Edwin P. Alexander

This is a classic look at the inception and early growth of the Pennsylvania Railroad with an emphasis on graphics. Alexander's text presents a summary of the company's history including chapters on its origin, the building of its physical plant, its shops and marine operations, the development of its locomotives, and electrification. His approximately 100 pages of text only enhance the 300+ black-and-white photographs and illustrations from the author's own collection which show locomotives, rolling stock, equipment, bridges, track, stations, broadsides, and more.… (más)