Promotional Locomotive and Car Books from Classic Railroads, 1939 to 1958

Here are some original resources from railroads and the AAR that you may find entertaining. Those who run steam and diesel will like most, as they cover the era from 1939 to 1958. You can probably find the prototype of your favorite Lionel, Marx, Williams, MTH and K-line trains here.

https://archive.org/details/ModernLocomotivesAndCars1939PennsylvaniaRailroad

https://archive.org/details/ModernPowerForTodaysTrainPennsylvaniaRailroad

https://archive.org/details/LackawannaTheRouteOfPhoebeSnow

https://archive.org/details/NorthernPacificRailwayLocomotives

https://archive.org/details/RailroadsAtWorkAPictureBookOfTheAmericanRailroadsInAction 1944 version

https://archive.org/details/RailroadsAtWork 1958 version

https://archive.org/details/RailroadsAtWork_347 1954 version