RAILROADS IN THE WOODS by John Labbe & Vernon Goe, 1961, Hardbound, 269 Pages

Description: "Railroads In The Woods" is described in the Flyleaf as a "complete, documented, authoritative account of railroad logging in all of its ramifications, amply illustrated with 440 photos of outstanding clarity and detail. It is a record of an era that can never come again". The Introduction states, "The era of the logging railroad was synonymous with the great era of logging. Each was dependent on the other. The versatility of the railroad made it possible to tap the most inaccessible tract of timber with high production equipment and methods. Only the railroads could carry away the logs as fast as the loggers could supply them. The logging railroad was a thing apart. Beyond making use of a locomotive to haul cars with flanged wheels along steel rails it bore little resemblance to the common conception of railroading. It was a highly specialized operation requiring specially developed equipment; and it was manned by a special breed of men... The logging railroad was made up of light rail tacked to flimsy ties and laid on scanty ballast... The logging railroad was the outstanding characteristic of the great days of logging". The Table of Contents shows a division by equipment. The book also has a four page Glossary and a seven page Index. Every page beyond the section headings contain one or more photographs. The pictures show the actual front and back of the dust jacket, the inside front cover, the Table of Contents and eleven other pages about every 25 pages. Ebay collects sales tax for some states. Your purchase helps support the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are honored to be the appointed caretakers of 3 steam locomotives owned by the city of Portland, Oregon. The collection includes the world famous SP 4449 Daylight locomotive, originally restored to pull the American Freedom Train in 1975-76. The magnificent SP&S 700 is also an operational 4-8-4 which came back to life in 1990. They are joined by their little sister, the OR&N 197, a Pacific 4-6-2 which will steam up again in about 1 year. All three are located at the new Oregon Rail Heritage Center, a working engine house with a turntable, allowing public access to the locomotives. We receive no support from the city, but rely solely upon volunteers and donations. Your support is deeply appreciated.To qualify for combined shipping, all items must be paid for in one PayPal transaction. Please use the shopping cart for combined purchases and request an invoice if shipping charges do not appear correct.

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