Railroad Freight Car Slogans & Heralds
| Format: Paperback, 128 Pages Item: 193745 ISBN: 9781583882764 SpecsIllustrations: 60 color & 70 b/w ill Size: 10.25 x 8.5 x .375 Weight: 1.125 lb. Published: April 1st 2011 DC: AE List Price: $32.95 $24.71All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
After WWII railroads realized freight cars could be used to create a public image of their company and to sell passenger and freight services. That image was captured in a slogan, some unforgettable word, phrase or iconographic trademark emblazoned in bold letters on both sides of the freight car. |
John Kelly grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where his father’s best friend was an engineer on the Chicago & North Western. John has been collecting railroad photos, timetables and dining car menus for over 20 years and has a large collection. In addition, he has written on railroad history for Trains magazine, Trains.com, Vintage Rails and Passenger Train Journal, and has authored a couple handfuls of other photographic books on vintage trains. |