Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Title | Encyclopedia of North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | William D. Middleton |
Publisher | Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | 1296 |
Release | 2007-04-06 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0253027993 |
Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent’s railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia’s over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry’s development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.
North American Railroads
Title | North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Solomon |
Publisher | Voyageur Press |
Total Pages | 323 |
Release | 2014-10-15 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1627885579 |
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.
North American Railroads
Title | North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Solomon |
Publisher | Voyageur Press (MN) |
Total Pages | 323 |
Release | 2014-10-21 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0760347360 |
This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary railroads features histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. It is the go-to resource for railfans of all stripes.
Encyclopedia of North American Railroading
Title | Encyclopedia of North American Railroading PDF eBook |
Author | Freeman H. Hubbard |
Publisher | New York : McGraw-Hill |
Total Pages | 396 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN |
History, biography, anecdotes and newsworthy events in railroading are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Title | Encyclopedia of North American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron E. Klein |
Publisher | Book Sales |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN | 9780785801931 |
A comprehensive, full-color study for train lovers provides thorough descriptions of North American railroads, covering the time from the first horse-drawn lines to the super-electric trains of modern day.
The Story of American Railroads
Title | The Story of American Railroads PDF eBook |
Author | Stewart H. Holbrook |
Publisher | Random House Value Publishing |
Total Pages | 548 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9780517001004 |
A history of the men who built the American railroad system.
North American Railroad Family Trees
Title | North American Railroad Family Trees PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Solomon |
Publisher | Voyageur Press (MN) |
Total Pages | 159 |
Release | 2013-10-20 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0760344884 |
"Illustrated history of the North American Railroad industry's mergers and acquisitions illustrated with historical photography and 50 specially commissioned maps and line diagrams charting that evolution"-Provided by publisher.