| Description |
xii, 1281 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 1220-1223) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword / by John H. White, Jr. -- Overview essays. Development of North American railroads / Keith L. Bryant, Jr. -- A social history of American railroads / H. Roger Grant -- Technology and operating practice in the nineteenth century / John H. White, Jr. -- Technology and operating practice in the twentieth century / William D. Middleton -- Building a new rail system / Don Phillips -- General entries A-Z -- Appendixes. A. A statistical abstract of North American railroads ; B. Maps ; C. Glossary of railroad terms ; D. 130 most notable railroad books. |
| Subject |
Railroads -- North America -- Encyclopedias.
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| Added Author |
Middleton, William D., 1928-2011.
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Smerk, George M.
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Diehl, Roberta L.
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| ISBN |
0253349168 (bound) |
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9780253349163 (bound) |
| Standard No. |
NLC 20080083552 |
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YDXCP 100452184 |
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AU@ 000041610535 |
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