A Railroad Atlas of the United States in 1946

richhotrain

Member since
September 2004
From: Dearborn Station
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Posted by richhotrain on Friday, November 11, 2011 8:00 AM

In the current issue of Classic Trains magazine, there is an advertisement for a book titled, "A Railroad Atlas of the United States in 1946, Volume 4: Illinois, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan". It is scheduled for an early December release.

I have been aware of the first three volumes, covering other geographic areas, for some time, but I have never seen a copy or even a review of these prior volumes.

In the advertisement for this book, there is a commentary which indicates that the book is made up of "painstakingly drawn quadrant maps showing station names, mileposts, interlocking stations, coaling stations, track plans, tunnels, viaducts and bridges".

As a lifelong Chicago area resident, this book appeals to me greatly. Has anyone had an opportunity to read or at least glance through any of the prior volumes?

Any opinions that you can share would be most appreciated.

Rich

Alton Junction

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henry6

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December 2001
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Posted by henry6 on Friday, November 11, 2011 8:34 AM

I don't own a copy but several friends do and so I have seen and used them several times....If you want to know or confirm how things were in relation to today's trackage, then these are invaluable. Any interest in history, in particular railroads, in particular geography? These maps are great. If you don't know history or if you, I would highly reccommend them.

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