North American Railroads

North American Railroads
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Publisher : Voyageur Press
Total Pages : 323
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ISBN-10 : 9781627885577
ISBN-13 : 1627885579
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Book Synopsis North American Railroads by : Brian Solomon

Download or read book North American Railroads written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

150 Years of North American Railroads

150 Years of North American Railroads
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Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015036292822
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Book Synopsis 150 Years of North American Railroads by : Bernard Fitzsimons

Download or read book 150 Years of North American Railroads written by Bernard Fitzsimons and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Within a few decades of their arrival in North America, the railways had transformed the continent. Spreading out from their foothold on the eastern seaboard they crossed the Mississippi, linked the Atlantic and the Pacific and opened up the west to an eager tide of settlers. Towns and cities grew up in their wake, industry thrived on the raw materials they carried; they became a great industry in themselves, employing hundreds of thousands of men and making fortunes for some; they were the basis for the wealth and power of modern America. More recent years have seen a sad decline, with many famous lines facing bankruptcy, but through reorganization and government intervention they are adapting to a changing world." --From inside of book jacket

Railroads Across North America

Railroads Across North America
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Publisher : Voyageur Press
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 9781610601368
ISBN-13 : 161060136X
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Railroads Across North America by : Claude Wiatrowski

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.

Railroad Facts

Railroad Facts
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Total Pages : 498
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X004090027
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Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Railroad Facts by :

Download or read book Railroad Facts written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encyclopedia of North American Railroads

Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 1295
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ISBN-10 : 9780253027993
ISBN-13 : 0253027993
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

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 1295 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.

Complete Book of North American Railroading

Complete Book of North American Railroading
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Publisher : Voyageur Press
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781616731182
ISBN-13 : 1616731184
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Complete Book of North American Railroading by : Kevin EuDaly

Download or read book Complete Book of North American Railroading written by Kevin EuDaly and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 1827 marked the completion of the United States’ first railroad--and the beginning of a transformation of American life. This book, spanning nearly two centuries, offers an exhilarating tour of the railways’ inroads into the economy, society, and culture of North America. Illustrated with more than 400 historical and modern photographs and period advertisements, The Complete Book of North American Railroading takes readers back to the birth of the railroads, then travels through the “Golden Age” from 1900 to 1950 and on to the railways of our day. Locomotives, from steam to electric and diesel; passenger travel; freight operations; and infrastructure, including stations, bridges, depots, roundhouse, railyards, and signaling are all thoroughly examined and amply illustrated. Authors Kevin EuDaly and Mike Schafer delve into the history, the culture, and the technology of the railroads as they have carried travelers across the continent, brought goods to market, connected businesses in peacetime and war, and enriched the canon of American folklore and the quality of everyday life.

North American Railroad Family Trees

North American Railroad Family Trees
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Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages : 159
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ISBN-10 : 9780760344880
ISBN-13 : 0760344884
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

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.