Encyclopedia Of North American Railroads
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Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Author | : William D. Middleton,RICK MORGAN,Roberta L. Diehl |
Publsiher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 1296 |
Release | : 2007-04-06 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780253027993 |
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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.
Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Author | : Aaron E. Klein |
Publsiher | : Book Sales |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Railroads |
ISBN | : 0785801936 |
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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.
North American Railroads
Author | : Brian Solomon |
Publsiher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2014-10-21 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780760347362 |
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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
Author | : Freeman H. Hubbard |
Publsiher | : New York : McGraw-Hill |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105118427975 |
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History, biography, anecdotes and newsworthy events in railroading are arranged alphabetically by subject.
The Historical Guide to North American Railroads
Author | : George H. Drury |
Publsiher | : Kalmbach Publishing, Co. |
Total Pages | : 6 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0890243565 |
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The important railroad mergers in the past few years have readers looking for a comprehensive reference. This concise guide covers histories of all North American railroads abandoned or merged since 1930. No other book covers the topic as thoroughly! Great for railfans as well as railroad modelers.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives
Author | : Brian Hollingsworth |
Publsiher | : Smithmark Publishers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 0765196301 |
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A comprehensive history of the design and careers of 150 American and Canadian locomotives is given through superbly illustrated and highly detailed descriptions. With 250 photographs and illustrations, this tribute to steam-powered, diesel, electric and gas turbine trains will prove a valuable reference for rail enthusiasts all over the world. -- 120,000 words of technical data and description -- Easy reference for train buffs -- 75 full-color paintings
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives
Author | : J. B. Hollingsworth,J. B.. Hollingsworth |
Publsiher | : Salamander Books |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 0861019334 |
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With detailed descriptions and technical data, this is an illustrated guide to more than one hundred and fifty historic North American locomotives
Trains and Technology Cars
Author | : Anthony J. Bianculli |
Publsiher | : University of Delaware Press |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9780874137309 |
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Volume 2 of 'Trains and Technology' is devoted to railroad cars of nineteenth-century America. Since the variety of cars used during the nineteenth century was huge, the book is divided into three sections- passenger, freight, and non-revenue cars. The easily understood, jargon-free discussions and explanations throughout the book are accompanied by over 225 illustrations and accurate scale drawings of the various equipment.