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As a railroad reference, I recommend a book by Ambrose; Nothing Like it in the World, The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad. <br /> <br />As for why the railroad is interesting to so many, until WWII everyone had to order their lives around the railroad timetable. It was the single most important invention of the industrial age. The railroad made us a country instead of many neighboring communities. Families could live in different towns and still maintain some connection. Businesses could work with others in other cities. Before the interstate highway system, you went to college on a train, and your family met you there at the station at Christmas. When you were drafted you took the train to move from one duty station to another. The circus came to town on the train and that was quite an event. In short, everyone was familiar with the railroad even if they didn't work on one. <br /> <br />Enjoy - Ed
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