Complete history of the Train Of Tomorrow from concept to rescue

New York Centrals Mercury Richard J. Cook, Sr.It was a sensation in its time, a train that was a winged messenger of hope for a Depression consciousness. The Mercury, billed by the New York Central as a Train of Tomorrow, appeared on the scene in1936, a completely new streamlined train for the Cleveland-Detroit passenger business. People flock ed to the NYC tracks just to watch the train go by. The Mercurys have been called a turning point inrailroad design. They were the first streamliners done as a unit, inside and out, custom-built, str eamlined and air-conditioned. This is the story of Americas most distinguished train. Sftbd., 8 1/2x11, 6 pgs., 131 b&w ill., 7 color.

A reissue of this Hodder classic. A lyrical rhyming tale to touch the heart of any child who just cannot wait until tomorrow comes.

Architect Marci Riskin explores railroad depots from New Mexico's territorial days.

The story of the men who build the transcontinental railroad in the 1860's.