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Columbia Branch Railroad by Marty Paten Chronological istory W/DJ Siigned
Columbia Branch Railroad by Marty Paten *Signed
Columbia Branch Railroad
Marty Paten *** Signed 6-5-15
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
369 Pages
Copyright 2012
Contents
A Chronological Headline to Headline History of the Columbia Branch Railroad, Celebrating the Past with the Present
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One 1836-1864Pages 1-12
Chapter Two 1865-1869Pages 13-32
Chapter Three1870-1879Pages 33-42
Chapter Four1880-1889Pages 43-58
Chapter Five 1890-1899Pages 59-72
Chapter Six 1900-1909Pages 73-92
Chapter Seven1910-1919Pages 93-104
Chapter Eight1920-1929Pages 105-120
Chapter Nine1930-1939Pages 121-132
Chapter Ten 1940-1949Pages 133-142
Chapter Eleven1950-1959Pages 143-162
Chapter Twelve1960-1969Pages 163-178
Chapter Thirteen1970-1979Pages 179-194
Chapter Fourteen1980-1989Pages 195-204
Chapter Fifteen 1990-1999Pages 205-212
Chapter Sixteen 2000-2009Pages 213-226
Chapter Seventeen 2010-2011Pages 227-244
Chapter Eighteen Train OperationsPages 245-270
Chapter Nineteen EpiloguePages 271-272
Part II:
A Mile Post to Mile Post Photographic Tour of the Columbia Branch Railroad
Photographic TourPages 273-348
NotesPages 349-364
IndexPages 365-369
Discover the incredible history of this 146 year old 21.7 mile short line railroad located in Boone County, Missouri. Besides containing extraordinary information on over 300 significant accidents that occurred on the Columbia Branch,the book also includes stories on a fascinating range of topics and events related to this railroad's history. Information involving the Civil War, the Centralia Massacre, Jesse James, murders, ghosts, sabotage, disputes, explosions, arson, bank robberies, a gold mine, baptisms, hobo conventions, and even Sasquatch (Bigfoot) sightings. Enjoy over 960 images as the author takes you from 1836 to the present. The book also includes special sidebars with headings such as "I Remember", "Did You Know?", and "What Is It?" The book's final section takes the reader on a mile-post to mile-post photographic journey down the Columbia Branch using the 1919 Wabash Railroad station and right-of-way maps as a technical guide. Included in this section are flashback photos of past structures and trestles. This book is a must for any railroad enthusiast or Boone County, Missouri history buff!
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