the decent into mediocrity would begin, but here is railroading when it was King. Told with honesty and wry wit, Volume One is sure to please, the first of a multi-volume set now in production.
8.5″ x 11″, 180 pages, 395 photos, full color hard case book
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VOLUME TWO
Volume 2 is the continuation of the saga of American trains, as shown and told by Jim McClellan, a railroad expert. His outstanding photos mixed with recollections from inside the industry have created another jewel to add to your collection.
The author covers his graduation from college, through a brief period with the Navy, and then jobs with both the Southern Railway and the New York Central. His “best of times” at the Southern was quickly offset by the “worst of times,” as American railroads imploded across their passenger service and mainlines.
8.5″ x 11″, 184 pages, 400 photos, full color hard case book
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VOLUME THREE
Volume 3 is the story of steam, filled with never before seen photos taken by McClellan from the late 50s until today. This book is 324 pages long. It covers the end of the steam era and how it is continuing to be used around the world in Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia. It also covers steam as a scenic part of the tourist industry around the United States.
Finally, the book shows all 27 steam paintings done by the author and artist.
8.5″ x 11″, 324 pages, 400+ photos, full color hard case book
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McClellan's Imprint, My Life With Trains Books, based on one of his paintings.
Jim McClellan has been chasing trains since he was a boy, and started photographing and writing about them later as a man. He worked for several railroads and helped start Amtrak, gaining more knowledge and respect for trains.
His life’s love and passion for trains created thousands of photos and stories, and so the desire to share them with the world was realized through speeches and talks, and now as a volume of train books, My Life With Trains.
These books are the culmination of his life’s devotion to trains and railroads and the amazing world of rails. More information from McClellan’s life with trains can be found at www.beachtrainman.com
