Riding the Rails by Robert Krebs (W)

Rob Krebs has written a history of his lifetime working for Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and BNSF Railway. Published by the Indiana University Press in 2108, it traces Rob’s evolution as a leader from his assistant trainmaster days in 1966 at the Southern Pacific until his retirement as Chairman  of the BNSF Railway in 2001. Read about board intrigues, the restoration of railway industry prosperity and the many personalities Rob encountered during his 37 year career running the toughest business in America. Locator box 27