Cactus

1941 — 50 pages. Many wonderful black and white photos. Features: Super illustration of Baldwin-built freight locomotive circa 1950; The Way Freight - up and down the division the little local train delivers the goods; The IC 2500; British Portfolio - England pioneered in pubilc rail transportation, has vast trackage net; Record Railroad Building - 20 miles of iron in less than six months - an achievement of defense program; Of Peter Helck - a commercial artist who in his spare time paints the things he loves and his paintings show it; Busiest Railroad - Pennsylvania electrification where trains run as often as street cars; Guardian of the Rails - The Sperry Rail Service fleet is constantly moving over America's iron; Cajon Pass - where trains descend from cactus to the groves of the Orange Empire. Average soiling and wear. Small date stamp atop front cover. Centerfold holding by one staple otherwise a sound vintage copy. Book