North American Railroads: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

Author: Brian Solomon

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Price : $84.99 NZD
ISBN : 9780760341179
Publisher : Voyageur Press Inc
Imprint : Voyageur Press Inc
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Weight (g) : 1.814
Publication date : 24 May 2012
Dimensions : 283mm X 241mm X 30mm
Produced in : United States
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Dewey classification : 385.097
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Pages : 320
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This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads, past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads' geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operations. Spanning more than a century and a half, this giant compendium of "fallen flags," Class I behemoths, classic regional carriers, and transportation icons is sure to become the go-to compendium for railfans of all stripes.

Author description

With more than 30 books and countless magazine articles to his credit, Brian Solomon is one of today's most accomplished railway historians and photographers. He splits his time between his hometown of Monson, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland.