Railroads Across North America: An Illustrated History
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (886 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785829679 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Great History With Fantastic Photos." according to J. R. Butler. I love this book. I have always had a fascination with trains and their history in America. This is a coffee table type book with fantastic pictures. We were so pleased that bought two more to give as gifts.. ""Perfect Gift For The Railroad Buff"" according to John J. Mecca MD. I purchased the book as a gift for a good friend who is interested in railroads and has several train sets he keeps on display all year round in his garage. He really is enjoying the book. I only thumbed through it myself, but the pictures are great and it covers a large array of the railroads over many years. It definitely looks like first class material about our railroads. Well done!. Great resource! Amazing pictures and history! Artic777AK 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 just loves trains! Also history buffs will find enough here to love as well. I was impressed with the binding and artwork throughout the book even the insides of the covers!
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.
Model Railway Express (UK), Winter 2007“Index: Excellent.” Steam Railroad Magazine (UK), Winter 2007“For devotees of transatlantic trains, it is an excellent gift.” Scale Rails, November 2007“Railroads Across North America is an entertaining account of railroading in the US and Canada … An essential volume for hard-core railfans, casual enthusiasts and those interested in the central role that railroads have played in the history of a continent!”