Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: Volume III-Oregon & Washington [Hardcover]

Donald B Robertson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History | Publication Date: January 1, 1995

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.

Editorial Reviews

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 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

Product Details

• Hardcover: 338 pages
• Publisher: Caxton Press; First edition (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870043668
• ISBN-13: 978-0870043666
• Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 9.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Railroads
  • #88 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > History

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Packed with facts., April 21, 2000

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: Volume III-Oregon & Washington (Hardcover)

This book is a great resource for finding facts of fallen northwestern shortlines and predecessor railroads. I have found the facts to be mostly accurate, though they do not always match to some of the more well-read books about the larger railroads in the region. The biggest complaint is that it is visually unappealing, and could be a little more 'polished': no color pictures, and fairly few black and white pictures. Still, it is packed with charts, graphs and valuable company stats and info.

5.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History Vol. III: Oregon and Washington, July 28, 2011

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Susan K. Phillips "Reading teacher 91" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: Volume III-Oregon & Washington (Hardcover)

The book was all it was advertized as and it came in a timely fashion. I am well pleased with it and the service.

5.0 out of 5 stars Historicaly Great, August 15, 2009

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Ronda Marrs (Port Townsend, W.A. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History: Volume III-Oregon & Washington (Hardcover)

While not your tipical railroad history book, this book includes all the basics for the shortlines and mainlines of the area, including some information that is virtuarly unubtainable elsewhere.