Morning Sun Books Inc

Wisconsin Bookwatch, May, 2005

Morning Sun Books Inc.

9 Pheasant Lane, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

www.morningsunbooks.com

Train buffs and libraries strong in transportation holdings won't want to miss these two excellent train guides. James Sandrin's Trackside Around St. Louis 1952-1959 With Jim Ozment (1582480-397, $54.95): St. Louis was one of the train gateways to the West but was an under-photographed hub until native Jim Ozment captured the last of the steam era and the introduction of diesels in the 1950s. His outstanding photos pack the pages of James Sandrin's Trackside Around St. Louis, packing in action shots of trains in motion, train yards, close-ups of PCC cars, and much more. Just about every type of train running in Saint Louis during this period was captured by Ozment's camera, creating an outstanding collection of in-depth images. Lou Schmitz and Robert J. Yanosey's Union Pacific Official Color Photography Book II (1582480052, $54.95) is a recommended pick not just for specialty train collections, but for the general library holding. The Union Pacific was prolific in its advertising and color calendars, and extensive in its services: here's a history and photo-packed showcase of the Union Pacific's routes, trains and heritage. Train views from annual reports, calendars, and action shots display the best of the Union Pacific's units, providing comparison photos, posed and live shots, and many more. Add report covers and other illustrations from Union Pacific archives and you have a valuable keepsake history.