Historical Guide to North American Railroads: Histories, Figures, and Features of more than 160 Railroads Abandoned or Merged Since 1930
By George H. Drury.
Description
A snippet of the book's synopsis- (This book) contains brief histories of the major railroads that have disappeared since 1930, plus statistics, maps, an occasional biography, a glossary, and a summary of North American railroad history. The railroads are listed alphabetically, and the index includes all the roads mentioned in the book. Statistical information for each railroad includes mileage and the number of locomotives and cares at the end of 1929 (or when the railroad began) and also at the railroad's end of existence. Also included are recommendations for further reading...
ISBN(s)
0890240728, 9780890240724
