Chessie System Cumberland Action ~ FULL-COLOR!

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Chessie System Cumberland Action by Thomas A. Biery (author of ALCO's to Allentown and Altoona Action) This is a spectacular look at a spectacular railroad!!! 112 pages of FULL-COLOR! SANDPATCH! 17-MILE GRADE! CUMBERLAND! MAGNOLIA CUTOFF! A stunning all-color look at one of America's favorite railroads tackling some of the steepest grades in the east. B&O and Western Maryland also make many appearances in this look at 1970's railroading in the rugged Allegheny Mountains of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In addition to Tom's great photography, this book includes a locomotive roster, train sheet data, track diagrams and much more! It's a great reference tool for model railroaders and a beautiful work of art. The author Thomas A. Biery is an accomplished photographer whose work has been published in several international magazines, including Time, U.S. News & World Report, Business Week, The Railroad Press and Traffic World. This is his second book, which showcases his photography talent in the mountainous region surrounding Cumberland, Maryland. Tom continues to photograph transportation subjects and is still published regularly. ALL-Color, 112 pages, perfectbound, 8-1/2 x 11". FREE shipping to US addresses. Thanks for looking!