Portland Public Library

Encyclopedia of North American railroads, edited by William D. Middleton, George M. Smerk, and Roberta L. Diehl

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1220-1223) and index

contains biographical information

portraitsillustrationsmaps

index present

non fiction

Encyclopedia of North American railroads

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edited by William D. Middleton, George M. Smerk, and Roberta L. Diehl

"For anyone who has ever been captivated by the mystery and romance of the rails, this is the go-to reference guide with all the latest information on railroads past and present. An authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia on the evolution of the North American railroad industry, which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Cuba, it encompasses the history of their development, technology, operating practices, and social and cultural impact on the world."--Jacket

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 -- Appendix A : A statistical abstract of North American railroads -- Appendix B : Maps -- Appendix C : Glossary of railroad terms -- Appendix D : 130 most notable railroad books