North American Railroads: The Illustrated Encyclopedia
From prolific rail author Brian Solomon comes this richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads, featuring concise histories of 100 favorite railways from the 1840s to present, complete with fact-filled sidebars that list cities served, passenger trains, railyards, commodities, and more. The book is packed with evocative period and modern photography in color and black and white, as well as a treasure trove of classic timetable and advertising art and maps. Chock-full of history, data, and stunning imagery,North American Railroads is a must-have for the library of any railfan!