Chicago Stations & Trains Photo Archive
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1583882162 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In addition, he has written on railroad history for Trains magazine,Trains, Vintage Rails and Passenger Train Journal, and has authored a half dozen other photographic books on vintage trains. John Kelly grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where his father’s best friend was an engineer on the Chicago & North We
Huge station clocks loomed above the brass and neon train bulletin boards that listed "On Time" trains. No other American city had such a fascinating group of railroad passenger stations as Chicago. Chicago's railroad stations featured superb architecture with marble floors and staircases, while restaurants, newsstands and shops filled the concourse areas. Historic photographs feature name trains like Super Chief, Capitol Limited, 20th Century Limited, Broadway Limited, California Zephyr, Hiawatha, 400, and City of Denver. This book highlights Chicago's six major railroad stations and the trains that served them. Steel latticework beams helped support glass-domed roofs and public address systems echoed train information throughout the high-ceiling stations. Beyond the boarding gates, the constant parade of trains sounded with clanging bells and rumbling steel wheels. Included are maps, station drawings, timetables and promotional advertising.. During the heyday of passenger trains, Chicago was the undisputed rail center of the United
Chicago Rail Fans Take Notice Amazon Customer Enjoyed this book. Any rail fan growing up in Chicago would love this book. Brought back memories.. "Five Stars" according to Tom Branch. Gave as a gift and receiver loves it.. A 128 page compendium showcasing 136 captioned black-and-white archival images showcasing Chicago's six major railroad stations Midwest Book Review During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Chicago was the rail center hub of the United States and boasted some of the finest railroad stations anywhere in the country. Compiled by railroad history enthusiast John Kelly, "Chicago Stations & Trains: Photo Archives" is a 128 page compendium showcasing 136 captioned black-and-white archival images showcasing Chicago's six major railroad stations and the trains that se
About the AuthorJohn Kelly grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where his father’s best friend was an engineer on the Chicago & North Western. In addition, he has written on railroad history for Trains magazine,Trains, Vintage Rails and Passenger Train Journal, and has authored a half dozen other photographic books on vintage trains. John lives in Madison, Wisconsin where he is employed by the Wisconsin Technical College system as a computer technician.. John has been collecting railroad photos, timetables and dining car menus for 20 years and has a large collection