Book ID: CBB028113858

Moving Mail and Express by Rail (2007)

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DeRouin, Edward M. (Author)


Pixels Publishing


Publication Date: 2007
Physical Details: 224 pp., illustrations
Language: English

This book looks into the history, organization, and operation of mail and express operations in U.S. railroading. It takes you inside the head end business defining and clarifying mail, baggage, and express work. In addition to nearly 200 photographs, over 100 tables of Railway Express Agency car space reservations and train consists are included. "Passenger train fans, historians and operation-oriented modelers will find new and unpublished material to enjoy. (Amazon)

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Review Frederic H. Abendschein (Fall-Winter 2008) Review of "Moving Mail and Express by Rail". Railroad History (p. 108). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Bartels, Michael M.
Gruber, John E.
Kahler, David
Waite, Thornton
Reisdorff, James J.
Ryan, John
Concepts
Land transportation
Railroads
Pictorial works
Photography of railroads
Illustrations
Railroads, Local and light
Time Periods
20th century
19th century
21st century
Places
United States
Midwestern states (U.S.)
Wyoming (U.S.)
Nebraska (U.S.)
Southern states (U.S.)
Oregon (U.S.)
Institutions
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Company
Strasburg Railroad
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
Long Island Rail Road Company
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
New York Central Railroad Company
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