American Narrow Gauge Railroads

American Narrow Gauge Railroads
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Total Pages : 580
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ISBN-10 : 0804723699
ISBN-13 : 9780804723695
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Book Synopsis American Narrow Gauge Railroads by : George W. Hilton

Download or read book American Narrow Gauge Railroads written by George W. Hilton and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive, illustrated account of the growth and decline of American narrow gauge railroading. It documents a long-gone era, bringing to life ancient steam locomotives, railroads and rolling stock that have mostly disappeared without trace. The basic facts and information on the subject are heavily illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps, presented in an encyclopedia format.


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