The Historical Guide To North American Railroads

Author : George H. Drury
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN 13 : 9780890243565
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Historical Guide to North American Railroads written by George H. Drury and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Claude Wiatrowski
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 161060136X
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Railroads Across North America written by Claude Wiatrowski and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2007-09-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first steam-powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century to the high-speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has been a great engine powering the nations growth and industry. This book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures, and all manner of memorabilia, this volume offers a fascinating look at the rail industrys beginnings and development, as well as its place in American history. From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the romance of rail travel, this is the full and fabulously colorful story of the industry that moved a nation--and stirs our imaginations to this day.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760347360
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book North American Railroads written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary railroads features histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. It is the go-to resource for railfans of all stripes.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760344884
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book North American Railroad Family Trees written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2013-10-20 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 : Ian Wood
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780785827818
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Historical Atlas of North American Railroads written by Ian Wood and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 400 high quality maps, plans, and photographs this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of rail transportation and technology. It maps the spread of the networks across the country, showing the stations and important intersections, the layout and location of major bridges and tunnels, and much more. It examines railroad technology, from the early steam engines, through diesel and electric locomotives. It also details the building of stations, railroad constructions and factories that grew up around the railroad network. Social history is explored, covering the movement of people, farm produce and manufactured goods, giving a real insight into the role that rail transportation played.

Author : Derek Hayes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad written by Derek Hayes and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... the history of the railroad in North America, from its origins in Britain in the 1820s and short lines connecting Eastern Seaboard rivers in the 1830s to Amtrak and the modern intermodal freights driving today's railroad revival."--Jacket.

Author : Stewart H. Holbrook
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780517001004
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of American Railroads written by Stewart H. Holbrook and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1981 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the men who built the American railroad system.

Author : William D. Middleton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253027993
Total Pages : 1296 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of North American Railroads written by William D. Middleton and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-06 with total page 1296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Historical Guide to North American Railroads written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Publisher : Waukesha, WI : Kalmbach Books
ISBN 13 : 9780890242063
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Guide to North American Steam Locomotives written by and published by Waukesha, WI : Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and development of steam power since 1900, including railroad-by-railroad histories and rosters.