The Southern Railway: Roads of the Innovators
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (560 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807816361 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 317 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.. This is also a full account of the many innovations wrought by the Southern's leaders: the first major railroad to convert to diesel power; a pioneer in mechanized maintenance of right-of-way; the use of gigantic box cars to carry bulky cargo; and the operation of coal trains in continuous shuttle.Originally published in 1985.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were p
"Above what I expected" according to Paula. Book was in EXCELLENT condition! Purchased this for my Dad and he loves it! Book looks brand new and was shipped quickly.. "The Southern was the rairoad" according to Dan Heath de Butts. The Southern railroad was the railway in Virginia .A lot of men went to work for the Southern after THE WAR .My family did ,one rose through the ranks to be the President and Chairman of the board .This book tells the story of the Southern but near the end they put on more of a nice rosy story to make it sound nice.. Excellent complete history of the Southern and its predecessors Gregory Whitten Excellent complete history of the Southern and its predecessors,from the beginning of railroads in the US in the early 1800s to the 1982 Norfolk Southern Merger.while light on photos,its still a good read.