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Outbound Trains: In the Era Before Mergers (Masters of Railroad Photography),New
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From the early 1960s through the 1970s.Outbound Trains features distinguished photographer, writer and rail magazine editor Jim Boyd's best images, with emphasis on the colorful firstgeneration diesel railroads. A lively text and scores of incomparable photographs take the reader coast to coast with most major American railroads and provide a sampling of interesting short lines and restored steam or mainline steam.There are spectacular photographs of aging roundhouses, country stations, busy interlocking towers and the great stations of Chicago; preAmtrak passenger trains, from the Twentieth Century Limited and the Midnight Special to lowly locals, mail trains and branchline doodlebugs; N and W Geeps and SDs in the West Virginia coalfields, the California Zephyr threading through the Feather River canyon, and slantnose, stainlesssteelpaneled Burlington E5s racing across the Illinois prairie; Pennsylvania GG1 electrics, Milwaukee Road boxcabs and Little Joes; and the historic steam of Southern Pacific Daylight and Union Pacific Challenger 3985, the world's largest operating steam locomotive.Outbound Trains is an absolute must for every railfan's bookshelf.
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- Q: What is the focus of the book 'Outbound Trains: In the Era Before Mergers'? A: The book focuses on the best images captured by photographer Jim Boyd, highlighting first-generation diesel railroads from the early 1960s through the 1970s.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Outbound Trains'? A: The author of 'Outbound Trains: In the Era Before Mergers' is Jim Boyd, who is also a distinguished photographer and rail magazine editor.
- Q: What type of book is 'Outbound Trains'? A: 'Outbound Trains' is a hardcover book categorized under Architectural literature, featuring photography and text related to railroads.
- Q: How many pages does 'Outbound Trains' contain? A: 'Outbound Trains' has a total of 192 pages filled with photographs and text about various American railroads.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Outbound Trains' is listed as a new book, ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Outbound Trains: In the Era Before Mergers' is available in the First Edition.
- Q: What kind of photographs can be found in 'Outbound Trains'? A: The book features spectacular photographs of trains, stations, roundhouses, and significant railroad scenes across the United States.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Outbound Trains'? A: 'Outbound Trains: In the Era Before Mergers' was published on August 6, 2005.
- Q: Is 'Outbound Trains' suitable for railroad enthusiasts? A: Yes, 'Outbound Trains' is considered a must-have for every railfan's bookshelf due to its historical and photographic content.
- Q: What unique features does the book offer? A: The book offers a lively text alongside incomparable photographs, showcasing a variety of railroads and trains, making it both informative and visually appealing.