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Working on the Railroad by Brian Solomon ©2006 Hardcover Book Revised Edition
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- ISBN
- 9780760322208
- Book Title
- Working on the Railroad
- Item Length
- 10.6in
- Publisher
- MBI Publishing Company LLC
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Transportation, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Industries / Automobile Industry, Railroads / General, Railroads / History
- Item Width
- 8.2in
- Item Weight
- 34.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
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The notion of working on a railroad has always carried its share of romance, taking in everything from the dreams of small boys to legends like John Henry and Casey Jones. The reality is far more complicated and often, as this book amply demonstrates, more interesting. This richly illustrated volume takes us behind the scenes to show what goes into keeping a railroad running in our era of computer-aided 6,000-horsepower diesel locomotion. Author and photographer Brian Solomon explains who does what and how, from dispatching and signaling to maintaining locomotives and driving trains. Everything it takes to keep a railroad running smoothly and safely—the daily decisions, the procedures that must be followed, the lowdown on track maintenance—comes clearly into view as Solomon gives readers both a seat in the locomotive and the dispatcher's view. Into this larger account he weaves anecdotes from railroad workers as well as the historical evolution of railway vocations, with descriptions of how each job has changed over time as well as marvelous archival imagery that illustrates these developments.
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Publisher
MBI Publishing Company LLC
ISBN-10
0760322201
ISBN-13
9780760322208
eBay Product ID (ePID)
51712743
Product Key Features
Book Title
Working on the Railroad
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Industries / Automobile Industry, Railroads / General, Railroads / History
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Transportation, Business & Economics
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.6in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
8.2in
Item Weight
34.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Tf23.S66 2006
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Reviews
TheLexingtonQuarterly,March 2007 "Working on the Railroadis a thorough explanation of all the jobs that comprise railroad operations and how those jobs have evolved over time. Solomon takes pains to explain the very complex tasks of railroading in terms a layman can understand, and he also glosses important rail terminology. This book would be a wonderful introduction to the world of railroading for young adults, railroad buffs, interested readers, and it would also appeal to the railroad worker, particularly those workers who need to explain their world to spouses and relatives.", National Railway Bulletin," Winter 2006 " In this latest volume from Voyageur Press, Brian Solomon concentrates on the employees whose efforts and labor make the railroad a living entity. With a combination of text and photographs, he explores the world of the railroad worker, and the duties and difficulties he has faced, from the past to the present." O Scale Trains," December 2006 " Highly recommended to anyone interested in keeping the love of railroading and model railroads alive.", Railfan & Railroad,October 2006 "Solomon's writing is lively and interesting, and he often quotes the working railroaders he interviewed for the book. It's an interesting book to look at, as well as to read. It does a very good job of outlining the job responsibilities of the many railroad employees we so often see at work. Anybody who's considering a railroad job should read it.", National Railway Bulletin, Winter 2006 "In this latest volume from Voyageur Press, Brian Solomon concentrates on the employees whose efforts and labor make the railroad a living entity. With a combination of text and photographs, he explores the world of the railroad worker, and the duties and difficulties he has faced, from the past to the present.", The "Lexington" Quarterly," "March 2007 " Working on the Railroad" is a thorough explanation of all the jobs that comprise railroad operations and how those jobs have evolved over time. Solomon takes pains to explain the very complex tasks of railroading in terms a layman can understand, and he also glosses important rail terminology. This book would be a wonderful introduction to the world of railroading for young adults, railroad buffs, interested readers, and it would also appeal to the railroad worker, particularly those workers who need to explain their world to spouses and relatives.", Railfan & Railroad, "October 2006 " Solomon' s writing is lively and interesting, and he often quotes the working railroaders he interviewed for the book. It' s an interesting book to look at, as well as to read. It does a very good job of outlining the job responsibilities of the many railroad employees we so often see at work. Anybody who' s considering a railroad job should read it." S Gaugian," "January/February 2007 " This volume is a great addition to any railfan' s library.", The Lexington Quarterly , March 2007 "Working on the Railroadis a thorough explanation of all the jobs that comprise railroad operations