American Railroad : Working for the Nation

English

Series: Motorbooks Classic Ser.

ISBN: 0760316317

EAN: 9780760316313

Category: Transportation / Railroads / History

Publisher: MBI Publishing Company LLC

Release Date: 06/09/2011

Synopsis: This nostalgic, authoritative history of the railroad industry in the United States is richly illustrated with more than 200 images covering everything from the beginning to its heyday in the 1940s and 50s and its current state. Both evocative black-and-white and period color photographs appear, as well as maps, timetables, promotional materials, and other memorabilia. The American Railroad also has the kind of detail rail buffs cant get enough of, highlighting railroadings five most fascinating componentsits locomotives, freight trains, passenger trains, depots, and workforce.

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American Railroad : Working for the Nation

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.25 inches

Width: 10.0 inches

Length: 10.0 inches

Weight: 27.09 oz

Pages: 160