Illustrated History Of North American Railroads
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| Author | : Claude Wiatrowski |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2007-09-15 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 161060136X |
Download Railroads Across North America Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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 |
| Total Pages | : 323 |
| Release | : 2014-10-15 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 1627885579 |
Download North American Railroads Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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 | : Claude Wiatrowski |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2007-09-15 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 9780760329764 |
Download Railroads Across North America Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A lavish celebration of the glory and grandeur of the great American railroad, from the first steam-powered trains of the early 19th century to the high-speed commuter trains of today.
| Author | : Brian Solomon |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
| Total Pages | : 159 |
| Release | : 2013-10-20 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 0760344884 |
Download North American Railroad Family Trees Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
"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 | : Arthur Tayler |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Railroads |
| ISBN | : 9781861553669 |
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| Author | : Kevin EuDaly |
| Publisher | : Crestline Books |
| Total Pages | : 355 |
| Release | : 2016-09 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 0785833897 |
Download The Complete Book of North American Railroading Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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 | : Arthur Tayler |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Locomotives |
| ISBN | : 9781850766711 |
Download Illustrated History of North American Railways Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A panoramic history of North America's railroads, this book examines their evolution from the 1830s to present day & what the 21st century has in store. In his study, Taylor explains the 5 key periods including steam, diesel & electrification eras.
| Author | : Brian Solomon |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
| Total Pages | : 323 |
| Release | : 2014-10-21 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0760347360 |
Download North American Railroads Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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 | : Michael Leavy |
| Publisher | : Westholme Pub Llc |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781594161193 |
Download Railroads of the Civil War Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The "iron horse" became a major weapon in the first war fully dependent on railroads. Moreover railroads would escalate and prolong the war. Leavy provides a study of trains in the Civil War through photographs and a rich narrative.
| Author | : Brian Solomon |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2014-10-14 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0760346038 |
Download Chicago: America's Railroad Capital Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
"A history of the development of Chicago as a railroad hub, from its earliest days to the present, illustrated with color and black and white photographs, maps, and railroad memorabilia"--
