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Belongs in the library of every serious rail historian. - Railfan and Railroad Surely one of the most appealingly eccentric publishing ventures of the year. - The New Yorker A labor of love... nothing short of a miracle. I looked at it again last night, and it took my breath away. It's the kind of work that only a gang of monks would consider undertaking. It really is fabulous. - Baltimore Sun Proof that inspiration can result in something astounding... a treasure that any rail enthusiast or casual historian will enjoy. - Rail Magazine

An incredible wealth of information... a fine addition to library collections that support interests in railroading, transportation issues, post-World War II history, or the midwest region. American Reference Books Annual 2009 Superb series... As in Carpenter's previous editions on the Mid-Atlantic states and New England, the detail in his hand-drawn, exhaustively researched maps is astonishing... This atlas and its companions are excellent snapshots of railroading's 'classic era.' -- Ronald S. McGonigal Classic Trains 2009 A winning reference. Midwest Book Review 2009 Mr. Carpenter's labor of love appeals to railroad professionals, railroad enthusiasts, sociologists, historians, local historians, cartographers, and collectors of unusual maps. The book belongs on your reference shelf. There's nothing else quite like it. -- John Baesch The Portolan 2009 This atlas is a gem, and certainly should be considred for your bookshelf. -- Robert D. Brubaker Keystone 2010

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Richard C. Carpenter is the retired executive director of the South Western Regional Planning Agency in Connecticut.

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