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Louisville and Nashville Passenger Trains: The Pan American Era 1921-1971 | 
 enlarge | Authors: Charles B. Castner, Robert E. Chapman, Patrick C. Dorin
Creator: R. Lyle Key
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Category: Book
Buy New: $95.00
New (1) Used (4) from $59.94
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 837597
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 1883089492
Dewey Decimal Number: 385
EAN: 9781883089498
ASIN: 1883089492
Publication Date: March 2000
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Condition: Printed in 1999. New unread copy. A couple of tiny bumps at the edges acquired during shipping, inconsequential really. Pages crisp, new, unopend and unread. Boxed well and shipped quick.
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Book Description
The definitive history of Louisville & Nashville passenger service spans the period from the booming Pan American era of the 1920s through the Amtrak days of the 1960s. Extensive original sources and an intimate knowledge of L&N operations combine to deliver the last word on L&N motive power and rolling stock, as well as a complete roster of equipment and reproductions of period advertising pieces. In addition, an entire chapter is devoted to modeling L&N passenger equipment and trains.
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A Fine Reference Work October 30, 2000
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was excited when I saw the advanced advertisements for this book and looked forward to its publication. I was not let down. The authors know their stuff and have put together a fine reference work on the 20th Century passenger service of "The Old Reliable".This is not a novel or in-depth review of the subject so don't appoach it looking for any insight into the inner workings of a railroad. The extensive biliography gives plenty of sources to find that material. It is, however, a detailed overview of all aspects of L&N passenger service, from train equipment to dining car staffing. The writing is crisp and well paced with only a few dry spots. Many personal tales and anecdotes abound adding dimension to the topics. My only complaints about the book are that the authors should have focused on each train such as the Hummingbird and Cresent in seperate, detailed sections rather then covering them in a chronological manner (which can be confusing and tedious for those not familiar with the railroads many routes). Also, more color photos would have been appreciated, especially for those of us who model L&N equipment in their model railroad layouts. Again, a fine reference work put together by authors who definately love their subject.
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