Short History of Railroads- Indiana Edition
Short History of Railroads- Indiana Edition

Author: Paul R. Wonning

Publisher: Mossy Feet Books

Published:

Total Pages: 116

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Railroad History Short History of Railroads - Indiana Edition covers the evolution of railroads from the first primitive tramways to the development of the diesel locomotives. Indiana Railroad History Also included in the book is a short history of railroading in Indiana. Historical markers about railroads and other interesting facets of early trains in Indiana provide a fascinating insight into early Indiana railroads. Railroad Museums In addition to a comprehensive list of railroad museums in the United States, a listing of railroad museums and tourist railways in Indiana is also included. Railroad history, railroad museum, train museums, first train robbery, indiana railroad, railroad evolution traction, railray, electric, museums, accidents, first, train, robbery

Short History of Railroads- Indiana Edition
Short History of Railroads- Indiana Edition

Author: Paul R. Wonning

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05-06

Total Pages: 164

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Learn about the first United States train robbery as well the story of Indiana's trains, electric traction railways and accidents. The book includes an extensive listing of train museums in the Hoosier State.

Railroads of Indiana
Railroads of Indiana

Author: Richard S. Simons

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 322

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Despite the huge amount of interest in railroads, this is the first complete description and history of the railroads of Indiana from the first line, completed in 1838, up to the present. Simons and Parker follow Indiana's railroads through five distinct eras - 1830 to 1860, 1860 to 1900, 1900 to 1930, 1930 to 1960, and 1960 to 1996. The broad themes of Indiana railroad history are sketched within the framework of these periods. In addition, there is a brief synopsis of each railroad system, tracing its corporate and physical growth and evolution. A third section is devoted to commonalities among the various railroads, focusing on services, facilities, personalities, and accidents.

The Indiana Rail Road Company
The Indiana Rail Road Company

Author: Christopher Rund

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0253346924

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"Christopher Rund chronicles the development of the Indiana Rail Road Company from its origins of part of America's first land grant railroad - the Illinois Central - through the political and financial juggling required by entrepreneur Tom Hoback to purhcase the line when it fell into disrepair. The company was reborn as a robust, profitable carrier and has become a new model for America's regional railroads."--BOOK JACKET.

The Indiana Rail Road Company, Revised and Expanded Edition
The Indiana Rail Road Company, Revised and Expanded Edition

Author: Christopher Rund

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2011-11-28

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 0253356954

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The Indiana Rail Road Company is a story of extraordinary success among the scores of independent short line and regional railroads spawned in the wake of railroad deregulation. Christopher Rund chronicles the development of the company from its origins as part of America's first land grant railroad, the Illinois Central, through the political and financial juggling required by entrepreneur Tom Hoback to purchase the line when it fell into disrepair. Reborn as a robust, profitable carrier, the INRD has become a model for the new American regional railroad. This revised edition, with a new foreword by acclaimed author Fred Frailey and four new chapters, brings readers up to date on Tom Hoback's amazing railroad adventure.

Railroads of Indiana
Railroads of Indiana

Author: Richard S. Simons

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 320

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Despite the huge amount of interest in railroads, this is the first complete description and history of the railroads of Indiana from the first line, completed in 1838, up to the present. Simons and Parker follow Indiana's railroads through five distinct eras - 1830 to 1860, 1860 to 1900, 1900 to 1930, 1930 to 1960, and 1960 to 1996. The broad themes of Indiana railroad history are sketched within the framework of these periods. In addition, there is a brief synopsis of each railroad system, tracing its corporate and physical growth and evolution. A third section is devoted to commonalities among the various railroads, focusing on services, facilities, personalities, and accidents.

Ghost Railroads of Indiana
Ghost Railroads of Indiana

Author: Elmer Griffith Sulzer

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9780253334831

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Details the history of railroad closings and their impact on the railroad traffic running from the industrial North and East to the agricultural South and West.

A Short History of Basketball - Indiana Edition
A Short History of Basketball - Indiana Edition

Author: Paul R. Wonning

Publisher: Mossy Feet Books

Published: 2022-01-25

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13:

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The Short History of Basketball leads readers through the fascinating history of the sport of basketball. The book includes a history of the game and Indiana basketball sports highlights. Readers will discover a complete listing of Indiana high school championship winners and Mr. and Miss Basketball awards. The book also covers the Kentucky/Indiana High School All Star Series as well as some of the iconic high school gymnasiums in the state.