Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Title | Encyclopedia of North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | William D Middleton |
Publisher | Indiana University Press |
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.
North American Railroads
Title | North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Solomon |
Publisher | Voyageur Press |
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.
The Complete Book of North American Railroading
Title | The Complete Book of North American Railroading PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin EuDaly |
Publisher | Crestline Books |
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!
Encyclopedia of North American Railroading
Title | Encyclopedia of North American Railroading PDF eBook |
Author | Freeman H. Hubbard |
Publisher | New York : McGraw-Hill |
Pages | 396 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN |
History, biography, anecdotes and newsworthy events in railroading are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Title | Encyclopedia of North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron E. Klein |
Publisher | Book Sales |
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.
The Historical Guide to North American Railroads
Title | The Historical Guide to North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | George H. Drury |
Publisher | Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
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.
The Historical Guide to North American Railroads
Title | The Historical Guide to North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Jeff Wilson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 319 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN | 9781627001571 |
"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." -- Publisher's website.