Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History, Vol. 3: Oregon, Washington - Hardcover

Donald B Robertson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0870043668 ISBN 13: 9780870043666

Publisher: Caxton Press, 1995

Synopsis

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press
This 352-page, triple indexed reference book covers nearly 500 names in the two north Pacific coast states. All known common carrier steam powered operations of ten or more miles are included, plus numerous logging companies, electric traction and diesel operations. The account covers their histories from inception until sale or abandonment - or until 1993 if still active. Railroad titles are full and exact.

About this title

About the Author:

Donald B. Robertson was born and reared in Nampa, Idaho. He was a proofreader for the weekly newspaper in high school and during the summer of 1941 he worked on the local section gang of the Union Pacific. The war years, 1942-46, were spent in the merchan

Review:

"Those who are truly interested in Western railroads will need only a glance at the book to know that they can't live without it."—Dan Hays, Statesman Journal (Dan Hays Statesman Journal)

"This isn't for casual train buffs, but for the rail fanatic, it's a gold mine. Volume III covers and focuses on Oregon and Washington, including nearly 500 names in an indexed reference book documenting electric, steam, diesel and logging company histories and operations alike. The emphasis on rail development provides a strong history while the listings of over 2,000 locomotives with builder, construction number and weight make for an excellent reference for avid buffs."—Midwest Book Review (Midwest Book Review)

About this edition

• Publisher: Caxton Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0870043668
• ISBN 13: 9780870043666
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 338