Trains across the continent North American Railroad history

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Subjects: Railroads > North America > History.

Railroads > History.

Railroads > Canada > History.
Published: Bloomington, IN : Indiana University Press 2000.
Language: English
Main Author: Rudolph L. Daniels, 1945- (-)
Edition: 2nd ed., 1st Indiana University Press ed
Item Description: Originally published: Pacific City Graphicsm 1997.
Physical Description: xvii, 257 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-242) and index.
ISBN: 9780253337627
9780253214119

Section 1. The Beginnings - Historical Survey
Chapter 1. The Industrial Revolution and the First Railroads
Chapter 2. Lions, Thumbs and Best Friends
Section 2. Railroad Fever - Historical Survey
Chapter 3. Run on to Goshen
Chapter 4. North vs. South: The First Railroad War
Section 3. The Glory Years - Historical Survey
Chapter 5. Harnessing the Elephant
Chapter 6. The Work Has Been Done Well in Every Way
Chapter 7. The Pullman Company
Chapter 8. Glory Years Technology
Chapter 9. Railroad Financing
Chapter 10. Perfecting the Network
Chapter 11. Locomotive Evolution and the Creation of a Railroad Culture
Chapter 12. Government Intervention
Section 4. The Golden Years - Historical Survey
Chapter 13. "The Public Be Blessed . . . "
Chapter 14. The Lifeline of the Nation
Section 5. Modern Times - Historical Survey
Chapter 15. Twilight of the Railroad Era
Chapter 16. Trains Today
Chapter 17. Conclusion
Epilogue
Appendices
A. Chronological Table
B. Railroad Historical Slang Terms
C. "The Armchair Conductor": Railroad Movies Available on VHS
D. Reporting Marks and Railroad Companies Recognized by the AAR
Bibliography Index
Maps: 1850 U.S. Civil War U.S. Resources 1886 Railroads 1918 Canadian National Predecessors 1935 Railroads Current Major Railroads