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Kalmbach Publishing Softcover Book 01117 The Historical Guide to North American Railroads Third Edition
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Softcover, 2014, 8.5 x 11, 318 pages.
From Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe to Montana Rail Link to the Southern Railway... The Historical Guide to North American Railroads, Third Edition, gives a detailed look at more than 170 influential current and former railroad systems of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Railroad-by-railroad listings provide photos for each road - many in color - along with maps, historical data, information on predecessor lines, dispositions, and merger information. Railfans and modelers alike will appreciate how yesterday's rail lines evolved into today's huge Class I, regional, and short line railroads.
Updated encyclopedia of railroading presents history, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170+ North American railroads. A new, searchable index makes locating information easy and fast. Learn about railroad lines that were abandoned or merged and discover why, plus take a look at major railroads that are still currently in operation.
The ultimate railroad reference book for rail fans and history buffs
All major and many minor railroads from the past 100 years are included
Statistics highlight miles of operation, locomotives, and rolling stock