Small Railroads, Signed (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Presumed First Edition, First printing. 421 pages. Corrections to Figure No. 7, page 57,and to Appendix K, pages 400-411 stapled to second free endpaper. Number in ink on fep. DJ has some wear, soiling, creasing, and small pieces missing. DJ is in a plastic sleeve. Name of previous owner on front of DJ. Inscribed by one of the co-authors on the front free endpaper. Inscription reads: Tom, Oh how we labored in Hawaii thinking about this book. We appreciate all your help. Harvey A. Levine, Feb. 16. 1982. Mr. Levine was a Vice President of the Association of American Railroads where he directed the efforts of the Economics and Finance Department He was also a noted safety advocate. He had begun his career with the New York Central Railroad. Dr. Levine became an independent transportation economist. He lectured widely. He published three books on transportation policy and railroad economics. Comprehensive study of small railroads by industry experts, this is the first serious look at shorelines since the 1930s. The book examines the history and role of short lines in the US, their economic performance, the federal aid they have received, and the major issues they face. Found throughout the nation, small railroads are the only source of direct railroad service to a multitude of communities. In spite of their relatively large number, they have been given little attention in transportation literature. In undertaking this study, the authors derived great satisfaction from conducting research in an area previously given little attention. This work includes railroad case studies on: Columbia & Cowlitz, Delaware Otsego, Pickens Railroad, Sandersville Railroad, South Branch Valley,