Ninety ghostly tales of the rails are illustrated with period photos and artwork specially commissioned for this volume. Tony Reevy's interesting writing and careful research bring these legends of yesteryear to life in this strangely entertaining book; feel the shivers run up and down your spine.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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By William Jones (Dallas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ghost Train: American Railroad Ghost Legends (Hardcover)
It is evident with this particular book, that long and hard hours were spent to detail a topic that few really believe is true. The author works to bring fact (old rail lines, old rail towns) and fiction (headless lampmen, ghost passengers) together into a form of entertainment suitable for reading. Any person who spent even the slightest time as a child walking along a rail line, or as a ticket holding guest will enjoy the mixture of realism and folklore. If you don't care too much for the ghost part of it, fine ... the historical documentation is rich. And if you want to hear about campfire 'lore, Mr. Reevy supplies not only the stories, but sometimes the people who tell them.
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Great ghost stories with photos and pictures,
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This review is from: Ghost Train: American Railroad Ghost Legends (Paperback)
This book is wonderful. There are photos of locations, sometimes even of the person who is said to haunt the train or structure. Lots of fascinating stories from all over the US arranged by categories. Stories are extensively researched and well written.
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Brings to Life Legends of Yesteryear,
By Lee Smith (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ghost Train: American Railroad Ghost Legends (Hardcover)
Nothing sounds more lonesome, more haunting, than a train whistle heard from far away--it lingers in the mind, taking on substance in the imagination. It implies dramatic partings, joyous reunions, devastating wars and illnesses, mysterious journeys of all kinds. No wonder so much emotion has always been attached to train journeys. Now, those of us who love trains--and enjoy a little shiver running up our spines--have a wonderful treat in store: Ghost Train! Tony Reevy's evocative writing and careful research bring to life the legends of yesteryear in this well-researched an entertaining book. Great photos and maps are an added bonus. So buy your ticket and hop on board the Ghost Train! -- Lee Smith, author of Oral History and Fair and Tender Ladies
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When you think about railroad ghosts, what comes to mind is probably a story like this: A steam-engine-drawn ghost train clanking through the dark night, shining its headlight down little-used tracks and whistling for a vanished crossing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
phantom locomotive, ghost tramp, railroad folklore, railroad ghosts, ghost train, phantom train, ghostly music, ghost legends, ghost light, east portal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Carolina, West Virginia, Harpers Ferry, Railroad Bill, Tony Reevy, Big Thicket, Maco Light, Rio Grande, John Henry, Mud Cut, Big Tunnel, Central Pacific, Civil War, Hoosac Tunnel, Sinks of Dove Creek, Big Bend Tunnel, Grand Central, Norfolk Southern, Southern Pacific, Bostian's Bridge, Doe River Gorge, Long Valley, Maco Station, Marshall Pass, Union Station New!
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When you think about railroad ghosts, what comes to mind is probably a story like this: A steam-engine-drawn ghost train clanking through the dark night, shining its headlight down little-used tracks and whistling for a vanished crossing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
phantom locomotive, ghost tramp, railroad folklore, railroad ghosts, ghost train, phantom train, ghostly music, ghost legends, ghost light, east portal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Carolina, West Virginia, Harpers Ferry, Railroad Bill, Tony Reevy, Big Thicket, Maco Light, Rio Grande, John Henry, Mud Cut, Big Tunnel, Central Pacific, Civil War, Hoosac Tunnel, Sinks of Dove Creek, Big Bend Tunnel, Grand Central, Norfolk Southern, Southern Pacific, Bostian's Bridge, Doe River Gorge, Long Valley, Maco Station, Marshall Pass, Union Station New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The National Directory of Haunted Places by Dennis William Hauck on 6 pages
- Haunted Places by William Hauck on 6 pages
- Haunted America by Michael Norman in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Historic Haunted America by Michael Norman in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- A Treasury of Railroad Folklore: The Stories, Tall Tales, Traditions, Ballads and Songs of the American Railroad by B.A. Botkin in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
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