The Louisville and Nashville Railroad, 1850-1963
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.95 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813121841 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 408 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lyle Key Jr." -- ""An important work for Tennessee and railroad history." --Tennessee Librarian" -- ""Herr has the knack for telling some fascinating tales about the L&N and its service territory." --The Historian" -- ""A lively and broad look at 'The Old Reliable.'" --Trains" -- ""It is a welcome event that this book is once again available." --Anniston (AL) Star" -- . It should be a welcome gift for anyone who likes to read about railroads or the history of those states connected by the L & N Railroad." --Bowling Green Daily News" -- ""This is the best history of the L&N." --Bulletin of the Railroad Station Historical Society" -- ""Provides a well-written and richly detailed narrative of the evolution of America's railroads of the world they did so much to shape." --Carlos Schwantes" -- ""A 'jewel' in railroad history."
Four appendices on topics ranging from the materials used to build trains to passenger equipment to motive power round out the complete, but accessible, account. During the late 1950s and early 60s, the railroad experienced significant expansion in the South, where the economy was being fueled by new industry. The 1950s saw the reluctant abandonment of the old steam engine (the L&N was a major coal-carrying railroad) in favor of the diesel. Coal, automobiles, mail, and passengers all counted on the L&N to get them around the region. Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan and railroad bandit Morris Slater also find their place in this entertaining history. Even after all these years, this volume remains the concise, illustrated history of "The Old Reliable" for its many fans around the world.. In the twentieth century, the L&N grew into one of the nation's major rail systems, reaching from the Great Lakes to the Ohio River Valley and down to Florida and the Gulf Coast. Herr traces the development and expansion of the L&N system over a century and profiles important company figures, such as longtime L&N president Milton Smith. " When the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was founded in 1850, it was the first major railroad in the west, and the only one headquartered in Kentucky. After various printings through the 1940s and '50s, this fifth edition, completely revised and updated, was released in 1964. Kincaid Herr worked for the L
" Very well written about the L&N railroad". I have NOT found any book written, that is available to read, that is more factual than Mr Herr's book. This has dates and facts that are valuable to the reader. I highly reccomend this book.. Brenda Cory said Recipient was very happy with the book. It was for a gift. Recipient was very happy with the book! I wish it had more pictures but he said it was very informative.