Illinois Central Railroad (Images of Rail)
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (653 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467115991 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In January and February 1937, much of the southern half of the railroad was shut down because of flooding on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Most trips were completed without incident. The photographs are drawn from numerous sources, including the railroads own photographers, amateur photographers, and photography studios.. This book depicts many of the accidents that have taken place along the Illinois Central through the years. However, there were occasional mishaps, including derailments and collisions with other trains or highway vehicles. Most accidents were minor, while others made the national news, such as the October 30, 1972, collision of two commuter trains in Chicago that killed 45 passengers. With roots dating back to 1851, the Illinois Central Railroad (IC) transported millions of passengers and countless tons of freight. The IC frequently had to deal with flooding, for the railroad ran in close proximity to several major rivers
"Five Stars" according to John Petit. Another fine book by the author about the Illinois Central R.R.
Downey is a certified surgical technologist and lives in Memphis, Tennessee, with his wife, Jolinne. . He has published six books and dozens of articles, mostly on the IC. About the Author Clifford J. Downey has had an interest in the Illinois Central Railroad since he was a teenager growing up in western Kentucky during the 1980s
Clifford J. Downey has had an interest in the Illinois Central Railroad since he was a teenager growing up in western Kentucky during the 1980s. . He has published six books and dozens of articles, mostly on the IC. Downey is a certified surgical technologist and lives in Memphis, Tennessee, with his wife, Jolinne