Great Northern Railway Ore Docks of Lake Superior Photo Archive
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1583880739 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The remaining docks are falling apart and partially stripped. These docks and the stories they contain are a unique piece of Americana. Detailed photos show these fascinating docks in operation (trains loading ships) as well as accurate drawings made from original Great Northern blueprints - perfect for railroad modelers! The majority of the photos cover the 1920s-1970s, which includes the Golden Age of railroading. But through this book, railfans, modelers and history buffs can continue to appreciate the Great Northern Iron Ore Docks.. Now railfans and history buffs can see how these ore docks were constructed and operated through the historic photographs and illustrations in this book. The Great Northern Iron Ore Docks were the largest iron ore docks in the world
John C Harrison said Five Stars. About the best archive and photos of the Superior, WI ore docks around. Great Northern Railway Daniel A. Mccormick A thourough look at how the steel industry is fueled buy raw materials. Historical perspective on the railroad that delivered iron ore from the mines to the ships that carried the ore to the steel mills. Development, timelines, and accurate info on the birth, growth and current status of a little know rail system. Great photography of the trains and their evolution of construction, capacities, and building of the rails through uncharted wilderness of the Missabe Iron Range