Railroads of the Yosemite Valley
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (557 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0939666804 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great history here Great history here. "The best book on the Yosemite Valley Railroad available today" according to Mark Pfennigstag. The Yosemite Valley Railroad operated passenger and freight service from Merced, CA, to El Portal, the town at the western gate of Yosemite National Park, until 19The best book on the Yosemite Valley Railroad available today Mark Pfennigstag The Yosemite Valley Railroad operated passenger and freight service from Merced, CA, to El Portal, the town at the western gate of Yosemite National Park, until 1945.Hank Johnston, a dedicated researcher and excellent writer, and long time resident of the Yosemite area, has published several books on railroading. . 5.Hank Johnston, a dedicated researcher and excellent writer, and long time resident of the Yosemite area, has published several books on railroading. . "Railroads of the Yosemite valley" according to Debra A. Sutherland. Great booK in great condition! Lots of very interesting Yosemite history, & vintage photos !!
The rich history of Yosemite is brought to life through the photographs that tell a special relationship between individuals and machines.. Originally published in 1963, this volume assembles more than two hundred black-and-white photographs of railroads and trains, relating the importance of the rail lines in the visitors’ experiences of Yosemite. This is a reprint of the intriguing story of four short-line railroads that operated in the Merced River Canyon to serve Yosemite National Park