The North Western
Subtitle: a history of the Chicago & North Western Railway system
By: H. Roger Grant.
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: DeKalb, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
Subjects: Chicago and North Western Transportation Company -- History.; Railroads -- Illinois -- History.
Description: In this first in-depth history of the North Western, Grant sheds light on the inner workings of a railroad that has long intrigued rail enthusiasts. With a lively narrative and over 170 illustrations that include photographs and maps, the book will engage historians, collectors, modelers, photographers, and those interested in the development of Chicago and the Midwest.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]) and index.