Springirth, Kenneth C.
Reading Railroad Heritage
- ISBN 13:
- 9781634990233
- author:
- Springirth, Kenneth C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- America Through Time
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 27.43 x 21.34 x 0.76 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Reading Railroad Heritage explores the history of the railroad from its 1839 beginnings to its legacy after the 1976 acquisition. This photographic essay delves into the story of a well-run system, tracing its development and eventual decline.
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad played a significant role in shaping the industry, constructing lines throughout eastern Pennsylvania's coal fields and building iconic steam locomotives like the T1 class. The railroad's history is marked by both innovation and challenges, ultimately leading to its bankruptcy in 1976.
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