Classic American Railroad Volume III (Classic American Railroads)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.13 (780 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076031649X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Five Stars Robert W Hooker Very informative.. GOOD SOLID INTRODUCTION An elementary introduction to many of the most famous lines in the United States. For the beginner or for an old hand who wants a quick reference to some major point. Not for basic, thorough reference. Nice pics for modeling.. great history! armenious Picked this book up at the school library where I work and had to have it. Great history of well known and lesser known railroads in America. Looking forward to getting more books by this author. Excellent pictures and interesting text.
Fort Collins Coloradoan, June 17, 2007“Schafer has managed to both inform and delight even the most knowledgeable railroad buff.”
This book picks up where the previous two Classic American titles left off, celebrating 12 more of the greatest American railways to ever put steel to track: the Atlantic Coast Line, Norfolk & Western, Soo Line, Lackawanna, Monon, Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range, Frisco, Maine Central, Canadian National, Clinchfield, Reading, and the Spokane, Portland & Seattle. Marvelous color spreads for each railroad are illustrated with wonderfully preserved photos that capture these legendary roads as they roll past scenic backdrops.. While the book focuses on the golden age of American railroading from 1945 to the early 1970s, it extends to the present day where applicable, providing a colorful look at locomotives, passenger and freight operations, development, and, in some cases, demise