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Fogg and Steam: A Regional Look at Steam in North America
By Frank Clodfelter
A scarce and highly regarded steam-era railroad publication focusing on regional steam locomotive operations across North America. This title is well known among rail historians and steam enthusiasts for its strong photographic presentation and thoughtful geographic perspective rather than broad, generic steam coverage.
Published as a spiral-bound softcover, this book was clearly intended for serious railfans and model railroaders—easy to lay flat for study, reference, or layout inspiration. Titles of this format were often produced in limited print runs, making surviving copies increasingly difficult to source.
The cover features a classic steam locomotive operating through mountainous terrain, emblematic of the book’s emphasis on atmosphere, environment, and regional character rather than purely technical schematics.
Key highlights:
• Focuses exclusively on steam railroading, not military history
• Regional approach uncommon among steam photography titles
• Ideal for railroad historians, steam enthusiasts, model railroaders, and railroad libraries
• Out-of-print and difficult to replace
• Increasingly scarce in the secondary market
A strong example of niche railroad publishing from the late steam / post-steam enthusiast era, and an excellent candidate for any serious transportation or rail history collection.
