The Kettle Valley and Its Railways

Riegger, Hal

ISBN 10: 0915713047 / ISBN 13: 9780915713042

Published by Pacific Fast Mail, Edmonds WA, 1981

About this Item

Hardcover, 289 pages, tri-fold frontis. map intact, without tears. A pictorial history of rail development in southern British Columbia and the building of the Kettle Valley Railway. Mostly b&w photos, some color. Clean copy. Record # 378259.

Seller Inventory # 378259

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Kettle Valley and Its Railways
• Publisher: Pacific Fast Mail, Edmonds WA
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915713047
• ISBN 13: 9780915713042
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Fascinating history of railway development in the Kettle Valley region of southern British Columbia -- the numerous small railway lines that eventually became the CP's Kettle Valley Route as well as their relationship to the mines dotted throughout the Valley. Provides an excellent history of the personal rivalries between men such as Hill, Van Horne and Corbin that helped fuel the construction of the lines and how even brilliant engineering could not render many of the lines profitable. Lavishly illustrated with black and white (and a few color) photographs as well as a three page foldout map of the main and branch lines. Includes an illustrated modeler's album with layouts and plans. 289 pages with index.