Classic American Railroads

Classic American Railroads
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Publisher : Motorbooks International
Total Pages : 172
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ISBN-10 : 9780760316498
ISBN-13 : 076031649X
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Book Synopsis Classic American Railroads by : Mike Schafer

Download or read book Classic American Railroads written by Mike Schafer and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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