Railroad classification yards are sprawling, multi-acre facilities featuring miles of complex track and "sidings" where rolling stock is dropped off, sorted, and otherwise switched from train to train before being sent off to its next destination. With the glory days of train passenger service and thus railroad terminals long gone, classification yards have become the focus of modern railroad operations. This comprehensive, illustrated guide is the definitive reference to major North American railyards--more than 70 in all. ...
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Railroad classification yards are sprawling, multi-acre facilities featuring miles of complex track and "sidings" where rolling stock is dropped off, sorted, and otherwise switched from train to train before being sent off to its next destination. With the glory days of train passenger service and thus railroad terminals long gone, classification yards have become the focus of modern railroad operations. This comprehensive, illustrated guide is the definitive reference to major North American railyards--more than 70 in all. Over the past 13 years the author has visited each yard gathering brief histories, operating data, information on unique characteristics, and photographs. In the relatively few cases in which yards have been downsized or closed, the author includes the most recent information.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Multiple copies available this title. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Railroad; ISBN: 0760315787. ISBN/EAN: 9780760315781. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 17803.
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Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). 4to. 240 pps. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.
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MBI. Previous Owners Name Inside Front Cover. Worn on Edges. Loose Binding. Good Condition per Guidelines. Unless Listed in this decription, VG or Better.
