Encyclopedia Of North American Railroads
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Author | : William D. Middleton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1304 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
A magnificent reference with the latest information on railroads past and present for anyone who was ever enthralled by the romance of the rails
Author | : Brian Solomon |
Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2014-10-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1627885579 |
This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads' geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operations. Spanning more than a century and a half, this giant compendium of “fallen flags,” Class I behemoths, classic regional carriers, and transportation icons is sure to become the go-to compendium for railfans of all stripes.
Author | : Aaron E. Klein |
Publisher | : Book Sales |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Railroads |
ISBN | : 9780785801931 |
A comprehensive, full-color study for train lovers provides thorough descriptions of North American railroads, covering the time from the first horse-drawn lines to the super-electric trains of modern day.
Author | : Brian Solomon |
Publisher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
Total Pages | : 159 |
Release | : 2013-10-20 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0760344884 |
"Illustrated history of the North American Railroad industry's mergers and acquisitions illustrated with historical photography and 50 specially commissioned maps and line diagrams charting that evolution"-Provided by publisher.
Author | : George H. Drury |
Publisher | : Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
Total Pages | : 6 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780890243565 |
The important railroad mergers in the past few years have readers looking for a comprehensive reference. This concise guide covers histories of all North American railroads abandoned or merged since 1930. No other book covers the topic as thoroughly! Great for railfans as well as railroad modelers.
Author | : Freeman H. Hubbard |
Publisher | : New York : McGraw-Hill |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : |
History, biography, anecdotes and newsworthy events in railroading are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Author | : Kevin EuDaly |
Publisher | : Crestline Books |
Total Pages | : 355 |
Release | : 2016-09 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0785833897 |
Celebrate over 150 years of the North American railroad with this visual history. You'll be amazed by over 400 modern and vintages photographs of these trains!
Author | : Brian Solomon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Railroad bridges |
ISBN | : 9781610604581 |
Author | : William D Middleton |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 1295 |
Release | : 2007-04-06 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0253027993 |
Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.
Author | : J. B. Hollingsworth |
Publisher | : Salamander Books |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9780861019335 |
With detailed descriptions and technical data, this is an illustrated guide to more than one hundred and fifty historic North American locomotives