Description

This updated encyclopedia of railroading presents history, photos, route maps, and fast facts for 170+ North American railroads.

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This updated encyclopedia of railroading presents history, photos, route maps,
and fast facts for 170+ North American railroads. A new, searchable index makes
locating information easy and fast. 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.

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

Author: From Trains
Size: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4
Pages: 320
Color photos: 180Foreword (written by Kevin Keefe, Vice President-Editorial for Kalmbach Publishing Co.)

Introduction

A Brief History of North American Railroading (United States, Canada, Mexico)

Railroad-by-railroad listings of 170+ influential current and former railroad systems of North America.

Index