McCulloch's Wonder: The Story of the Kettle Valley Railway (Railway Classic) [Paperback]

Barrie Sanford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1998 | Series: Railway Classic

This 20th-anniversary collector's edition celebrates the continued success of one of North America's most fascinating railway histories. "McCulloch's Wonder" is the story of the Kettle Valley Railway in British Columbia's interior, often called the most difficult and expensive line of track on earth. This was a railway that turned straight into a massive wall of mountains and challenged nature. It dominated newspaper headlines for a quarter of a century and helped contribute to the rise and fall of half a dozen governments. Bar fie Sanford's lively account explores the birth and destruction of this railway and the fascinating life of Andrew McCulloch, the man behind the dream.

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Sanford's story is one of doggedness, toil, terror, spectacular scenery, wrecked locomotives, and financial hazard. (Bryan N.S. Gooch Canadian Literature ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Barry Sanford has written widely on railway and technical subjects. His book The Pictorial History of Railroading in British Columbia was one of ten finalists selected for the prestigious Eaton's Book Award in 1981. He has also written for Trains and other national or international magazines.

Barry holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University. His career path has been in passenger transportation where he has been involved with the management of urban and rural bus systems and transportation for the handicapped.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company; 20 Anv edition (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0921061250
• ISBN-13: 978-0921061250
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,197,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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