We have plucked from obscurity 30 fascinating books most of them outofprint about railways from cairo to new south wales to yosemite encompassing engineering, history, industry, photography, policing and a famous politicians final journey. Classic american railroad volume iii classic american. One of the most interesting books in my collection as been the classic american railroads series written by mike schafer. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Classic american railroads by mike schafer goodreads. If we put them to work making poison gas and more and more fiendish mechanical and explosive instruments of destruction, they will have no time for the constructive job of creating greater prosperity for all peoples. A few survive with their longestablished names, personalities and classic images more or less intact. The wabash is still a legend, even if it is no longer a railroad.
Classic american railroads by mike schafer, hardcover. Recommend seller for very good used purchase a fast service. Nov 14, 2016 read book classic american railroads ebook. The classic 1911 trolley car builders reference book. An excellant book and i know mike schafer could not include every railway in the united states.
More classic american railroads by mike schafer, hardcover. This second book follows up the first, released in 1995, and is. The amazing feather river railroads see the seven railroad wonders of the world. Just as railroads had plans that were instituted to help communities respond to hurricanes or flooding, railroads had plans to deal with situations like today, which now enables railroads to help the entire nation. Apr 15, 2008 american railroads ebook written by john f. Classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. The first of these is entitled simply classic american railroads and was first released way back in 1996, published by motorbooks international. Mike schafer has written several railrelated books for mbi, including. This followup to the mbi bestseller classic american railroads is a beautiful tribute to 15. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Classic american railroads, pp 160, colour illustrations, index. Inside is a collection of humorous anecdotes on traveling the railroads. Classic american railroads book by mike schafer 1 available.
American responses to the 1793 outbreak of yellow fever in philadelphia and the 2020 covid manifold glories of classical greek and latin. These and other railroads are covered in schafers book. Railroads past and present business leader success. American lines that spanned across the country enabling fast travel for all citizens. As new vehicles clog auto terminals, class i railroads. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Stovers american railroads traces their history from the first lines that helped eastern seaports capture western markets to todays newly revitalized industry.
This book picks up where the previous two classic american titles left off, celebrating 12 more of the greatest american railways to ever put steel to track. Classic american railroads by mike schafer 1996, hardcover. More classic american railroads picks up where its predecessor, classic american railroads, left off. The 1867 train wreck that shocked the nation and transformed american railroads. It is in like new shape with plastic still on 3 sides of the box. Classic american railroads book mike schafer arizona hobbies. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Association of american railroads the online books page. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and trainwatchers. Introduces the letters a to z while following the fortunes of an apple pie. Today there are just six us class i freight railroad companies. Focusing on the golden age of railroading between world war ii and the early 1970s, this allnew book features the histories, locomotives, rolling stock, and memorabilia of railroads like the. Classic american railroads is mike schafers first book of three which presents fondly remembered lines that once operated all across the country. This followup to the mbi bestseller classic american railroads is a beautiful tribute to 15 additional railroads not included in the first volume. Hence the creation of more classic american railroads. Focusing on the golden age of railroading between world war ii and the early 1970s, this allnew book features the histories, locomotives, rolling. Magna carta for transportation fact book on public policy problems in transportation, prepared for use by the railroad industry washington, 1961 page images at hathitrust association of american railroads.
The car might be king today but thousands of devoted writers have ensured the railroads will never be forgotten. Read this book now a few tales of the rail the the 800,000 quickwitted americans, whose brain and brawn watch over our commerce, guard us safely on journeys of pleasure and sorrow. This collection of classic american railroads includes the atchison. Trieste publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Classic american railroad volume iii classic american railroads railroads and the american people. Sep, 2014 american lines that spanned across the country enabling fast travel for all citizens. You cant get it back, but you can know about it, and for that purpose, this is a good book. Schafers excellent classic american railroads series.