and how those jobs have evolved over time. Solomon takes pains to explain the very complex tasks of railroading in terms a layman can understand, and he also glosses important rail terminology. This book would be a wonderful introduction to the world of railroading for young adults, railroad buffs, interested readers, and it would also appeal to the railroad worker, particularly those workers who need to explain their world to spouses and relatives.", Railfan & Railroad, "October 2006 "Solomon's writing is lively and interesting, and he often quotes the working railroaders he interviewed for the book. It's an interesting book to look at, as well as to read. It does a very good job of outlining the job responsibilities of the many railroad employees we so often see at work. Anybody who's considering a railroad job should read it.", The Lexington Quarterly , March 2007 “Working on the Railroad is a thorough explanation of all the jobs that comprise railroad operations and how those jobs have evolved over time. Solomon takes pains to explain the very complex tasks of railroading in terms a layman can understand, and he also glosses important rail terminology. This book would be a wonderful introduction to the world of railroading for young adults, railroad buffs, interested readers, and it would also appeal to the railroad worker, particularly those workers who need to explain their world to spouses and relatives.�, National Railway Bulletin, Winter 2006 "In this latest volume from Voyageur Press, Brian Solomon concentrates on the employees whose efforts and labor make the railroad a living entity. With a combination of text and photographs, he explores the world of the railroad worker, and the duties and difficulties he has faced, from the past to the present." O Scale Trains,December 2006 "Highly recommended to anyone interested in keeping the love of railroading and model railroads alive.", Railfan & Railroad, October 2006 "Solomon's writing is lively and interesting, and he often quotes the working railroaders he interviewed for the book. It's an interesting book to look at, as well as to read. It does a very good job of outlining the job responsibilities of the many railroad employees we so often see at work. Anybody who's considering a railroad job should read it." S Gaugian , January/February 2007 "This volume is a great addition to any railfan's library.", National Railway Bulletin," Winter 2006 "In this latest volume from Voyageur Press, Brian Solomon concentrates on the employees whose efforts and labor make the railroad a living entity. With a combination of text and photographs, he explores the world of the railroad worker, and the duties and difficulties he has faced, from the past to the present.", Railfan & Railroad,October 2006 "Solomon's writing is lively and interesting, and he often quotes the working railroaders he interviewed for the book. It's an interesting book to look at, as well as to read. It does a very good job of outlining the job responsibilities of the many railroad employees we so often see at work. Anybody who's considering a railroad job should read it." S Gaugian,January/February 2007 "This volume is a great addition to any railfan's library.", National Railway Bulletin , Winter 2006 “In this latest volume from Voyageur Press, Brian Solomon concentrates on the employees whose efforts and labor make the railroad a living entity. With a combination of text and photographs, he explores the world of the railroad worker, and the duties and difficulties he has faced, from the past to the present.� O Scale Trains, December 2006 “Highly recommended to anyone interested in keeping the love of railroading and model railroads alive.�, The Lexington Quarterly , March 2007 "Working on the Railroad is a thorough explanation of all the jobs that comprise railroad operations and how those jobs have evolved over time. Solomon takes pains to explain the very complex tasks of railroading in terms a layman can understand, and he also glosses important rail terminology. This book would be a wonderful introduction to the world of railroading for young adults, railroad buffs, interested readers, and it would also appeal to the railroad worker, particularly those workers who need to explain their world to spouses and relatives.", National Railway Bulletin , Winter 2006 "In this latest volume from Voyageur Press, Brian Solomon concentrates on the employees whose efforts and labor make the railroad a living entity. With a combination of text and photographs, he explores the world of the railroad worker, and the duties and difficulties he has faced, from the past to the present." O Scale Trains, December 2006 "Highly recommended to anyone interested in keeping the love of railroading and model railroads alive.", Railfan & Railroad, October 2006 “Solomon’s writing is lively and interesting, and he often quotes the working railroaders he interviewed for the book. It’s an interesting book to look at, as well as to read. It does a very good job of outlining the job responsibilities of the many railroad employees we so often see at work. Anybody who’s considering a railroad job should read it.� S Gaugian , January/February 2007 “This volume is a great addition to any railfan’s library.�
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
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Lccn
2006-001499
Dewey Decimal
385.0973
Dewey Edition
22
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