Katy Northwest: The Story of a Branch Line Railroad
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (930 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0253336368 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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nice Book! Jim Flis Thanks to the Dealernice Book!
Hofsommer, President of the prestigious Lexington Group, was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He received his B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa, and his Ph. from Oklahoma State University. Cloud State University in Minnesota.. He currently teaches history at St. D. Donovan L. and M.A
The Northwest District may be gone, but it lives forever here." -- Fred Finley"Katy Northwest will be of interest to scholars who are concerned with the economic, social, and political ramifications of all light railroad branch lines Will be warmly received by rail buffs and by loyal friends of the Katy." -- from the Foreword by John W. Barriger, Special Assistant, Federal Railroad Administration, and former president of the Katy. "If you are coming to this book for the first time, dive in! If you're picking it up again after an absence, welcome back
The Northwest District may be gone, but it lives forever here." —Fred FinleyMore than just a history of a branch line railroad, this is a premiere book, with not only facts and figures, but also excellent historical writing. Barriger, Special Assistant, Federal Railroad Administration, and former president of the Katy"If you are coming to this book for the first time, dive in! If you're picking it up again after an absence, welcome back. "Katy Northwest will be of interest to scholars who are concerned with the economic, social, and political ramifications of all light railroad branch lines Will be warmly received by rail buffs and by loyal friends of the Katy." —from the Foreword by John W. It details Katy Northwest's birth, maturation, and decline as well as the devastating effect of its death on the communities it served.