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Backwoods Railroads: Branchlines and Shortlines of Western Oregon

by D. C. Jesse Burkhardt

ISBN13: 9780874221046
ISBN10: 0874221048
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A reflection of the effects of highways--and their hugely subsidized trucks--upon railroads, and of the incompetence of the Southern Pacific. The trucks took much rail freight on the coast, the SP--partly through government rules & inertia--failed to meet the competition; many lines were closed, most of the rest were sold to small, hungry, competent firms. This is the story. It is well told in a style familiar to rail fans: lists of stations, engine rosters, control blocks. Abundant photos, a few in color. Current through the visit of the X2000 in mid-1993.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Backwoods Railroads is a profusely illustrated, engaging description of contemporary branchline and shortline railway operations in western Oregon. This unique photojournalistic account captures a sense of the state's rural, small-town character and heritage.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 147) and index.

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: janetchilders1, December 12, 2010 (view all comments by janetchilders1)
Makes you think you are traveling in your backyard down here in the Oregon Coast. Also, the trouble the different lines went through.
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ISBN:: 9780874221046
Subtitle:: Branchlines and Shortlines of Western Oregon
Author:: Burkhardt, D. C. Jesse
Publisher:: Washington State University Press
Location:: Pullman, Wash. :
Subject:: Historical - U.S.
Subject:: United states
Subject:: Railroads
Subject:: Oregon
Subject:: Railroads - General
Subject:: Railroads -- Oregon.
Series Volume:: vol. 1429
Publication Date:: January 1994
Binding:: Hardcover
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 168
Dimensions:: 11.34x8.89x.76 in. 2.13 lbs.

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