From the first steam-powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century
to the high-speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has
been a great engine powering the nations growth and industry. This HARD COVER book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish
tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture
surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs,
modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures, and all manner of
memorabilia, this volume offers a fascinating look at the rail industry's
beginnings and development, as well as its place in American history. From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the
romance of rail travel, this is the full and fabulously colorful story
of the industry that moved a nation--and stirs our imaginations to this
day. Wiatrowski, a rail author and award winning video producer,
generously illustrates the text with an array of material, including
vintage black and white and modern color photographs, period
advertisements, maps, brochures, timetables, postcards, posters, menus,
and other collectibles--nearly 600 pieces in all, many of them rarely
seen! Also included are a list of Web resources and contact information
for museums, preserved railways, and historic sites throughout the
United States and Canada.
