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Midwest Railroad Book Group [128146]

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Chicago Rail Transit Book Group [128144]: Group of five (5) publications about the rail service in and around Chicago and its metropolitan area. First is "North Shore, America's Fastest Interurban" by William Middleton. Fascinating history of

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Small collection of 11 publications, big and small, centering on rail lines in the midwest part of the country. Included is the "St. Louis Car Company" by Young & Provenzo, "Arkansas Valley Interurban" by M.D. Isley and more -- most are softcover. Please see photos for more detail and condition.
Date: 1800's-1900's
Country (if not USA):
State: Missouri
City: St. Louis
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Midwest Railroad Book Group [128146]

Name: Midwest Railroad Book Group [128146]
SKU: 114969793
Price: 40 USD
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