The Texas Railroad
Subtitle: the scandalous and violent history of the International and Great Northern Railroad, 1866-1925
By: Wayne Cline
Publisher: W. Cline?
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Place of publication not identified
Language: eng
Number of pages: 339
ISBN-13: 9780996970907
Subjects: History; Railroads; International & Great Northern Railroad
Description: The International and Great Northern Railroad was one of the most important railroads in Texas history. Operating 1,160 miles of track within the state, it was proudly called "The Texas Railroad." Although the I & GN brought untold thousands of immigrants to Texas after the Civil War, this railroad was victimized by robber barons, who usurped five million acres of its land grant property.
Notes: The International and Great Northern Railroad operated 1,160 miles of track within the state of Texas and was proudly called "The Texas Railroad." The I & GN brought thousands of immigrants to Texas. In 1881 it became a component of the Southwestern railroad system of Jay Gould. It was later run by his son George Gould. In 1925 it was purchased by the Missouri Pacific Lines.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-321) and index.