Railroads Across North America: An Illustrated History
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (775 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785829679 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Artic777AK said Great resource! Amazing pictures and history!. This book was truly amazing for the money! And with it being PRIME shipping was free so it was even better. It is packed with great info and pictures. Perfect for someone who is new to model railroading and seeking information and ideas and also for the person who jus. richard e whitelock said A TRIP INTO THE PAST. What an absolute delight. Beautiful full colored pictures and excellent copy that describes the progress of these steel giants. All the old lines and their beautiful colors come to life on page after page of passing American Railroad history. A wonderful book for any . Perfect for children who have outgrown Thomas and his friends. C C. Made this purchase for a friend's 8 year old son who wants to be an train engineer. The child has outgrown "Thomas", and this book was a perfect introduction to adult information on trains and railroads.
In this lavish celebration of the glory and grandeur that are the great North American railroads, author Claude Wiatrowski examines the development of the industry with nearly 90 features covering more than three dozen railroads past and present, as well as dozens more subjects, including railroads in film and music, specialty railroads, life and travel on the rails, and much more.Wiatrowski, a rail author and award winning video producer, generously illustrates the text with an array of material, including vintage black and white and modern color photographs, period advertisements, maps, brochures, timetables, postcards, posters, menus, and other collectibles--nearly 600 pieces in all, many of them rarely seen! Also included are a list of Web resources and contact information for museums, preserved railways, and historic sites throughout the United States and Canada.
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