The Milwaukee Road 1928-1985 - By Jim Scribbins
This huge deluxe 312-page, 8 1/2 x 11� hardbound book tells the history of
The Milwaukee Road in 10 chapters of authoritative text, and numerous quality
black and white and color photographs! Special Locomotive and Passenger Train
chapters are included. An informative Appendix and complete Index are also
included for convenient reference. This volume is printed on thick 80-lb.
enameled paper with quality smyth-sewn binding.
The book covers this transcontinental granger railroad between the years of
1928 and 1985. The Milwaukee was a proud line that faced many challenges during
its lifetime including transportation rivals, overtaking five mountain ranges
and staying afloat financially.
Author Scribbins is an authority on The Milwaukee Road, having worked in the
passenger, public relations and other departments, starting with the line in
1948. This is his fifth railroad book.
