American Streamliner, Post-War Years

American Streamliner, Post-War Years
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Publisher : Heimburger House Publishing Company
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ISBN-10 : 091158143X
ISBN-13 : 9780911581430
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Book Synopsis American Streamliner, Post-War Years by : Carl Byron

Download or read book American Streamliner, Post-War Years written by Carl Byron and published by Heimburger House Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When World War II came to an end in 1945, America was on the verge of an unprecedented economic boom that carried over to its vast rail transportation system. Railroads placed orders for new streamlined passenger trains. Passengers wanted new, fashionable trains with sleek cars and locomotives. In addition, steam was out, diesels were in. Railroads saw good times coming and they prepared well for them. This 200-page color book features 335 photographs in a 10 x 10” hardbound volume. Covers numerous name trains.

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