{"product_id":"9780760347362","title":"North American Railroads: The Illustrated Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback! Get an up-close and personal look at over 150 years of railway history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features concise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Over 400 stunning images include period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Brian Solomon, an accomplished railway photographer, has written more than 50 railroad-related book titles. Here, he shares his deep knowledge of the history, geography, and beauty of railroads in detailed captions accompanying each of his photographs. Each railroad profile is completed by one or more fact boxes with details on the railroads' geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning more than a century and a half, this giant compilation of \"fallen flags,\" Class I behemoths, classic regional carriers, and transportation icons is the go-to resource for railfans of all stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyageur Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028946796784,"sku":"9780760347362","price":22.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780760347362_p0.jpg?v=1763655605","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780760347362","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}