Western Pacific Locomotives & Cars, V2
Western Pacific Locomotives & Cars, V2

Author: Patrick Dorin

Publisher: TLC Publishing

Published: 2004-06-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781883089931

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A second volume in Dorin's series on the Western Pacific, this book takes a closer look at passenger and freight train operations, including the locomotives and cars. Offers a historical review of WP and its subsidiaries, traffic handled by WP, and data on patterns and seasonal trends. A variety of maps, timetables and schedules set both passenger and freight trains in context. There are many photos featuring steam and diesel locomotives and freight trains. The book portrays the feel and positive, customer-oriented attitude of WP in fulfilling passenger and shipping needs.

Produce Traffic & Trains
Produce Traffic & Trains

Author: Jeff Wilson

Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co

Published: 2018-08-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1627005056

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From the late 1800s to the 1960s, the railroad industry faced a unique challenge: What was the best way to ship fresh produce across the U.S. to prevent spoiling? Produce Traffic & Trains looks at the development of refrigerator cars and how their development led to wide-scale growing and shipping of produce. Covered topics include: The development of refrigerator cars, car fleets, and produce terminals. Harvesting, loading, shipping, and delivering fresh produce, and later frozen products. Running express trains, making ice and icing stations, and carrying out perishable operations.