THE
HIGH PLAINS ROUTE
A HISTORY OF THE McCOOK DIVISION
OF THE CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY RAILROAD |
| by Richard C. Kistler |
| Part #SOP865 |
N Scale Supply Price; $29.95 |
192 pages,
hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-942035-86-5
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| First published
in 1986, this is a greatly revised and updated edition of this
popular book concerning the former McCook Division of the Burlington
Railroad. Covering the years 1878 to 2009, The High Plains
Route recounts the story of the original CB&Q (later BN
and now BNSF) main line from Hastings, Neb., to Denver, Colo.,
as well as branch lines once operated under the division. It is
profusely illustrated with 250 black and white photographs, many
of them new to this edition. Chapter topics include passenger
and freight traffic, motive power, railroad facilities and important
events in the division's history. Updated material includes photos
and information regarding former McCook Division territory through
the BN and BNSF eras. Author Richard Kistler is a well-known Burlington
Route historian with other credits that include his book on the
Burlington's Wymore Division, The Wymore Story. |
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