Isbn: 9780916244040 - rock island westward [hardcover] by lee, thos. r (6 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Printing. 280p, ills, maps.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. 1st Edition. Volume 1 of two volumes; 2nd part published in 1998. Volume 1 of a detailed history of the Clay Center Line, also known as the "High Line," the Rock Island Railroad's Kansas subdivision from McFarland to Belleville. Covers the history from construction in 1887 to shutdown in 1980, including the years of glory when the Colorado Flyer, Red Ball freights and local passenger trains ran swiftly to the years of heartbreak when floods, wrecks and looming bankruptcy took their toll. Loaded with photographs, but, not just a pictorial book but a solid history of the Line. This copy is very bright and fresh, unmarked and 'as new'. Protected by a thgick plastic see-through cover. 256 pages, photo illustrated, figures, endpaper route maps. Very handsome copy! NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are often incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. We use Canada Post, the United States Postal Service and Asendia and try to offer very competitive postal charges based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images are available. Shipped well packed. USA postage is usually $8.00 - $9.00 unless extra heavy/large. Media Mail void for magazines in USA. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Postage to anywhere within Canada, can now be a maximum of US$15.50 for weights , including more than one book - up to 5kg total fitting the Flat Rate Box- boxed, insured, trackable and faster than regular parcels. Less will always be charged if rates indicate. NOW available - lower Trans-Canada rates for many major markets, and, new, considerably lower rates for many Overseas destinations.…

Condizione: New. Out-of-Print. Limited quantity remains.This is a high-quality, well-research book by the author who lived on this Rock Island route.The Clay Center Line extended northwest from McFarland, Kansas, on the Golden State Route, to Belleville, Kansas, on the Rocky Mountain Line. Very little has been written about this important Kansas subdivision which the railroaders called the High Line. The author lived next to the Clay Center Line for 25 years.This book is the result of several years research and numerous interviews to supplement the author's own extensive photo collection, records, and memories of the line. Detailed narration of train operations and motive power assignments enhance the 396 photographs which show all aspects of the line, including floods and wrecks.From the COLORADO FLYER, streamlined Rockets and local passenger trains to the Red Ball freights, powered by 4-8-4 Northerns in both the 5000 and 5100 series or diesels of all types, the full story is told from construction to shutdown in 1980 of this portion of the Rock Island's history.T. Lee Publications, hardcover with jacket, 256 pages, standard portrait format, 11 x 8.5 x 1 in., 396 photographs (35 in color), with timetables and detailed text. Features: New Hardcover Thomas R. Lee T. Lee Publications.…

Hardcovers. Condizione: Fine. Very good plus. First edition. A total of 280 pages with photographs of locomotives, stations, and a few elevations. Map endpapers. Fine in very good plus dust jacket with two short closed edge tears. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Fine copy in hardcover with very good jacket. Wear at fore-edges of jacket, Two tears along bottom edge.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Standard used condition. Reading copy or better. Used Book.