Nevada Central: Sagebrush Narrow Gauge
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (569 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0911581618 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Most of the rail was 35# iron; the struggling railroad line crossed 66 timber trestles between its end points. The railroad began construction in 1879 to help open up the vast and virtually unpopulated area of the Silver State. He has been called the best-loved narrow gauge railroad author in the United States. The Virginia native has authored hundreds of railroad articles and won dozens of awards with his exquisite models. Running through some of the most barren and remote high desert sagebrush and mountain country in the West, the Nevada Central rolled down through the years with much of its original equipment, mainly because it could never afford to purchase anything newer.The line was finally abandoned in December of 1937 and was sold for scrap the next year. This deluxe narrow gauge volume traces the amazing story of this three-foot-gauge railroad that ran through the heart of the great American Basin. The former Sidney Dillon was transported to the orange grove where Ward and his wife, Betty, were building a new home. Ferrell says his research on his latest book included “mixing with cowboys, sheepmen, ranchers and thirsty miners at Austin’s (Nevada) Golden Club Saloon, and listening to their stories of the real Old West.”. Built to carry the commerce of rich silver and gold strikes, the Nevada Central struggled against tremendous odds for six decades.Often called “a line in the sand,” the 93-mile-long rail route ran between Battle Moun
About the AuthorMallory Hope Ferrell
Mallory Hope Ferrell
Curt Johnson said Nevada Central - Museum Railroad. This little-known (or little-recognized) railroad kept its' antique equipment to the end; Mallory explains how and why the Nevada Central supplied the core equipment for more than one well-known railroad museum. A very interesting read, Ferrell's usual slick presentation. I highly recommend it.. Good book! Whitelinefever A good history of a little line that probably lasted a lot longer than it should have. An amazing number of good photographs for the time and such an isolated area. Enjoyed it!. A Must For Nevada and Railroad Fans Steve Frady Great book. Many, many clear photos with a strong text and identifying photo captions. Well organized with a lot of previously unpublished information.