GM&O: The ALTON ROUTE - The Second Generation, Chicago to St. Louis - (NEW BOOK)

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GM&O -- The Alton Route in Color
Vol. 2, The Second Generation
by Joe Petric
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Published 2015
The
Second Generation of the GM&O Railroad
is covered from the
1960s-1970s
.
This era included the purchase of new diesel locomotives, introduction of the unit coal train, continued development of on-line customers, and operation of passenger trains in the
Chicago to St. Louis Corridor.
GP30s, GP35s and SD40s appear amidst old ALCos and passenger equipment.
Book includes maps and track diagrams of the
Joliet, Illinois
area.
Contents:
Introduction, pp. 4-5;
New Power for the GM&O, pp. 6-17;
GM&O Pioneers the Unit Coal Train, pp. 18-33;
Joliet: Important GM&O Hub, pp. 34-48;
The 'Plug', pp. 49-54;
The Dwight Branch, pp. 55-63;
GM&O Western Division, pp. 64-80;
GM&O: North and South, pp. 81-114;
In the Heat of the Night, pp. 115-117;
GM&O Business Car 50, pp. 118-123;
The 800s: Life After GM&O and ICG, pp. 123-127;
Afterword, pg. 128.
Hardbound w/dust cover, 8.5x11, 128 pages, 250+ color photographs with captions.
Printed on premium-quality glossy paper for photographic enhancement.
Note:
GM&O -- The Alton Route, Vol. 1: The First Generation
is also available from this ebay seller.
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