Author: Kevin J Holland
Publisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9781883089696
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This much-anticipated book documents the inter-city passenger train operations, history, and equipment of northern New England, including the Boston & Maine, Maine Central, Bangor & Aroostook, Central Vermont, and Grand Trunk railroads. Over 200 black-and-white and color illustrations, along with equipment diagrams, maps, and timetables, help to bring the story of this vibrant era alive. A wonderful volume for those interested in railroad history and modeling.
Passenger Trains of Northern New England
Author: Kevin J Holland
Publisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9781883089696
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This much-anticipated book documents the inter-city passenger train operations, history, and equipment of northern New England, including the Boston & Maine, Maine Central, Bangor & Aroostook, Central Vermont, and Grand Trunk railroads. Over 200 black-and-white and color illustrations, along with equipment diagrams, maps, and timetables, help to bring the story of this vibrant era alive. A wonderful volume for those interested in railroad history and modeling.
Publisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9781883089696
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This much-anticipated book documents the inter-city passenger train operations, history, and equipment of northern New England, including the Boston & Maine, Maine Central, Bangor & Aroostook, Central Vermont, and Grand Trunk railroads. Over 200 black-and-white and color illustrations, along with equipment diagrams, maps, and timetables, help to bring the story of this vibrant era alive. A wonderful volume for those interested in railroad history and modeling.
The Streamline Era
Author: Robert Carroll Reed
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Presents a complete list of streamliner trains from 1933 to 1942. Includes early experiments in the evolution of semi-streamlining, the pioneers, the middle years, the zenith and decline, the conversions and more--the entire story.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Presents a complete list of streamliner trains from 1933 to 1942. Includes early experiments in the evolution of semi-streamlining, the pioneers, the middle years, the zenith and decline, the conversions and more--the entire story.
The New England Southern Railroad Volume 1
Author: Rick Kfoury
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781389658075
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The most comprehensive book ever written on the subject, "The New England Southern Railroad Volume 1" tells the story of one of New Hampshire's longest-running shortline railroads from its inception in 1981 to the mid- 1990s. Featuring over 200 rare color and black and white photographs from some of New England's best known railroad photographers, nearly every operation the railroad engaged in during that period is covered, including operations on the White Mountain Branch, passenger excursions, freight operations on the Northern Mainline, unusual power, and much, much more. Also included are stories from "Nessie System" employees and information taken straight from those who made the railroad what it was, and is. If you are a die-hard New England Southern fan, a railroad enthusiast, or just a lover of New Hampshire history, this book is for you!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781389658075
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The most comprehensive book ever written on the subject, "The New England Southern Railroad Volume 1" tells the story of one of New Hampshire's longest-running shortline railroads from its inception in 1981 to the mid- 1990s. Featuring over 200 rare color and black and white photographs from some of New England's best known railroad photographers, nearly every operation the railroad engaged in during that period is covered, including operations on the White Mountain Branch, passenger excursions, freight operations on the Northern Mainline, unusual power, and much, much more. Also included are stories from "Nessie System" employees and information taken straight from those who made the railroad what it was, and is. If you are a die-hard New England Southern fan, a railroad enthusiast, or just a lover of New Hampshire history, this book is for you!
Virginia Railroads Volume 2
Author: Thomas Dixon
Publisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9780939487516
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This second volume in a series of books about railroading in Virginia details the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway from its inception as the Louisa Railroad in central Virginia in 1836 up to modern times. Each chapter explains how a subdivision of the railway developed, including the types of locomotive used, the nature of the traffic carried, and geographical considerations. The many photographs are mostly from the 1930-1960 era. Maps and track plans add to the rich illustrative treatment, making this a gazetteer of the line.
Publisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9780939487516
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This second volume in a series of books about railroading in Virginia details the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway from its inception as the Louisa Railroad in central Virginia in 1836 up to modern times. Each chapter explains how a subdivision of the railway developed, including the types of locomotive used, the nature of the traffic carried, and geographical considerations. The many photographs are mostly from the 1930-1960 era. Maps and track plans add to the rich illustrative treatment, making this a gazetteer of the line.
New Haven Passenger Trains
Author: Peter E. Lynch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610604550
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610604550
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Classic American Railroads
Author: Mike Schafer
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 076031649X
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 076031649X
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
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.
Railroad Passenger Train Service
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Aeronautics
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The Official Railway Equipment Register
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 998
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 998
Book Description
Pennsylvania Railroad's Broadway Limited
Author: Joe Welsh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610600101
Category : Broadway Limited (Express train)
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610600101
Category : Broadway Limited (Express train)
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Intercity Passenger Rail Transportation
Author: David Ewing
Publisher: AASHTO
ISBN: 1560511850
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This report addresses the public benefits and investment needs of intercity passenger rail transportation. AASHTO has published an investment needs report for highways and transit, and intends to publish a report on freight rail investment needs. Cost estimates for intercity passenger rail investment presented in this report were developed independently from those contained in the freight rail report. In combination, these reports provide a complete picture of the benefits of the various surface transportation modes to the U.S. and the value to be realized by both the traveling public and shippers through strategic investments.
Publisher: AASHTO
ISBN: 1560511850
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This report addresses the public benefits and investment needs of intercity passenger rail transportation. AASHTO has published an investment needs report for highways and transit, and intends to publish a report on freight rail investment needs. Cost estimates for intercity passenger rail investment presented in this report were developed independently from those contained in the freight rail report. In combination, these reports provide a complete picture of the benefits of the various surface transportation modes to the U.S. and the value to be realized by both the traveling public and shippers through strategic investments.