Steam Passenger Service Directory
Steam Passenger Service Directory

Author: Kalmbach Publishing Co

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company

Published: 1997-03

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 9780890243091

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Travelers will enjoy this trip-planning guide to hundreds of tourist railroads, railroad museums, miniature live-steam railroads, and model train exhibits in the U.S. and Canada. Includes locations, operating hours, admission prices, and discount coupons for many attractions.

The Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World
The Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World

Author: Brian Hollingsworth

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9780760308912

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Whether you're a steam buff or your interest lies in the modern railways of today, you'll treasure this incredibly compact volume filled with over 150 interestingly written chronological entries, from the 1830s to the present day. This highly illustrated reference contains technical specs, design development and service information, plus a complete history of international passenger and freight locomotive evolution.

Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Encyclopedia of North American Railroads

Author: William D Middleton

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2007-04-06

Total Pages: 1295

ISBN-13: 0253027993

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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.