Ghost Railroads of Indiana [Hardcover]

Elmer G. Sulzer (Author), Indiana University Press (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ohio | Publication Date: October 1998

First printed in 1970, Elmer Sulzer's study of the abandoned railroads of Indiana quickly proved itself invaluable to both the serious student of railroading and the railroad "buff." In conjunction with Ghost Railroads of Kentucky (1967) and Ghost Railroads of Tennessee (1975), this volume details the history of railroad closings and their impact on the railroad traffic running from the industrial North and East to the agricultural South and West. Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee provided the essential route for much of the nation's rail traffic.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253334837
• ISBN-13: 978-0253334831
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,625,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "the definitive work on abandoned railroads of Indiana", October 10, 1998

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This review is from: Ghost Railroads of Indiana (Hardcover)

At long last, Elmer Sulzer's definitive work on abandoned railroads of Indiana has been reprinted. While not updated, and much of the original errors and ommisions still remain, this book still remains as THE reference for anyone interested in railroads that disappeared in the Hoosier State from the beginning to 1970. Full of photos many never before seen and maps to show you the way, I suggest you buy this book while it is still available...the originals fetch $200-$300...if you can find one. If this is your interest area, don't miss out!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff, January 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Ghost Railroads of Indiana (Hardcover)

This is a high-quality reprint of a scarce title which has been out-of-print for years. Sulzer's writing style can be a little disjointed at times, but there's a wealth of good information in this book. It sits on my shelf right beside Simons and Parker's book, Railroads of Indiana; they complement each other very well.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rare and essential reference for early 1900's modelers., December 9, 1998

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This review is from: Ghost Railroads of Indiana (Hardcover)

Material about the late 1800's and turn of the century railroading as well as early 1900's is difficult if not impossible to come by. Sulzer provides rare and extremely useful photos and commentary about Indiana RRs. A must for modelers of the turn-of-the-century.