THE RAILROAD NIGHT SCENE is an all color book comprising a selection of more than 180 of the favorite railroad night photos taken by two of America's most experienced night photographers. Preston Cook, the author of three best selling railroad history/photo books, teams up with Jim Boyd, Editor of Railfan & Railroad Magazine, to provide a spectacular display of steam locomotives & first & second generation diesels spanning the three decades from the 1960s to the 1990s. Covering most of the major railroads, many short lines & selected steam excursion specials, THE RAILROAD NIGHT SCENE provides a dramatic look at railroading after dark. A photo trip to major passenger terminals, small town stations, mainlines & engine facilities across the United States & Canada, a glimpse of railroads at work at night. The book includes, a section with suggestions on equipment selection, a detailed technical description with expert tips on how to make your own night photographs, diagrams & detailed photocaptions that discuss the techniques employed in taking the pictures.