Fascinating description of railroad operations on over 20 Class I railroads, written at the height of the country’s efforts to win World War II. Covers every aspect, including troop trains, carrying the mail, CTC control, oil and the development of diesels, movement of vital commodities such as iron and coal, peak passenger travel, and the importance of operational aspects such as improvements in signaling, roller bearings, dispatching and classification. Also covers the 727th Railway Battalion and the RF&P’s outstanding war effort.
Written by: S. Kip Farrington, Jr.
Published by: Samuel Curl, Inc.
Printing Date: 1944
Hardcover
Condition:
In Acceptable Condition for the age. The hardcover has heavy wear along the edges and corners. Front cover has some damage in lower left corner. Binding is strong. The pages are good. Please see pictures for more info.
A – 817
