Donald Heimburger, Carl Byron 200 pages hardcover
When World War 2 came to an
end in 1945, America was on the verge of an unprecedented economic boom
that carried over to its vast rail transportation system. Railroads
placed orders for new streamlined passenger trains. Passengers wanted
new, fashionable trains with sleek cars and locomotives. In addition,
steam was out, diesels were in. Railroads saw good times coming and they
prepared well for them. Donald J. Heimburger and Carl R Byron bring to
life this exciting time in America's railroad history. This volume
captures the fun of train travel when fashion-conscious rail lines
criss-crossed the country with colourful cars and exquisite service.