Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway [Hardcover]

Brian Solomon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 2005

Here is the detailed and fascinating history of how two legendary railroads — the Santa Fe and the Burlington Northern (which itself was comprised four major railroads) — merged in 1995 to create what remains one of America’s rail icons, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). A blockbuster railroad merits a history book of the same scale, and this book will awe railfans with its rich content.

Editorial Reviews

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Railfan & Railroad, January 2006 (circ.: 45,000)

“This is one heck of an impressive book! This book is packed with the story of the mega-merger era that produced the BNSF, but the illustrations turn it into one of the most spectacular history book every done.”

National Railway Bulletin, Winter 2005 (circ. unavailable)

“A monumental, oversized volume, graced with numerous striking, full color photographs. Solomon writes well, and the book is easy to read, but difficult to hold – as it weighs over five pounds. The book is well designed and very reasonably priced. It will appeal to devotees of the BNSF and photographers everywhere.”

The Lexington Quarterly, September 2006

“A fine collection of photographs, drawings, and a review of history and current operation of BNSF. For those who have an interest in BNSF and its predecessor companies, it is a must to add Solomon’s book to their collection.”

About the Author

Brian Solomon is one of today’s most accomplished railway historians. He has authored more than 30 books about railroads and motive power, and his writing and photography have been featured in Trains, Railway Age, Passenger Train Journal, and RailNews. Solomon divides his time between Massachusetts and Ireland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press; First edition (November 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760321086
• ISBN-13: 978-0760321089
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 10.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #988,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian Solomon is one of today's most accomplished railway historians. He has authored more than twenty-five books about railroads and motive power, and his writing and photography have been featured in the world's top railfan publications, including Trains, Railway Age, Passenger Train Journal, and RailNews. He divides his time between Massachusetts and Ireland.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous purchase, December 8, 2009

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Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is so fantastic......the photography is outstanding and the information gives it all!!!! Bought it as a gift for an employee/friend, but may purchase one for myself!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars SOLOMON HAS A HIT!, May 12, 2007

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I've had the misfortune to be an easterner (PA) whose favorite railroads have always been in the West. Burlington Northern was my fave for years, and since the 1995 merger, BNSF RY. Brian Solomon is an excellent author and photographer, and BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILWAY (2005) provides anything you want to know about this fine line. It's all there, from histories and photos of all the predecessor roads, the complete story of the merger, and interesting data on the current operations written in a style that can be enjoyed thoroughly by seasoned railfans and novices alike.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent History, January 18, 2007

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Eric M. Kreszl - See all my reviews
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This Book is EXCELLENT. The book starts by going into the histories of Burliington Northern Railroads predececessors and goes through the history of Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway from their creation to today. The Book is EXCELLENT AND IS WORTH EVERY DOLLAR.