Rails Around Southern Illinois update

Our book has been out for a week now. https://michaelckelly.net/?page_id=7467
See what people are saying about the book so far:
On a scale of 1-10, it’s a 20! -Dennis Toth
-Got mine in the mail today. Thumbed through it real quick. Looks fantastic!- Todd Stevens
-Just finished reading my copy. Very nice! – Tony Creamer
-Quality photos if you like southern Illinois railroads this book is a must have! Mike Kelly hit a homerun with this book – Jacob Horenstine
-Got mine today!! Outstanding coverage!! Thanks Mike!!!👍🏻 – Steve Goaring
-Got mine today! Very good work! -Brett Dickinson

  • “When I finished this book, all I could think of was ‘I can’t wait to see what Michael comes out with next’. His previous titles, covering Indiana, Missouri and Michigan, have all been standouts. Detailed captions and crystal-clear photography make for a winning combination every time, and this title is no exception. It is very highly recommended.” – Frank Garon- Railfan & Railroad Magazine
    -My copy has arrived and I have spent time reviewing it cover to cover. It is a great resource with lots of pictures and more importantly information that I would have never found on my own. -Mark Nolan
    -Michael C Kelly thank you! And congratulations to you on another amazing book! You have mastered combining great railroad photography and great story telling. I am learning a ton! -Chad Jenkins
    We will be at these upcoming train shows:
    Greenville June 10
    Galesburg June 24-25
    St Louis RPM July 28-29
    Or you can order your copy with the link above. I return from vacation Sunday 5/7 and will ship new orders Monday 5/8

Rails Around Southern Illinois update

Rails Around Southern Illinois is almost finished in the writing phase! Next is design/layout, then historical/grammatical editing, then off to the printer!

I am still anticipating a May 1 release, but maybe sooner if completed ahead of schedule. I’ll start accepting pre-orders as soon as it goes to print. Stay tuned! (Proposed cover shot by Michael J Kelly, Glen Carbon, June 1966)