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Encyclopedia of North American Railroads Middleton Smerk Diehl w/ DJ 1281 pgs
Encyclopedia of North American Railroads by William D Middleton, George M Smerk & Roberta L Diehl
Copyright 2007
1281 pages
Hard Cover with dust jacket
Contents
Foreword by John H. White, Jr.ix
Prefacexi
Overview Essays1
Development of North American Railroads1
KEITH L. BRYANT, JR.
A Social History of American Railroads18
H. ROGER GRANT
Technology and Operating Practice in the Nineteenth Century37 JOHN H. WHITE, JR.
Technology and Operating Practice in the Twentieth Century53 WILLIAM D. MIDDLETON
Building a New Rail System65
DON PHILLIPS
General Entries AZ87
Appendixes 1131
A: A Statistical Abstract of North American Railroads1131
B: Maps1154
C: Glossary of Railroad Terms1197
D: 130 Most Notable Railroad Books1220
List of Contributors1225
Index 1233
For anyone who has ever been captivated by the mystery and romance of the rails, this is the go-to reference guide with all the latest information on railroads past and present.
An authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia on the evolution of the North American railroad industry, which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Cuba, it encompasses the history of their development, technology, operating practices, and social and cultural impact on the world.
The encyclopedia opens with five essays that provide overviews of the history of the North American railroad industry. With more than 500 alphabetical entries that delve into the specific topics concerning railroad history, each entry includes references to selected sources for further information. Brief profiles of principal railroad companies, suppliers, and manufacturers as well as biographical sketches of key figures in the history and development of North American railroads are also included.
Finally, there is a glossary of railroad terminology, as well as several appendixes, including one with maps that trace the development of the North American railroad system. With statistical data showing trends in railroad mileage, railroad employment, revenues and expenses, equipment ownership, fuel and energy consumption, train mileage, freight tonnage and ton-miles, passengers carried and passenger-miles, and a list of 130 important railroad books, the Encyclopedia of North American Railroads is sure to enlighten even the most knowledgeable train enthusiast.
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