American Railroad Freight Car - By John H., White, Jr.

"From the Wood-Car Era to the Coming of Steel." 665 pages in a specially-priced 101/4 x 12 1/4" paperback edition tells the story of the American freight car. Including 530 historical photographs and detailed blueprints, this book establishes the sophistication and expertise that marked the development of freight cars in the 19th and early 20th centuries. White offers detailed accounts of technological developments and examines lesser known aspects of everyday freight service such as yard management, train operations and the origins of the interchange system.

Price: $49.95