Vendeur : Antique Mall Books, Smyrna, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Like New. LIKE NEW, No dust jacket as issued. No marks and tight binding. vii, 216 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 29 cm. . . . . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.) A Brief History of the Atlantic Coast Line -- 2.) Atlantic Coast Line Steam Locomotives -- 3.) Atlantic Coast Line Diesel Locomotives -- 4.) Passenger Service -- 5.) Passenger Train Equipment -- 6.) Freight Service -- 7.) Freight Train Equipment . . . . . . . Spanning 224 pages with numerous illustrations, the book chronicles the railroad's development from its predecessor lines in the late 19th century through its growth into a major Class I carrier serving the Southeast United States. The ACL, often branded as "The Standard Railroad of the South," played a pivotal role in regional transportation, connecting cities from Virginia to Florida and facilitating agriculture, tourism, and passenger services. Griffin's work, commissioned after the railroad's merger era, details its corporate evolution, operations, governance, and financial history with scholarly depth while remaining accessible to enthusiasts. It stands as a key reference for rail historians, modelers, and those interested in Southern U.S. infrastructure and economic growth in the early-to-mid 20th century. This well-regarded volume emphasizes the ACL's contributions to Florida's development and its eventual integration into larger systems like CSX, making it a valuable resource for understanding American railroad heritage. N° de réf. du vendeur 2605200001
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Vendeur : The Way We Were Bookshop, Hampton, VA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. 214 pps, hardbound, F/none, super clean and binding tight -- NOT EXLIB. N° de réf. du vendeur 11273
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Vendeur : Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Like New. As new clean tight and bright oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal. N° de réf. du vendeur 121183
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Vendeur : Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by TLC Publishing, Lynchburg, VA. 2002. 224 pgs. Illustrated. Bound in illustrated paper covered boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Upon the merger of ACL with SCL RR, the final CEO of ACL commissioned the writing of the ACL's history. The author held a PhD in history, had no previous connection with ACL. , yet produced a remarkable history revealing his full grasp of complex and minute detail relating to the railroad's growth, financial operation , and governance. ; 8.25 X 0.75 X 11.25 inches; 224 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 70043
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Vendeur : Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, Royaume-Uni
hardcover. Etat : Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. N° de réf. du vendeur ERICA829188308962X2
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