A Pictorial History of the Great Northern Railway Operations and Motive Power from 1887 to 1967
By Charles R. Wood
A classic photographic history of the Great Northern Railway, tracing the development of James J. Hill's "Empire Builder" railroad from its early steam era through the transition into modern railroading. Filled with historic photographs, route maps, locomotives, stations, bridges, freight operations, and scenic views across the northern United States, this volume documents eighty years of Great Northern Railway history. An excellent reference for railroad historians, Great Northern enthusiasts, and collectors of transportation Americana.
Details
Title:Lines West: A Pictorial History of the Great Northern Railway Operations and Motive Power from 1887 to 1967 Author: Charles R. Wood Publisher: Superior Publishing Company, Seattle Publication Year: 1967 Edition: First Edition Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Illustrated: Yes, extensively illustrated with historic railroad photographs throughout Printed in: United States
Condition
Book: Very Good Minus (VG-)
Dust Jacket: Good Plus (G+)
Overall:
Very Good Minus in Good Plus Dust Jacket
A solid and attractive First Edition with bright original cloth boards and a clean, tight binding. The interior remains highly presentable and fully readable.
Dust Jacket
Noticeable foxing and age toning throughout
Light shelf wear and handling wear
Protected in a clear archival-style jacket cover
Complete and attractive with no major losses observed
Book
Bright tan cloth boards with strong color and minimal wear
Binding remains firm and sound
Moisture-related waviness visible to the front and rear endpapers
Waviness appears consistent with an isolated liquid exposure rather than prolonged storage dampness
Scattered foxing and age-related spotting present
Interior pages remain clean overall with photographs and text well preserved
No writing or ownership markings noted from the photographs provided
Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Why Collectors Like This Book
Important photographic history of the Great Northern Railway
First Edition published in 1967
Hundreds of historic railroad images documenting steam and diesel operations
Covers routes spanning the Midwest, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Pacific Northwest
Desirable reference for Great Northern, Burlington Northern, and railroad history collectors
Includes route maps, locomotive photography, and operational history
