More than 170 North American railroads, in a single volume.
This updated encyclopedia of railroading presents history, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170+ North American railroads. 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.
Features
- 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
- History, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170+ railroads
- A new, searchable index makes locating information easy and fast
- 3rd edition
- Softcover, 320 pages
- Published by Kalmbach
Description
More than 170 North American railroads, in a single volume.
This updated encyclopedia of railroading presents history, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170+ North American railroads. 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.
Features
- 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
- History, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170+ railroads
- A new, searchable index makes locating information easy and fast
- 3rd edition
- Softcover, 320 pages
- Published by Kalmbach