The Lake Shore Electric Railway Story

The Lake Shore Electric Railway Story
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9780253017703
ISBN-13 : 025301770X
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lake Shore Electric Railway Story by : Herbert H. Harwood, Jr.

From 1901 to 1938 the Lake Shore Electric claimed to be—and was considered by many—"The Greatest Electric Railway in the United States." It followed the shore of Lake Erie, connecting Cleveland and Toledo with a high-speed, limited-stop service and pioneered a form of intermodal transportation three decades before the rest of the industry. To millions of people the bright orange electric cars were an economical and comfortable means of escaping the urban mills and shops or the humdrum of rural life. In summers during the glory years there were never enough cars to handle the crowds. After reaching its peak in the early 1920s, however, the Lake Shore Electric suffered the fate of most of its sister lines: it was now competing with automobiles, trucks, and buses and could not rival them in convenience. The Lake Shore Electric Railway Story tells the story of this fascinating chapter in interurban transportation, including the missed opportunities that might have saved this railway.

Encyclopedia of North American Railroads

Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 1295
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ISBN-10 : 9780253027993
ISBN-13 : 0253027993
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of North American Railroads by : William D Middleton

Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.

Lake Shore Electric Railway, 1893-1938

Lake Shore Electric Railway, 1893-1938
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Total Pages : 92
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015006050283
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Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Lake Shore Electric Railway, 1893-1938 by : Harry Christiansen

Electric Railway Journal

Electric Railway Journal
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1296
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ISBN-10 : PRNC:32101048988453
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

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Electric Traction Weekly

Electric Traction Weekly
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433007722253
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

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The Street Railway Journal

The Street Railway Journal
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1068
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ISBN-10 : PRNC:32101051126371
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

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Electric Railway Review

Electric Railway Review
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1056
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:C2634773
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

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Railroad History

Railroad History
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015047926160
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

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Transit Journal

Transit Journal
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1058
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:C2632785
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

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