I agree that *Set Up Running* is a great book. I coulndn't put it down either.

Another book with lots of great information on railroad operations is *Working on the Western Maryland,* a book of employee interviews. Most of the interviews are with employees in train service.
http://www.westernmarylandrhs.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_59&products_id=192

Volume 2 is in progress.

Larry Kline
Pittsburgh, PA