An extensive and colorful salute to the nation's largest railroad during its most dramatic years, by one of America's most prominent railroad authors.
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A "must have" for every Pennsy fan,
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This review is from: The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1940s-1950s (Hardcover)
This is one of the "must have" books for every fan of the PRR. The color photos from the 1940s and 1950s (which make up the bulk of the book) are classic images of the railroad before its decline, and the text (which is limited to about the first 35 pages, plus photo captions, helps the reader understand the Pennsylania Railroad and its operations, particularly in the eastern half of the system. For those seeking more "technical" information, Staufer's Pennsy Power series will have more data, but the photos found here will complement the data found there. Those looking for historical information will some find some historical data here, although they may also be interested in Burgess & Kennedy's Centennial History of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Messer & Roberts' Triumph series, or in Rush Loving's book, The Men Who Loved Trains. There are also numerous other volumes published on the PRR, including many from smaller publishers.
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Excellent Color Pictorial of the PRR in the 40's & 50's,
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This review is from: The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1940s-1950s (Hardcover)
Ball and his cohorts have assembled an excellent collection of color photos of the PRR. Coverage is biased to the eastern end of the system, but this is not bad. There is an interesting story of the testing of early electric locomotives at the start of this book. A must for any true pennsy fan.
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The Pennsylvania Railroad 1940s-1950s, Don Ball Jr.,
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This history of the famous Pennsylvania Railroad is written in style and understanding by Don Ball Jr that is unmatched, in my opinion, for quality and the author's passion and love for the American railroad saga. Don Ball Jr. died just before the distribution of this book in 1986. He did not get to sign the Limited First Edition of 1600 copies, so has widow Linda did so in his place. He was a gentleman with whom - coming across in his writing - I would enjoyed a chat across a dinner table. The photography is superb for model builders, history seekers, and those who enjoy quality composition and information flow. The quality of the printing is excellent.
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The cabbie seemed to have the knack of it, just making the yellow lights, dodging the slower trucks, buses, and out-of-town drivers as we head (bolt, rather) down 7th Avenue. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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dynamometer car, tractive effort, class engines, drawbar horsepower, shop forces, classification yard, traction motors, freight locomotive, test department, passenger business, valve gear Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Station, Fort Wayne, Pennsylvania Station, Atlantic City, New Jersey, New Haven, Wayne Division, Long Island, South Amboy, Broad Street Station, Broadway Limited, East Altoona, General Electric, Jersey City, World War, Fort Dix, South Philadelphia, Terre Haute, Thirtieth Street Station, Bay Head, Chicago Union Station, Delaware River, Jersey Central New!
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