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Encyclopedia Of North American Railroads
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Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of North American Railroads by : William D. Middleton
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.
Book Synopsis North American Railroads by : Brian Solomon
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.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of North American Railroads by : Aaron E. Klein
Download or read book Encyclopedia of North American Railroads written by Aaron E. Klein and published by Book Sales. This book was released on 1985 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of North American Railroading by : Freeman H. Hubbard
Download or read book Encyclopedia of North American Railroading written by Freeman H. Hubbard and published by New York : McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1981 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History, biography, anecdotes and newsworthy events in railroading are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Book Synopsis North American Railroad Family Trees by : Brian Solomon
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.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: The mountain states by : Donald B. Robertson
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: The mountain states written by Donald B. Robertson and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives by : J. B. Hollingsworth
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives written by J. B. Hollingsworth and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed descriptions and technical data, this is an illustrated guide to more than one hundred and fifty historic North American locomotives
Book Synopsis Steam & Cinders by : Axel Lorenzsonn
Download or read book Steam & Cinders written by Axel Lorenzsonn and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2010-09-27 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author’s extensive research into the early history of Wisconsin’s rails, Steam and Cinders chronicles the boom and bust of the first railroads in the state, from the charters of the 1830s to the farm mortgages of the 1850s and consolidation of the railroads on the eve of the Civil War. Featuring more than 75 period photographs, historic maps, and drawings, Steam and Cinders preserves the legacy of early Wisconsin railroading for railroad buffs and armchair historians alike.
Book Synopsis Atlas of North American Railroads by : Bill Yenne
Download or read book Atlas of North American Railroads written by Bill Yenne and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2005-12-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At its postwar peak, the North American railroad industry comprised as many as 100 lines. The classic system maps produced by the railroads of the day, collected for the first time in this volume, offer a sweeping view of the industry’s remarkable reach in the period of its greatest power. Each railroad’s routes unfold in multi-page spreads featuring a capsule history, vital specs such as track mileage and years of operation, and period photographs, all detailing the mid-twentieth-century might of North American railroads.
Book Synopsis The Historical Guide to North American Railroads by : Jeff Wilson
Download or read book The Historical Guide to North American Railroads written by Jeff Wilson and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated encyclopedia of railroading presents history, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170] North American railroads. A new, searchable index makes locating information easy and fast. Learn about railroad lines that were abandoned or merged and discover why, plus take a look at major railroads that are still currently in operation. - The ultimate railroad reference book for rail fans and history buffs - All major and many minor railroads from the past 100 years are included - Statistics highlight miles of operation, locomotives, and rolling stock
Book Synopsis The Story of American Railroads by : Stewart H. Holbrook
Download or read book The Story of American Railroads written by Stewart H. Holbrook and published by New York : Crown Publishers. This book was released on 1947 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The birth and development of our national railroad system, the men who built it in spite of weather, politicians, desert, and rivals; the ingenuity and inventiveness used to improve constantly devices and techniques in railroading.
Book Synopsis The Historical Guide to North American Railroads by : George H. Drury
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.
Book Synopsis Santa Fe Railway by : Steve Glischinski
Download or read book Santa Fe Railway written by Steve Glischinski and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives by : Brian Hollingsworth
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives written by Brian Hollingsworth and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of the design and careers of 150 American and Canadian locomotives is given through superbly illustrated and highly detailed descriptions. With 250 photographs and illustrations, this tribute to steam-powered, diesel, electric and gas turbine trains will prove a valuable reference for rail enthusiasts all over the world. -- 120,000 words of technical data and description -- Easy reference for train buffs -- 75 full-color paintings
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: Oregon, Washington by : Donald B. Robertson
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: Oregon, Washington written by Donald B. Robertson and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press This 352-page, triple indexed reference book covers nearly 500 names in the two north Pacific coast states. All known common carrier steam powered operations of ten or more miles are included, plus numerous logging companies, electric traction and diesel operations. The account covers their histories from inception until sale or abandonment - or until 1993 if still active. Railroad titles are full and exact.
Author :Michael Johnson Publisher :Compendium Publishing & Communications ISBN 13 :9781902579320 Total Pages :256 pages Book Rating :4.5/5 (793 download)
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America by : Michael Johnson
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America written by Michael Johnson and published by Compendium Publishing & Communications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Steam and Rail by : Colin Garrett
Download or read book The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Steam and Rail written by Colin Garrett and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2015-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1500 photographs of locomotives from around the world. A definitive history of locomotive technology from the great steam engines of the 1830s to the electronic speed trains of the present day. Detailed specification boxes given for over 100 key locomotive designs.
