My new book, Trains to Yosemite, is the first new book on the Yosemite Valley Railroad published in 40 years. The 364-page book is lavishly illustrated with 400 photos, including 43 spectacular color photos taken by YV fan Al Rose in the early 1940s while the railroad was still in operation. The fascinating history of the railroad is covered, together with detailed descriptions of the towns and places along the route, and information on equipment and operations. There are 19 detailed maps of the route and of the railroad facilities at Merced, the Portland Cement plant, Snelling, Merced Falls, Bagby, Incline, Moss Canyon, and El Portal. There are also complete equipment rosters and 26 scale drawings. The drawings include locomotive NoS. 23 and 26, the cabooses, most of the freight equipment, several station buildings, and two of the railroad's unique water tanks. The narrative is further highlighted with numerous anecdotes and stories from railroaders who worked on the railroad and who describe, in their own words, the unrivaled adventure of working for the Yosemite Valley Railroad.

The book cover price is $65.00. (All of the copies sold through this website will be signed.)

SHIPPING:

There is no charge for regular shipping within the U.S. using Media Mail (1-3 weeks average delivery time). Priority mail from the U.S. Postal Service (1-2 day delivery) is also available and is dependent on the destination: 

For shipment to California, Oregon, Nevada, or Arizona, Priority Mail is $6.00 ($71.00 total cost)
For shipment to Washington, Colorado, Idaho, or Utah, Priority Mail is $9.00 ($74.00 total cost)
For the rest of the U.S., Priority Mail is $11.00 ($76.00 total cost)

PURCHASE BY PERSONAL CHECK:

E-mail me if you would like to purchase a copy of my book by personal check and I will then e-mail you my postal address where you can mail the check.

PURCHASE NOW BY CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL:

You can also purchase this new book through PayPal using your credit card right now. You do not need to be a PayPal member to use your credit card. All credit card transactions are handled securely by PayPal (I do not receive any of the credit card information myself). A purchase receipt and confirmation are also issued by PayPal via e-mail.

To purchase one or more copies of the book by credit card, click on one of the following options:

  1. TRAINS TO YOSEMITE - Media Mail Delivery (1-3 weeks average delivery time) - $65.00 total
  2. TRAINS TO YOSEMITE - Priority Mail Delivery (CA, OR, NV, or AZ, 1-2 day delivery) - $71.00 total
  3. TRAINS TO YOSEMITE - Priority Mail Delivery (WA, CO, ID, or UT, 1-2 day delivery) - $74.00 total
  4. TRAINS TO YOSEMITE - Priority Mail Delivery (rest of the U.S., 1-2 day delivery) - $76.00 total

 

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