Craig Sanders 288 pages
The passenger train has long held a special place in the imagination of
Americans, and Indiana was once a bustling passenger train crossroads.
Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838-1971 brings to life the
countless locals, accommodation trains, and secondary expresses that
Hoosiers patronized during the Golden Age of the passenger train. Craig
Sanders gives us a comprehensive history of intercity passenger service
in Indiana, from the time railroads began to develop in the state in the
mid-19th century through May 1, 1971, when Amtrak began operations.
Each chapter summarizes the history and development of one railroad,
discusses the factors that shaped that railroad's passenger
service--such as prolonged financial difficulties, competition, and the
influence of a strong leader--and concludes with a detailed account of
its passenger operations in Indiana. Sixteen maps, 87 photographs, and
other evocative illustrations supplement Sanders's text.
