We call the books we publish “Bulletins.” For the past 20 years or so CERA Bulletins have been considered some of the best in the field for the thoroughness of their research and their high quality in the following areas:
- writing
- maps
- photographs
- paper and binding
Click here to view our book catalog. On this page we include a description of all our books with the most recent first. It is similar to our printed catalog. Where additional information is available about a title, such as book reviews, the links are shown after the description.
From this page, you can also:
- Order a book
- View lists of all the bulletins we've ever published
- Get hints on purchasing from others our out-of-print bulletins
- Learn about books in various stages of development
Our Latest Books
The Shore Line Electric Railway Company
by O.R. Cummings
One of the nation’s more unprofitable traction companies during the otherwise prosperous 1910-1924 period was Connecticut’s Shore Line Electric Railway. At its height from mid-1916 until mid-1919, the Shore Line Electric Railway operated a nearly 230-mile system that included almost 17 miles of main track in the adjacent state of Rhode Island.
Unable to withstand competition from paralleling steam railroads and the private automobile, resulted in the abandonment of various lines beginning in 1920 with all operations ending in 1924. More information...
The Chicago “L”
by Greg Borzo
Discover the world famous Chicago “L” in all its grit and glory. The thundering “L” is one of Chicago's most enduring icons. Operating 24/7 since 1892, it is not only an antique but a working antique. More than 10 billion people have ridden the “L,” which now carries half a million people a day over 222 miles of track. The heavy, rumbling “L” has a light side too. It is sought out by tourists, featured in major motion pictures, enjoyed by wide eyed kids, photographed by admirers, and studied by historians. More information...
Chicago & West Towns Railways
By James J. Buckley
Edited by Richard W. Aaron
Eight miles west of Chicago's Loop is a cluster of 17 long-established communities that were served by a street railway and bus system whose roots can be traced back to the late 19th century. The Chicago & West Towns Railways operated five major streetcar lines that provided convenient and inexpensive transportation to the residents of communities of Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Maywood, Cicero, Berwyn, Brookfield, and LaGrange. More information...
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