Route 66 Railway: The Story of Route 66 and the Santa Fe Railway in the American Southwest
- ISBN-10
- 061521407X
- ISBN-13
- 9780615214078
- Category
- Transportation / Railroads / General
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation
- Author
- Elrond G. Lawrence
Description
Climb aboard for a visual road trip across the American Southwest, following famous Route 66 and the trains of the Santa Fe and BNSF Railways. Filled with spectacular photography and engaging text, Route 66 Railway explores the relationship between the "Route of the Warbonnets" and the "Mother Road" through mountains, deserts, forests, cities and quirky towns. Thrill to colorful diesel locomotives and vintage steam trains as they roll past cafes, motor courts, tourist traps, railroad stations, neon signs, and much more.
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