Lines West - A Pictorial History of the Great Northern Railway Operations and Motive Power from 1887 to 1967

Lines West A Pictorial History of the Great Northern Railway Operations and Motive Power from 1887 to 1967 By Charles R. Wood A classic photographic history of the Great Northern Railway, tracing the development of James J. Hill's "Empire Builder" railroad from its early steam era through the transition into modern railroading. Filled with historic photographs, route maps, locomotives, stations, bridges, freight operations, and scenic views across the northern United States, this volume documents eighty years of Great Northern Railway history. An excellent reference for railroad historians, Great Northern enthusiasts, and collectors of transportation Americana. Details Title: Lines West: A Pictorial History of the Great Northern Railway Operations and Motive Power from 1887 to 1967 Author: Charles R. Wood Publisher: Superior Publishing Company, Seattle Publication Year: 1967 Edition: First Edition Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Illustrated: Yes, extensively illustrated with historic railroad photographs throughout Printed in: United States Condition Book: Very Good Minus (VG-) Dust Jacket: Good Plus (G+) Overall: Very Good Minus in Good Plus Dust Jacket A solid and attractive First Edition with bright original cloth boards and a clean, tight binding. The interior remains highly presentable and fully readable. Dust Jacket Noticeable foxing and age toning throughout Light shelf wear and handling wear Protected in a clear archival-style jacket cover Complete and attractive with no major losses observed Book Bright tan cloth boards with strong color and minimal wear Binding remains firm and sound Moisture-related waviness visible to the front and rear endpapers Waviness appears consistent with an isolated liquid exposure rather than prolonged storage dampness Scattered foxing and age-related spotting present Interior pages remain clean overall with photographs and text well preserved No writing or ownership markings noted from the photographs provided Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Why Collectors Like This Book Important photographic history of the Great Northern Railway First Edition published in 1967 Hundreds of historic railroad images documenting steam and diesel operations Covers routes spanning the Midwest, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Pacific Northwest Desirable reference for Great Northern, Burlington Northern, and railroad history collectors Includes route maps, locomotive photography, and operational history