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Passage to Union: How the Railroads Transformed American Life, 1829-1929
Passage to Union: How the Railroads Transformed American Life, 1829-1929
by Sarah Gordon
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Exploring the social, economic, and legal impact of the growth of the railroads, Sarah Gordon has written a richly informed narrative history of an American icon with surprising conclusions. Where the railroads and their entrepreneurs are ordinarily... (read more)

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Empire Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad
Empire Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad
by David H Bain
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The completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10th, 1869 was one of the defining moments in American history. News of the railroad's completion was simultaneously broadcast across the country via morse code, and the recently reunited nation... (read more)

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Rival Rails (10 Edition)
Rival Rails (10 Edition)
by Walter R. Borneman
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From acclaimed historian Walter R. Borneman comes a dazzling account of the battle to build America’s transcontinental rail lines. Rival Rails is an action-packed epic of how an empire was born—and the remarkable men who made it happen.  ... (read more)

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Last Train To Paradise
Last Train To Paradise
by Les Standiford
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Now in paperback, "Last Train to Paradise" is acclaimed novelist Standiford's fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad--one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken... (read more)

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American Railroad: Working for the Nation
American Railroad: Working for the Nation
by Joe Welsh
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At the dawn of the twentieth century, the United States powered ahead to become a world leader in industry, not only because of the steel mills in the East, but because of the Wests frontier development. A large part of that success was built upon the... (read more)

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Science and Society; V. 4 #4: Divided Loyalties: Whistle-Blowing at Bart
Science and Society; V. 4 #4: Divided Loyalties: Whistle-Blowing at Bart
by Robert M Anderson
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This study provides a detailed, in-depth analysis of a single incident rooted in the effort of a group of professional employees to serve the public welfare It reveals in microcosm the interplay of political forces, economic interests, personal ambition,... (read more)

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Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles (Model Railroader)
Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles (Model Railroader)
by Model Railroader
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Teaches how to build sturdy model bridges and trestles of stunning realism. Includes construction plans, prototype photos, and over 20 sets of scale drawings for scratchbuilding, kitbashing, or modifying commercial bridge kits. From Model Railroader... (read more)

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The American Railroad Network, 1861-1890
The American Railroad Network, 1861-1890
by George Roger Taylor
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Rapid population growth in the Great Plains and the American West after the Civil War was the result not only of railroad expansion but of a collaboration among competing railroads to adopt a uniform width for track. The American Railroad Network, 1861... (read more)

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Tourist Trains Guidebook (Tourist Trains)
Tourist Trains Guidebook (Tourist Trains)
by Staff Of Trains Maga
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Kids love trains, grown-ups love trains, and everybody loves a good train museum. But how do you find those great train destinations? With Tourist Trains Guidebook, of course! This unique travel reference is both a guidebook, with detailed information... (read more)

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Railroads (500)
Railroads (500)
by Steve Barry
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Starting in the mid-19th Century, The United States transformed itself from a vast, sparsely populated country into a potent industrial force. Central to this transformation was the railroad, its ever--expanding network of tracks connecting people from... (read more)

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Classic American Railroads Volume 3
Classic American Railroads Volume 3
by Mike Schafer
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This book picks up where the previous two Classic American titles left off, 'Classic American Railroads' and 'More Classic American Railroads', celebrating 12 more of the greatest American railways ever to put steel to track.... (read more)

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Classic North American Steam
Classic North American Steam
by Nils Huxtable
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A glorious, large (10.5 x 14.75") reprint of the 1990 original edition of Gallery Books, a division of W.H. Smith. The present incarnation manifests better resolution & greater contrast in the many b&w photos. Impressive book at a tiny price (a... (read more)

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Extraordinary Railway Journeys
Extraordinary Railway Journeys
by Tom Savio
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Superbly illustrated book featuring 24 of the most exceptional railway journeys in the world. All the excursions can be made today, and practical information and contact details are given.... (read more)

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Metropolitan Railways: Rapid Transit in America (Railroads Past and Present)
Metropolitan Railways: Rapid Transit in America (Railroads Past and Present)
by William D Middleton
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-267) and index.... (read more)

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A Memory of Trains: The Boll Weevil & Others
A Memory of Trains: The Boll Weevil & Others
by Louis D Rubin
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This is the way that Louis D. Rubin, Jr., remembers steam railroading during the days when trains were still the dominant mode of American intercity travel. In the years after the Second World War, as a young newspaperman, he spent much of his time... (read more)

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Shire Library #586: The Flying Scotsman: The Train, the Locomotive, the Legend
Shire Library #586: The Flying Scotsman: The Train, the Locomotive, the Legend
by Bob Gwynne
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Flying Scotsman is probably the most famous railway locomotive in the world. When it was new in 1923 it caused a sensation for its beauty and its speed, and the engine found itself at the center of media attention that continued throughout the decade and... (read more)

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Railroads and Weather: From Fogs to Floods and Heat to Hurricanes, the Impacts of Weather and Climate on American Railroading
Railroads and Weather: From Fogs to Floods and Heat to Hurricanes, the Impacts of Weather and Climate on American Railroading
by Stanley A Changnon
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This is the first book to cover the impacts of weather on this massive industry. With 120 photos, this book covers major storms of the last century, as well as the evolution of the industrys planning and response strategies, and the equipment and... (read more)

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Nothing Like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869
Nothing Like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869
by Stephen E. Ambrose
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In this account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage, Stephen E. Ambrose offers a historical successor to his universally acclaimed Undaunted Courage, which recounted the explorations of the West by Lewis and Clark. Nothing Like... (read more)

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Indiana Railroad Lines (Railroads Past and Present)
Indiana Railroad Lines (Railroads Past and Present)
by Graydon M Meints
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Railroads have played a major role in transportation, logistics and development in the state of Indiana. A perfect resource for railroad enthusiasts or students of Indiana history, Indiana Railroad Lines provides a comprehensive and detailed account of... (read more)

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Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotives (Enthusiast Color)
Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotives (Enthusiast Color)
by Brian Solomon
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The most treacherous, and scenic, geographic obstacles in the world are crossed by narrow gauge lines running in the mountainous regions of Colorado and New Mexico. Stunning color photography highlights the more than 100 miles of narrow gauge line still... (read more)

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