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Easy-to-read, entertaining look at significant milestones in the long Union Pacific history. Perfect tie-in to Union Pacifics 2019 celebration of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869. Founded in 1862, the Union Pacific Railroad originally carried passengers and freight until 1971 when it became a freight-only carrier operating 8,600 locomotives over 32,000 route-miles in 23 states west of Chicago and New Orleans. No other railroad in this country has retained its historical equipment and honored its history like Union Pacific. The preservation of its fleet speaks to the high value Union Pacific places on its heritage and its role in Americas history. 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad (May 10, 1869-May 10, 2019) and noted author John Kelly felt this was the perfect time to look back at some of the most important milestones and defining moments in the long UP history. The author has culled through a huge archive of material to concentrate on six decades that showcase the many important roles UP played in the building of America. Helping bring life to the story is an array of photos with extended captions as well as vintage Union Pacific timetables, travel brochures, dining car menus, postcards, tickets, maps and advertising. Coverage includes: “Building the First Transcontinental Railroad” chronicles one of the greatest epics in American history. “All Aboard for Yellowstone” showcases Union Pacifics Grand Circle Tours with trains to Zion, Bryce Canyon and Yellowstone National Park during the lively 1920s. “Tomorrows Train Today” highlights Union Pacifics M-10000 and City streamliners to Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver in the 1930s. “The Strategic Middle Route” salutes American soldiers during World War II and the legendary North Platte Canteen in the 1940s. “Along the Union Pacific” tracks “City” Streamliners and Domeliners during the 1950s and 1960s, and the end of Union Pacific passenger service in 1971. The final chapter features notable photos of Union Pacific steam, diesel, and gas turbine-electric locomotives, plus a full-color image of Union Pacifics Heritage locomotive fleet.May 10, 2019, is the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental route and Union Pacific will be heavily publicizing the event all spring and summer.This is the only photographic history of the Union Pacific published in the past ten years.John Kelly is well-known railroad author.Contact UsHomeTrains BIG and little + BoatsUNION PACIFIC AMERICAS PREMIER RAILROAD FOR OVER 150 YEARS TRAIN BOOKCategories Alfa American Cars American Motors Aston Martin Auburn Cord Duesenberg Audi Austin Healey Avanti BMW British Cars Buick Cadillac Car Care & Detailing Supplies Chevrolet Chevrolet Trucks Citroen Cobra / AC Crosley Datsun / Nissan De Lorean Dodge Trucks European & Japanese Cars Facel Vega Ferrari Fiat / Abarth Ford Lincoln Mercury Ford Trucks Gas Memorabilia & Automobilia Honda / Acura Hot Rods Hudson Jaguar Jensen Kaiser Frazer Nash LAMBORGHINI Land Rover Lotus Maserati Mazda Mercedes Benz Metropolitan MG Military , Fire, Police Mini Mopar Morgan Morris Minor Motorcycle, Scooter & Bicycle Oldsmobile Opel Packard Pontiac Porsche Racing Restoration & Technical Rolls Royce & Bentley SAAB Studebaker Subaru Sunbeam Tattoos Toyota Tractors Trains BIG and little + Boats Triumph Trucks & Jeeps & Buses TVR Volkswagen Volvo Bugatti CUNNINGHAM LISTERS Pantera Trailers Tucker Lancia Suzuki Wolseley Lola Automotive stories Design Boats Toys BOX SETS Harley Davidson Yamaha Kawasaki Ducati BMW Motorcycles Honda Motorcycles Hyundai Riley Ginetta Allard Triumph Motorcyle Renault Zagato Microcars Tatra NASH Airplanes Clothing & Apparel MOTO GUZZI Other UNION PACIFIC AMERICAS PREMIER RAILROAD FOR OVER 150 YEARS TRAIN BOOKSee reviews belowNo product reviews yet$36.95$31.87Save14%Your browser does not support the video tag.Ask a questionSimilar itemsFollow usDescription UNION PACIFIC AMERICAS PREMIER RAILROAD FOR OVER 150 YEARS TRAIN BOOKSKU: B09277Easy-to-read, entertaining look at significant milestones in the long Union Pacific history. Perfect tie-in to Union Pacifics 2019 celebration of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869. Founded in 1862, the Union Pacific Railroad originally carried passengers and freight until 1971 when it became a freight-only carrier operating 8,600 locomotives over 32,000 route-miles in 23 states west of Chicago and New Orleans. No other railroad in this country has retained its historical equipment and honored its history like Union Pacific. The preservation of its fleet speaks to the high value Union Pacific places on its heritage and its role in Americas history. 