The Butte Short Line: The Construction Era, 1888-1929
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (641 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1575100401 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The authors describe the decade long battle to build the railroad: the difficulty over the route, the conflicts with Union Pacific, competition from the Montana Central, the role of the Rocky Fork & Cooke City coal development, and the formation of the Northern Pacific & Montana. Fascinating history of the Northern Pacific's belated efforts to build a line to Butte after it had originally bypassed the city in favor of Helena. 112 pages with index.. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. Also includes details about the early years of operation, and local lore about holdups, wrecks and shootings. Includes reproduction of 1896 bankruptcy report describing the line and its condition. With maps and extensive bibliography
Homestake Pass required reading mike j A very welcome addition to my library. The book the complete story of Homestake Pass, with particular details surrounding the route selection and construction, and the current lay of the land today. A deep dive of newspaper articles relative to the selection, land dealings and early operations. Photos . The Butte Shortline Great pictures. This book more than adequately describes the territory that the line traverses. The rail line runs around rocky hillsides and over ravines.