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Author | : Robert E. Gallamore |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 523 |
Release | : 2014-06-17 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0674725646 |
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Overregulated and displaced by barges, trucks, and jet aviation, railroads fell into decline. Their misfortune was measured in lost market share, abandoned track, bankruptcies, and unemployment. Today, rail transportation is reviving. American Railroads tells a riveting story about how this iconic industry managed to turn itself around.
Author | : H. Roger Grant |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2012-10-17 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0253006376 |
Download Railroads and the American People Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
“[A] wealth of vignettes and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations . . . Does a fine job of humanizing the iron horse” (The Wall Street Journal). In this social history of the impact of railroads on American life, H. Roger Grant concentrates on the railroad’s “golden age,” from 1830 to 1930. He explores four fundamental topics—trains and travel, train stations, railroads and community life, and the legacy of railroading in America—illustrating each with carefully chosen period illustrations. Grant recalls the lasting memories left by train travel, both of luxurious Pullman cars and the grit and grind of coal-powered locals. He discusses the important role railroads played for towns and cities across America, not only for the access they provided to distant places and distant markets but also for the depots that were a focus of community life, and reviews the lasting heritage of the railroads in our culture today. This is “an engaging book of train stories” from one of railroading’s finest historians (Choice). “Highly recommended to train buffs and others in love with early railroading.” —Library Journal “With plenty of detail, Grant brings a bygone era back to life, addressing everything from social and commercial appeal, racial and gender issues, safety concerns, and leaps in technology . . . A work that can appeal to both casual and hardcore enthusiasts.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Author | : Stewart H. Holbrook |
Publisher | : New York : Crown Publishers |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 1947 |
Genre | : Americana |
ISBN | : |
Download The Story of American Railroads Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The birth and development of our national railroad system, the men who built it in spite of weather, politicians, desert, and rivals; the ingenuity and inventiveness used to improve constantly devices and techniques in railroading.
Author | : Mike Schafer |
Publisher | : Motorbooks International |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2003-09 |
Genre | : Railroads |
ISBN | : 076031649X |
Download Classic American Railroads Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book picks up where the previous two Classic American titles left off, focusing on the golden age of American railroading from 1945 to the early 1970s. It extends to the present day where applicable, providing a colorful look at locomotives, passenger and freight operations, development, and, in some cases, demise. Full color.
Author | : Brian Solomon |
Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2014-10-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1627885579 |
Download North American Railroads Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads' geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operations. Spanning more than a century and a half, this giant compendium of “fallen flags,” Class I behemoths, classic regional carriers, and transportation icons is sure to become the go-to compendium for railfans of all stripes.
Author | : Charlton Ogburn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : |
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Historical account of the growth of the railroad and it's influence on American history.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 498 |
Release | : 1928 |
Genre | : Railroads |
ISBN | : |
Download Railroad Facts Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Claude Wiatrowski |
Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2007-09-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 161060136X |
Download Railroads Across North America Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
From the first steam-powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century to the high-speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has been a great engine powering the nations growth and industry. This book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures, and all manner of memorabilia, this volume offers a fascinating look at the rail industrys beginnings and development, as well as its place in American history. From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the romance of rail travel, this is the full and fabulously colorful story of the industry that moved a nation--and stirs our imaginations to this day.
Author | : Rush Loving |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 383 |
Release | : 2006-05-21 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0253000645 |
Download The Men Who Loved Trains Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
An award-winning account of a crisis in railroad history: “This absorbing book takes you on an entertaining ride.” —Chicago Tribune A saga about one of the oldest and most romantic enterprises in the land—America’s railroads—The Men Who Loved Trains introduces the chieftains who have run the railroads, both those who set about grabbing power and big salaries for themselves, and others who truly loved the industry. As a journalist and associate editor of Fortune magazine who covered the demise of Penn Central and the creation of Conrail, Rush Loving often had a front-row seat to the foibles and follies of this group of men. He uncovers intrigue, greed, lust for power, boardroom battles, and takeover wars and turns them into a page-turning story. He recounts how the chairman of CSX Corporation, who later became George W. Bush’s Treasury secretary, managed to make millions for himself while his company drifted in chaos. Yet there were also those who loved trains and railroading—and who played key roles in reshaping transportation in the northeastern United States. This book will delight not only the rail fan, but anyone interested in American business and history. Includes photographs
Author | : William D. Middleton |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 1296 |
Release | : 2007-04-06 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0253027993 |
Download Encyclopedia of North American Railroads Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.