The Rock Island Line: Railroads Past And Present

The Rock Island Line (Railroads Past and Present)

by Bill Marvel

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	34560 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	264 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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The Rock Island Line Railroads Past And Present is a must-have for any railroad enthusiast. This book tells the story of the Rock Island Line, one of the most important railroads in American history.

The Rock Island Line was founded in 1851 as the Rock Island and Peoria Railroad. It quickly became a major railroad, transporting goods and people across the Midwest. The Rock Island Line played a vital role in the development of the United States, helping to connect the East and West coasts.

The Rock Island Line faced many challenges over the years, including financial difficulties, labor disputes, and competition from other railroads. However, the railroad managed to survive and continue to operate until 1980.

The Rock Island Line Railroads Past And Present is a comprehensive history of the railroad, from its founding to its demise. The book is illustrated with over 200 photographs and maps, and it includes a detailed roster of Rock Island Line locomotives and rolling stock.

The Rock Island Line Railroads Past And Present is a valuable resource for anyone interested in railroad history. The book is also a great way to learn about the history of the United States and the role that railroads played in the development of the country.

Description

• The Rock Island Line Railroads Past And Present is a comprehensive history of the Rock Island Line, one of the most important railroads in American history.
• The book is illustrated with over 200 photographs and maps, and it includes a detailed roster of Rock Island Line locomotives and rolling stock.
• The Rock Island Line Railroads Past And Present is a valuable resource for anyone interested in railroad history. The book is also a great way to learn about the history of the United States and the role that railroads played in the development of the country.

Key Points

• The Rock Island Line was founded in 1851 as the Rock Island and Peoria Railroad.
• The railroad quickly became a major railroad, transporting goods and people across the Midwest.
• The Rock Island Line played a vital role in the development of the United States, helping to connect the East and West coasts.
• The Rock Island Line faced many challenges over the years, including financial difficulties, labor disputes, and competition from other railroads.
• However, the railroad managed to survive and continue to operate until 1980.
• The Rock Island Line Railroads Past And Present is a comprehensive history of the railroad, from its founding to its demise.

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The Rock Island Line (Railroads Past and Present)

by Bill Marvel

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	34560 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	264 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE