Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
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Author |
: Craig Sanders |
Publisher |
: America Through Time |
Total Pages |
: 96 |
Release |
: 2017 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1634990323 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781634990325 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad by : Craig Sanders
Since 1975, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has provided transportation to and within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Northeast Ohio. Starting as a steam train operating on weekends for five months a year, the CVSR has evolved into a year-around operation with three trains a day Wednesday through Sunday during the summer and autumn. Vintage streamliner-era passenger cars offer visitors an opportunity to see the park from the train or disembark to explore it on foot or bicycle. The offerings also include beer- and wine-tasting specials, fine dining on select trains and educational programs for passengers of all ages. Polar Express trains in November and December take children on a mythical journey to the North Pole while visiting steam locomotives provide a glimpse of railroading of the past. Using tracks owned by the National Park Service, the CVSR is the longest continuously running national park-based railroad with the highest level of operations and ridership.
Author |
: Craig Sanders |
Publisher |
: Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 96 |
Release |
: 2016-10-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439657942 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1439657947 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Akron Railroads by : Craig Sanders
In the six decades preceding 1960, Akron's network of railroads had been relatively stable. Then a series of mergers began that year, changing the face of the city's railroad network. By the early 1970s, the industrial base--particularly the rubber industry--that had sustained the region's economy was in decline, and the fortunes of the railroad industry fell with it. The self-described "rubber capital of the world" was hit hard, and the production of tires for the automotive industry all but disappeared. The 1960s also saw a precipitous decline in rail passenger service, with the last passenger trains discontinued in 1971. A restructuring of the railroad industry that began in the mid-1970s left the Akron region with three railroad companies. Some railroad lines were abandoned, while others saw the scope of their operations changed or reduced. Today's rail network in Akron may be slimmer, but the railroads are financially healthy and continue to play a major role in meeting the region's transportation needs.
Author |
: Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council |
Publisher |
: Gray & Company |
Total Pages |
: 271 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781598510409 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1598510401 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Trail Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park by : Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council
The largest and most comprehensive trail guide for Ohio's popular national park. Includes all trails; for hikers, cyclists, skiers, and horseback riders. Provides specific trail directions and descriptions of the plants, animals, and history of the Cuyahoga Valley. Includes easy-to-use maps and many photos.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 132 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0738532371 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780738532370 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Synopsis Cuyahoga Valley by :
The Cuyahoga Valley is nestled between Akron and Cleveland. After 1795, settlers from New England arrived in the wilderness and carved out farmsteads in the land they called the Connecticut Western Reserve. In 1827, the Ohio & Erie Canal opened through the valley linking this wilderness to outside markets. Villages sprung up along the canal and industries such as boat building, milling, quarrying, and brickmaking appeared. In 1880, the Valley Railway began operation through the valley introducing visitors from Akron and Cleveland to recreational opportunities. In December 1974, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park was established. Today, visitors enjoy numerous recreational activities surrounded by the valley's natural beauty. However, it is difficult for visitors to envision the existence of the once thriving agrarian/ rural communities. Over time the pastoral landscape is being reclaimed by dense forest. Each valley community developed much like one another, each benefiting from the river, canal, and railroad. However, each has a different story to tell, shaped by the people who once resided here. Their stories layer one upon another and reveal the unique history of the valley.
Author |
: Dale Peterka |
Publisher |
: America Through Time |
Total Pages |
: 96 |
Release |
: 2016-05-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1634990080 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781634990080 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Great Northern Railway Through Time by : Dale Peterka
The Great Northern Railway Through Time takes us on a tour of the American Northwest―the last American frontier―from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Seattle, Washington. The Great Northern opened up the Dakotas, Montana, Idaho, the dramatic Cascade Mountains of Washington and the Continental Divide at Marias Pass. President James J. Hill intended the Great Northern to be a freight hauling road, but tourists riding on the GN's premier passenger train, The Empire Builder were delighted by the prairie, the farmland, the Big Sky Country, the mountains, and Glacier National Park. The G.N.'s reputation grew. Today, Amtrak's Empire Builder traverses the same territory. The Great Northern Railway Through Time presents photos taken over the course of seventy five years by photographers of the era. The author has provided ample photo captions pointing out features that have changed over the years and features that have stayed the same. The early photos are fresh―never before published. The more recent shots were made by twenty of America's finest rail enthusiast photographers.
Author |
: John F. Stover |
Publisher |
: Psychology Press |
Total Pages |
: 146 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0415921406 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780415921404 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Routledge Historical Atlas of the American Railroads by : John F. Stover
First published in 1999
Author |
: Jeri Holland |
Publisher |
: Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 151 |
Release |
: 2011-01-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781625841711 |
ISBN-13 |
: 162584171X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Haunted Akron by : Jeri Holland
The ruins of an industrial past provide the perfect haunting grounds in this spirited Ohio city. Run down the apparitions that float down Rubber City streets and façades like the shadow of a passing blimp. Stroll along forgotten canals amid the restless chatter and clank of spirits cut down before their hard lives became easier. Catch a show at the Civic Theater with a “former” engineer who prophesied that death wouldn’t keep him from work. A more restive spirit is that of John Tedrow, a twenty-something mauled and murdered during a drunken brawl in 1882; he wails for help and resolution. In this ghostly tour through Akron’s haunted and sometimes brutal past, paranormal specialist and historian Jeri Holland digs into the ghost tales and local legends that linger here like this city’s industrial heritage. “Haunted Akron is a tour of events, places and creepy legends.” —Ohio.com
Author |
: Chris Van Allsburg |
Publisher |
: Andersen Press |
Total Pages |
: 40 |
Release |
: 2014-10-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 178344181X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781783441815 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (1X Downloads) |
Synopsis The Polar Express by : Chris Van Allsburg
Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. "Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book." - Guardian "Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text." - Sunday Times "A thrilling tale." - Independent
Author |
: gestalten |
Publisher |
: Gestalten |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 2021-10-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 3967040208 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9783967040203 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Epic Train Journeys by : gestalten
From a journey through the Alps on the Bernina Express to a ride from Colombo up to Sri Lanka's tea plantations, there are endless possibilities to explore the world through fabulous train rides. Train Journeys will provide inspiration and practical tips for people who want to experience the joys of traveling by rail. The book features descriptions and details of 50 amazing rail journeys across the globe, from short trips that last a few hours to multi-day, cross-continental journeys, ranging from budget-friendly trips aboard local transport to iconic luxury liners.
Author |
: Ken Summers |
Publisher |
: Lethe Press |
Total Pages |
: 198 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781590212394 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1590212398 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis Queer Hauntings by : Ken Summers
Queer Hauntings: True Tales of Gay and Lesbian Ghosts is a collection of eerie locales worldwide with a queer bent, combining historical fact and unearthly encounters from across the United States, as well as around the globe. From haunted bars in New Orleans to a haunted theater in London, this guide encompasses the other side of the supernatural. The stories range from the serious, from brutal murders in rural Georgia, to the light-hearted, including the male spirit who enjoys unzipping men's trousers at a British pub. Ghosts of legendary celebrities intermingle with ordinary individuals. Along with these queer spirits are many businesses, either gay-owned or catering to a gay/lesbian clientele, experiencing hauntings. Clubs and bars hide more than shy young lovers in their darkened corners. Countless bed and breakfasts have otherworldly guests staying the night. Behind the shadows and doors of societal homophobia hide find pink phantoms and lavender apparitions in cities and towns spread across the globe.