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Trains across the Continent, Second Edition: North American Railroad History

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This is an excellent depiction of American railroading. The addition of some U.S. History makes this superbly interesting. Whether a railroad or history buff (or not), this reading will grab your attention. The light humor also adds to the enjoyment of this book. Filled with very interesting facts on how the early railroads actually created & perfected many of the technologies we know today. You won't want to put this book down once you start reading it!

I originally got this book for my husband, the train buff. I really had no idea what I was getting, but what a delightful surprise! I picked it up and have found it very well-written and presents what I thought would be dry textbook material in an enchanting and insightful way. The author's obvious joy in his topic is contagious.

I bought this book for my husband. He loves it! He has been into trains since he was a child. His grandfather was an engineer, and my husband, as a child used to go with him on the train occasionally. His grandfather also bought him the complete set of Lionel Trains about 50 years ago. The store only had the display modl, so they bought the entire set and had it delivered on a tractor trailer truck directly to the house already set up on a display table. It now resides in our basement, and it is quite a conversational piece.