The Northern Pacific: Main Street of the Northwest by C. Wood, 1986, HB, 1st Ed.

Description: "The Northern Pacific: Main Street of the Northwest" is subtitled "A Pictorial History", is by Charles R. Wood and is a "First Edition". The fyleaf states, "the story of the NP is a 2000-mile classic of drive, danger and damn-the-highwater... he takes the railfan back to where the action was, in studied phrase, rare photographs and past-century printings of early maps, travel bills and time-tables... Lewis and Clark found the route west and the Northern Pacific followed it with steel and stamina... The author creates a fascinating show of motives and motive power in the building of a great railroad". The format of the book is about 50% photos and 50% text. The pictures show the actual front and back covers, the inside front cover map, the Contents page and seven other pages, about every 20 pages. Your purchase helps support the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are honored to be the appointed caretakers of 3 steam locomotives owned by the city of Portland, Oregon. The collection includes the world famous SP 4449 Daylight locomotive, originally restored to pull the American Freedom Train in 1975-76. The magnificent SP&S 700 is also an operational 4-8-4 which came back to life in 1990. They are joined by their little sister, the OR&N197, a Pacific 4-6-2 which will steam up again in about 2 years.All three are located at the new Oregon Rail Heritage Center, a working engine house with a turntable, allowing public access to the locomotives. We receive no support from the city, but rely solely upon volunteers and donations. Your support is deeply appreciated.To qualify for combined shipping, all items must be paid for in one PayPal transaction. Please use the shopping cart for combined purchases and request an invoice if shipping charges do not appear correct.

Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Portland, Oregon

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