Items related to Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado...
Synopsis
As America, carried along by the expanding rail system, moved westward in the nineteenth century, few occupations seemed more exciting or romantic than that of railroad engineer. And in the mountains and plains of the West, long hours, backbreaking labor, bitter temperatures, and faulty brakes were the crucible in which the best of the early railroaders were formed: only the most dedicated and skilled men passed the tests the narrow-gauge lines of Colorado meted out. In Goin' Railroading, Sam Speas tells the story of his father, Sam Speas Sr., who left Missouri in 1883 to become an engineer in Colorado, and recounts his own experiences and those of his brothers and fellow railroaders on the Colorado and Southern Railway, from the golden era of the narrow-gauge lines in South Park to the final days of steam power on the Front Range and the coming of the diesel engine.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Margaret Coel is the author of four nonfiction books and many articles on the people and placed of the American West. Her work has won national and regional awards. A native of Colorado, she resides in Boulder.
Synopsis
Reprint of the popular Pruett edition of 1985. The account of Speas' work on the Colorado and Southern Railroad. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado...
Stock Image
Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado Stories
Published by
Pruett Pub Co (edition ), 1991
ISBN 10: 0871088215
ISBN 13: 9780871088215
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0871088215-11-1
Stock Image
Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado Stories
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0871088215I4N00
Stock Image
Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado Stories
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0871088215I3N00
Stock Image
Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado Stories
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0871088215I3N00
Stock Image
Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado Stories
Seller: 3rd St. Books, Lees Summit, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Very good, clean, tight condition - light edge wear. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged. Seller Inventory # 084382
Seller Image
Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado Stories ***SIGNED***
Published by
Pruett Publishing, Boulder, Colorado, 1991
ISBN 10: 0871088215
ISBN 13: 9780871088215
Used
Softcover/Paperback
First Edition
Signed
Seller: Shade of the Cottonwood, Lawrence, KS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Near fine unread or very lightly read first edition/first printing softcover signed by author on title page. Free of spine and coverwrap creases. No owner's marks. Wraper splays outward slightly but binding very tight. Corners lightly bumped, and wrap scuffed. signed by author or artist. Seller Inventory # 3155
Stock Image
Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado Stories.
Published by
Pruett Publishing Company, Boulder, CO, 1991
ISBN 10: 0871088215
ISBN 13: 9780871088215
Used
Paperback
First Edition
Seller: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, MARGARET COEL. First Edition Thus (1991), First printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: just a hint of soiling to the bottom and top edges of the text block; else flawless; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the faintest cosmetic flaws only. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.75 inches). xiii, 180 pages. Liberally illustrated with black & white photographs. Language: English. Weight: 12.5 ounces. First Edition (1997), unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. This is a wonderful book combing the early history of Colorado and the narrow gauge and later standard gauge railroads. The railroads were the dominating force of progress in the mountainous terrain, bringing down coal, silver, gold and other minerals, while carrying supplies up to the mines and ranchers. The author captures the smell and sound of steam engines working the narrrow corridors of the mountains. It is like being in the cab, with the sounds of smoke pouring from the stack, steam gusting, whistle wailing, bell clanging, and fire roaring in the firebox, and the smells of coal and grease and hot metal combined with the lurching and pounding of the engine on the narrow gauge tracks. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, MARGARET COEL. First Edition Thus (1991), First printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Seller Inventory # 52180
Stock Image
Goin' railroading : two generations of Colorado stories
Published by
Boulder, Colorado : Pruett Pub. Co., c1991., 1991
ISBN 10: 0871088215
ISBN 13: 9780871088215
Used
paperback
Seller: Inkberry Books, Niwot, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Fine. xiii, 180 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 371-438). Seller Inventory # 100188
Stock Image
Goin' Railroading: Two Generations of Colorado Stories
Seller: SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Seller Inventory # 0871088215