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The American Freight Train - By Jim Boyd

For the better part of two centuries, all manner of freight trains have been the life-blood of North American countries and their economies. Author Jim Boyd documents the evolution of freight traffic by examining the various types of freight and how railroads have handled them throughout history. Supporting this often intricate tale are some 200 illustration in vintage color and black & white, diagrams depicting yard operations, and maps that show the relationships of early railroads to the regions they served. This 10 1/2 x 10 1/2" hardcover has 156 pages.

Price: $34.95