Bill Yenne. Classic system maps produced by North American railroads, collected for the first time in a single volume, offer a sweeping view of the industrys remarkable reach in the period of its greatest power. Each railroads routes unfold in multi-page spreads featuring a capsule history, vital specs such as track mileage and years of operation, and period photographs, all detailing their mid-twentieth-century might. Hardcover 8 1/4 x 10 5/8", 176 pages, 25 color and 25 black-and-white photos, 150 diagrams