This book is a railfan's pocket diary of the first 100 years of historical firsts on American Railroads. At your fingertips you'll have facts like: the date of the first incorporated railroad in the United States, where and when did the first railway freight known to be shipped under refrigeration occurred, In what year was the first railroad in Texas built? April 29, 1873, a patent for the first car coupler accepted by the Master Car Builders Association. What is the name of the man who invented it? The first trolley begins service in Baltimore, when? These facts and more are covered in TRAINS, TRACKS & TROLLEYS. Written by Jim Hawthorne. 11" x 4", 104 pages.