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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 385
EAN num: 9781883089740
ISBN number: 1883089743
Label: TLC Publishing
Manufacturer: TLC Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 280
Printing Date: January 27, 2003
Publishing house: TLC Publishing
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A fascinating railroad stretching from Memphis to Atlanta, the NC&St.L has a history beginning in 1840, and stretching through the Civil War to a merger with its parent line in 1957. The photos, diagrams, and maps presented in this book will help you understand the development and operation of the line as a key link between Memphis and the Appalachians. The railroad used Mikados, Pacifics, and Mountain types, as well as the very first 4-8-4s in the South. Leading the way were the bullet-nosed, semi-streamlined J3 class 4-8-4s known as the 'Yellow Jackets'. Also featured in the book are model railroads that use the NC&St.L as a prototype. Written in an easily readable style, this book will interest all fans of railroading in the South.
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I purchased this book on an impulse since there are so few books that cover the history of this railroad. I expected a typical railroad book full of interesting period pictures. I got that and far more. This is a complete and thorough corporate history. It details the problems of trying to build and run a railroad in eras that included war, depression and the robber barons from the north. Mr. Schult's writing style weaves this story within the context of the historical background of events outside the confines of the railroad. The heroes and villains that impacted the NC&St.L.'s sucess are well chronicalled and creates a story of struggle between trying to build a strong company versus reigning in competition. The government's feeble attempts at crafting a national transportation policy end with an excellent chapter on the failed effort at nationalizing the nation's railroads during WW I. I have always been interested in railroad history but I have never bought a book of this type where I can truly say that I had a hard time putting it down. A great read (plus great pictures).
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