Trains and railways: general interest Books
Fonthill Media Ltd California's Lumber Shortline Railroads
Book SynopsisCalifornia's sawmill and railroad industries grew up together, each at least partially depending upon the other for survival. However, not all of the Golden State's sawmills lay upon the routes of mainline railroads, resulting in the development of a number of shortline railroads connecting remote sawmills with the nation's rail network. In addition to serving the lumber industry, these shortlines often became economic lifelines to other industries in rural parts of the state. Many of these railroads also carried passengers, either as part of their common carrier service in the early years and/or as tourists in recent decades. This book seeks to tell the stories of and relate the important historical roles these small carriers played, long lasting companies such as the Almanor, Amador Central, Arcata & Mad River, California Western, Camino Placerville & Lake Tahoe, McCloud River, Quincy, Sierra, and Yreka Western, along with younger start-ups such as the Eureka Southern, North Coast, Great Western, Modoc Northern, Lake County, Lake Railway, and others.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Almanor Railroad; 2 Amador Central; 3 Arcata & Mad River; 4 California Western; 5 Camino, Placerville & Lake Tahoe; 6 Eureka Southern, North Coast Railroad, California Northern, Northwestern Pacific; 7 Feather River; 8 Great Western/Lake County/Modoc Northern/Lake; 9 McCloud River, McCloud Railway; 10 Quincy, 11 Sierra, 12 Yreka Western; 13 Other Roads; References.
£22.79
Fonthill Media LLc Reading Railroad Heritage
Book SynopsisReading Railroad Heritage is a photographic essay of the history of a well-run system up to its acquisition by the Consolidated Rail Corporation in 1976, and its legacy that includes the Reading & Northern Railroad, certain electrified commuter lines operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in the Philadelphia area, and a sampling of a number of short line railroads that were initiated to preserve rail service. The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad opened its first line from Philadelphia to Reading in 1839. Within a few years, it constructed railroad lines throughout the coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania and in 1893 became the Reading Company. The railroad was noted for its design and building of steam locomotives, which culminated in the fabulous T1 class of steam locomotives placed in service in 1945-1946. Some of these freight locomotives, with their classic arched cab windows, powered the Iron Horse Rambles of the 1960s. Circumstances beyond its control, including the decline in the hauling of anthracite coal and passenger business, ended in the bankruptcy of the railroad.
£19.00
Fonthill Media Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Book Synopsis
£19.54
Fonthill Media LLc Chicago's South Shore Line
Book SynopsisChicago's South Shore Line is a photographic essay of the last interurban electric railroad operating in the United States. Completed as the Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railway (CLS&SBR) connecting South Bend, Indiana, with Pullman, Illinois, in 1909, the line went into receivership in 1925. It reorganized as the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad (CSS&SBR) which rebuilt the railroad and provided direct passenger service from South Bend to downtown Chicago. The Great Depression forced the railroad into bankruptcy in 1933 but reorganized in 1938 and handled record ridership during World War II. After the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad acquired the railroad in 1970, the electric freight service was dieselized. Soaring passenger deficits resulted in the formation of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICDT). Beginning in 1984, the Venango River Corporation operated the line until it went bankrupt in 1988. The Anacostia & Pacific Company began operating the freight service in 1990, and NICDT handles passenger service. Chicago's South Shore Line documents the history of this railway that has survived obstacles to maintain passenger service over its original route.
£19.00
Fonthill Media LLc Palouse Rails: Granger Railroads of the Inland
Book Synopsis"The Palouse region of Eastern Washington and North Idaho produces the highest yields of any wheat-growing district in North America, followed closely by farmlands in the adjoining Walla Walla and Camas Prairie regions. Early farmers clamored for railroads to carry their harvests to world markets, and soon a veritable spider's web of competing rail routes left few corners of the Inland Northwest untouched. Some lines also reached into nearby forests to haul timber to local sawmills and ship out finished lumber. As the principal transporter of people and goods prior to World War II, railroads served an integral role in the communities they served. Despite traffic losses to competing trucks and river barges, railroads still haul considerable grain and wood products tonnage on these lines today. Palouse Rails tells the stories of seven major railroads serving these regions, from their origins to the present day, through the eyes of contemporary railroad photographers. These images capture the railroad equipment, locations, personnel, and operations that, for generations, have connected Inland Northwest's agricultural regions with each other and with the world."
