The Chicago and Northwestern in Minnesota - Hardcover

John C. Luecke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0962102024 ISBN 13: 9780962102028

Publisher: Grenadier Publications, 1990

Synopsis

Fascinating history of the independent railroads that were formed into the Chicago & North Western's Minnesota operation: the Winona & St. Peter, the St. Paul, Stillwater & Taylor, the Short Line to Lake Superior, as well as the branch lines, and how the C&NW became a dominant railroad in the state. The story is told from the first shovel full of dirt to the SD-60's of the 1990s, including the railroad wars, the right-of-way fights, detailed coverage of the passenger trains and of the branch lines. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos & maps. With timetables woven into the text. Appendices include roster for early C&NW steam locomotives in Minnesota, list of depots (with size and construction details), list of engine facilities, and list of abandonments. 250 pages.

Edition details

• Publisher: Grenadier Publications
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0962102024
• ISBN 13: 9780962102028
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250