Lot of 2 Northern Pacific Railroad Books – Engines of Growth & Supersteam Era – Frey & Schrenk

Lot of 2 Northern Pacific Railroad History Books
By Robert L. Frey & Lorenz P. Schrenk

This is a matched pair of beautifully researched and illustrated hardcover volumes covering two key eras in the history of the Northern Pacific Railway. Both books feature hundreds of rare photographs, detailed locomotive histories, and extensive technical and historical commentary. A must-have set for Northern Pacific collectors and steam railfans.

📚 Included Titles:

1. Northern Pacific: Engines of Growth, 1887–1905

   • Covers the early development of Northern Pacific’s motive power and expansion into the West.

   • Loaded with vintage photographs, mechanical data, and builder information.

   • Approx. 250+ pages.

2. Northern Pacific: Supersteam Era 1925–1945

   • Focuses on NP’s most powerful steam locomotives, including 4-8-4s, 2-8-8-2s, and more.

   • Extensive detail on the final golden era of NP steam operations.

   • Approx. 300+ pages.

🧾 Condition:
Both books are hardcovers in very good to excellent condition. Dust jackets show minor shelf wear but are intact and clean. Pages are bright, unmarked, and bindings are tight. A well-kept set.

📦 Shipping:
Books will be safely packed. Combined shipping available with other listings.