Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838-1971 (Railroads Past and Present)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (502 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0253342163 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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in history and political science from Eastern Illinois University. He worked for 13 years as a newspaper reporter and copy editor. in mass communications and an M.A. in political studies from Sangamon State University, and a B.A. Craig Sanders teaches journalism and mass media communications at Cleveland State University. A lifelong railroad enthusiast, he has published articles in Trains magazine and The Observation Car, the Amtrak Historical Society magazine.. His research has focused on the r
in journalism from Indiana University, an M.A. He worked for 13 years as a newspaper reporter and copy editor. in history and political science from Eastern Illinois University. in mass communications and an M.A. in political studies from Sangamon State University, and a B.A. A lifelong railroad enthusiast, he has published articles in Trains magazine and The Observation Car, the Amtrak Historical Society magazine.. His research has focused on the relationship between newspapers and attorneys, and the work of newspaper ombudsmen. He earned a Ph.D. About the AuthorCraig Sanders teaches journalism and m
"A good book for Hoosier railfans" according to Michael B. Hayes Jr.. Of course this is a good book to have on hand but there is so much info that a book with its name could contain, it would be hard to narrow down enough info to have it fit in a book this size. I am more interested in railroads in southeastern Indiana so this book didn't have much for me.. Not a "complete history", not by a long shot J. R. Schwartz I grew up in southern Indiana, less than a mile from the Monon railroad, when they still had passenger service. Now I live in northern Indiana, just a few hundred feet from the South Shore Line.The back of the book says, "A complete history of passenger trains in Indiana". Yet the South Shore Line, which started in 1901 and still has passenger service to th. great book good research material about railroads in Indiana.great photos of a bygone era.would recommend to anyone that likes railroading.very interesting topic
Each chapter summarizes the history and development of one railroad, discusses the factors that shaped that railroad’s passenger servicesuch as prolonged financial difficulties, competition, and the influence of a strong leaderand concludes with a detailed account of its passenger operations in Indiana. The passenger train has long held a special place in the imagination of Americans, and Indiana was once a bustling passenger train crossroads. Sixteen maps, 87 photographs, and other evocative illustrations supplement Sanders’s text.. Craig Sanders gives us a comprehensive history of intercity passenger service in Indiana, from the time railroads began to develop in the state in the mid-19th century through May 1, 1971, when Amtrak began operations. Limiteds, Loca