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Having grown up in Wisconsin and Nebraska, the CNW was always around. From Northern Wisconsin to rural North Central Nebraska, the yellow and green provide countless hours of train watching enjoyment. This book brings back those joyful memories thru an excellent selection of color, and black and white photo's. With it's easy reading history of the Northwestern, anyone can become more knowledgable on one of the last of the mid-1800's railroads. By tracing the formation of the CNW, Mr. Murray follows the trails of the infant Mid-Western lines that were gathered to form the most successful of the Grainger lines. The author's focus on the CNW's early leadership show's his depth of research, and enjoyment of writing rail related books. Following the CNW thru the years, Mr. Murray has painted a beautiful portait of a durable and resourceful character that mangaged to endure hard times, while triumphing in the good years. If your library needs a CNW book this has to be the one. Rich in history, well researched and written, and brimming with great photography, Chicago & North Western Railway by Tom Murray will satisfy your CNW "sweet-tooth".Read full review
Ideal gift for any train buff. Beautiful photos and a great story with lots if information. Well made so it will withstand the test of time and become a family heirloom.
Excelent photos, Acurate Description of the C&NW RR throughout its history before the merger into the Union Pacific.
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