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad (May 10, 1869-May 10, 2019) and noted author John Kelly felt this was the perfect time to look back at some of the most important milestones and defining moments in the long UP history. The author has culled through a huge archive of material to concentrate on six decades that showcase the many important roles UP played in the building of America. Helping bring life to the story is an array of photos with extended captions as well as vintage Union Pacific timetables, travel brochures, dining car menus, postcards, tickets, maps and advertising. Coverage includes: “Building the First Transcontinental Railroad” chronicles one of the greatest epics in American history. “All Aboard for Yellowstone” showcases Union Pacifics Grand Circle Tours with trains to Zion, Bryce Canyon and Yellowstone National Park during the lively 1920s. “Tomorrows Train Today” highlights Union Pacifics M-10000 and City streamliners to Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver in the 1930s. “The Strategic Middle Route” salutes American soldiers during World War II and the legendary North Platte Canteen in the 1940s. “Along the Union Pacific” tracks “City” Streamliners and Domeliners during the 1950s and 1960s, and the end of Union Pacific passenger service in 1971. The final chapter features notable photos of Union Pacific steam, diesel, and gas turbine-electric locomotives, plus a full-color image of Union Pacifics Heritage locomotive fleet.May 10, 2019, is the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental route and Union Pacific will be heavily publicizing the event all spring and summer.This is the only photographic history of the Union Pacific published in the past ten years.John Kelly is well-known railroad author.Additional Info BindingPaperbackConditionNEWPublisherBridgewater Book Group LLCDate of Publication2019Illustrations200 color & b/w photosISBN9781583883563LanguageEnglishPages126New or UsedNEWAuthor BioJohn Kelly grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where his dad’s best friend, an engineer on the Chicago & NorthWestern, gave him and his brother occasional midnight cab rides on C&NW freight trains from Altoona to Elroy, Wisconsin. As a teenager, he enjoyed watching C&NW, Milwaukee Road and Soo Line trains come through his home town. Given his hobby of railroad history, John has written articles for Trains magazine, Trains.com, and Vintage Rails and has also authored a number of books on streamlined passenger trains, including Streamliners to the Twin Cities, Interurban Trains to Chicago, and Chicago Stations & Trains. In 2009, John co-authored Trains to Victory–America’s Railroads in World War II–with Don Heimburger. Railroads of Milwaukee continues John’s interest in Midwestern cities that offered passenger train service. His memories of the Milwaukee Road include photo outings to the Milwaukee Shops–in 1922 it was one of the largest rail car complexes in the United States–and diesel service facilities in the late 1970’s. It was exciting to stand near the 35th Street Viaduct, he says, and take photos of the various locomotives and sprawling railroad yards. John is also a volunteer-docent for the innovative National Park Service-Amtrak partnership Trails & Rails program during the summer travel season. This program provides rail passengers with the educational opportunities that foster an appreciation of a selected region’s natural and cultural heritage. He joined Trails & Rails in 2007, completing four years as a docent on Amtrak’s famed Empire Builder between Chicago and Winona, Minnesota. In addition, he volunteers with the Center for Railroad Photography & Art in Madison, Wisconsin, archiving historic railroad images.Word Count25000KeywordsUnion Pacific;North Platte Canteen;transcontinental railroad;May 10, 1869;golden spikeReviewsUNION PACIFIC AMERICAS PREMIER RAILROAD FOR OVER 150 YEARS TRAIN BOOKThis product has no reviews yet, however see what our buyers say about our other products…DeliveryBuyer to pay $5.95 S&H for Media Mail in the USA.Free shipping for each additional book shipped to the same address if shipped at the same time using Media Mail.Priority Mail is $9.95 for first book in the USA. On orders of multiple books we will adjust for size and weight. Ask for quote.We will only ship outside of the USA if you contact us before buying. On all orders shipped OUTSIDE the USA there will be a handling charge plus the actual cost of shipping.100% of our books are shipped in boxes to USA addresses.Returns accepted within 30 days. Shipping and handling non-refundable. UNION PACIFIC AMERICAS PREMIER