£24.64
Fonthill Media LLc Transcontinental Railroad in Utah
Book SynopsisThe Transcontinental Railroad in Utah shows the impact of the large number of new arrivals on the population and economy of Utah, as well as the impact of the people of Utah on those newly arrived. This fascinating history includes descriptions and photos of the living conditions, types of work, locations of railroad stations, and interactions with the local populations of the various ethnic and religious groups who arrived in Utah from 1869-1940. Detail is provided on the employment of the new arrivals and the businesses they owned, as well as the neighborhoods in which they lived and the churches they established. Their lives are described, as well as details of the locations of the railroad stations where they first arrived, plus the deaths and burials that occurred among them. Some arrival names are included with family stories, along with references to source materials at various repositories. A multitude of photos provide depth to the story.
£20.39
America Through Time Railroads of Delmarva: A Pictorial History
Book Synopsis
£21.24
Fonthill Media LLc New Jersey's Trolley Heritage
Book Synopsis
£20.85
America Through Time Abandoned Railroads of Delmarva
Book Synopsis
£20.39
America Through Time West Chester Railroad
Book Synopsis
£24.64
America Through Time The Other Red Line: Washington Street, from
Book Synopsis
£20.39
Fonthill Media LLc Railroad Stations of Delmarva Through Time
Book Synopsis
£17.10
America Through Time Buffalo's Short Line Railroad Legacy
Book Synopsis
£21.24
America Through Time Tracking Rocky Mountain Railroad Club Excursions
Book Synopsis
£23.19
America Through Time The Norfolk Southern Christiansburg District: A
Book Synopsis
£23.19
America Through Time Railroading in Western North Carolina: A
Book Synopsis
£21.24
America Through Time Norfolk Southern Railroad: A Rich Railroad
Book Synopsis
£20.79
America Through Time Wisconsin Central: Regional Railroad Powerhouse
Book Synopsis
£22.09
Fonthill Media LLc Rails of the Northwest Through Time
Book Synopsis
£20.39
America Through Time Buffalo Railroads Through Time
Book Synopsis
£20.39
Center for Railroad Photography & Art The Railroad Photography of Donald W. Furler
Book Synopsis
£54.00
Center for Railroad Photography & Art Continuity & Change: The Lure of North American
Book Synopsis
£58.50
Ctr for Railroad Photography-Art The Kalmbach Art Collection
Book Synopsis
£27.00
Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd. Quest for Speed
Book Synopsis
£31.46
Colourpoint Books Chasing the Flying Snail Irish Railway
Book Synopsis
£13.46
Lexxion Die Eisenbahn Im Zeitalter Von Elektromobilitat:
Book Synopsis
£37.05
Karwansaray BV Rails to the Front: The Role of Railways in
Book Synopsis“The North can make a steam engine, locomotive, or railway car [...] You are rushing into war with one of the most powerful, ingeniously mechanical, and determined people on Earth — right at your doors.”~ William Tecumseh Sherman, 1860The military use of railways derives from their ability to move troops or materiel rapidly and, less commonly, on their use as a platform for military systems (like armoured trains and heavy artillery). Until recently, the mobility of large armies generally depended on control of railways to move reinforcements, ammunition and food, as the locomotive and railway cars proved far superior to animal-drawn equipment.In Rails to the Front, historians Augustus J. Veenendaal and H. Roger Grant capture the critical impact of railways in an abundance of conflicts worldwide, from the German revolutions in the 1840s to the Gulf War in the 1990s. This lavishly illustrated, careful study is the first of its kind in English.Trade ReviewI thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a fine addition to my collection and has shone a spotlight into a crucial aspect of military history that I should have paid better attention to in the past. * Classic Military Vehicle Magazine *This terrific book celebrates the most important innovation in the history of mankind - the railways, which took over as the main means of transport all over the world from the beginning of the Victorian era. And the impact it had was influential almost immediately in the various conflicts, although it really came into its own in the early years of the first World War. Amazing photos, an amazing slice of social history combine to make this a genuine enthusiast's delight. * Books Monthly *As modellers, we have arguably become accustomed to concentrating on ever finer details, perhaps at the expense of considering the broader picture: this book certainly counters that tendence and puts railways in a wider context. * Continental Modeller *This rather excellent publication covers the use of railways from its inception for military purposes...Both armoured trains and rail artillery receive coverage, with some interesting photos. This book is worth the price for the artwork alone. * Scale Military Modelling International Magazine *This book is an excellent value for the money. It fulfills its broad purpose of presenting the role of railways in warfare and provides an excellent launching platform for those wishing to know more about detailed individual circumstances. * Railroad History *This is an authoritative work, engagingly written, attractively designed, and given its nice price, easily recommendable as the go-to work in its field. * The Lexington Quarterly *
£29.55
