Sante Fe Railway (Railroad Color History)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.39 (725 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760303800 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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His first magazine articles on railroading were published in 1982, and his by-line has appeared dozens of times, mainly in Trains Magazine, for whom he serves as a special correspondent. He began taking photographs of railroads in 1970, at the age of 13. He is the author of numerous books on railroading, including such topics as the history of the Burlington Northern Railroad, Wisconsin Central, Milwaukee Road steam locomotive
The Santa Fe Way Ron Hunka "Santa Fe Railway"Steve GlischinskiISBN 0-7603-0380-0It would seem that this book was written for railroad enthusiasts. It is not without facts about engine model numbers and wheel configurations, but more importantly it also brings back the feel of the glory days of one of the most famous railroads in American history. My interest is more in the latter. My dad worked for the Santa Fe as a switchman. My family was a railroad family. At night, we heard the boxcars being banged together in yards. "A nice history of perhaps the most famous American RR" according to Paul S. Highland (paul5A nice history of perhaps the most famous American RR This book covers every aspect of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway from its beginnings in 1868 to its merger with Burlington Northern in 1995-96. The various chapters cover segments of that history, with others on Passenger trains and Santa FE's steam and diesel locomotives. Of particular interest are Santa Fe's growth and acquisition of important rail routes, its pioneering role in development of intermodal traffic, and its passenger service which was second to none. Who could not help. h@hotmail.com). This book covers every aspect of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway from its beginnings in 1868 to its merger with Burlington Northern in 1995-96. The various chapters cover segments of that history, with others on Passenger trains and Santa FE's steam and diesel locomotives. Of particular interest are Santa Fe's growth and acquisition of important rail routes, its pioneering role in development of intermodal traffic, and its passenger service which was second to none. Who could not help. "One book you should have in your collection" according to A Customer. The book is very well presented with a large range of colour (and black & white) photo's. The layout is easy to follow and the text flows well. It provides a good background on The Santa Fe.My only concern is that I have found some of the historical facts differ from other material I have. This is dissapointing because I am now not sure of how many other facts could be different or incorrect.Overall, Steve has done a very good job with the book and it is one that should be on your bookshelf an
This book is filled with archive and color photos of the locomotives, trains and events of the Santa Fe Railway, from the 1950s through today.. Its hallmark was fast, high-quality freight and passenger service, including the famous Super Chief, El Capitan, and The Chief luxury passenger trains for those traveling between Los Angeles and Chicago. A classic and colorful tribute to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, the best-known railroad in the world. Beginning in 1860, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway quickly grew to become the premier transportation company in the US
He is the author of numerous books on railroading, including such topics as the history of the Burlington Northern Railroad, Wisconsin Central, Milwaukee Road steam locomotive 261 and regional railroads.. Since that time, his photos of railroads in action have appeared in a number of books and numerous magazines, including Pacific Rail News, Passenger Train Journal, Progressive Railroading, Railfan & Railroad and Trains. His first magazine articles on railroading were published in 1982, and his by-line has appeared dozens of times, mainl