A Field Guide to Southern New England Railroad Depots and Freight Houses (New England Rail Heritage)
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (812 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0942147081 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Roy, Jr., holds a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Connecticut and has worked for nineteen years at Electric Boat, premier builder of submarines. His interest in railroads began with model trains in his youth. He started photographing trains and stations in the 1980s and began cataloging surviving depots and freight ho
Handy appendices provide notes on 35 recently lost or demolished structures, a list of stations that survive on rail trails, an index to architects who designed these buildings, and cross references to the original rail lines which built or operated them. Arranged alphabetically by state and station name, each of the 467 entries includes a photograph of the structure, the date it was built, its use today, and brief historical and architectural notes. Rail fans and modelers, architecture enthusiasts, local history buffs, and historical preservationists will find a wealth of information to help them explore this important aspect of New England's architectural and railroad heritage.. In this unique handbook, John H. Roy, Jr., provides a comprehens
Roy, Jr., holds a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Connecticut and has worked for nineteen years at Electric Boat, premier builder of submarines. He regularly contributes photographs and articles to rail magazines such as "Trains," "Railfan & Railroad," and "Railpace Newsmagazine." . About the Author A lifelong resident of Connecticut, John H. He started photographing trains and stations in the 1980s and began cataloging surviving depots and freight houses around 1990. His interest in railroads began with model trains in his youth
Useful Guide from Amazon JohnP Useful information for those interested in Rail History, it is amazing the uses to which some of these buildings have been put. Some are used as museums for the lost railroad, another is a resaurant. I have found a lot of information well organized and well described.. Five Stars Laurence C. Good book