When the Steam Railroads Electrified

by William D. Middleton

Book Overview

This comprehensive history of North American railroad electrification has been out of print for many years. Now, Indiana University Press is proud to announce its return in an new, updated second edition.

For most of the first half of the 20th century the United States led the way in railroad electrification. Before the outbreak of World War II, the country had some 2,400 route-miles and more than 6,300 track-miles operating under electric...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253339790
• ISBN13: 9780253339799
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.4" x 11.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher