THE RENAISSANCE OF THE RAILROAD: A chronicle of the transformation of the century

Although its author does not put it that way, the book bearing that title could well be put as "A story that needs to be told." Indeed, the chronicle of a mighty transformation that is too often overshadowed by other events. .At the beginning of the 20th century the steam locomotive powered train was supreme in transportation. Then by mid century it had all but disappeared. Yet at the dawn of the new century the auto, truck, and airplane was little more than a hobby of the few.That railroad...