Author: James J. Reisdorff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780942035780
Category : Railroad accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
"On July 13, 1951, two spans of the large Santa Fe Railway bridge at Topeka, Kansas, collapsed into the Kaw River at the height of the worst flood to devestate the state of Kansas. Also sinking into the rushing waters were three of ten old Santa Fe steam locomotives which has been placed on the bridge in an effort to stabilize it. In the years since, the story of the "lost locomotives of Topeka" have greatly intrigued railroad enthusiasts and history detectives alike. This book examines in detail the mystery and lore surrounding this dramatic incident from the Great Kansas flood of '51"--P. [4] of cover.
The Santa Fe Railway and the Lost Locomotives of Topeka
Author: James J. Reisdorff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780942035780
Category : Railroad accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
"On July 13, 1951, two spans of the large Santa Fe Railway bridge at Topeka, Kansas, collapsed into the Kaw River at the height of the worst flood to devestate the state of Kansas. Also sinking into the rushing waters were three of ten old Santa Fe steam locomotives which has been placed on the bridge in an effort to stabilize it. In the years since, the story of the "lost locomotives of Topeka" have greatly intrigued railroad enthusiasts and history detectives alike. This book examines in detail the mystery and lore surrounding this dramatic incident from the Great Kansas flood of '51"--P. [4] of cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780942035780
Category : Railroad accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
"On July 13, 1951, two spans of the large Santa Fe Railway bridge at Topeka, Kansas, collapsed into the Kaw River at the height of the worst flood to devestate the state of Kansas. Also sinking into the rushing waters were three of ten old Santa Fe steam locomotives which has been placed on the bridge in an effort to stabilize it. In the years since, the story of the "lost locomotives of Topeka" have greatly intrigued railroad enthusiasts and history detectives alike. This book examines in detail the mystery and lore surrounding this dramatic incident from the Great Kansas flood of '51"--P. [4] of cover.
NRHS Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Author: Keith L. Bryant|Frailey Jr. (Fred W.)
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496222733
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
"Keith L. Bryant Jr. and Fred W. Frailey present a comprehensive history of the financing, construction, growth, and management of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway"--
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496222733
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
"Keith L. Bryant Jr. and Fred W. Frailey present a comprehensive history of the financing, construction, growth, and management of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway"--
Railway Locomotives and Cars
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
Railroad History
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Railway and Locomotive Engineering
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Field Guide to Trains
Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760349975
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760349975
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer's Monthly Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotive engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 1204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotive engineers
Languages : en
Pages : 1204
Book Description
Annual Report of the Chief Inspector, Bureau of Locomotive Inspection
Author: United States. Interstate Commerce Commission. Bureau of Locomotive Inspection
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotive boilers
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotive boilers
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
Railroad Gazette
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description