Santa Fe--The Chief Way | 
 enlarge | Authors: Robert Strein, John Vaughan, C. Fenton Richards
Publisher: New Mexico Magazine
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 957698
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 131
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 10.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 0937206717
Dewey Decimal Number: 385
EAN: 9780937206713
ASIN: 0937206717
Publication Date: December 31, 2001
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Product Description
This is a fresh and nostalgic look at the streamliners of the Santa Fe railroad from the late thirties to the early seventies. Theyre all here: the Super Chief, the Chief, El Capitan, and the San Francisco Chief.Santa FeThe Chief Way includes many photographs never before seen in other Santa Fe railroad books. Numerous interior pictures of the various cars remind us how wonderful train travel used to be. One chapter is devoted to the art collection of the Santa Fe railroad; it shows how these paintings were reproduced on menu covers and calendars. Another chapter shows most of the depots still standing in New Mexico as well as several of the Harvey House hotels rendered in beautiful hand-tinted photography. A special feature of the book is its extensive coverage of the original advertising materials used to lure travelers west through Indian Country in the Southwest. These include train brochures, timetables, post cards, magazine advertisementsall of which show the style and luxury afforded the traveler on these famous streamliners. As an added bonus to movie buffs, one chapter deals with the silent film stars who stopped off in Albuquerque as the train was being serviced. Historical pictures show a lost, glamorous era. This book will be a must-have for railroad buffs, historians, memorabilia collectors and those interested in the history of advertising; it is a book for all those who are fascinated by the romance of the Southwest and the glory years of the Santa Fe streamliners.
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 Essential for the ATSF fan May 14, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A terrific book, full of lots of photos and colour reproductions of advertising posters etc. Was dissappointed in that it had no detail on the actual trains re locos and consists etc, but more on the PR side of the Chiefs. If you are after more in depth detail I recommend the book "Santa Fe Streamliners" the Chiefs and their Tribesmen by Karl Zimmermann. A must have addition for the set.
An ideal giftbook for railroad buffs October 8, 2002
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
In Santa Fe: The Chief Way, railroading enthusiasts Robert Strein, John Vaughan, and C. Fenton Richards Jr. collaborate to present an informative and totally engaging presentation of the famed Santa Fe railroad, and its legendary"Chief" locomotives that powered the trains along the New Mexico terrains. Blending historic photography with period advertisements, and thematic artwork, Santa Fe: The Chief Way is a welcome and much appreciate contribution to any American railroading history collection. Also available in a hardcover format (0937206717), Santa Fe: The Chief Way is an ideal giftbook for railroad buffs as well.
A recommended addition to any railroad buff's collection January 11, 2002
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Robert Strein, John Vaughan, and Fenton Richards effectively collaborate to provide an informative and fascinating history of the Santa Fe railroad in Santa Fe - The Chief Way. Illustrated throughout with many unique historical photographs enhancing the "reader friendly" text, we are presented with highlights of those prestigious trains and their luxurious accommodations on the Santa Fe run. A welcome and highly recommended addition to any railroad buff's collection, Santa Fe - The Chief Way also touches upon the railroad hires of Native Americans guides to ride the trains through New Mexico for the edification of the passengers, as well as citing the film stars and cinematic moments associated with Santa Fe railroading history.
Stunning historial book! December 31, 2001
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Gorgous photos, paintings, and old advertisements along with informative text, this book is for anyone who has ever been drawn to the serenity and beauty of new mexico.
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