Strasburg Rail Road

Strasburg Rail Road
Title Strasburg Rail Road PDF eBook
Author Eric S. Conner and Steve Barrall
Publisher Arcadia Publishing
Pages 128
Release 2017
Genre History
ISBN 1467125075

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When the Strasburg Rail Road was chartered in 1832, no one anticipated the myriad of obstacles the short line would encounter. What began as an afterthought in the early 19th century eventually became one of America's premier steam train excursions and the most visited heritage railroad in the continental United States. By 1957, the declining condition of its rails and the lack of freight and passenger service seemed to mark the end of the railroad, but it was given new life in 1958, and not even the wildest imagination foresaw the remarkable transformation and development this "Methuselah of railroads" would undergo. This book chronicles the unlikely success of America's oldest continuously operating railroad. Explore how and why Strasburg's four-and-a-half-mile line survived, and discover the story behind its ascension to prominence as an iconic, internationally known, small-town steam railroad.

The Backyard Railroader

The Backyard Railroader
Title The Backyard Railroader PDF eBook
Author Jeff Frost
Publisher McFarland
Pages 307
Release 2018-12-31
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 1476631646

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Steam locomotives dominated the railways from the 1820s through the 1960s. Today almost all of them have been replaced with electric and diesel engines, yet the fascination surrounding steam-powered trains has not dwindled. A diverse community of enthusiasts--from mechanics to teachers to lawyers--have taken up the hobby of building and running steam locomotives in their own backyards. Drawing on the author's extensive experience and research, this guide covers the materials, tools, skills and technical information needed to get started or to improve an existing design.

Strasburg Rail Road

Strasburg Rail Road
Title Strasburg Rail Road PDF eBook
Author Eric S. Conner
Publisher Arcadia Publishing
Pages 128
Release 2017-03-06
Genre Transportation
ISBN 1439659966

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When the Strasburg Rail Road was chartered in 1832, no one anticipated the myriad of obstacles the short line would encounter. This book chronicles the unlikely success of America's oldest continuously operating railroad. What began as an afterthought in the early 19th century eventually became one of America's premier steam train excursions and the most visited heritage railroad in the continental United States. By 1957, the declining condition of its rails and the lack of freight and passenger service seemed to mark the end of the railroad, but it was given new life in 1958, and not even the wildest imagination foresaw the remarkable transformation and development this "Methuselah of railroads" would undergo. Explore how and why Strasburg's four-and-a-half-mile line survived, and discover the story behind its ascension to prominence as an iconic, internationally known, small-town steam railroad.

A Day Out with Thomas

A Day Out with Thomas
Title A Day Out with Thomas PDF eBook
Author
Publisher Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 0
Release 2003
Genre Board books
ISBN 9780375825620

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Sir Topham Hatt tells of going to the yard to visit Thomas. Special slots on each page allow photos to be inserted from the readers own "Day Out with Thomas" event.

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Title Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania PDF eBook
Author Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Publisher Stackpole Books
Pages 52
Release 2002
Genre History
ISBN 9780811729567

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A guidebook to the museum in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, covering the history of the state's railroad industry, with a tour of the 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall, which displays dozens of historic locomotives and rolling stock significant to Pennsylvania's railroad heritage. A complete checklist of the museum's collection of rolling stock is included.

Trains

Trains
Title Trains PDF eBook
Author Publications International
Publisher Publications International, Limited
Pages 144
Release 2019-02-15
Genre
ISBN 9781640306523

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A 144-page, 4-color book about the world's most scenic train routes featuring in-depth descriptions and high-resolution photography. From Asia to Australia to North America, "Trains" features over 70 of the most iconic routes the world has known. Learn about historic and modern train routes that travel through large tracks of untamed land.

The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine

The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine
Title The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine PDF eBook
Author Thomas & Friends
Publisher
Pages 32
Release 2021-06-16
Genre
ISBN 9781760508876

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