North American Railroads: The Illustrated Encyclopedia
Jun 2012 · Voyageur Press
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This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads' geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operations.Spanning more than a century and a half, this giant compendium of “fallen flags,� Class I behemoths, classic regional carriers, and transportation icons is sure to become the go-to compendium for railfans of all stripes.
This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile ...
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With more than 30 books and countless magazine articles to his credit, Brian Solomon is one of today’s most accomplished railway historians and photographers. He splits he time between his hometown of Monson, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland.
With more than 30 books and countless magazine articles to his credit, Brian Solomon is one of today’s most accomplished railway historians and photographers. He splits he time between his hometown of Monson, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland.
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