Jeff Wilson 112 pages softcover
A cross between our popular Industries series books and a freight car
guide book, this all new book from Jeff Wilson explores several
commodities and products carried by rail along with a historical look at
the freight cars used to carry them. Learn about more than a dozen
specific commodities with a brief history of the industry and products
involved and the types of freight cars used for it from the steam era
through today. Types of commodities covered include lumber, coal,
cement, coil steel, and other industrial products. Consumer products to
include grain, flour, sugar, frozen foods, and more.