ISBN: 9780578414850 - from the valley to the summit: the inseparable connection between the sacramento shops and the transcontinental railroad (11 resultados)

Condición: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condición: New. From the Valley to the Summit: The Inseparable Connection Between the Sacramento Shops and the Transcontinental Railroad. Book.

Condición: good. This is a pre-loved book that shows moderate signs of wear from previous reading. You may notice creases, edge wear, or a cracked spine, but it remains in solid, readable condition. Please note: -May include library or rental stickers, stamps, or markings. -Supplemental materials e.g., CDs, access codes, inserts are not guaranteed. -Box sets may not come with the original outer box. If it does, the box will not be in perfect condition. Your satisfaction is our top priority! If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for shopping with us and supporting small businessâ"happy reading.…

Condición: good. This is a pre-loved book that shows moderate signs of wear from previous reading. You may notice creases, edge wear, or a cracked spine, but it remains in solid, readable condition. Please note: -May include library or rental stickers, stamps, or markings. -Supplemental materials e.g., CDs, access codes, inserts are not guaranteed. -Box sets may not come with the original outer box. If it does, the box will not be in perfect condition. Your satisfaction is our top priority! If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for shopping with us and supporting small businessâ"happy reading.…

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 258 pages. 8.50x0.63x11.00 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book presents first hand, historic and personal accounts of the work that made Sacramento the hub of the transcontinental railroad and Western railroading, interspersed with easy-to-understand explanations of the Sacramento Shops' significance to engineering, transportation, and development of the west. Included in the compilation are the most significant and interesting news and information from many Southern Pacific Bulletins and local newspapers spanning 1863-1940. Included are stories of: - The triumph over fire and flood in the flatlands and on the grade to Donner Summit - The history of snow equipment and structures on the line from Sacramento to Truckee - The evolution of the refrigerator car to maintain food freshness - The pursuit to maintain accurate timepieces and schedules - The lives and livelihoods of Sacramento Shop workers - The development and importance of the railroad watch - The history of dining car service - The Pullman Strike of 1894 - The science of fuel savings in the age of steam locomotives - The large emphasis on safe equipment mandated by federal regulations. …

Hardback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.