James Reisdorff and Michael Bartels 104 pages softcover
Fred Ritter Jr. was a Swiss immigrant farmer living near Tilden, Neb.,
in the early 20th century. He was also a railfan who took
snapshot-quality images of steam and diesel locomotives, passenger
trains and small-town depots. As a result, these rare images serve as
examples of one man’s perspective on railroading both in Nebraska and
surrounding states during the very early years of railfan photography.
His photo coverage included the Chicago & North Western, Burlington
Route, and Union Pacific. Fred’s story ultimately tells of his love for
both trains and family, and how the two were intertwined.