Buy a cheap copy of classic american railroads book. Although diehard steam enthusiasts might pass on this publication, most contemporary train spotters will find this book useful. Read book more classic american railroads free boook online. Great history of well known and lesser known railroads in america. For instance, it may be difficult finding new copies of mr. Transportation railroads pictorial books alibris page 5. Mike schafer born january 12, 1949 is an american author of books on railroading. Transportation railroads pictorial books alibris page 10. Feb 17, 2016 read book classic american railroads ebook. Most of them have vanished, having been swept up in a new wave of great mergers that began in the 1960s and reached fever pitch in the 1990s. In 1969, he cofounded the north western illinois chapter of the national railway historical society. Picked this book up at the school library where i work and had to have it. Classic american railroads is a beautiful tribute to the golden age of railroading in america.
The book that i feel is the best railroad history ever published goes to don hofsommers the quannah route. Hello you are bidding on a 3 volume boxed set book classic american railroads by schafer. This book displays all the old classics that i as a child remember my grandfather working with at the railroad depot in my hometown. The amazing feather river railroadssee the seven railroad wonders of the world.
Classic american railroads, schafer, mike, excellent book. Shop transportation railroads pictorial books at alibris. The latter 19th century witnessed many fallen flags brought together while others, such as the western maryland and virginian railway, completed their systems in the early 1900s. The antiwar classic by americas most decorated soldier 1. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of. Scott yaeger, sugar land, texas a must read for anyone wanting to know how railroads have evolved in the u. Stover a fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the united states, john f. He is currently the editor of passenger train journal. Get an upclose and personal look at over 150 years of railway history. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Focusing on the years between wwii and the decline of rail travel in the 1970s, 16 of the mostremembered railroads and their finest equipment are featured in. American railroads the chicago history of american civilization by john f. Louissan francisco railway maine central nickle plate road southern railway great northern. A photographic journey that it is virtually impossible to touch upon it all here. Also included are classic american streamliners, classic american railroads, americas colorful railroads, the way we were. Riding the rails, railroads across north america, and spectacular railroad photography. Pdf encyclopedia of north american railroads download. Turn the pages to explore bygone eras, timehonored tales and historical narratives. Herein are 16 more classic railroads, most of which have vanished through the frenzy of mergers and acquisitions that closed out the twentieth century. National code of rules governing the weighing and reweighing of carload freight. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read american railroads. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography.
Arizona hobbies classic american railroads book vol. In the united states, railroads are designated as class i, class ii, or class iii, according to size criteria first established by the interstate commerce commission icc in 1911, and now governed by the surface transportation board. Mike schafer more classic american railroads 1st edition. More classic american railroads volume ii, by mike schafer. Focusing on the years between wwii and the decline of rail travel in the 1970s, 16 of the mostremembered railroads and their finest equipment are featured in 200 original color and black and white photos. Top kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library. Origins of the decline of american railroads, 18971917. In this first book schafer details fifteen of the largest, and best remembered fallen flag railroads to operate around the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. First in series from the creator of tarzan, this book features swordplay, daring feats, romance and sixlimbed green aliens as.
The classic american railroad as we best remember it survived until the 1970s, a decade that reached a crescendo of bankruptcies and mergers. Classic american railroads book mike schafer arizona. This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary american railroads features concise histories of 101 u. Whether mike schafer had planned on turning his classic american railroads into a series or the success of the first volume prompted doing so about four years later he released more classic american railroads in 2000. More classic american railroads white river productions. He contributed to the complete book of north american railroading.
The nook book ebook of the north american railroads. From an association of american railroads news release. Based on this, it is doubtful that beebe would have appreciated the appeal of a book entitled guide to north american diesel locomotives. Classic trains magazine railroad history, vintage train. This stunning work showcases sixteen of the mostremembered rail companies of yesteryear. Exceptional archival color photography highlights the glory years of americas classic railroads. At the end of the day this is a book that is an extremely important addition to the literature on both the history of africanamericans in this country and to the.
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