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South Platte Press, 2023. Softcover. New. Softcover, 160 pages, 9 x 6 in., 138 B&W photographs and illustrations. Tourists traveled to Yellowstone National Park on Union Pacific passenger trains for more than 45 years. Along the way they traveled through Island Park, a unique geographical region located along the Yellowstone Branch in eastern Idaho. From the areas livestock and lumber industry to Railroad Ranch and its affiliation with the Harriman family, to the ""Spring Campaign"" snowplow trains, the Yellowstone Branch played a major role in the region's history. Although the northern half of the branch line was later abandoned, its route through Island Park is now a scenic year-around recreational trail. Contents: Introduction, Background, pp. 5-18, Construction of the Railroad in Island Park, pp. 19-30, Along the Line: Stations in Island Park, pp. 31-64, Operations of the Railroad in Island Park, pp. 65-74, Passenger Service in Island Park, pp. 75-98, Freight Operations, pp. 99-102, The Spring… Read More

Railway Education Bureau. Softcover. New. This is a railroad industry general reference textbook. This is not a model railroad signaling guide. This book is intended for use by railroad industry professionals but rail enthusiasts who want more information about railroad signalling by railroads in North America will find this interesting. Familiarity with electrical terms will be helpful. This is the book for you if you strive for railway signaling knowledge. Your Guide to Railway Signals is an excellent guide for training signal personnel especially railway cross-function managers, supervisors, and support personnel. Signal personnel and management can use this book as an information packed off-the-shelf reference guide. High-quality graphics and diagrams have been used throughout. Complies with all standards and commonly used practices. Includes chapters on Track Circuits, Basic Crossings, Gate Crossings, Microprocessor-Based Crossings, Switch Circuit Controller (SCC) and Electric Locks, Switch… Read More