ALONG THE RAILS IN THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST: CANYONS, MOUNTAINS & DESERTS

Along the Rails in the American Southwest: Canyons, Mountains, and Deserts showcases the spectacular railroads of one of North America's most dramatic landscapes. Covering Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, authors Jeremy F. Plant, Jeffrey G. Plant, and Jonathan W. Plant combine fascinating railroad history with breathtaking color photography to explore transcontinental main lines, rugged short lines, mining railroads, and legendary tourist operations. From the Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, Rio Grande, and Union Pacific to the Apache Railway, Magma Arizona, Utah Railway, Nevada Northern, and Grand Canyon Railway, each chapter highlights the unique scenery, motive power, and operations that define railroading in the American Southwest.

Featuring over 150 full-color photographs spanning the late 1970s through the early 2000s, this volume captures trains winding through towering canyons, crossing high mountain passes, traversing vast deserts, and serving the mines and industries that built the region. Richly illustrated and filled with historical insight, Along the Rails in the American Southwest is an essential addition to the library of anyone who appreciates western railroading, dramatic landscapes, and the enduring appeal of America's most iconic railroad routes.