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America's Classic Railroad Places

A Geographical Dictionary of North American
Railroad Locations

a reference book, compiled
By Ernest H. Robl

Ever wondered ...

• Just where the Powder River Basin is located and why it's one of the most important railroad locations in North America?
• Where to get information about the operating hours of the visitor center at Horse Shoe Curve?
• Where the Kate Shelley Bridge is located, and why it's important in railroad history?
• What was the Belmont Tunnel's claim to fame, and why it's no longer in use?
• What the difference is between Crawford Notch and Crawford Hill?
• When the Cowboy Line was abandoned?
• Where some of the best viewing locations are along BNSF's Chicago Racetrack line?
• Which time of day may be best for photographing trains on the Keddie Wye in the Feather River Canyon of California?

These and some 200 other important North American railroad locations and routes are described in this new reference work which will be essential to railfans, railroad historians, railroad travelers, and anyone else interested in railroads. And, the listings will help you answer the above questions.

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Major magazine articles (and some books) devoted to the subjects listed, where you can find much additional information.

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Ernest H. Robl
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P.O. Box 3270
Durham, NC 27715-3270

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