Overview
Set in the late 1940's, this story features a Freight Train, #73, on the Clarkton Central Railroad. It tells of how it was made up in the Hump Yard. It continues its journey East to the Coast of North Carolina. Along the way the reader is introduced to several of the train crew, their duties, as well as many people who worked behind the scenes. One Illustration features the time honored tradition of handing up orders "On the Fly." Railroad Yards are shown, and Locomotives and Cabooses of the era are illustrated as well. For a look back at Railroading at its finest in its Golden Age, this book is for kids of all ages. Makes a great gift for Grandchildren as well.
- | Author: Daniel Taylor Edwards, Daniel Edwards
- | Publisher: Independently Published
- | Publication Date: Jul 10, 2018
- | Number of Pages: 28 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1717724442
- | ISBN-13: 9781717724441
