The American Passenger Train

The American Passenger Train
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Publisher : Motorbooks International
Total Pages : 156
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ISBN-10 : 0760308969
ISBN-13 : 9780760308967
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Book Synopsis The American Passenger Train by : Mike Schafer

Download or read book The American Passenger Train written by Mike Schafer and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Santa Fe "Super Chief" to modern Amtrak high-speed intercity services, this sprawling photographic history rambles through two centuries of passenger trains and presents a wealth of archival imagery and period color photos. 200 illustrations, 150 in color.


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