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The Chicago & North Western Cowboy Line by William Kratville (W18B)

Gene Harmon — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:41:13 +0000

The C&NW once had a West Coast ambition and the Cowboy Line was a result of this effort. Lander, WY was as far they got and this book recounts the line in 64 B&W pages with a bibliography, maps text and well done captions. Published in 1998 by the South Platte Press, this softbound book is in fine condition.

Locator box 18B

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The Chicago & North Western Memories by Preston Cook (W 100)

Gene Harmon — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:25:56 +0000

In 128 pages the author provides an all color depiction with exceptional captionsof the C&NW between 1970 and 1980covering the entire system. Maps, a locomotive roster, and text support the images. Published in 1989 by Old Line Graphics on glossy paper, this book is in fine used condition.

Locator Box 100

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Pioneer Railroad The Story of the C&NW System by Casey & Douglas (W 8)

Gene Harmon — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:22:30 +0000

Published by McGraw Hill in 1948, this 334 page history covers all aspects of the C&NW System development and progression into the largest of the granger roads. It has 14 B&W prints including one of Kate Shelley at work. The book is in good used condition with a well worn jacket with edge tears.

Locator box 8

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Southern Pacific Passenger Trains (Interline Dining & Lounge Cars) Cauthern & Munger (W 18 28)

Gene Harmon — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:22:13 +0000

Every interline diner and lounge car with the C&NW, Rock Island, Milwaukee Road and Union Pacific is described with color or B&W images, floor plans, rosters, and histories including a bibliography and index in 208 pages and printed on very high quality glossy paper. Published by Union Terminal Publications in 2018, these books are new.

Locator boxes Locator Box 28 and Box 18

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