Steve Barry

Looking for a great introduction to the history of passenger rail travel in the United States? Look no further than Steve Barry's The Golden Age of Train Travel. In this volume, the editor of Railfan & Railroad magazine presents a précis on the development and demise of luxury passenger service in North America. From this very quick read, both young and old railfans will glean conversational facts about the rise of passenger travel after 1869, the "golden age" of the early Twentieth century, the rapid descent in ridership after WWII, and the ultimate establishment of Amtrak and VIA Rail in the 1970s. Images, blending photographs with vintage advertisements, help the reader understand the grandeur of luxury rail travel in its heyday.

A highly recommended read.… (altro)