North American Railroads

North American Railroads, Editor John Taylor. Published by Crescent Books, NY, 1991. 1st US Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Folio. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Slight edge wear, sun fading at top & bottom, overall contents excellent. ISBN 0517053977. With 500 black and white illustrations. This evocative pictorial history reveals the progress of the American railroad, from its early start in the 1830s, through its Golden Age, to the 1950s. This book features some of the greatest and most enduring stories in railroad history. The challenges of building the rails for the iron horse is a fascinating parallel of the the nation's spirit and growth. The great railroad companies are highlighted, region by region, with historic photography: New York Central, New Haven and Hartford, Pennsylvania Railroad, Chesapeake and Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio, Illinois Central, Union Pacific, and many more. 191 Pgs. Description text copyright 2008 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 16790.