The Pennsylvania Railroad in Indiana (Railroads Past and Present)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0253337089 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Few corporate institutions had such widespread impact upon Indiana's people or their way of lifethe "Pennsy" once operated one-fourth of the state's rail mileage. Illustrations recreate images of its speedy passenger trains and heavy-tonnage freights, as well as advertising and other promotional materials dating back to the 1840s.. Highlights of its story include coverage of its famous passenger trains, its impact upon the state's economy, the railroad's contributions to Allied victory in World War II, and the post-war decline which led to its merger into Penn Central. A h
Gov. Orr, he chaired the Indiana Transportation Coordinating Board, Indiana Transportation Finance Authority, and White River Park Development Commission. Watt attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.. Watt also was Governor Orr's alternate on the Amtrak board of directors. Watt is a former Associated Press writer and editor, executive assistant to Indiana Governor Otis R. Watt, of Indianapolis, Indiana, is a business consultant specializing in transportation, public policy analysis, and corporate communications.After studying journalism at Indiana University, he worked from 1966 to 1969 as a writer and editor for the Associated Press at Indianapolis, and from 1969 to 1973 served as information director of the Indiana Department of Commerce and as an assistant to Lieutenant Governor Richard E. Watt was U. Bowen. A member of the Indiana Army National Guard fr
Very entertaining book for Hoosier PRR affectionados! Mark A. Lagomarcino I can't read enough about the Pennsy and generally enjoy most books about the railroad. This book gives a good overview of how the PRR came together in Indiana in the early days and how it came apart at the end. I was very entertained by this book and learned a lot about the operations in this state.. The pennsylvania railroad in indiania Dennis Kern Book was received damaged from from the United States Postal Service. Book seller offered to replace it even though he would not be reimbursed by the Postal Service. Since book was still usable I declined the sellers offer but suggested he send future shipments to other customers in better container (He shipped it in a "b
Mr. Orr he chaired the Transportation Coordinating Board and Indiana Transportation Finance Authority. Orr, he chaired the Indiana Transportation Coordinating Board, Indiana Transportation Finance Authority, and White River Park Development Commission. Richard E. He is a director of the Center for Railroad Photography and Art.