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Hi Chaps,
I came across this book in march 01 TRAINS -"
Reviews "- liked what was written, - so ordered the book direct from"
Indiana University Press " .Received it in early May and fully concur
with Trains review,except for two additions
. Yes the photos are B/W - Matt, not Gloss ( unfortunately this gives less
detail ) because they appear to be GOOD but never-the-less Photocopy
quality[ I don't know if the Original Edition - 1970s - was the same ??
].The printed text while nice and large , has lines too close - difficult to
keep your place !!
These two criticisms aside,asked if I would
recommend this book to the group - UNRESERVEDLY YES . From
a Historical point of view it represents "Primary Sources " across the
board.
From a P C [ Pennsy to C R ]
Fans, modellers or others ! both the written work + photos are a GOLD mine
of information . The book exudes atmosphere , nostalgia , sadness
+ excitement etc .
Gentlemen - go out & buy it , you will not regret it . I also have this Authors
CONRAIL COMMODITIES [ all color ] Highly recommended also - NO I do
not know the author.
A Sampling of Penn Central by Jerry Taylor . IN.
UNI. Press, 601 North Morton st.,Bloomington, IN 47404-3797;
http;//-iupress.indiana.edu; ( 800 ) 842-6796. 10x 7in.; h/b-cloth ; 448
pages; $59. 95 + $5 s&h.
Hope the above is helpful,
Best to all
Ken
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