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REGIONAL RAILROADS OF THE MIDWEST
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Glischinski, 2007, Voyageur Press/Motor Books, 160p, HD.
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They may not be the biggest or the best known, but regional carriers are the heart of the American rail system--and of the Midwest.
These regional railroads, with their special operations and oftentimes unique equipment, are celebrated here in all their local color, historic power, and splendid detail.
Author Glischinksi draws on his own knowledge and archive, as well as on the photography of several colleagues, to offer an illustrated account of the histories, motive power, and operations of twelve of the Midwests most vital current carriers, including a system map of every road covered.
Featured railroads include the Chicago Central & Pacific; Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern; Escanaba & Lake Superior; Iowa Interstate Railroad; Iowa, Chicago & Eastern; Indiana Rail Road; Kyle Railroad; Red River Valley & Western; Twin Cities & Western; Toledo, Peoria & Western; Wisconsin Central; and Wisconsin & Southern.
Reviewed in: NRHS Bulletin Vol. 71, Summer 2006, NRHS, page 37.
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