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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: George B. AbdillPublisher: Indiana University Press Imprint: Indiana University Press Dimensions: Width: 26.40cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 20.40cm Weight: 0.862kg ISBN: 9780253335364ISBN 10: 0253335361 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 22 May 1999 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGeorge B. Abdill, before his death in 1982, was a railroader's writer--A working hoghead on the Southern Pacific's Portland Division and historian of the great days of steam. His special gift was as a collector of truly remarkable photographs illustrating the pioneering days of the railroads. And he had a special place in his heart for military railroaders since he, himself, served with the 744th Railway Operation Battalion during World War II, running his engine in France, Belgium, and Germany. He had a first-hand knowledge of railroading under fire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |