Description: BAJA CALIFORNIA RAILWAYS by John Kirchner Special Edition of 500 copies for DAWSON's Book Shop (look on page 350).Black BoardsHC/DJ ISBN 0870951009 (ebay search defaults to ISBN0870951008)Publisher: Golden West Books, 1988350pp. Index. B/w photos and illustrations. Maps. Color frontispiece. Special Edition of 500 copies for Dawson's Book Shop (on last page). A detailed book about the whole array of railroads in Baja California, including steam and diesel, narrow and standard gauge, aerial tramways, funiculars, and even sail power. The author discusses the history of Baja California, early railroad proposals and obstacles, the Peninsular Railroad, border railroads, the Mexicali & Gulf/Inter-California Southern, the Compagnie du Boleo, the Progresso Mining Company, the San Juan Mining Co., salt mine railways, and railways for various gypsum, manganese and magnesite railways. The book also has a chapter on the serious damage caused by floods and high water from the Colorado River. Illustrated with black and white photos. With steam and diesel locomotive rosters and maps. End papers show map of Baja California with railroads. With detailed notes and bibliography.
Price: 58.95 USD
Location: La Mesa, California
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Restocking Fee: No
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Personalize: No
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Book Series: Historical
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Edition: Limited Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publisher: Golden West Books
Publication Year: 1988
Topic: Railroads / History
Book Title: Baja California Railways
Number of Pages: 350 Pages
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Transportation
Author: John A. Kirchner
Format: Hardcover
