Illinois Central Railroad, 1875-1970: Photo Archive

by Kim D. Tschudy

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Founded in 1851, the Illinois Central was the first land grant railroad in the United States. Its unique north-south route handled 30 percent of all war material, supplies, and troops to Civil War battlegrounds in the South. This book features the locomotives, depots, and memorabilia of the "Mainline of Mid-America", dating from 1875 to 1970. Enjoy this well-illustrated account of a railroad immortalized in song and story.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1583880631

ISBN13:9781583880630

Release Date:May 2002

Publisher:Enthusiast Books

Length:128 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 9.8" x 8.9"

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History History Transportation

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