RAILROAD FOR OVER 150 YEARS TRAIN BOOKSKU: B09277Easy-to-read, entertaining look at significant milestones in the long Union Pacific history. Perfect tie-in to Union Pacifics 2019 celebration of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869. Founded in 1862, the Union Pacific Railroad originally carried passengers and freight until 1971 when it became a freight-only carrier operating 8,600 locomotives over 32,000 route-miles in 23 states west of Chicago and New Orleans. No other railroad in this country has retained its historical equipment and honored its history like Union Pacific. The preservation of its fleet speaks to the high value Union Pacific places on its heritage and its role in Americas history. 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad (May 10, 1869-May 10, 2019) and noted author John Kelly felt this was the perfect time to look back at some of the most important milestones and defining moments in the long UP history. The author has culled through a huge archive of material to concentrate on six decades that showcase the many important roles UP played in the building of America. Helping bring life to the story is an array of photos with extended captions as well as vintage Union Pacific timetables, travel brochures, dining car menus, postcards, tickets, maps and advertising. Coverage includes: “Building the First Transcontinental Railroad” chronicles one of the greatest epics in American history. “All Aboard for Yellowstone” showcases Union Pacifics Grand Circle Tours with trains to Zion, Bryce Canyon and Yellowstone National Park during the lively 1920s. “Tomorrows Train Today” highlights Union Pacifics M-10000 and City streamliners to Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver in the 1930s. “The Strategic Middle Route” salutes American soldiers during World War II and the legendary North Platte Canteen in the 1940s. “Along the Union Pacific” tracks “City” Streamliners and Domeliners during the 1950s and 1960s, and the end of Union Pacific passenger service in 1971. The final chapter features notable photos of Union Pacific steam, diesel, and gas turbine-electric locomotives, plus a full-color image of Union Pacifics Heritage locomotive fleet.May 10, 2019, is the 150th anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental route and Union Pacific will be heavily publicizing the event all spring and summer.This is the only photographic history of the Union Pacific published in the past ten years.John Kelly is well-known railroad author. BindingPaperbackConditionNEWPublisherBridgewater Book Group LLCDate of Publication2019Illustrations200 color & b/w photosISBN9781583883563LanguageEnglishPages126New or UsedNEWAuthor BioJohn Kelly grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where his dad’s best friend, an engineer on the Chicago & NorthWestern, gave him and his brother occasional midnight cab rides on C&NW freight trains from Altoona to Elroy, Wisconsin. As a teenager, he enjoyed watching C&NW, Milwaukee Road and Soo Line trains come through his home town. Given his hobby of railroad history, John has written articles for Trains magazine, Trains.com, and Vintage Rails and has also authored a number of books on streamlined passenger trains, including Streamliners to the Twin Cities, Interurban Trains to Chicago, and Chicago Stations & Trains. In 2009, John co-authored Trains to Victory–America’s Railroads in World War II–with Don Heimburger. Railroads of Milwaukee continues John’s interest in Midwestern cities that offered passenger train service. His memories of the Milwaukee Road include photo outings to the Milwaukee Shops–in 1922 it was one of the largest rail car complexes in the United States–and diesel service facilities in the late 1970’s. It was exciting to stand near the 35th Street Viaduct, he says, and take photos of the various locomotives and sprawling railroad yards. John is also a volunteer-docent for the innovative National Park Service-Amtrak partnership Trails & Rails program during the summer travel season. This program provides rail passengers with the educational opportunities that foster an appreciation of a selected region’s natural and cultural heritage. He joined Trails & Rails in 2007, completing four years as a docent on Amtrak’s famed Empire Builder between Chicago and Winona, Minnesota. In addition, he volunteers with the Center for Railroad Photography & Art in Madison, Wisconsin, archiving historic railroad images.Word Count25000KeywordsUnion Pacific;North Platte Canteen;transcontinental railroad;May 10, 1869;golden spikeUNION PACIFIC AMERICAS PREMIER RAILROAD FOR OVER 150 YEARS TRAIN BOOKView more
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