Description: Written by a railroad historian, this book traces the rise and ultimate fall of the Pennsylvania Railroad's lightweight, streamlined passenger cars, the Fleet of Modernism. Designed by Richard Loewy, the cars exemplified the modern spirit and were the most beautiful and luxurious passenger cars of their time. This fascinating book's subject is how they came to be, how they influenced American design, and how they were ultimately abandoned. Includes many ads for Pennsy's various named trains. With black and white and color photos. 160 pages. Seller Inventory-Railroad-Box#29-021
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Osseo, Minnesota
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Pennsy Streamliners : the Blue Ribbon Fleet
Original Language: English
Item Length: 11.25 in
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 8.75 pn
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Topic: Railroads / History, Model Railroading
Item Width: 0.5 in
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Kalmbach Media Co.
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 1999
Type: Picture Book
Illustrator: Yes
Author: Joe Welsh
Genre: Transportation, Crafts & Hobbies
Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong
Item Weight: 28.1 oz
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
