John Signor hardcover
Mountain Railroading in Southern California has
always been synonymous with names like Tehachapi, Cajon Pass and
Beaumont Hill. While the 2 former passes have been the subject of
several published histories, Beaumont Hill, Southern Pacific's gateway
to southern California from the east, has been largely overlooked. From
its fragile beginnings in the 1870's up to today's heavy double stack
traffic, every facet of Beaumont Hill's long and colorful history has
been explored. The book traces the evolution of motive power used on the
line from American and Consolidation types to modern day high tech
diesels, as well as following the rise and decline of passenger service
over the line. Over 250 illustrations.
