SANTA FE - RAILROAD THAT BUILT AN EMPIRE

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James Marshall 466 pages hardcover

This is a history of the Santa Fe. This includes a look at the early days of the line, it's planning and construction, building across the Rockies, the growth of the prairie states and the impact on the railroad, Fred Harvey, expansion into Colorado, Royal Gorge, passenger service, the expansion to California and Chicago, the expansion into Texas and Oklahoma, the acquistion of other roads including the Frisco, the expansion into Arizona, operations and more. Includes a look at Santa Fe Town names, railroad slang, the trains operated by the Santa Fe, financial data, a chronological list of the rail construction, and more. Includes some photos.